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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05
4 soarA CAROLINA GAME.
A Play That Il Very Popular rhrousiaout
The Mountains.


Back In the North Carolina noun
tains the student OF customs may still
find material for research The most
unique are Tho kissing games, Which
still cling 10 tile soil a lot 81 big
limbcd, powerful young men and ap
pie checked, buxom girls gather and
select Que Of their number AS master
of ceremonies. He takes his station in
the center OF the room. while the rest
pair oil and parade around him. Sud
denly one young woman VIII throw
up her hailds and say
II I'm apinin
The master Oi ceremonies takes II up
and the following dialogue and inter
locution takes place
Miss Aiaibella Jane Aptllorp says
she's a-pinin Whit is Miss Arabela
Jane Apthorp aplnih forf
I'm a-piniii fur Il sweet kiss.
Miss Arabella Jane Aptllorp says
she's a-pilIu fur a sweet kiss Who
is Miss Arabella Jane Apthorp a-pin
in fur sweet kiss frumf
I'm Il pinin fur very sweet kiss
frum Mr., Hugh Wadde.' (Blushes,
convulsive giggles and confusion on
the part OF Miss Arabella Jane APP
thorp at this forced confession. Mr.
Hugh Waddle walks up manfully
and relieves the fair Arabella's pin
in" by smack which sounds like "a
3.year.old steer drawing his hoof out
Of the mud
Then a young man will be taken
with sudden and unaccountable
'pinin'," which after the usual ex
change of questions and volunteered
information reveals the name Of the
maiden who causes the 'gIlawin' :
and "pinin'r She coyly retreats out
door, only to be chased, oyertaken,
captured and forcibly compelled TO re
Iieve her captors distress
At one OF these entertainments
which it was. the narrator's fortune TO
attend there was IA remarkably beauti
full young woman. who had been mar.
ried about a month, Her husband
was present. huge, beetle browed
black eyed young mountaineer, with
fist like hahn The boys fought
shy of the bride for fear of mourning
the anger Of her hulking spouse The
game went on for some time, when
symptoms of irritation developed in
the giant. Striding to the middle OF
the room, he said
My wife ez pooty n ez nice n
sweet ez any gyurl hyar. You uns
has known her all her life. This
game hez been a-goin' on half an hour
an nobody has pinned for her once,
Ell some one doesn't pine fur her pooty
soon thar will be trouble"
She was the belle Of the ball after
that. Everybody pinned for her,
Washington Post
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05

Cinciunati's sensation in the embezzle.
ment line involves much less sum, but
has brought great sorrow to an hunored
family, George II. Munson, at one time
assistant cashier OF the United States sub
treasury, stood before the directors of the
Fulton Building association one night not
long ago and with streaming eyes and fall.
tering voice announced that his son vii
liam H. MuusOn, who had aided him in the
management of the associations affairs.
had converted over Sl3, 900 to his own use.
The peculatiop had extended over a
space of nine years and the money had
been lost Mt poker playing, horse racing
aud In other aud even less reputable
sporty" ways. The agony of the old gen.
tleman was pitiable to witness, but he did
not swerve from taking what he consid.
cred the only honorable course, aud he left
II 10 the directors TO dead as they thought
best with his crring sou.
IL may he noted IN this connection thar
the Chinese empire has seen but three
failures of financial institutions ia 500
years An emperor OF the Fourteenth cen
tary issued decree that all people re.
sponsIble for bankruptcy should he de-
ctpitated Since thea monetary enterprises
have been conducted in sound and con
servatiye style
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05
Curious Transmittal OF Sc lrIet Fever.

In 1916 boy of 8 years, the brother
OF the narratOr's wife, was taken down
with scarlet fever and died One OF
the principal amusements of his i'll
ness had been looking over large
picture book. After his death this.
with several other useful playthings.
was packed away in a trunk. Twenty.
SIX years later in 1872, the sister-in
law OF the editor took this trunk with
her on a journey which she made to
England, where he was then residing.
The trunk was opened the second day
after its arrival and the picture book
was taken out and presented to the
editors 2-year-old son. During the
next fortnight the k,tle fellow was at
tackled by scarlet fever. Ii was won
der to the doctors who were sailed in
consultation how the disease had been
contracted as there had been no scar
let fever in the town for years. AT
last 1t occurred to the editor that the
picture book might have transmitted
the disease, and the medical men in
attendance, on being told the facts
connected with it, agreed that it had
retained the poison for twenty. six
years and communicated it to the
child. Boston Post,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05
THEY'VE FAMOUS NAMES
A DESCENDANT or COLUMBUS AND
THE HEIR TO A GREAT CLAIM.

The Former Lives In Chicago--The Lat
terra Ancestor Loaned Edward III oil
England a Vast sum. which Was Never
Repaid.
Every now and then the world Is inter
ested by some pathetic narrative illustrat-
ing the decay OF families, the ingratitude
Of nations or revulsions OF fortune which
bring the offspring of the wealthy to the
asylum or almshouse A descendant OF
Thomas Jefferson was until recently toll
ing rs an humble clerk In Washington.
The grandchildren of other presidents have
sunk into complete obscmrity. And as to
the descendants Of ancient kings, they are
to be found by the thousand among the
poorest laborers. italy has, however, lately
furnished two cases of extraordinary in
terest, both personal and historic.
Mrs. Maria Galetti, wife Of Professor
G. Galetti, Of Chicago was born at Bet
tola Italy. Her maiden name was Co
lumbi, and the family has recently sue
ceeded in proving its descent from the
discoverer of America. II was long be-
lieved that Christopher Columbns--or,
rather, Christoforo Coumbo. for the other
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05

See here" said big man in an
angry voice, as he rushed into cheau
clothing store, "yon are a swiedler a
rank. nnniitigated swindler. without
any principle or sentiment of hon
esty-thais what you are.
Ny vrendl, vot is dc matterf~ asked
the merchant IN conciliatiag tone.
"iou have no right TO call me dose
names.
Il haven't! Look at this coat gave
you Is for. It's all pulling apart and
look at this vest. and thcsa pants
They look like ii cyclone had put EN-
on 10 81 out west la
"und for dot you cali me swindlerY''
you bet do.
my vrendL you forged one ting. =
What is thatfT
You shoald nefer shudge a man
by his cloding ~ Merchant Traveller.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05
Australian Parliamentary Fin,

II one is to believe the statements of Mr.
D. Il. Dow, formerly minister of lands for
Victoria, parliamentary life in Australia
mas all the breeziness attributed to the
legislative transactions of the western ter
ritories OF the United States in the early
DAYS OF settlement Mr.. Dow has put his
experiences in shape as IA lecture, which he
Is delivering at various points in the Antin.
odes. recent report says that he men.
tons by name brother member of parlja.
ment, who is paid by the caterer in the
government building to make speeches
because his orations drive the honorable
members to drink He describes deputa-
tons who visit parliament, aud says that
as RUE they contradict one another and a
free Hight ensues. Then official etlouette
requires the minister to interpose yyi,b n
remark something like this: "You had
better all retire aud have 1t out. mud | will
settle with the survivor"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05
An American Woman.

A Boston lady, knowing that the
translation of Dante had just then an
peared, and having heard that the aped
monarch tthe king of Saxonv) Mas
proud of his literary ability, had a
good opportunity of abiding to his
chef d9uvre, which she immediately
selzed. The king addressed her in
turn, saying You are from Ameri
ca, | believe. think have seen YOU
IN the Crosse Garten Why have
you not been presented before9" II
am from America, sire, she replied,
where we have no kings, | have
waited for the proper time to be intro
duced to your majesty; and now NAV
l be permitted, as All American. to saw
that feel it less an honor TO be pre-
scented to the king OF Saxony than to
'Pmlistrates, the translator of Dante
whom trust | may be allowed to con
graduate on the successful achieve
ment OF the work" The king had
published the translation under the
above sobriquet He was much pleas.
ed with the compliment thus bestowed
laughed with delight and said the lady
iiad been prompt in examining the
new publication. Boston Post.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05

You would be astonished to see the
progress which socialism has made
among the rustics here in Germany. A
mile below the castle is little village
IN winch there We're sixty socialist votes
at the last election. Three miles away
IN the opposite direction is village Of
paper making mills, in which there were
ooo socialist votes at the February
poll. The state church in Germany
Is not In touch with the masses of the
people. And it never will get the masses
until II takes different attitude toyard
institutions and especially toward So
ciabsm. Munich Letter.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05

The editors are anxious 10 get up
their summer suits, or as much OF them
as they can We, therefore, ask our
delinquent subscribers to do the square
act Come forward at once and plank
down the hard cash 50 that we can lay
IN our supply. Owing to the hard
times our wardrobe will not be very
extensive this season however, we
hope 10 be able Ia purchase for cash,
pair Of striped homespun breeches
aud linen buster each. couple of
straw hats at fifteen cents piece, a
celluloid collar, which will be- worn
by first one and then the other, two
pairs Of second hand shoes, Nos. II and
Is, and possibly few other minoi
articles Of dress, which il we could
only purchase would relieve us OF lots
OF embarrassment and add very much
to our personal appearance. - Warren
ton tGa,l Clipper
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05
IDAHO
To tho Rirh.

System in lttle things has an effect
ual way Of simplifying the affairs OF
daily life, II don't care IL you do call
me Miss Nancy, said a boy whose
sisters were wont TO tease him for
keeping his books and papers IN me.
thodical array II gain a good half
hour every day by knowing where
things are.
A lady who supports herself by do
ing shopping on commission says that
she is exaspcrated hundred times a
day by the persistence with which
people stumble over one another in
following the wrong direction.
Il go into store" she says, "or
rather | attempt 10 GO in, some sec
onds before am allowed TO have my
way. There are two doors, and take
the right one. in duty bound. A
crowd OF people are pushing out that
very way, however, and am Obliged
10 wait until the passage is clear
'slf they had but taken tho other
door, there would have been an un.
broken stream of People entering and
issuing, and no enc would have been
delayed
THE same thing happens within.
In the space btwcen the counters
women pusl, their way in this or that
direction. quits forgetting the fact
that Il the general tendency OF prog,
ress were always toward the right, the
general confusion would be decidedly
lcssened
II wish the fact might be impressed
upon the younger generation, at least,
that there Is common sense and reason
IN keeping Ia the right Even il we
older people cannot practice wisdom,
they, al least. should learn by our
mistakes. Youths Companion.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05

was but the I.ntinzed form of his name
was born in Genoa, but recent research
renders it probable that he was born at
Bettola, which Is in the province OF Pia-
cenza Several branches of the original
family still reside there, but Mrs Galetti's
father was one of the very few in direct
male descent, and therefore retaining the
old name, the 'i' being merely the plural
termination
This case. however, is only Of genealog-
ical interest; that of the Peruzzis is of great
historical and financial Importance. Since
Florence first took rank rs commercial
city they have been bankers and financiers,
and often the creditors Of great warriors
and monarchs. One of them loaned el35,-
600 to Edward III of England, which en-
abled him to fit out the army against
France, in which his son. the Black Prince,
gained such renown The famous battles
Of Crecy and Poitiers, which make so large
a part of England's military glory. were
largely made possible by the Peruzzi loan,
yet the money was never repaid
The history of the claim would make 4
curious romance of revolution and finance.
The death of Edward Ill was soon followed
by political commissions and later by the
murder of his grandson and successor,
Richard III, and the Lancastrian usurpa-
ton. Next came the dreadful Wars of the
Roses, and after them new dynasty, the
Tudors, and all this time the Peruzzi
claim Went on growing and the successive
governments went on postponing pay
ment. AT last England became very rich
and powerful, with a settled government
and gold by the hundred millions at com.
nand, but her finance ministers finally de
cded that they were not liable, and so a
few years ago the Fiorentine holder of The
claim struck it off his books as tout.
lawed."
AS the debt was contracted in 1901, and
the rate of interest was SO high that It
equaled the principal in about twelve
years, the reader may amuse himself by
figuring the amount of England's repudia-
ton. 1t is claimed, however, that COM
pound interest was to be paid after few
years, and so payment on that basis would
now bankrupt the Rothschilds. Signor
Ubaldino Peruzzi, who died last Septem-
Der, was one of the claimants, but had far
more substantial titles to greatness as pa.
riot and statesman
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05
uBALDINO PERUZZI.

lie took part in all the Italian movements
Tor nationality from the uprising against
Austria, in 1913, to the consolidation OF
lo'o, and in 1859 was chief of the pro
vislonai government which held Tuscany
and adjacent sections till they were handed
over to the king of Italy He then went as
victor Emanuels ambassador to Paris.
and later held office as minister of the in.
terror and of public works, and served with
distinction in The Italian parliament. He
was born April ?, 1922, and was educated
as an engineer.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05

An unusual sensation was produceo
among the visitors and the employs ;ss
at the cemetery of Pere Ia Chalsa
when hearse entered the gale y:
lowed by about $50 men OF eStiaor s,,
nary size and strength. Some WY .','
neatly attired in black g'rln,e;n SIN,
while others displayed, below q nS ,s
overcoat, their legs incased m us smg
and spaugles. An the wrestlers a ,Ss
Hercules in Paris had come 70 w
cemetery for the intelment OF o'Ie L..
their colleagues, Louis lannas a; ~
nay. who belonged toa wealthy lan MN
and was fired al very early age vat
the ambition to display his museie snJ
the different fairs. His strengl,' . a
ability soon won him fame le wa WI
accidentally bitten by d pet terrlSer s, nav
died from hydrophobia. PARIS Low"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05

Waiter Scott tells the story Of a blacksmith
In the south Of Scotland who dlsappearet
from the range Of vision Of tito great novelis
and was found aiterward pfacticing medicine
IA an Engiish city The astonished novelist
aisasd tho blacksmith u he kneW anything
about the healing art, aud the later nesnowl
edged that he dill not; but trusted mainly
10 tive simpies- laudanpm and caloiael y
Shhples With Vengeance said Scott
don't you kil more than you curor Per,
hhps ! do" returned tue patriotic black.
smith, but it viii be a long time before
make up for the Scots that the English killed
at Flodden.n
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05

Stephen A. Douglas and Mr.. Love.
Joy were once gossiping together,
when Abraham Lincoln came in. The
two men Immediately turned their
conversation upon the proper length
OF mans legs Now. said I4oveioy,
"Abes legs are altogether too long,
and yours, Douglas, ! think. are a
little short. LET'S ask Abe what he
thinks Of it," The conversation had
been carried on with a view to Lin.
coins overhcaring il, and they closed
il by saying. Abe. what do you
think about in" Mr.. Lincoln had a
far away look, as he sat with ono leg
twisted around the other, but he no.
sponded TO the question, Think Of
whatf" well, we're talking about
the proper length of mans legs. We
think yours are too long and Douglas
too short. and we'd like 10 know wha,
You think is the proper length. >
WELL said Mr.. Lincoln, that's n
matter I've never given any thought
TO, SO, of course, ! may be mistaken
but my first impression is that mans
legs ought To lie long enough to reach
from his body TO the ground. San
Francisco Argonaut.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05

A man who slept ON the government
pier SO as to get the first fish that bit in
the morning woke up SO suddenly that
he fell into the lake and was drowned.
1t was lucky for his future state that his
rate oertook him e'er he had time to re-
late any stories of his days successes
Fishing ON Sunday is trivial matter
compared to the monumental mendacity
which Is its concomitant. Chicago Mail
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05

One of the rarest plants known to bot
anists has been brought to this CITY by
e. l.. Swartz and is on exhibition in the
windows Of down town florist. It is
known as the snow plant and was found
by MIR. Swart2 growing near snowbanks
in the Sierras, $500 feet above the sea
level. The plant is indigenous to high
and frozen attitudes and is a curiosity.
1t grows to the height of four or five
inches, and when it blooms, which is
soon after the spring thaw. it bears the
appearance of dark reddish pine cone
set upright on the ground. 1t emits an
odor that isnot unlike that of the honey
suckle. The value attached. to it is on
account Of its rarity, and the plant Sc
cured by Mr.. Swartz is doubtless the
first ever brought to this city.-San
Francisco Examiner.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05
The Deadly Mule.

a southern mule trade has resulted in
the death of two people, who were shot
and killed rs an after effect of the trans
action This is probably the first trag-
edy resulting from overfamiliarity with
these long cared anarchists in which a
mule has not played an active part. The
court directs verdict of not guilty
Detroi. Free Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05
Mepta, benefits of Exercise.

Inquiries extending over period
of forty years, made of about three
hundred members of the Cambridge
and Oxford university crews, insti
tuted by DIR. Maclaren, director of the
university gymnasium at Oxford, have
elected facts which may be accepted
as experimental evidence OF the value
of physical training iii class of cases
in which the conditions of life are
most favorable, hence alfording test
from which practically every element
except the purely muscular one is
eliminated The benefits experienced
by members OF these crews are stated
to be all increase of stamina, of en-
ergy, enterprise and executive power
and Of fortitude in endurance of trials,
privations and disappointments "a
goodly list of benefits bearing on the
mental and moral as conspcuously as
on the physical side of the question,
says DIR. Maclaren for, in The strug
gle for existence failure is more like
ly to result from inability TO endure
trials and disappointnlents than from
merely physical weakness-the Stats
tics Of suicide bearing out this state
ment "-Once a Week.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05
The Fast Indian Bride.

The daughters of Caucasian civilization.
provided their parents and friends are
wealthy, receive many presents of costly
gems GU their wedding days, but their gilt.
tering displays can hardly compare with
that made by the Fast Indian bride of high
class. When she weds she is loaded down
with jewelry. She has girdle at the
waist, numerous rings, anklets, bracelets
and bells, aud decorations for the hair.
Although she has never seen her intended
husband, she goes and sits beside him on
fne day OF the ceremony The priest takes
corner OF the brides veil and ties 1t to
the groom's shawl, and they are married
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05

II You happen to have among the fam.
ny SILVER an old fashioned caster, don't
,town NJ II nncompromisingly and won.
uer IL IL cant he melted up into some.
thing useful Take it down from ;ts
out OF the way nook and unscrew the
10 handle which holds the cruet frame.
ms VIII leave when taken out as hand.
some a table jardiniere for ferns and
mowers rs Your soul can desire, with the
'rihing addition of tin basin. which
~, any tinsmith win fit inside. New York
Times. '''
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1892-04-05
VIVA, Ion,,on.r, con,,,,,.

Taking oil l4ondons food together
he fish the meat, the poultry, the
vegetables, the fruit. the groceries and
the ere;id and il shows an annual
consun ptiou OF close on million and
a half TONS a year. Adding 10 this the
drink excluding the water and di
vided by 3s5, we have a daily con
sumption OF ZOO tons - New York
Telegram