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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

Another insect pest that has ue'ei0Pl1
to an unusual extent this summer Is 'u'
flea. Fleas are as plentiful mere NJ" ,' Il
they are in California, where thei w
John Phoenix years ago to pfeSVIiOo y ~
the only protection or cure a c0a'il IsS u
coal tar, applied warm to the wnOlg h DU /
and patched from time to tiile "4 ,par
cracked at the joints, In Brooklyn t n..s
| hear, have a theory that tue i', .,
Italian immigration is respohs,Ol' IN IN
the present prevalence OF the u s,;.tion
certain sections of this city the an' .l;nod
is laid to the Cinnamon. an nh no,
TO think. however. that the wea'lle' Enc, r
something to do with it Inv sa and
has been a combination OF ..in IN.
roast, mostly rain. The ram O, ,Ie ssas
MOSQUITOES. The heat oreeus wv Nora
Consequently. as we have llau more
rainy than hot weather, we nav, y, Nax.
MOSQUITOES than fleas. New io'A "
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

Professor Mallett, of the ohi,ei hnrio,,
Virginia, has concluded very lao, laO0I nOr.
and careful examination OF paA rheemica
ders, which he reports in Inc nowder,
News. The greater part oil 'ne' ebosphate
are made from alum, the aciu pm pm and
Of calcium, bicarbonate of sodium lanir use use
St starch He finds the effect Of ' iSat u no
injurious to gastric digestion iaus which
only alum itself, but the resluI far from
its use leaves in the bread ai 'So 4, This
harmless and should be avolpe end both
question has long been mo e"1sor Malei
sides defended, but Professor .Ghro,o o
gives us long, extended anu 'tigation.
scientific and unbiased lh'e'
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22
IDAHO
An Experiment, In Couyic, Treatment.


The physical discipline to which they
we're subjected consisted in Cd hot baths
three weekly. the Turkish and common
oath alternating; ~ massage- kneading
Of the muscles, passive motions of the
Joints, and friction of the entire surface;
.3) physical exercise manual drill, free
gymnastics and exercise with dumb bells
ranging progressively from three to eight
pounds in weight; (4) the substitution of a
special dietary for the regular prison fare.
The experiment was continued during
five months-long enough to demonstrate
the value of the method, but not TO de-
termine the full measure of success prob
ably attainable by these means. At the
end of this period, nine of the eleven
men then living had risen from the third
or refractory to the intermediate grade,
the remaining two having merely main
tanned their original standing in this
grade,
During the six months Immediately
preceding the experiment, the average
marking for shop work school work and
conduct had been 30 per cent During
the experiment, the average for school
work. previously lowest OF all, rose TO "a
per cent. the conduct improving at
about equal rate shop work was dis
continued. as the special training was
thought to secure enough muscular ex-
ercise During the six months following
the term OF the experiment, the average
marking OF the men in the three depart
ments of shop work, school work and
conduct rose to II per cent. as compared
with 40 per cent, for the six months pre-
ceding the experiment. At the end OF
this period Or Wey reported that al
though the men had been remanded to
the former routine of prison life, mental
development was still going on; six OF
the number had reached the first grade
in school work, and two of the remain
ing five had every prospect of doing SO. y
Frances F. White, NJ D., in Popular
Science Monthly
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

Last Sunday Miss Susie Feney, of
Strawberry valley, and Miss Jessie Mar.
tin, of Oroville, who was visiting her,
accompanied by an English mastiff, went
into an adjacent wood in search of ferns.
While seated on log in an isolated part
of the forest, quite distance from their
home, they were approached by CHINA.
mon bear At sight of their visitor the
young ladies started to run toward home
screaming at the top of their voices and
followed by the bear. The mastiff was
not afraid, and caught hold of the bear
by the neck. A desperate struggle took
place until two of Miss Feney's brothers
arrived and shot the bear The dog was
so badly mangled that he will probably
die. - Marysville Cor San Francisco
Chronicle
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

On Sunday last Miss Ella Clayton was
welded to Albert Phillips The groom
is Sc years old and the bride is not yet
IA A few years ago Cyrenius Clayton,
the father OF the bride, who was wild
over. married daughterof MIR Phillips,
the groom of Sunday Each husband
now becomes his daughters stepson and
each of the women becomes the grand
daughter Of herself There are many
other complicated relationships arising
from this marriage, and when children
are born to either couple the relation
ship will become much more compli
Gated. Cor. New York World
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

The largest diamond in the world is
now at the Paris exposition. The Prince
of Wales recently christened it the I'M
perial, 1t was found in South Africa in
1888 and was taken at once to Amster-
dam, where it was being cut and polished
for year and half. The Regent, for
merly the largest known diamond. weighs
1856 carats and is valued at IL, 900, 900
francs The Imperial weighs 1870 carats
and is valued at from II, OOO, 900 to n.
DOC, 900 francs. Paris Letter.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

On the tops of all the houses we're
little prayer wheels turned 10y the force
Of the wind, simple arrangement like
an thermometer placed on them catch
ing the air and so keeping them in mo
ton. In the hands of most of the old
men and women were bronze or brass
prayer wheels, which they kept con
tinually turning, while, not satisfied
with this mechanical way of acquiring
merit, they mumbled the popular
formula, "On mani peme hum" the
well known invocation to Avalokitesh
warai, the would be saviour OF the
world. Woodvills Rockhiu IL
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

The business of the Eiffel tower turns
out to be immense, NJ Eiffel calculated
that when everything was in working
order the gate money would be ST. 900 IA
day. Since the lifts have been in opera
ton he is thought to have averaged more
than this 1t costs franc to enter the
tower, two francs to get up in the lift to
the second floor, and four francs to the
top On any of the ordinary full price
days more than 10000 people have paid
admission, and with the increased prices
for those using the elevator the entire
receipts exceed $4,000 The original
cost of the Eiffe tower, all included
was little less than 81 100000 The
proprietor has to keep it in repair. and
hand over one-fourth of his gate money
to the exhibition 1t is estimated that it
will be half paid for when the exhibi-
ton closes, and then it will remain Ger,
tainly three years more. and perhaps
ten. Boston Budget
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

The most agreeable of all companions
is simple, frank man, without any high
pretentlons to an oppressive greatness.
One who loves life and understands the
use OF It, obliging alike at all hours;
above ALL OF a golden temper, and stead
fast as an anchor For such a one we
gladly exchange the greatest genius, the
most brilliant wit, the profoundes,
thinker
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

Simeon Easygo, after living sil on ship
ON n farm. finds his qua''Iu1s d obvistes
board somewhat cramped' ne Sy slowing
th Uai lack of space, however, o DSy,,nd cup
his trousers and shoes mo a, an going
board in the side of the yesse' aisclosurss;
to bed. IA. m.-startling a' Clothes IN
.: steward eva las night put my Ss amt th.r
that ar cubbyhole, an NC we, nress; that's
now, " "That amt clothes lo;,co Arss
a port hole, ir."-san tran''
naut.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22
4 Cheerful Prediction.

There are no les than five discoveries
aside from Koch's Cor the cure of con
sumption, and all by reputable phvsi-
clans, and all proved of value, and it is
predicted by medical men that within
ten years consumption will hardly be
known in the civilized world.-Detroit
Free Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22
Corn lIakes Gond Snan-

1t is claimed that an eastern chemist
has discovered IA process for making soau
from corn. The discovery promises to
revolutionize the art of soap making.
The product is said to be absolutely pure,
and better than the finest toilet soap
NOW made,--New York Journal
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

Gentleman lat at evening entertainment)-
Pardon me, sir, but am not addressing thu
Duke of Wynn Wylyys'
Gentleman addressed drawing himself up
with hauteur)-Sir, am the head waiter
Harpers Bazaar.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

Grocer-Wel, sonny, what can | do for
youi -''
Sonny-Me mudder sent me back wild the
Dutter and wine. She sed she ordered new
butter an old wine, an she thinks you've Got
the "intages mixed up-New York Sun
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-05-22

MA" said Bobby, sis pa dangerously
sickl'
NO, Bobby, only little sick, that's all N
well, Willie Wafiies was braggin' round
scnooi today that his pa was dangerously
SICK Don't you think, ma, that my pa viii
get dangerously sick, toof'-The Epoch.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-23
A ROMANTIC WEDDING.

Thursday evening at the residence of his
mother, Oh North Waco, David L. Short
celebrated his birthday. There was a
goodly number of young people present,
wholly intent on celebrating the event TT
tingly in pleasure, nor dreaming of any
other happening Of moment. Sometime
during the evening somebody suggested
mock marriage, and young Short and one
of the guests, Miss Sarah c. Latham, were
selected as the two contracting parties,
and Mr.. Jones as minister. Mr.. Jones
either doubted his ability to struggle
through the ceremony or had some other
misgiving, for he surprised the assembly
announcing that he would get real min
lister to marry them if they would consent.
The couple laughingly complied. Jones
fed for town, dropping into the probate
court little after o'clock, and at that
unseemly hour had the license prepared.
He then journeyed TO Reverend Harmon's
residence and conveyed him to the scene of
the festivities The couple, nothing
abashed. stood up and the ceremony was
pronounced, while the license was shown
to satisfy the skeptieal. What was only
intended as few minutes advertisement
turned out to be sure enough marriage.
At last reports Mr.. and Mrs. Short were
enjoying their honeymoon, hugely.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-23

WAS HE KILLED?

The people on College Hill are consider
ably stirred up over the actions OF fellow
who made himself extremely obnoxious
out there Tuesday evening. Two little
girls were out picking wild flowers, when
passing hunter came toward them He
asked them to show him a road to GER
tain place, which they did. The girls,
however, becoming alarmed, started for
home. The man continued to speak to
them in indecent language and started in
pursuit. On their way they passed an old
house, and when near it the fellow made a
grab at one of the girls, but she eluded
him. The girls ran the faster and when
they reached friends they told their
story. A large party started IN imme-
date pursuit and talked about
lynching for while. They came
in sight of the fellow and fired several
shots at him, when he suddenly disap-
peared from view. He has not been heard
from or seen since. a search revealed
nothing. 1t is thought by some that he is
shot and was lying out on the scene of &C
ton somewhere at this time. or the
probability of this nothing can be definitely
said If he is it served him right.
The man is described as short, heavy
set man, with red whiskers. He had evil
IDENTIFY been hunting, having gun and a
pouch strapped to his back.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-23
wANroNED DEPkEDATIoNS.

Rumors TO the effect that depredatious
were being committed upon the Garfield
university building came to the ears Of
Chief of Police Charlie Burrows, Tuesday,
and he detailed Patrolman Charles Guyer
TO go out and make investigation. 4 care
full examination of the building was made
and Mr.. Guyer estimates that the dam
ages already done viii amount to at least
81. 600. Window lights have been broken
indiscriminately, gas fixtures removed
and broken, the water service badly in
iured. the walls and finishings OF the
building defaced, and even some fire
CRATES and fixtures removed and taken
away.
There is no one in charge of the build
ing and apparently no one responsible for
its well-being, which seems next TO GRIM
inal neglect, and cannot but vitiate the
insurance upon the property II there Is
any upon it. Why such important and
valuable interests should thus be aban-
doned. as seems to be the case, is something
of mystery. II were infinitely cheaper
to keep a Waterman to look after and
guard the building &, and pay him forty or
fifty dollars a month than 70 leave il TO
the mercy OF thieves and depredators as II
seems TO have been since the close OF the
last session OF school held in the building.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-23
REV. WINTERS, RECEPTION.

The reception rendered to Rev. and Mrs.
David Winters in the First Presbyterian
church last evening was voted success by
all present. About 500 or 600 hundred at
tended OF this number there were num-
erous Of other denominations. The occa-
sion was the second anniversary of minis
ter's residence, during which time both
Mr. and Mrs Winters have been endeared
to all knowing them. A short musical
and literary program, consisting of selec-
ton by the orchestra, instrumental music
by Mrs. J. D. Hewitt and vocal solo by
Mrs. Davis, address of welcome and con-
graduation was made by DR.. J. d. Van
Mugs, who acquitted himself very credita-
bly, of the same. Mr.. Winters responded
by heartily thanking his many friends for
their kindness and devotion shown to him.
Mr.. J. J. Parks presided over the festivi-
ties. The church was very handsomely
decorated with flowers. The event was a
very happy one
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-23
A TRAIN LOAD OF KANSAS WHEAT.

The first train load of Kansas wheat
ever shipped in one body to Galveston
will leave Argonia at 2 p. m. Friday, by
special train over the Santa Fe route.
The wheat is consigned to the Texas Mill
ing company Mt Galveston, and was sold
to them by S. Dickson, a prominent grain
dealer Of Argonia.
The train will leave Argonia at 2 p. m.
on Friday and will go by way of Yelling
ton and Winfield, arriving at Arkansas
City in the evening, laying there over
night. 1t will then proceed slowly on its
journey to Galveston, stopping at different
prominent points, thus affording the peo-
pie of that section an opportunity
TO see that the great trade that
is going to be carried on be-
tween the two great cities has really
opened. The advertisement will be good
one for Kansas wheat, and it is hoped that
the result will be so noted throughout all
the tributary southern country as to
attract the attention the Importance OF
our growing business relations deserves.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-23

An explosion occurred in Wilcox's jew
elry store, yesterday afternoon, III which
Mr.. Wilcox was quite severely burned.
The rear of the store is used in connection
with the millinery store of Mrs. Wilcox.
An iron used for smoothing in the dress
making department is heated by gasoline.
While heating it began TO fz and sputter
and when one of the ladies attempted TO
extiuguish the fire the flames burst out
from it, Mr.. Wilcox was called in and
Immediately dropped box over it. In a
moment the thing exploded, setting fire to
his clothing and burning the side OF his
face and back of his head. The flames,
which had assumed some dimensions, were
soon squelched by means of smothering
it with damp cloths. Mr.. Wilcox is suf-
fering great pain from the burns.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-23
THE STOLEN JEwELRY IDENTIFIED.

Chief Burrows went to Joplin last night
after Tangsley. the notorious house-break-
er and thief, who was arrested there few
DAYS ago, particulars of which were given
in yesterday mornings EAGLE
The jewelrv which was found upon him
and subsequently sent here for identified
ton was turned over yesterday morning to
Mr. W. X. Carlisle, who described it.
1t belonged to his wife and was stolen
nearly a year ago The jewelry was not
so valuable, as values go, being old fash
ioned, but as heirlooms the articles were
highly priced by the family, who were very
glad to get them back.
A large number of persons called at the
police station yesterday TO describe the
iewelrv, among whom was lady from
Mulvane. This lady had lost pin set with
a topaz, but her description of the setting
did not tally with that of the one held.
She was honest, as were several others
who called. giving a description of what
thew had lost, and when told that it did
not correspond with that at the station,
went their way There were, however,
several who were not so upright in their
claims.
The police sergeant said that it was very
amusing to see how evasive many OF these
were when questioned and how they
would beat about the bush trying TO put
up an innocent appearance.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-23
Early Rising Mad. Easy.

Visitors 10 the Ieipsic fair irksd IN
crowds to see the Eo-called magic t<<is,eai
which was exhibited in booth on the ko-
nigsplatx BY means OF a strong electric
current the occupant OF the bed Il twice
aroused through the ringing Of q besi.
after which tablet with tie words Tins
70 get up is thrus. before the eyes of ths
sleeper; then his nigh.eap Is rsiled Of his
head. and last Of ali-if no. thoroughly
awake by this time-he IL pitched cut Of
bed on the floor. Meantime the bssy cleo
trio spark has lighted the night lsrsp On
the dressing table. as also the spirit Lamp
under the coffee pot--sn admirabls ar
rangement for the dark winter mornings
-Nordceuscne Post.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

Crawford opera house Friday and Satur-
day, April "a and p
Annie Abbott, the little Georgia magnet,
gave an exhibition of her peculiar power
at the opera house last evening Several
tests were tried by which she demon
strated her force Twelve Seattle citizens
were called upon the stage as committee
TO aid in the investigation Of the little
woman's mysterious power. Some OF
them were heavy weights and some were
medium, but in one instance ten OF them
were piled up like cordwood on two heavy
chairs and the chairs with their immense
weight of nearly ton were lifted By her
with apparent ease In another test seven
strong men endeavored 10 hold down a
stick. but she lifted the stick and men
cliuging TO il and carried them halfway
across the stage Then small boy was
brought into reouisition, and she placed
the boys hands on hers, and the heavy
weights OF the committee attempted TO
lift the boy from the floor, but his feet
seemed glued there, and after several ID
effectual efforts they gave II up During
the test her hands were in a constant
trernor. but no other indications q effort
vera visible That she is possessed OF
some strange power can net be doubted
but whether is is animal magnetism or
some mysterious unknown force no one
seems able 20 say.-Seattle Pos; InteiIl-
geDcer.
Prices ., 20 and - cents Sale q seats
commences Thursday, April .
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-23
1T. VI. FATFEIfNON,
$40 n. Main 50. Michifa. Nan.

ems protective union 10 get their wages
collected. The lady superintendent says
that many country girls arc constantly sp-
plying there for work, and the strrcosy rsa
reply by the society is Stay at homo IL
possible" One OK the latest Claims placed
in the hands OF the society for collection
was that OF a poor country girl who had
been engaged as n typewriter and stenog-
rapher by clergyman who failed 10 pay.
There is undoubtedly a considerable mum.
Der of plucky, clever, hard working young
women who come TO New York and mako
their way by patient plodding under din
culties TO proftabhs employment. They ga
about It in business way. They have ID
time for frivolity. They Join various socie-
ties for mutual improvement. They know
how To study. They take advantage ofths
public libraries and art exhibitions. They
are not afraid 20 go out unattended by men.
They may be scen in couples going 10 the
concert or lecture or church or theatre
They go along about their business, and
are unmolested- IL Is great credit u ths
city that SO many women are able 10 20
about the city IN the evening without
corts, 80 long as their demeanor j. decorous.
New York sun
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-04-23
OFFICIAL BIAACKNAIL

A contemplate job of robbery is said to
have been unearthed by the county COM
mlssloners within day or two which in
brief seems to be as follows: The man
whom they had employed to lay out, grade
and sod the court house square in hiring
teams to do the work blackmailed each
teamster to the tune of so cents per day
Ior the privilege of working. Our in
formation is that when confronted with
the unheard of outrage his only excuse
was that he thought it was customary In
thls town to bleed poor men for the prlvi-
lege of working. The place for such
thieves is behind good strong bars. The
next thing some under-strapper of a
municipal official will be charging day
laborers fee for the privilege of digging
and shoveling. There is at times, IN
doubtedly, some excuse for direct stealing,
and even robbers are not without some
pretence Of justification often, but when
things, scoundrels-we can not call them
men-under official color forces a work
man to stand and deliver a
per cent of that which he has
not only earned, but OF that
which is paid to him out of the peoples
HiOACyy ~ II dDOuG llLuc W CdIl 1OE d IUpc
and convenient tree 1t is unnecessary
to state that the commissioners demanded
restitution of the money. The wonder
is that they didn't go further. Public
conscience needs lesson from an example
or two, when such outrages can happen in
an enlightened community. 1t is said
that the teamsters who submitted TO this
system of petit-robbory were unwilling to
complain, fearing that they would lose
their job. 1t is below par even for an en-
ployer to compel his workmen to ''put-up"
but when it comes TO mere go-between,
be he an official, or sub-oficial, COMPEL
ing an American citizen to divide the pay
he gets from the public treasury, political
revolutions are in order and appropria-
lions Cor the enlargement of penitentiaries
are loudly demanded. Such scoundrelism
is only equaled by the legislator or by the
councilman who demands money for his
vote and support of measures supposed to
be desired by the people who honored him
IN empowering him to represent them in
such vote and support. 1t is worse, if that
were possible, than for an official to
charge under-officials a bonus for giving
him an Office. Away with such dishon-