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The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-02
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS
Closing Quotations of the Stock and
Produce ENchnnncs

PHILADELPHIA. June 1.-The stock market
was very duh. There was no important feat
ure. Pennsylvania was firm Reading was
weak. and the preference income bonds do
clned.
The Wilmington daily Republican., 1891-06-02
Sir William Gross Examincd.

Sir William was subjected to a vigor-
GUS cross examination, and denied every
charge brought against him.
His case now appears quite favorable,
but it depends almost entirely on the
testimony of the Prince of Wales, who
will probably be called to the stand to-
day or tomorrow.
Court adjourned for the day at the
conclusion of Solicitor General Clarke's
sDeech
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06
THEY WERE Newly MARRIED.
Consequently They Were So BusiIy En-
gagged They Passed Their Station.

Consequently They Were So Busi1y En- |
gagged They Passed Their Station.
There was an amusing and instructive !
scene the other day in an uptown train
on the Sixth avenue elevated. At Park |
place a handsome young couple, evident
ly very much in love, got on one of the
middle cars, and settling down in cross
seat they proceeded without delay to be-
come absorbed in one another, not pay
ing the slightest heed TO any one else in
the car. All the passengers watched
them with good natured interest, even
the small boy in the corner, who had
been deeply absorbed in the delights of a
tuppenny dreadful.
Station after station few by, all I'M
needed as far as the lovemakers were
concerned, and the stalwart Adonis' arm
had just settled comfortably about the
waist Of his demure companion when
she suddenly gave little feminine
shrek and made frantic break for the
door. Everybody was startled, no one
more than the young man, who in
stinctively attempted to hold her back.
But she only jerked herself away, and
| the onlookers could see that the express
sion of undying love on her features had
given way to look of the most pro-
nounced vexation as she turned on her
companion with the remark:
'Now, | knew you'd do it. And was
so anxious to be on time. Don't make
matters worse by sitting there, but let
us get off before we are carried any fur
| Their"
but this isn't our station" expostu-
lated the young man in establishment
81 know it isn't. We are far beyond
/ it. We should have gotten off at Fifty
ninth"
"Well, we haven't reached there yet
"Of course we have, stupid Come on
before the train starts up again or I'll
go alone. Don't you see this is Eighty
irst?"
''Nonsense," exclaimed the Adonis
getting excited in his turn.
ut isn't nonsense! Don't you SET
there, 'Eighty-frst' in big white letters?'
There it was, sure enough; but ever
as everyone looked, and the young mar
started hastily to gather up some bun
dies that were on the seat beside him
the train started, and change camt
over the expression of the bride-for {
bride she certainly was. From vexa
tious flush, the color on her face changed
to dark crimson blush of embarrass
ment, which grew deeper as the unfeel
ing wretch by her side burst into lout
laugh, in which all the passengers joined
The bride didn't say another word, but
simply made her way hurriedly into tht
forward car, followed closely by hel
sturdy companion, who was trying il
vain to look serious. The little woman
had been fooled by the mirror between
the seats, which rejecting the station
sign from the platform, had turned tn,
figures around, making 81 out of 49,
New York Star.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06
Queer People of chincoteagns.

There is little island about $50 miles
down the Potomac called Chinco-
league. This island is inhabited by
a strange race of people and q race
OF the greatest ponies in the world.
The people Of the island fish and
grow oysters and are a hardy, primitive
race who fear God and attend strictly to
their business. Hundreds of these Won
derful ponies roam the island, living in
the summer on the rank coarse grass
La the winter they subsist on sea weed
and in the Spring are mere frames in
consequence of the diet.
These ponies are unlike any ponies in
the world. They are about 10 to 1874
hands high. nearly all sorrels or BAYS
and are fine bodied and neatly limbed
They have the head and eyes Of the
Arabian, and the supposition is that orig
inally the stock came from some thor
oughbreds that swan ashore from some
wrecked vessel. What is most remark
able about them is that they trot and
pace fast, and are possessed of remark
able endurance. In the spring you can
purchase good pony for S25 and up
ward. The colts are not gelded and
stations predominant. When the weather
is bad and the waves inundate the island
scores Of the little fellows are swept into
the water and are lost. Washington
Letter
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06
A Brave Little Beauty.

Mayor Cushing's little 5-year-old
daughter Blanche fell from hammock
and broke her shoulder After the fall
she ran into the house, her lips clenched
tightly, and calmly told her mother that
she had hurt herself. Although not a
tear was visible, yet the deathly pallor
which had spread over her face told the
mother that her little one was hurt.
''Now, mamma, don't you cry. l will
stand the pain. 1t won't last SO very
long" said the little one.
Hastily examining his child, Mr. Cush
ing found that the shoulder blade was
broken. Surgeons were Immediately
brought, and the fracture, which proved
to be a serious one, was quickly set.
AT no time during the fearfully pain
full operation did the little one utter sc
much as a moan. She simply clenched
her dainty little fists, bit her lips, and
without a tear bore it all in a manner
which the attending physician afterwarl
remarked they had never seen equaled
Omaha Bee.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06

There is a pompous cashier in a certain
San Francisco bank who lost all his pride
the other day.
"You must be identified, he said to
tall, hook nosed woman in green, red
and blue, who brought in a check at a
time his window was crowded.
"Wen, I-I-why-I-no. it can't bel
Yes, it is, too. Amt you Henry Smyth?"
That's my name, madam" ne re-
piled coldly
IAN you don't know me, Hen? I'm
changed some, an so air you; but jist
knowed I'd seen We. You've got that
same old cast in Your left eye, your nose
crooks little to tho left, an you're
Smyth ali over. An you don't know
me! Don't know Salindy Spratt that
you ulster coax to become Salindy
Smyth Member how ye ulster haul me
to school on your sled an kiss me in the
lane an call me your little true love?
Member how we cut up cause l gave ye
the mitten? Land, Hen. / could stand
here all day talkin' over them old times!
You kin identify me now, can't you,
Hem"
"Hen" did so, but in mood that al
most produced apoplexy.-San Fran
cisco Wasp.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06

In the Massachusetts, Reports, if one
would take the trouble to look Thereon
indeed, whether one looks for it or not
there is one Of the condolences which
do so much to keep the theory alive
Therein it is recorded and set forth how
one Aquarius Breen was convicted of ad
ulterating milk. 1t must be evident to
any theorist that the name was respon
sible for his departure from the paths Of
probity. How could it be expected that
man with the name Aquarius would
fail to water his milk?
His whole conscience might rebel
against the sin, but his destiny was set
tied when he was christened, and how
could he resist ii? Had justice been
done punishment in this case would
have been melted out, not to Aqumius
Breen, but to the parents who by indict-
ing upon him such name had made II
impossible for him to do otherwise than
to water his milk. He was the victim
of circumstances over which he had no
control whatever. Courier.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06
Document. of historical Interest.

The archives OF the government are
Kept in the library Of the department of
state, and constitute a vast collection of
precious documents. There are a great
many of historical interest The first
draft of the Declaration of Independence
and of the federal constitution are here
preserved. Washington's commission az
commander-in-chief of the American
army, and a host of documents pertaining
to the revolution and the early days of
the government are to be seen. The let
tiers and papers Of Washington, Jefferson,
Madison and Monroe and some of the
other presidents are preserved in large
volumes, many of the manuscripts APP
pearing as clean and distinct as if writ
ten yesterday. Autograph letters from
kings and queens, princes, statesmen and
historical personages who have fiourished
| during the past 100 years are to be found
| In these collections Here are the origi-
nal copies of all the laws enacted by con-
/ gress, and of all the treaties made by the
| United States with foreign nations, from
the first, with France, 1778, and the sec
ond, with England-the treaty of peace
bearing the date Of Sept. 3, 17S3-down to
those of recent years.
One treaty with Turkey is gorgeously
| embellished with golden letters, but the
most unique treaty in the collection is one
| with Japan, which is contained in costly
laequered case covered with silk. The
quaint japanese characters, covering
many pages of fine paper, are clearly and
boldly portrayed. The royal signature
appears at the top and you read from the
bottom. The treaty was brought to
Washington by two officers Of high rank,
who were charged with its safe delivery
| on peril of their lives. One day they tri
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06

During lull in business the dealers
in the "Ma'sh market occasionally get
together and swap yarns to kill time
The other day a German butcher gave
in his experience of a beat as follows.
"Dere vas a tramp used to hang aroundt
de market yot we called Slim jim He
looked like he vas yust about starved
most Of de time, He come to my stand
und picked up a string of sausages and
holdt it up and say, How much is disY
Pefore | could say a wort a lean cur
dog jumps up, snatches aboudt dree
pounds Of sausage, and was off
de man yelled and say, Take off
your dog. Vat for You keepa dangerous
animal to bidte your customers | ogs-
planned dot it vos not my dog, bat he
vent away shwearing. Dot Teller. as
aftervords foundt oudt, ownedt de dog
aud had him trainedt for dot bizness.
He followed him to the Smithsonian
grounds and got de sausage. Poorly goodt
trick, don't it? But bate you dot Slim
jim don't come aroundt by my stall
some more. Washington Post.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06

We visited one of the native houses, the
home of our guide. 1t was simple dwell
ing. The entrance, which was narrow
and paved with tiles, led to little open
court, from which were outlets hung with
portieres leading into rooms. A narrow
stairway, also inlaid with tiles, led up to
rooms above, into one Of which we were
shown. The walls were mostly bare, but
of peerless white, from the many white
washings, which gave pleasant air Of
purity. while it reflected the light coming
from the little court, which was open to
the sky and made the well room of the
house. There were no windows for ins!d-
ers to look out or for outsiders to look in,
but that was perfectly Oriental in charac-
ter. The Moor never allows the slightest
exposure of his domestic affairs. The
very entranceway often turns at a sharp
angle, so that the interior may not be dis
closed, and especially that the female &C.
cupants may not be seen from the outer
door.-G. P. Gates in Boston Transcript.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06
bridget and Che Spanking Tubes.

There never was anything like that
girls terror of the bell-and-tube arrange
ment in our fiat. The first time caller
came she rushed in to me with eyes like
soup plates and gasped out; "Marm!
Marin! There's somebody whistling
somewhere, and, if you please, don't
know wherer explained and encour-
aged her to put her ear to the tube and
get the message. She never did it with
out first crossing herself; l know she
was convinced the whole process was
operated from a place considerably south
of our lower hall
urged her the next time she heard
the call to go tot tube and call ''YesF
The whistle came; and, my dear, the
roar she sent down that tube would have
raised the scalp of a Pawnee Indian.
fed downstairs in terror to see what eff
feet it had had, and Mrs De Nerfs-you
know what a shattered condition she is
in, inst recovering from nervous pros
tration!-was sitting on the lower step.
quite limp and faint, clasping her vim
aigrette. martha, she said, "even if
you didn't want to see me, why need
you fire a gun down the tube?"-Boston
Commonwealth.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06
Grace Greenwood's Democracy.

There are few women who can put q
truth more forcibly or clearly than Grace
Greenwood. Being asked few days
since whether she had found foreign girls
superior to the American girl, the brill
liant authoress responded: ''Such ques
lions as that are fired at me, point blank,
almost every day. Think of these ques.
tions-aA of which have been asked OF
me: DO you still, after all the mon
archical splendors you have seen, believe
in republican government Did not
the grand procession of royalties at the
queens jubilee stagger your democracy
'Do you approve, as you once did, of our
free institutions, and feel proud of the
privileges we grant to women and the
Difference we pay themr How do you
like America now, after seeing SO much of
Europe and its government
'Such questions are little better than in
suits. l might as well be asked plainly
if, after minging little in conservative
and aristocratic foreign society, l had
turned snob, after the custom of consuls
and the manner of minister's; or if | was
ready to stultify myself by opposing the
higher education and the political rights
of women. If the best of earthly friends
the one dearest and most revered, wer>
living, should hardly be surprised to be
questioned by some one: After an &C
quaintance with the English mamma, the
French mere and the Italian madra, what
do you think of your motheryn 1t is
very evident from this forcible reply that
America has at least one among its famous
/ and brilliant women whose republican
principles foreign travel and associations
have not changed. J. Box in
/ New York Graphic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06
About WINNING a Horse.

1t is rarely ever proper TO strike met
tlesome horse. Occasionally a fault is
clearly foolish, and no fear associated
with it in the creatures mind, such as
nipping his mate, or reaching round the
head to see if you are about ready, OF
backing when you have no room, and
must be obeyed with a bound; then a
gentle reminder with the whip is well
enough. On rare occasions authority
may be maintained by enforcing fear
Yet if you terrorize the creature he viii
hate you. 1t seems hard for a horse OF
dog to forget an injury. They never
forgive in the sense that men do. Thi-
fact is often lost sight of by thoughtlez-
people III their intercourse with dumb
animals.-New York Weekly.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06
EGGS HArcHe0 BY 4 VOLCANO
no" tue Sea GulIs Utilize the w.r
Sides of Bogosloy,s cra,a

~" Tue Sea Guils Utilize the xy.r,,,
sides of Bogosloy's Crater,
FROM The region Of ice and snow. and
OF poachers and smugglers the cnttnr
i'usil came. Her half dozen guns were
IN prime condition, not having been
urea on the trip, and her hold was not
iauen with the spoils of seizure. But
sne brought interesting news
The most interesting result of tba
trlp OF the Rush was a visit paid bv the
oihcers to Bogoslov Island. where il
eile famous volcano of that name Tn
conversation with one of the oaicero a.,
interesting resume was obtained of tbe
discoveries and data CLEANED nv tbe
VISIT; Bogoslov is sixty miles west
southwest of Oonalaska. II oripinallv
consisted Of one island with two cra+ars
one OF which first sprang into activity
in 1893. ''O ''0'''''s
Inc island was once the scene of n
strange CONFUSION of nature The soc.
ond crater, now known as New Boeos-
ioV' became active. In some powerful
CONFUSION the sandspit which had con
nected the two parts of the island was
submerged, and one crater was soma
rated from the other by several fathoms
Oh water. 1t is thought that during
TINS CONFUSION changes occurred in
new Bogoslov below the water line
that assures We're opened, tbrouoh
which volumes Of water made their
way into the caldron within. This ac-
counts for the immense quantities of
steam which the officers of the Rush
saw escaping from the crater at dis
lance of fully sixty miles.
Of the two craters New Bogoslov Of
fered the most interesting field of study
to the officers Of the Rush. They as
certained the crater to be only 200 feet
above the sea level. The peak had
disappeared in the gaping hole. Along
the sides of the volcano large deposits
OF lava, pumice, ashes and volcano
rock were seen. From assures on the
level earth springs of boiling sulphur
arose to heights of from seven to ten
feet. The officers planned an ascent to
the crater-a hazardous feat which
could only be attempted when a favor
able wind carried the sitting volumes of
sulphurous steam in a single direction.
When near the mouth of the crater
the footballs of the officers were echoed
within the volcano. On peeping over
the edge Of the mouth an impressive
sight was witnessed. Steam in endless
quantities rushed up from unknown
depths, and rumbling, bubbling noises,
like that of thunder, were heard. The
air was impregnated with sulphur, and
near the crater one could breathe only
with difficulty.
One of the most novel discoveries in
connection with the ascent was that
the ocean birds used the volcano island
as natural incubator for their young.
Thousands of gulls flew away at the
approach of the Rush. They left be
hind them, along the sides of the vol
cano, eggs in all stages of development
San Francisco Chronicle.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06

an Ahipfobsa NaterPrODI 0afment.
An improved waterproof garment has
been patented in England which it is
claimed possesses thorough ventilation.
The top portion of the back of the gar
ment below the collar, or neck band,
is formed by letting in a piece of fabric
which is not treated with India rubber,
but is simply acidized or otherwise
treated for the purpose of rendering the
same shower proof, when not intended
to be covered by collar or cape; or it
may be, in some cases, such as when it
is is intended to be covered by collar
or cape, a simple woven or openwork
fabric not treated with acid
The form of the inserted piece may
be somewhat triangular crescent
shaped or otherwise, as found most
convenient, the object being to dove
tail into the garment between the
shoulders a fabric which will permit of
the egress of perspiration from the
wearer's body without the necessity of
an ugly or awkward appearance An
other portion of the improvement is to
line the back of the garment with Il
piece of lace or fabric Of an openwork
nature, having woven or manufactured
thereon the name of the manufacturer
Of the garment or other name. Cloth
Ter and Fulnisher.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06
Wheat VS., Bananas,

An item that periodically goes the
rounds of the press is that Humboldt
said 100 square yards of ground pro
duces 1900 pounds of bananas, while
the same area will produce only thirty
pounds of wheat, or eighty pounds of
potatoes.
Now, 1870 square yards is about one
thirteenth of an acre, which, latter ac-
cording to the above, would produce
$4,000 pounds of bananas. and respec-
lively about 400 pounds of wheat, or
1,040 pounds of potatoes. The facts
are that in the richest soil bananas are
planted at least six feet apart, say
thirty trees to 100 square yards, aver
aging less than forty pounds per
bunch, or 1900 pounds, 80 per cent.
being water, leaves 1870 pounds solid
matter. Wheat on equally good soil
will yield about two bushels, or 12C
pounds, and potatoes about 1900
pounds, Or 200 pounds solid matter Ii
will thus be seen that the wheat fur
nishes as much and potatoes two-t thirds
more food than bananas on an Squal
area of suitable soil san Francisco
Bulletin.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06

People who go to apothecaries to have
their diseases prescribed for occasionally
get very strange diagnoses. In one case
a man, wearing a long countenance, is
said to have entered an apothecary shop
and remarked:
81 seem to have something queer in my
stomach, and want you to give me
something for it."
what are your symptoms" the apoth-
ecary asked.
Every little while something seems
to rise up, and then settles back again,
and by and by it rises up again.
The apothecary put his chin in the
palm of his hand and meditated a
while,
Look here!" he said gravely. you
haven't gone and swallowed an elevator,
have you;"-Excha ge.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06

A Hallowell husband tried suicide
scare on his wife with i'll success. The
couple had quarreled, and tho husband,
taking bottle Of red ink, strewed part
on the floor and daubed the remainder
on his throat. Then he laid down on
the bed, feigning death. The wife came
into the room, saw her husband and at
once comprehended the trick. My
Godm she exclaimed, hes committed
suicide. must get the neighbors to
help lay him ont
She then left the room, and returning
q few minutes afterward saw that her
husband had moved. He has turned
over; | guess he'll live" she remarked
and he did live. Cor, Boston journal
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06
THE CAPTAINS DREAM

hS v looked ,'l somewhat crazed, the Captain.
ana AS eyes had a 81 anee iuster
which was the result Of Grace
He was very safe for glory
But he didn't seem to care
Sail no wouldn't be contented
the whole world wasn't thera
For mis- watchword was Salvation
ANA ne seemed 10 flnd sparx
vi a soul Ia every sinner.
Though they strove to keep IL dark
IN one day, Deaths hand upon him
His fierce ardor sought to break
LAID him low in the poor attic
lie had lived in for our sake.
lame night when we stood watching
Two or three about him there
Suddenly he bid us bear him
just TO breathe the cool night air.
30 we took the dying Captain
10 the window moving slow.
far we feared his heart would fail him
AT the evil sight below
FOR twas drawing on TO midnight
The New Cut was at its worst
just maze of drunken clamoE
God forsaken and accused
and the yellow lamps were faring
High, through that strange market plaza
But there fell another luster
On the Captains wasted face.
Ay, and from the garnet window
AS he looked into the town.
He beheld another City,
Where the stream of life ran down
ana ne murmured, looking downward:
In fine linen, clean and white,
hultltudes which none can number,
And the Lord God is their light"
Andrew Lang in Longmans Magazine
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-06

In the friendships formed between
boys arrl girls during the school age.
the boy is usually a year or so older than
the girl, girls of from 10 to IS being as
rule trifle brighter than boys Of the
same age, and having more inclination
and time to study, and consequently be
ing put into classes with boys about a
year older than themselves. About Inc
age of IS or 16 the average girl begins
to mature socially at a rapid gait, and
at IS She is the equal generally more
than the equal-of man of 21.-New
York Ledger.