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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

Col. Wade, representative from a Missouri
district, has made for himself quito reputa-
ton for artistic eXaggeratiOn-and it takes
an artist in this line to attract attention at
the national capital. Col. Wade wears u
military coat buttoned close to his chin, Civ
ing him much the appearance of a preacher
His delivery is very impressive and, with the
unsuspcous, convincing. The colonel would
not hesitate to claim that in n historic game
of draw poker played for coffee beans out at
his farm, he drew three cards to q
pair of queens and filled out a royal
sequence, and no one but an expert
would doubt what the colonel said,
and even the expert would not question his
sincerity. Recently Col. Wade took a trip
down the river and spent a few days in quiet
Maryland When he returned he found a
constituent from remote part of his district
waiting to SEQ him The colonel was all affa-
bihty. He took the Missourian to the house
and in the course of a hull in the proceedings
escorted him to the restaurant A member
who sat near Col. Wade's table heard him re-
lating the circums ances of his trip. "Out
in Missouri" he was saying, ''you get no
idea of what the world is. You see none of
the wonders Of nature. The east, sir, is some
thing wonderful. You have heard of the
big trees of California; They are nothing
nothing at all, sir--to what l saw the day
before yesterday What would you think
of an oak tree 295 PAGES in diameter2 l
paced it off myself | would not trust any
one else, And fishing in the bay Why l
saw one man pull out 5000 fish in day.
Fact, sir. They never eat fish there They
use them for fertilizers And the open
mouthed Mssomian sat with his eyes bulg-
ing from his head, without a sign of doubt
or suspicion ON his face. Chicago Herald
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27
Where Good sponges Are Found.

"The best sponge of commerce, p" said a
dealer, in speaking to Il reporter, sis
found in the Mediterranean, and is known
as Turkey or Smyrna sponge. This is OBJ
tanned by divers. Bahama or West India
sponge is coarser, and is sold at IA much
less price Much sponge is gathered off
the coast of southern Florida"
GLOW are they cathered2"
"SpongeS, when seen on the bottom at
tached to the rock, look like big black
bunch. They are pulled Off their natural
beds by forked hooks, which are run
down under che sponge, which is formed
like the head Of n cabbage and the roots
pulled from the rocks. When brought 10
the surface il is mass of soft, glutnous
stuff, which to the touch feels like soap
or thick jelly, When small boatload is
obtained they are taken to the shore,
where a crawl is built in which they are
placed to die, SO that the jelly substance
will readily separate from the arm fiber
of the sponge. These crawls are built by
sticking pieces of brush into the sand ont
of the water large enough to contain the
catch. 1t takes from five to six days for
the insect to die, when the sponges are
beaten with small sticks, and the black
glutiuous substance falls Off, leaving the
sponge, after "A thorough washing, ready
for market-New York Mail and EN-
press
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

shortly after the war closed the negroes
began to call each other lady and gen.
tieman," but in speaking of the whites.
they generally called them that ..mnn,,
and that "woman. An instance no.
cured few years ago in which Gen. "
l. sherman played part. The general
was sitting in front of his house one plens,
ant evening with some friends, smokino
ana talking, when q fellow as black as
the ace of spades sided up, and, address.
ing the general, said: as de lady here
named JohnsonY NO. said the gen.
eral' We'll" said the darky, II think
There must be lady of that name liyino
mere, because she is my wife, and She i
working for woman named Sherman ,,
Washington Critic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27
Political WAYS Are N,vs,or,ou.


First City Father-Here's a fine look
ing street.
Second Ditto-You are right there.
What's best to be done with it?
Lets have it dug up for sewer"
but wouldn't it be proper to pave it
"Ot course. supposed you under
stood that. Then after it is paved and a
sewer put in, We'll have it repaved."
AN IN readiness to be dug up again
Tor the gas pipe? see you understand
the principles of municipal economy.
ANA after we have repaved a second
time, then WHAT"
We'll, then it will be in order for
widening. There's nothing admire 50
much as system in the care and improve
ment Of our roadways. Boston Tran
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

The cost of the French revolutions "
the French government OF today Is 10
corded in this little list of pensloneo per
sons and families: Senators o. the en-
pire, $4,000 francs; in consequence =,
Vienna peace, 434, 2l1; men OF the .il oNo.
of Louis XVIII and Charles ~ i'' oSy'
families of Louis Philippe's tlme' H. H.
wounded in June, 1913, l36,917; peiS9"53
of the Second Empire, 1872 900; wo !. q
in February, 1913, l9S,oOO; Vie'i'l'1 has
Dec. >, 6,553, 266. Each government H ~
respected the pension Obligation o. and n,
predecessor as to this growing liS'' an
has paid every item with scrupulo"' 10
ularity. Paris Letter.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27
Coming Notifications in War Tactics.

1t is pointed out rs one of the conse-
quences of the universal iutroductiens
of smokeless powder which is now immi-
nent, that, as soldiers will have to seek
all possible cover, it will be necessary
to multiply the number of orderlies and
messengers, and the eommander-in-ch
will have to take his position in the CEN
tire of action to watch everything and
to be ready to modify the original plan
swiftly if needful The change from
brilliant uniforms to those of soberer
and safer hues will involve such expense
that it is likely to be deferred for a
while, but the glitter of helmets and
bayonets is now 50 dangerously visible
that already the French minister of war
has given orders that in the army of the
republic these shall be dulled with
bronze.-New York Commercial Adver-
tispF
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

The common error that because thing
grows out of the ground it is peculiarly
"a work of nature, and therefore of ne
cessity beautiful, is a most fruitful source
of failure in gardening and landscape. In
this light it seems almost II heresy to
state the fact that many of our garden
flowers are as much the work of man as
are aniline dyes, for instance, and that
one may be as atrocious in color as the
other. Akin to this error is the idea that
things which may be excellent and beau
tiful in themselves must be correspond
ingly excellent and beautiful in conjunc-
ton. The women of certain insular
realm have II reputation, in other lands
for i'll taste in dress. The silks, velvets,
laces, etc, of which their garments are
made may be of admirable quality, and
even beautiful in themselves, but an array
like green velvet bonnet with II purple
feather and scarlet ribbons, combined with
pink waist and blue skirt, constitutes u
spectacle which would probably have
startled the eyes of one accustomed even
to the sight OF King Solomon robed in all
his glory!-Atlantic Monthly.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27
The rreuchman Gave up the Seats.

San interesting little incident oc-
Cured at the Theatre de Varieties, -
writes New Yorker travelling in France
to an acquaintance in this city. A Young
Mlssourian, accompanied by lady,
found to his annoyance that his seats
had been appropriated by a military
looking individual. He explained the
situation to the attendant but that func-
tlonary was too frightened to do any,
thing IN the affair, and the American
learned from bystanders that the in
truder was Capt. c., a famous duel
list and bully Of the Cuirassiers.
81 am sorry to disturb you, monsieur. 3"
he said, walking to the captain, but
you have my seats"
The reply Of the captain translated
INTO Fourth ward patois would he,
wv hat are you going to do about it,"
Nothing now" quietly replied the
son of the States. 81 have a lady with
me. But as you leave the theatre to-
night l shall shoot you through the head
Good evening"
While the American was returning to
the hotel with the lady the cavalrvman
lett the theatre and took the express
tram for Munich.-N York Tribune
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

Henry Romohr, who lives near Butler.
vile, O., stepped into T.. Snider's gro
Gerry one evening. Boosting of the large
supper he had just eaten, but said he
didn't have eggs 50 he bought dozen
and ate them. and then half dozen and
ate them, after which he drank pint of
water and then ate one pound of candy
in all eighteen eggs, one pint of water
and one pound Of candy in fifteen min
utes, after which he said he felt very
much refreshed. Cor. Pittsburg Dis
match
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27
enc of Egypt's Industries.

One of the oldest industries in Egypt is
artificial egg Matching, principally engaged
in by Copts. There are said to be 200
establishments of this nature in the coun-
try, and the production Of chickens from
the ovens has been estimated at from 10, =
coo, 600 to II, 600, 900 annually. The sea-
son for incubating lasts through three
months Of the early summer. The couu-
try people bring eggs to the proprietors of
the ''farroogs, and give two good eggs for
every newly Matched chick. - Chicago
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

To shoot buffalo successfully one must
ride upon the right side and shoot with a
large caliher rifle and send the bullet
Quartering through the lungs. The ami.
NAL will not drop at the shot, but in a
few jumps the blood viii run from his
mouth and nose, and as his life Gibbs away
he Will stagger from side 10 side like a
ship in storm, and then with mighty
last effort he springs forward. 1t is the
last jump be takes. He falls headlong
on the prairie. dead.--Dr. w. +. Carter
In San Francisco Examiner.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27
In Jay GouId's Conservatory.

In the conservatory at Jay Gould's
home, at lrvington on the Hudson. there
are not fewer than 400 varieties Of palms
aud tree ferns, besides vast collection Of
smaller plants. The rose house. which is
perhaps the most delightful part of the
conservatory, is filled with the finest SIM,
mer and winter roses to be found in
the United States. New York Eyeninp
World.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

The governor, instead of importing
decent class Of women, advised the home
authorities to send out a shipload of the
worst characters, and thus it was that Il
transport containing 520 women-the
refuse of London alleys-was dispatched
to Australia. These viragos We're called
the red rovers.n They intermarried with
the male conyicts, and their progeny, as
might be supposed, turned out of the
criminal order. Their descendants of the
fourth generation are, with few eXcep-
tions, a curse to the colony. They fill the
jails, and when at liberty congregate at
street corners, eXpectorate on the foot
paths and insult women and children.
They are called "larrikins.n
The "larrikin" is generally a thin. re-
pulsive looking youth of 10 or 90. He is
never known to work, nor in faet to do
anything but steal and insult old men and
young nurse girls; yet he manages to get
enough to eat and to dress well at all
times. He has his clothes made of black
cloth, and occasionally sports velvetecn
waistcoat. This is cut very low in front.
the better to display frilled shirt and
small stand up collar, with tasseled neck
tie. His hoots-sometimes let in with red
morocco-have tWo-inch heels, and as the
proud possessor swaggers up the street or
"holds the post up lie affects IA devil
may-care sort of manner as Indicative of
his character. So much for the "larri-
kin. "-Australia Cor. San Francisco
Chronicle.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

The president Of the British association
cited this imaginary toast at the recent meet.
ing; Here's to the latest scientific discovery
May it never do any good to anybody" This
is only new version Of an old story told
about the late Professor Henry Smith, of Ok.
ford lie was expatiating one day to his pu-
pills on the beauties of mathematical discov
cry; but the great beauty of it is, gentle
men," he added with humorous enthusiasm
" that it cannot possibly be of any use to any
body New York Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

Fixed electrical currents have been dis
covered TO exist in the wings of butter.
flies, their detection requiring an exceed
ingly sensitive galvanometer. These cur
rents have been thought to bear "A very
strong relationship TO the disposition Of
the coloring pigments of the wings, for by
the aid of electric currents marked
changes can be brought about in their
color and mode of arrangement.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

When Sir John Herschell was deig" ~
ing the science of astronomy IN Wv NV, in
a mistake of nearly 1000 600 OF mus tb ~
estimating the distance OF the 90" IN or.
correction was shown to apply 10 a. bs
ror of observation SO small as ~ - a
equivalent to the apparent oreaa go =
human hair at distance OF l|o NV
St. Louis Republic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27
The Queen and Jeyyelry.

The story now going the rounds of the
papers that Queen Victoria has passion
for pearls and buys them constantly is
said to have no foundation in fact. The
queen, it is said, never buys jeyelry at an
except when she wants some particular
article for birthday or wedding pres
ent' and then she has no preference for
pearls. "
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27
An artificial ivory Of creamy r,h,,..

An artificial ivory of creamy wbitenees
and great hardness is now made from
sound potatoes washed in diluted smi
phurlc acid, then boiled in the same soIn.
tion until they become solid and densa
they are finally washed free from the nod
and slowly dried. This product NAV h l
Dyed turned, carved and made usefIl IL,
Chicago Times. 10
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

"IIow much cider did you make this Year,
inquired one farmer of another who had of
fered a specimen for trial Fifteen barrels, !"
was the answer Another sip. "Well, if you
had another apple you might have made an
other barrel. ~ Leisure Hours
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

nj narnums recently the leopard began
te"ahg the elephant The elephant bore II
w. IT," uiaJestic silence until the thing ceased t.
ru.u'us'hS Then he growled, "Hush, child.
knock the spots Off yourn-Tid Bits
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-02-27

Pretty Cousin TO Young Sissyl-That is a
very intelligent dog you have, Charley.
Young Sissy proudly - Yes, indeed
Maude Why, couldn't begin to tell you all
that dog knows.
Pretty Cousin-No, fancy not, Charley
New York Sun.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02
SUICIDE IN BATTLE
The Peculiar Story Told by Veteran
of the Field Of Gettysburg

A group OF soldiers gathered In the
rotunda OF the Kim ball house yester-
day were telling stories OF field and
camp during the war, when one of the
number gave the following graphic
account OF the suicide OF Federal
officer on the field at Gettysburg, says
the atlanta Constitutions:
at was there" says he, 81 saw a
Federal officer, chagrined because
nothing would stay the retreat Of his
men, raise his pistol to his head and
the second days fight. General Long
street had just come up with part OF
his corps from Chambersburg, Pa,
and vigorously assailed Sickles' cerps,
which he was drying back In great
disorder. Sickles halted and formed
his men IN line TO receive Longstreet's
onslaught.
ut was one Of the few times | ever
| saw corps commanders at the front
| line. SiCkles, with his stafl, was rid
/ ing among his men. encouraging them
! 10 withstand the Confederate assault,
while Longstreet, with his stafi, and
Colonel Freemantle, an English Oflicer
and correspondent OF the London
Times, were cheering our boys TO the
charge.
1--WE advanced and gave the federals
terrific yOlley at close range. They
staggered under the CALLING fire, when
p Longstreet ordered us 10 give them
the bayonets As the men wayereo
/ and broke 10 run an officer stepped u
the front, and with his sword, signalleC
them TO come back. Again anC
again he waved TO his men, but by
! this time they were in full run ant
the officer, in his angry modification
. raised a pistol to his head and fired
4 When General Longstreet and Colone
a Freemantle rode up they looked dow
b. at the brave Union officer, but tn
I tide of battle swept us on"
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02
IN WASHINGTON
Some Prose Poetry by Lee Fairchild IL
the Pacific Magazine

EOtNAy by A@st ~
the Pacific Magazine
A blue waste OF sea, white-bordered as
with snow. The tide is out and the
wldened beach Is pretty floor on which
the pillows play when ocean comes home
again. Leagues away rolls the gentle un-
dulating inland sea. Here and there the
white winged yachts follow the vOlitiOn
OF the mountain winds that turn the sun
kissed pillows into snow, so cold Is their
touch.
Above us rises the tall bluff, emerald
with trees and vocal with language Of
birds. The tOpmOst branches break the
sky into small, Irregular windows, which
seem blue pieces OF glass framed with
leafy spray.
Far away to the west the bold Olympics
lift their gllstening peaks into the suns
pathway So white, so cold, so
chaste they seem now Yet | have
seen them in early morn kindle
with the dawn's flame and
wear passionate lovers blush
upon their sometimes snowy cheeks. We
stand and watch the sun as II slides down
the blue slope Of the afternoon. II grows
larger aud fuller and richer-as though
ripe for eternity whittier II hastens In the
footsteps Of innumerable suns that have
preceded IL. There it has touched the point
Of an Olympic peak and set 1t on fire. A
moment more and IL has slipped partly
behind the summit, and pausing, Tits like
vast golden coin and then drops out OF
sight. The erstwhile bright-eyed west
seems more glorious now since It's blind.
How beautiful seems the dying day and
when she pales to a corpse OF twilight her
soul appears to melt away into immortal
| ity and brighten the heavens with stars.
We had forgotten Mount Rainier, still
radiant with the suns farewell; there he
stood, parting the East-as old as time in
l the morning and flushed as youth at eve,
when the purple-rObed hour linked the
| parting day to the coming night. All
] things fade. Gradually his golden raj
ment turns TO silver, aud round that ma
I jestic monument OF winter cluster the
distant worlds.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02
NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that the Washing
ton Avenue assessment roll Is now In my
hands for collection. and payment n nov due
and requested. All assessments not paid on or
before August s, 1901, shall pay a penalty
OF ~ per cent on amount OF assessment and
shall draw Interest from that date at the
rate OF 10 per cent. per annum until paid.
Dated at the City OF Fairhaven, Wash.
July 18th. 1s9f.
is0 l. =. RICHARDS. City Treasurer
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02
HOTEL ARRIVALS
THE FAIRHAvEN

J "A Blomquist, New Whatcom; Roland
Gamwell. Silver Beach; Mrs Gamwell
Silver Beach; + J Burns, Seattle; George
T Baldwin, New York A II Mckay
Zimmerman, Mt Pleasant, Ia; Edgar
Williams, New York; ID Drysdale and
wife, SemlahmoO; Mrs Cornish, Blaine;
A l. Horner. ID J Wynkoop, Tacoma; W
) Spaldlng, Portland; James + Chaplin
Toledo, Ohio; Mrs McSpadden. st Louis;
Mrs DIR SOule, Kent; Mrs y Y Smith
city; j II Ronald, New Whatcom; Mrs
w g Ronald, Seattle; j l. Cramer, Great
Northern railway; Emanuels, f "
ROunsefell, Vancouver, Il. c.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02
TOLEDO TO LIVERPOOL
A Line of Steamers From the Lakes
England

CLEVELAND, Aug. IA company
with capital Of 10000 has been
organized in England TO operate a line
Of steamers from Toledo and other
Lake Erie ports to Liverpool. A branch
line is to run between New Orleans
and Liverpool 10 engage in the cotton
carrying trade. The Toledo FIGURING
Mills have arranged 10 ship two-thirds
OF their output OF 5000 barrels a day
TO Liverpool by water. Colonel G. S.
Reynolds, the rich grain merchant OF
Toledo, who has Just returned from
England, engineered the organization
OF the new company. aud will act as
president thereof.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02
Be Pound u.

How did Wall street get its namei
There's no wall there"
Yes, there is. went TO IL about 8
month after ! began to speculate" -
Smith, Gray & Co.'S Monthly.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02
Money to Loan
PERSONAL
Day a.
Eleventh.

sydney Foster, Of the Sank City Land
company, is Ia the city. He reports Sank
CITY growing apace.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Albee go to East
Sound this morning. Mrs. Albee will re-
main Tor several days.
N. v Hendricks, the popular agent OF
the Union Pacific, In this city, has been
transferred 10 New Whatcom.
Mrs. J. r. Mckinley, Mrs Harvey. Mrs.
Inslee, Miss Richards, Mrs. Kuner and
Miss StangrOOm, form a camping party at
Orcas Island.
George =. Baldwin OF "Fairhaven Illus
trated" fame, was in the city few hours
yesterday. shaking hands with his many
friends.
Frank 2. Dow, espondent OF the
Seaboard, a paper devoted to shipping
Interests, has been spending a few days in
the city. Mr.. Dow goes 10 Orcas island
today, and will remain there for week
or ten days.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02
THE WATER FRONT

The City Of Puebla will arrive from
San Francisco this evening.
The j. K. Mcdonald came in last night
with cargo OF rails for the street rail
way.
The past week has not been at all lively
about the docks, Passenger travel has
been light. and the freight receipts have
not been large.
The WascO laid over at Seattle yester-
day for repairs. She will arrive this
evening aud resume her regular run on
Monday morning.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02

The steamer Yosemite can carry 1000
persons-She Is engaged for the pilgrim
age OF Hesperus Commandery No. 10
Victoria. August :.
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung TO Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02

Thirty-six sets can dance on the deck of
the steamer Yosemite that conveys Hes
perus Commandery No. ; 10 Victoria. on
August =
Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-08-02
Of British Column bia

Leaving New Whatcom ON the Mission
Branch OF the u. u. & b. G, X. X. at 1905
o'clock, arriving at Springs by IS O'Clock In
time for dinner.
Take ticket for Agassiz Station. C.P.R Eve
miles from the Springs. where stages meet
all trains. Fare. round trip, Nhatcom to
AgassIz. good from Friday until Monday or
from Saturday until Tuesday. ~
Return tickets. good for thirty days. 40.
The remarkable cures OF all kinds performed
at the celebrated Harrison Hot Springs. the
charming scenery. boating. etc, surround
ing them. appeal 10 both the health and
pleasure seeker; II Is entirely free from
malaria. and Is the healthiest place In
America.
Two hotels and a fine bath house. with
separate bathing department for ladies.
afford accommodation for all. Reasonable
rates Send for circulars.