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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27
A Kentucky Sermon Spoiled.

1t was in Breathitt county, KY. For
several months an evangelist had been
laboring with the mountaineers, trying
to turn them from their evil ways
Every little while something would
turn up and undo the labor of months
Then the people would seem to take an
increased interest in matters of religion,
and hope would bud again in the
evangelist's breast One Sunday the
little chapel on the mountain side was
crowded, and the evangelist was ex-
horting his hearers to leave their rifles
and '.tnting knives at home when they
went to church.
In the course of half an hour he
grew eloquent, and was just thinking
that he was going to carry his point
when a fat buck trotted past the chape
and disappeared in the laurel thicket
An old hound that was sleeping in the
chapel door gave yelp and started
after the buck, and the male portion
of the congregation grabbed their rifle
and followed without waiting for mo
ton to adjourn When they were on
of sight the evangelist said in despair
''Oh, it's no use, it's no Use.
"Yas. It's, said a one legged maj
that was left behind IN bet you
dollar they'll have that thar deer insid
O. two hour, Chicago Herald.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27
How He Cot Clients.

Young Bitter has recently embarked
upon career as a lawyer, and hung
out his single to attract such Gus
toners as may be caught thereby from
amid the throng of passers who go up
and down Washington street, seeking
to devour and in the end not infre-
quently getting devoured That there
is in him some Of the capacities neces-
sary for the successful pursuit of the Ie
gal profession is indicated by an Incl
dent, trivial in itself, which marked the
beginning Of his career
why is it," he was one day asked
by classmate who put out his sign in
the same block at about the same time,
that people whom you don't in the least
know come into your office and give
you jobs, and nobody ever comes to me
unless it is somebody that has beer
sentl"
my dear fellow" was the reply, I'll
is the simplest thing in the world. Wher
| had my sign painted let it lie out OF
the grass for week, squirted watel
over it from the garden hose, and
rubbed it with sod, so that when i
was put up it looked as if it had beer
in use for two or three years. You
bright new sign advertised to all tn,
world that you were just starting out
but mine gave the impression that
was an old hand so got the patron
age. See2"
Yes, l see," the other returned
thoughtfully. Chicago Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

"What did Solomon do besides build
the temples" asked little girl of her
brother, who at once replied, He
wrote the dictionary" Does the Ri
BILE say so?" queried the sister, with
wide eyes of believing interest. Il
don't know as it does, in so many
words, but lie was the wisest man, and
that's the wisest book. So of course he
wrote it.
This original method of reasoning
was evidently admired by still younger
member of the family who had come
up to listen to the conversation.
We'll Tommykins, what do you
know about Solomon or his teInpleF
asked the brother loosely.
Everything, was the stout reply.
"Oh, you do, do you} Well, where
was his templel"
You must think I'm smart" an
swered Tommy in seon.
"Oh, you don't know, you dom
know
Il do, too,
well, where was it thenf
ION the side of his head, same
twould be in anybody" replied Tom
my in conclusive triumph. Youth
Companion.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

A man, dressed in greasy overalls, went
into newspaper Office and asked to see the
editor When asked If the city editor or
some other man on the force would not do as
well be replied that be had come on very i'm
portant business, and must see the editoT~in-
chief. When at last his persistence had
forced an entrance into the room where
greet policies were outlined the editor said:
You were determined to see ME; now, as
quickly as possible, state your business"
"All right, sir. | like your paper, and l
want you to have chance OF saying some
thing that will startle the country. For
some time have been engineer at Grayson' 5
milf
well, but what have to do with that"
Just hold on minute. This morning the
boiler exploded
Go to the city editor if you want to hand
in a piece of news
81 thought that would give you chance
TO write startling editorial"
Editorial the deucel We have such acct
dents nearly every day"
mo, you don't, Just give me chance to
get done, and you will thank me. No one
was killed when this boiler exploded
''That's nothing strange"
/ And continued the visitor, mo one
/ WOULD nave uttl AuIJ Aeltl ZIG Dol4Sl SAklOtCN
| five minutes before it did
| \ strange expression settled upon the
editors face "Win you please repeat thntp
! he asked.
81 say that no one would have been hurt
had the explosion occurred five minutes before
it did All other explosions that ever
heard of would have been five times as dis
astrous if they had occurred a short time
before, for a party of young ladies or COM
mittee of gentlemen, or some important per
sonage had, of course, just left the mill wher
tn explosion occurred
The EDITORS eyes had grown wonderfully
bright My dear friend" said he, "deal
because you have chosen me to be the orig
inal recipient Of this great piece of intelli
gence, lead on, and l viii follow you. :
man with such glorious appreciation of thu
truth is rare jewel Come, sit down be
side me, that may feel your presence as
write. Stay by me, gentle keeper of tn
| truth, for my mind is stirred up, and fan
, would muse. n-Arkansaw Traveller.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27
Boom Talk.

Winter Visitor in Lower California hold
ING on to tree and lodging fragments OF
barns and other personal property whizzlng
past)-You never have hurricanes or cyclones
here. understand. Is this the regular thing
in the zephyr hnel
Resident clinging with desperate energy
to a grapevine)-The mildness of our eli
mate, combined with the unsurpassed tertlI-
itv OF soil and the amazing abundance of our
luscious tropical fruit, our entire freedom
from destructive storms and the unexampled
cheapness of our lands-look out for that ny
ing horse trough,-the success that any man
with few hundred dollars can attain III
vineyard planting, hop raising or-hold on
can't you. Don't be in a hurryl With three
acres of land hero and cow-regrettully)-
there he goes, sixty miles an hour, toward
Santa Barbaral II he had stuck on two min
utes longer could have convinced him, blast
his prejudiced ide!-Chicago Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27
, sneech That Was Not Heard.

Once a speech that was to be delivered
bv a well known political orator in Mu-
sic hall never reached the public, al,
though it had been carefully prepared
and was in type in the offices of all the
morning dailies. The speaker was pres
emf at the meeting all ready to address
the great audience, but the time con
sumed by the speakers who were glvel
precedence was so great and the audi
ence so wearied that the hall was cleared
before the presiding officer had chance
N do more than to shout after the re
treating forms that the meeting was ad
ionrned. Boston transcript.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

English scissors are still called for by
ladies, but tailors and Others using scis-
sors in their daily work have long since
ceased to look for the Sheffield mark
This is very significant, and the fact
that a tailor insists on American made
shears is a great compliment, as the very
best article is needed in cutting out gar
ments. Ten years ago English scissors
brought double an apparently similar
article of American make. Now the
most costly shears in these days are OF
home manufacture, and every year a
greater quantity of them is being ex-
ported. 1t is the boast of an eastern
house that they ship shears regularly tc
Sheffield, and by SO doing discount the
oft repeated story and fable about ship
ping Goals to Newcastle. Interview IL
St. Louis Globe-Democrat,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27
so WHITE. so SOFT, so SWEET.

See the chariot at hand here Of love,
Wherein my lady rideth!
Each that draws is a swan or a dove,
And well the car Love guideth
As she goes all hearts do duty
Unto her beauty;
And enamored do wish, 30 they might
But enjoy such sight,
That they still were 10 run by her side,
Through swords. through seas. whittier she
would glide
Do but look on her eyes, they do light
All that Loves world comprisethl
Do but look on her hair, it is bright
AS Loves star when It risethi
Do but mark, her foreheads smoother
Than words that soothe her;
And from her srched brow such grace
Sheds itself through the face,
As alone there triumphs to the life
All the gain. all the good of the element,
strife
Have you seen but bright lily grow
Before rude hands have touched itg
Have you marked but the fall of the snow
Before the soil hath smutched itf
Have you felt the wool Of the beaver
Or swans down ever
Or have srnelt o. the bud OF the brier
Or the nard in the fire?
Or have tasted the bag of the beef
Oh, SO white, oh, so soft, oh, so sweet Is she
New York Commercial Advertiser
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

This story is told of one of the intelli-
gent dogs of Auburn. Me Mr.. W. Fl.
c. Allen lives at the north end of Golf
street in that city, while his store is on
Lisbon street, Lewiston The dog very
often accompanies him to and from the
store. He was at the store Friday after
noon, when, becoming tired of staying
there, the order was given to go home.
The dog started out, going up Lisbon
street to Main. and down Main across
the two bridges into Auburn. At the
postoffice however, he was seen to
stand on the corner as though waiting
for something \ few minutes later q
horse car came along, and the dog ran
out and boarded it and rode home,
jumping Off when the car came opposite
his masters house. Augusta Journal
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

A sea captain from one OF our Maine
maritime towns was with his ship in
Antwerp, where he was joined by his
fiancee, where the twain were made one.
A ring being a desired feature in the
wedding ceremonial, the blissful COM
mander sauntered forth to purchase it,
which having selected be left to be
marked. In due course he again sailed
out in pursuit of the sacred symbol"
but having gone where he supposed it
was it wasn't there In other words, he
had forgotten where the purchase was
made, and ring No. 2 was selected to
adorn the bridal finger ''All is fair in
love and war" and with the original in
scription erased the circlet has perhaps
adorned another fair digit. Otherwise
it may be still awaiting its claimant. =
Lewiston Journal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27
LOVES MEANING.

meant all glad, ccstatio things,
Itbous INC, and touch and speech, quick blood
a'ir desire and sweet delicious pain,
Ana '"s ,,'s thrall, and strange bewlderings
tna l p'I hare aud ;ear-liSe to the little stings
TwiAl ~ morn gives; and then the utter gain,
I I,i1.. .T all my sorest striving To attain,
Nv 9,,,,r hiss long sought possession brings.
,;,b sad, keen sight that treasures
NOW Sston sinking soul, with longing eyes
Wy W u, sam the path that still allures
Nv seeing that for which my sore heart signs,
VII paIt nv own good at the cost Of yours,
seen 'a' Of last that love means sacrifice.
lAH'P -Carlotta Perry in Chicago Journal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27
Wy pHoToaRApA ALBUM

Ne front each other, face TO face.
Dear friends Of long ago;
Your air serene but commonplace.
Your costume CONNIE u fauL
Since ev'ry smirk and ev'ry smile
Came first beneath my ken.
It's more than just little while;
We all were younger then
Tom, Dick and Harry meet my gaze
How much liked the threes
As thick we're we in early days
As four could ever be.
But why expect the glow of youth
From siivery headed men?
It's true, although It's bitter truth,
We all we're younger then
All, Mary Ann and Emma Jane
Ny flames Of other daysl
Alternately, although in vain,
For you I wove my lays.
BY fate my hores were overset
ct boots not how or when),
Your married names quite forget
We all we're younger then
Some errant stars are gathered here
Who nightly lit the stage:
But very few to nen'ry dear,
Though lost to sight and ago
Do many foox SO lovely nowf
Nay, hardly one in ten
My Grant stars, you must allow
We all we're younger then
But let me not morosely brood,
Old ~Chronos" DER thy flight,
And waste, in sourly cynic mood,
My hours by day or night
Dear friends, merely pause to say
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

Americans are the best dressed men Of
ali nations that wear what is known as
European attire-coat, pants and vest
The English are outlandish and the
French too foppish, but the American is
known throughout Europe by the quiet
richness and practical fit of his clothing.
| often reflect upon this when lounging
about the brilliantly lighted assembly
room of the Southern hotel, as | note the
faultless attire of the gentlemen, partic-
ularly those from the east and the large
cities of the central states, as they spend
a half hour before going out to the thea
tire or other engagement. The English
tourist, with his abominable fit, - is as
easily recognized as a western miner. A
New Yorker can be told at sight; so cal
a Chicago man; the latter more by his
manner perhaps than his clothes.-lnter
view in St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

One of the best children's bon mots Is
told by a well known oooklnaK l IN
town. His little daughter was happy
amid parlorful of company when
Sad - time came and she rebelled against
ba,,ing 70 leave. She threw herself on
t l' floor face down, and kicked and
s sr-u "Come." said her mother
s,be n good little girl, now, and go to
he'd. Don't you know what mamma
has always told you-if you aren "a a
Good COO little girl you can't go to heaven
81 don't want to go to heaven SAID the :,
child; Il want to go where papa goes
New York Sun
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

A story is told of certain mayor OF
Cork who headed deputation to the
late emperor of the French, and com
menced an Grafton to his majesty in
what he conceived to be the French
tongue. Pardon me- said the EN-
peror after he had listened to the
speech with much patience, English
know fairly WELL but regret to sag
have never had an opportunity OF
studying the Irish language. "-Cork
Examiner,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

Man is said to be the only creature
that shaves The South American bird
called the 'mot-mot," the Motmotus
Brazillensis, actually begins shaving on
arriving at maturity Naturally adorned
with long blue tail feathers, it is not
satisfied with them in their natural state,
but with its beak nips off the web on
each side for a space of about two inches,
leaving a neat little oval tuft at the end
of each indianapolis Journal
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

Young Man Ito waiter) 1 want
some roast turkey. Give me the outside slice
of the breast, a nice, large piece of the liver,
and. as / am hungry, you might bring me
both second joints.
Waiter-Yes, sir; anythin' elsa
Young Man contempiatively)-Yes, there
Is something more l intended to order. Let
-me-see-
Waiter-I guess it must be the earth.
How'll Won have il cooked!-New York Sun.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

DO YOUR toe Joints crack as you move
obont in YOUR stocking feet? If so don't
think of going into the burglar business
TIE successful burglar has crackless
joints and he can catch Gola OF d M ,oara
he sneeze and hold it back until NOR mort
6ttirg opportunity. Detroit Free Press
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27
Nothing but IA Workman.

1t was at the exhibition OF the "Anse.
lrs - Two refined looking women SAT
in the alcove looking at the picture;
Said one to the other in all sincerity Il
think it is a pity that Millet did not
choose more refined subjects 1heh,
after a pause, But then, of course, ne
was nothing but worhngman MN
selfr-Boston Transcript.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27
Caesar

In former days, when railroad acct
dents were not matters of daily occur
renee, it used to be said that the differ
ence between a schoolmaster and a rail-
road conductor was that one trained tina
mind and the other minded the train.
New York Ledger.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

Thomas Silverthorn, a hotelkeeper al
Coral. Mich, has spectacle case hye
inches long that dates back to the misty
mast. The lid and bottom are OF brass
tbe sides of copper. On the lid and of'
nosite side are seven rude engraylngs,
and npder each is written in the Polish
language the scriptural account OF Inc
birth of Christ. 1t is claimed to be from
rnn =. enn ,-aars old
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

When Gen. Grant was in Japan the
japanese minister, desiring to compli-
ment him by telling him that he was
born to command, tried his hand at the
English language and said; Sire, brave
general, you vas made to order. Boston
Globe,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

Centuries before the Christian era
fountains of gaseous fame spouting
from the earth near the Caspian sea
were objects Of pilgrimage and adora-
ton to the fire worshipers Of Asia, while
near Grenoble, in France, is a fiery
fountain still burning that is said to
have been burning in the days of Julius
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

One of the wealthiest real estate men
in Texas is Milton Sterrett, of Houston
a negro He owns several large plan
tations, a handsome residence, and is
worth 100000 In the days before the
war he was a waiter on river boat.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27
A new use is renorted to b

A new use is reported to have been
discovered for English hops-namely
for the curing of bacon 1t is found
that a sprinkling of hops in the brine
when bacon and hams are put in pickle
adds greatly to the flavor of both, and
enables them to be kept an indefinite
period.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

Borrowed - I'm not rich Know ',,
lanes, but it's birth and breeding aoH J.; ,
yo on know, that enable me to SHINE IN
society. 80, ooo+ will
,oon shine more than you do if you don
oet a new one. -Munsey's Weekly
"Gretchen," said German professor profess. |
..do have that cat put out of the ROOM room; l
80 u 10 work while it is making such
" .sTvbv professor" answered Gretehei'
"you are sitting ON It,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1891-03-27

SOLID WeaIs TOT an UsItICHs
Al-Giye me s. worth of assorted hard
ware.
Ed-What do you meant
Al-That's all right; my wife has pet os-
trich. The bird must eat.-1id Bits.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-29

UNCLE BURR travelled 4 great deal,
and when he came home he was always
leased for the new stories which he
was sure to have for them. He had
been in Iowa, and while there had seen
the cat and squirrels of which he now
told the children.
There was IL nice old mamma cat
that lived at the farmhouse where
stopped one day. She was striped yell
low and white, and was great pet
with the whole family.
"She had nice little family of kit
tens, but one day they were all taken
away from her.
Poor kitty! she was so sad and lone
ly; she wandered about the house all
day long and called and cried. but could
not find her babies. Towards evening
she was seen going out into the woods,
they thought for something to eat. us
She had refused food all day.
soon after they heard a scratch and
new at the door. twas opened, and
there stood mamma kitty with q little
gray squirrel in her mouth.
THE mistress scolded her and made
her give it up, but kitty only purred.
She went TO her nest and called, as if it
were one of her own babies. They put
the little squirrel down beside her, and
she licked it and cuddlcd it down just
as she had her own lost kittens. She
gave it some dinner and it was soon
fast asleep.
Then kitty cried to go out of doors
again. AS she went towards the woods
they followed her. Then she ran MIN
bly, up n tree and went into hole. In
Il few minutes she came out, and in her
mouth was another baby squirrel,
which she carried to her nest in the
house just as carefully as if it had been
one Of her own little kittens.
"She snugglcd it down, and it was
soon fast asleep with it's little mate.
They were then little fellows and
could scarcely walk; that was weeks
ago, and now they are nearly half
grown and as risky and playful as if
with their own mother in the woods
They don't seem TO think their cat
mother is one bit strange.
"They are very obedicnt, and come
when she calls 'purr-purr' to them
Jack is the largest and sometimes has
to be boxed to make him mind; but
mamma cat is very gentle about it. and
do not think she hurts him much.
Gypsie is very gentle and tame, and
will let the children take her in their
hands. She has beautiful, large black
eyes.
bob, the little boy at whose house
they are, thinks they are very nice in
deed. He has made them little house
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-11-29
raE ROANOKE TIMEs SUNDAY, NOVEMBER ., 1891
incloscd, five two-ccnt postage stamps
On tho card was printed:
MIR. AND MRS. JOHN &c. CARAVAN.

incloscd, five two-cent postage stamps
On tho card was printcd:
MIR. AND MRS. JOHN &C. CARAVAN.
While underneath was written:
Mr.. and Mrs. Carman present their compli.
ments and thanks to Mr.. Paul Barnard for his
kindness and courtesy.
Tuesdays. No. = Pine street.
/ put the card aside on my desk,
under a vase of violcts, and it was not
till one morning. nearly Il week later,
that came across it again.
Now, every day you meet people in a
street car whom you look ut for an in
slant with more or less attentions; but,
in my case, had hardly had glimpse
of the mother or the daughter, and had
not even the least idea if they were
pretty or otherwise From their accent
and manner, however, there could be
no doubt they were of the upper world
but, after all, of what interest could
they be to me?
Nevertheless, did feel interested, so
why should attempt to deny it? Their
address had been given to me, and also
their day ut home. The address was
printed, but 1.-THE day" was written in
modern, angular English hand. Not
so the lines of thanks; the handwriting
there was the delicate, precise kind
that young misses were taught thirty
years ago. The mother had certainly
written them.
But who had written "the dny?"
became curious. How could find
out? Yes, there was way. But to
call on people with whom 1 had only
exchanged a few words, almost on the
street, and who, in week, might have
forgotten both my name and my face,
was rather Il delicate matter. Then l
should have to undergo the torture of
feeling myself an intruder, as the
servant would announce me in the re-
ception room where, perhaps, half-a-
dozen ladies, unknown to me, would
look me over from head to foot as adj
vanccd, as if to ask: "Who is this
person. and where does he como
from?"
When l thought it we'll over, how
ever, l reflected that there had been
occasion to talk of me, and, ut the
name of Paul Barnard, Mrs. Carman
would know very we'll who was. At