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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21
Difference in pitch.

The question of pitch has always been a
source of dispute among musicians, some
advocating high, others low pitch By
pitch is meant the acuteness of musical
sounds, and this is dependent on the mum
her of vibrations in second The greater
the number the higher the pitch, and vice
versa. While it is important to have a
uniform standard of pitch, musicians have
never been able to obtain it, from the fact
that no general concerted movement has
been made in that direction. There are,
therefore, several pitches the highest of
which is the American, the English com
ing next, then the German and lastly the
French.
The c tuning fork, at American pitch,
gives 546 vibrations to the second, the En-
glish pitch is $40, the German 52S and the
French 522. Even the last named is much
higher than the pitch to which the CLASH
cal composers were accustomed as the
pitch of 1859, the pitch OF Haydn, Handel,
Bach and Mozart was but 4S9 vibrations
per second, and some of their vocal works
can scarcely be rendered by the singers OF
the present day on account of the differ
ence in pitch The tendency at present l.,
toward Il lower pitch, and if the manufact-
urers of pianos, of organs and of band in
struments act in concert the end can be
secured.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

The shark of sharks, the real imam
eater" and the one most dreaded, is the
white shark. This variety reaches a length
of thirty-five feet and weight of 1900
pounds. Its head is long and fat. and the
snout far overhangs the mouth. Its six
rows of teeth are sharp as lancets, and
notched like saws. Its mouth is very
large, so that one has been known to cut a
mans body completely in two at single
snap of its cruel jaws, and another to swal
low one at gulp. Near Calcutta one of
these sharks was seen to swallow bull
locks head, horns and all
From the stomach of another a bulls
hide was taken entire, and the sailor who
made tue discovery insisted that the bull
had been swallowed whole, and all except
the hide had been digested, From the
stomach of another was taken a ladys
work box. filled with the usual contents,
scissors and all 1t is commonly the white
shark which follows the vessel at sea day
after day and week after week.-London
Tit RitS
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21
Making Ghost Photographs.

Photographers, and especially anna
teurs, have given much attention to the
production of spirit photographs. and
many suggestions have been made as to
the best mode of securing effective pic
lures. A prominent operator states that
he has obtained excellent results by set
ting up the camera and focus in the
ordinary way on a person wrapped in a
sheet or other suitable covering and plac-
ing the clothed spirits lightly out of focus
against dark background, giving a
short exposure and then Gaping the
lens. If the real sitter is then placed in
the center of the focusing screen and
given an ordinary exposure material
ized angel will be visible on the develop
ment of the fredericksburg Dispatch.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

Every one has heard of the lawyer named
Strange. who upon dying called his family
around him and said that on his tomb
stone he wished to have engraved, Here
lies an honest lawyer" Some one suggest
ed that people would not know whose the
tombstone was But" said the dying
lawyer, they will Every one will say.
Why, that's strange" An Englishmau
told it in this way; A very clever barrister
was dying. He was very clever indeed
His family were devoted to him and asked
him what his last wishes were. Now, I've
forgotten what the lawyers name was, but
that doesn't make any difference with the
story He was very clever indeed
When his family asked him about his
last wishes Che was very clever, you know.
a wit even on his deathbed), he said: Have
inscribed on my tombstone Here lies an
honest barrister.'n Very clever man, you
see. But" said his wife, "how will ny acne
know who you are2" "Ah, my dear" he an
swered, every one will say That's very
extraordinary And this reminds one
of Mark Twain's frog.-New York Trib-
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

For the purpose of erecting suitable
monument in honor of Roger Williams,
the founder of Rhode Island, his pri-
vate burying ground was searched for
himself and wife. 1t was found that
everything had passed into oblivion.
The shape of the coffins could be traced
only by the carbonaceous matter. The
rusted hinges and nails and round
wooden knot remained in one grave,
while single knot of braided hair was
found in the other
Near the graves stood an apple tree,
from which fruit had been gathered
each year and eaten. This had sent
down two main roots into the very pres
ence of the cofined dead. The larger
root, pushing its way to the precise spot
occupied by the skull of Roger VIII
iams, had made turn as if passing
around it, and followed the direction OF
the backbone to the hips. Here it di-
vided into two branches, sending one
along each leg to the heel, where both
turned upward toward the toes. One OF
these roots formed slight crook at the
knees, which made the whole bear q
striking resemblance to the human form.
New York World.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21
A Young Child Wife.

The conversation had drifted to early
marriages, and Allan Thompson, OF
Dubuque, said: THE youngest wife !
ever knew lived at Fairview, La. Her
maiden name was Ella Hotchkiss, and
at the age of eleven she was married to
a youth of eighteen, whose name cam
not now recall. | frequently saw her
after her marriage playing with other
children about the village, making mud
pies, etc. About year after the mar
rage little daughter tiny thing
weighing but three pounds-was born
to the youthful couple. The ladies Of
the neighborhood then persuaded the
child wife to don long dresses and quit
jumping the rope in the street. ST.
Louis Globe Democrat.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

A schoolmaster was so enthusiastic
over politics that he began to give les
sons on them to his class, He did not
get on very well at first, but at length
the scholars began to have tolerable
idea of the subject.
"Now, Johnnie" the schoolmaster
asked in the course of one lecture,
"would you rather have a republic or
the present form of government"
1.-The present form of government"
replied Johnnie.
"Why would you rather have the
present form of government
because | shouldn't get holiday on
the queens birthday if it was repub-
ic."-London Tit Bits.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

The statement has been published that
one of the causes for the disagreement
between Archbishops Ireland and CORR
gan was the latter's opposition to the
knights of Labor Rev. Father Lavelle
of New York denies for Archbishop
Corrigan, the charge. In recent inter-
view Father Lavelle. said: You may
positively put down the statement as
false. On March 80, 1887, the papers
printed a memorial presented by Car
dinal Gibbons to the pope regarding the
Knights of Labor. The statement was
made in that memorial that but 2out
of the 10 archbishops voted to condemn
the knights The two lived over LOCO
miles from New York"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

"Who shall set bounds to the inventive
genius of free American shouted the impas-
stoned orator, as he waved his arms aloft and
grew purple in the face. al tell you, my
cOuntrymen, the time is coming when men
will navigate the air like birds, when cleo
tricity shall be harnessed to do our blowing
and reaping, when it will cost only quarter
of dollar to travel across the continent,
when shoes will be made Of indestructible
paper for Eve cents a pair
"Hurrahl hurrahn exclaimed a grizzled
looking man in the audience, the father of
sixteen children, rising to his feet and swing
ing his hat wildly above his head Chicago
Tribune
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

ora "a ranama dispatch says: 1.-THE gov
al ine has issued orders suppressing
o;a. iaoor organizations and all secret So
''e slN in the capital.
tbo 9'ieet gatherings are prohibited, and
tao o plazas are strongly guarded by de-
'as ..lI, of troops.
sroi ihese stringent orders have been is
r;ota as consequence of the bloody
bnns growing out of the attack on the
NV st OF the Jesuit Professor Gutierrez
H. , me. workingmen, which resulted in
~ NJ Aiiiihg OF 100 men and the wounding
sr, more than 800 others before it was
oppressed by the military"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

An instructive and pathetic custom still
prevails in Munich. Every destitute child
found begging in the streets is arrested
and carried to charitable institution. On
his arrival he is photographed-dirt, rags
and all. After being maintained and edu-
Gated, when he quits the institution to be-
gin life the before mentioned photo is given
him, and he is required to make solemn
declaration that he will keep it as re-
minder of the wretched state from which
he was saved and the kindness shown.
The charity has received many gifts from
ito ~a,.laiuaed waits
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21
A Military Doubt.

did you see boy about my size
round the cornerY' boy inquired of an
elderly gentleman who was passing.
Eyes, believe did," said the man.
''Did he look ugly?"
81 didn't notice"
"Did he look scared%
al don't know. Why?"
"Why, heard he was round there,
and don't know whether he wants to
lick me, or whether he's afraid I'm go
ing to lick him. Wish ] didw-Ex-
change.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21
An Appalling Prospect.

Aunt Jessie-Kiss Mr., Happiman good
morning, dear You know he will soon be
your uncle.
The Fiance-Good morning, little sweet
nessl Did you have pleasant dreams,
Florrie-No, sir. | dreamed there was a
big locomotive a-shrieking right alongside
of me- An then woke up, and it was
nothin but Aunt Jessie snoring. Pitts
burg Bulletin.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

Few writer's seem to understand the cor
rect use of quite" To say that girl is
quite pretty" should mean that she is ex.
ceedingly pretty. whereas many writers
would use the phrase to express the idea
that she was rather pretty. Although the
second use has become common, it is better
to restrict the use of quite" to its original
meaning, and to employ it always as an in
tensive rather than diminutve.-Cor
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

In Fifth avenue auction room lot OF
old arms and armor were put under the
hammer. An interested spectator was
woman who looked on with quiet but wide
eyed curiosity until splendid Toledo
rapier was held up for the admiration OF
bidders. "Myt" whispered the woman
very audibly to her companion, but
wouldn't that make nice pokerr'-New
Work. Recorder
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21
Increase of Voting Population.

Between 1880 and 1890 the eligible
voting population in the United States
increased 80 per cent. The ratio Of
growth was smallest in Maine and YER
mont, and largest in Nebraska, Mime
sofa. Oregon, Florida, Kansas and the
new states. Florida increased more
largely than any one of the southern
states, and New Jersey more largely
than any of the northern states east of
the Mississippi. New York Sun.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

The old stove is always useful for the
shop or shed or some room where odd jobs
are to be done in cold weather Work peo-
pie will do much better and can work much
more rapidly in comfortable temperature,
and If time is money the relative value Of
warm and cold rooms or workshops IL
clearly apparent.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

oer common word abridge has no con-
oa e.'ioh with a bridge 1t is moditi-
ealion of the Greek brachus, short,
aioush the French abreger, to shorten.
m rrol mas mildew anything to do either
Hun Hun mil or dew. The word is the old
E,.s n herman militou, rust on corn. The
nAeness between mill and mel (honey)
tSsses'ed connection which resulted in
wo r Translation of the second part of the
s solu INTO dew, as limiting at the sub
wee known as honey dew.-Harper's
tonng Peonla
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

II can run a passenger train at the rate
Of a mile for every fifty five seconds" says
an old railroad engineer, but the passen-
gers wouldn't stand it. When get on a
speed OF forty miles an hour the coaches
sway so that half the people become fright
ened and demand slower speed. DE
troit Free Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

Mr.. Constant Squabbler-What kind
of a suit do you think ! had better get
for Sundays?
Mrs. &. Swell, if you want one to
match your usual Sunday disposition,
you had better get a pepper and salt
anti -Eychanpe
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21
The German Birth Rate.

1t is asserted that the proportionate
number of births in Russia is nearly
double that of France, while the Ger
man population increases faster than
that of any other country.
Journal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

Indignant Guest after climbing six nights
of stairs)-Why, the clerk PROMISED me
room on the second door.
Bell Boy-Yes, sir. second moor tro" 'ne
ton Hotel Mail
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

Old Gentleman passing through halD-l
don't want to see you kiss my daughter
again, young man. Do you heart 80,
Young Man lin parlor)-l do. sir. III
close the door the next time.-New YORK
Sun
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

Miss Northcote (who has been beaten ae
tennis,-Iam afraid don't take defeat grace
fully. l..
Mr.. Longshot-Oh yes you always do
Burlington Free Press
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

TOMMY knew you was coming, Mr.
Bald.
Mr. Bald-How did you know, Tommy.
Tommy-'Cause Clara always makes her
checks red when you're coming ankee
Rlade
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

Highwayman-You Your money or your ilfe'
Mr. Slowpay-Aw-Pm sorry to say I'm
out of funds just now; but can't we COM
promises Suppose give you little thirty
dsy uotel-Puck.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

Checkers or draughts were known to
the ancient Egyptians, and pictures
a 600 years old represent quarrel over
the game. s- .--.--
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-03-21

Weeks-l want cigar very bad.
Wentman- Yest Strange taste! Ito deal
er) Just hand Mr.. Weeks one of those
Ave cent fumigators, will you.-American
Grocer
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-10-26
THE VOORHEES, BILL.
Full Text of the Measure Which the
senate is Expected to Pass
Bs-metaliie declaration.

Washington, Oct. 26.-The full text OF
the VOORHEES, BILL which will be substi-
tuted in the senate for the house bill, is as
follows:
That so much of the act approved July
IA, 1890, entitled, can act directing the
purchase of silver bullion and the issue of
treasury notes thereupon, and for other
purposes" as directs the secretary of
the treasury to purchase, from time to
time silver bullion to the aggregate
amount of 100000 ounces, or SO much
thereof as may be offered in each month
at the market price thereof, not exceed
Ing one dollar for 371 125-OOO grains of
pure silver, and to issue in payment for
such purchases treasury notes of the U. S.
be and the same is hereby repealed, and it
is hereby declared to be the policy of the
United States to continue the use Of both
gold and silver as standard money, and to
coin both gold and silver money of equal
intrinsic exchangeable value, such equal
ity to be secured through international
agreement, or by such safeguards of leg
islation as will insure the maintenance of
the parity in value of the coins of the two
metals and the equal power of every dol
lar at all times in the market and in the
payment of debts.
1t is hereby further declared that the
efforts of the government should be stead
lily directed ia the establishment of such
safe system of bi-metallism as will main
tain, at all times, the equal power Of every
dollar coined, or issued by the United
States in the market end in the payment
of debts.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-10-26
SILVER IN CHINA.
yke Consul General Reports the Ef-
feet Of Bilver's Fail There.

London, Oct. 26.-The treasury de-
partment has received a report made by
Acting Consul General Jameson to the
Earl Of Roseberry, on the effect Of the fall
of silver on prices of commodities in
China. The report was made on August
5, from Shanghai, and the object, as
stated by Mr.. Jameson, is to show the
"position which China occupies in rela-
tion to the silver question" Discussing
the purchasing power of silver in China,
Mr.. Jameson says, in other words, that
the purchasing power of silver has not
declined in respect to any OF the classes
of commodities, and has even considers
bly, increased in respect to the first and
last class, food stuffs and articles pro-
duced abroad and consumed in China.
"The purchasing power of gold, on the
other hand-that is, its local market
value-has steadily advanced with every
successive fall in the sale of exchange
in London, till now shillings will pur-
chase what formerly required 6 shillings
6 pence, or EGO will now do what used to
require G1OO." Lp
He summarized his conclusions: "China
has not been within the memory of. the
present generation great absorber of
silver. The fall in the gold prices of sill
yer appears to have produced an effect
on the general level of prices of articles
produced IN China and commonly ex-
ported to gold using countries, there is a
slight tendency to a general rise. The
fall in the price of silver has stimulated
exports"
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-10-26
TERRITORIAL TIPS.
ALBUQUERQUE ATOMS.

Some rather sensational indictments
are expected to be announced shortly.
Depositors and others having claims
against the Savings bank will not be put
to any expense for notary's fees.
Chas. Stuart and Joseph Devereaux
charged with lreaking into the post
nffica wera indintna- -Raing unable to give
bonds in $1,000 they are ii durance
vile. ~-se ..
Mariana Gonzales was indicted on q
charge of forgery. John Miller and M
Sanchez are on his bond in $4,000. The
accused is charged with forging soldiers
certificates.
Manuel REM, an old gentleman resid-
ing near the government Indian school,
was brutally assaulted by his nephew,
Jose Lopez, and cousin, Narciso Reiz.
They were placed under $1,000 bonds
each.
Visitors to Albuq querque not emily COM
pliment the Commercial club and the
public spirit exhibited in erecting and
maintaining such an institution; they also
remark upon the free library, and declare
that it would do credit to much larger
clty.-Ilmes.
William Slaughter, the stockman of the
American valley, arrived in the city last
night from Giles, Texas, from which
point he shipped about 5000 head OF cat
tie. He will return to the ranch and
round up several thousand more head of
beef steers for the eastern markets.
Mrs. Nicholas j. Sanchez, wife of the
store keeper who was SO foully murdered
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-10-26

Mr.. Mercer, of Nebraska, has introduced
a bill which will save much expense by
having certificates of election delivered
by mail or express instead of by special
messenger.
In the house yesterday Mr.. McRae
called up his bill for the protection of
forest reservations. The bill is bitterly
antogonized by the far western members.
Several flibustering motions we're made,
but quorum had not developed when
the morning hour expired.
The agreement for the inspection of
immigrats for points within the United
States at Canadian ports became operat-
i've yesterday. Proper officers have been
assigned to Halifax, Port Louis, Quebec
Victoria and Vancouver.
Messrs. Gompers, Mcclure and Carney
and Representative Blair, of New Hamp-
shire called upon the treasury department
officials yesterday to ask that the enforce
ment of the eight-hour law be extended
to sub-contractors on government build
ings as well as to the contractors them
selves.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-10-26

in this city some months ago, died at an
early hour yesterday morning at her home
near Barelas. Deceased had been an in
valid for number of years, and at the
time of her death was 26 years of age.
She leaves one child, a boy years old.
Sunday morning, Jose L. Perea, deputy
sheriff, made trip to the pueblo Sanda,
few miles this side of Bernalillo, and
arrested an Indian named Candelario
Pajarito, one of the Indians who at
tackled, cruelty heat and robbed Henry
Siibiger, peddler, last Friday afternoon.
The other Indian, who was with Candle
lario, named Antonio Ortiz, got wind of
the coming of. the. officer and escaped.
Candelario was broughtto the city and
sent to jail in default of $3.50 bail.
ROSWELL RECORDS.
j. S. Lea is now manager of the Milne
Bush Cattle company.
Fl. s. Church, Geo. W. Lane and F. E.
McCleary came up from Eddy on Wednes-
day to do some surveying.
B. F. Stafford left yesterday for Albu-
querque to wind up his affairs and will
return here to locate permanently.
The success which crowned the fair has
already been the cause for renewed in
quiry concerning Roswell and this part of
the valley.
J. A. Weshwiler, of Almina, Kas.; A.
Gherke, of Ravena, and W. S. Stark, of
Nantasket, Neb., are here looking at the
country, and are highly pleased
1t is currently reported that Chas. W.
Greene has sold his farm at Eddy to an
English syndicate and will devote his
energies in improving his Feliz property
in the future.
Novelties in fancy celluloid goods at
AIicc Munlnr.S
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-10-26
Frisco Road Election.

Frisco Road Election.
St. Louis, Dot. 26.-The annual meeting
of the st. Louis & San Francisco railroad
stockholders resulted in the election of
the following board Of directors: John 7.
Davis, Alvah Mansur, Thomas Barring,
John T. McCook, G. Reil Barring, William
Libbey, Russell Sage, j. W. Reinhart,
Robert Harris, George ]. Gould, Alden
Speare, E. s. Simmons and George @.
Wagner. The only change from the old
board is the election of Robert Harris,
vice Allen Marvel deceased. The board
of directors will meet in New York at
some date not yet fixed, when officers will
be elected and the annual report given out.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1893-10-26
HUSTLER HUGHES.
The Governor Of Arizona Springs a
Big European Colony scheme

Washington, Oct. 56.-Gov. L. G.
Hughes, of Arizona, who has been in
Washington on official business, has con-
cluded negotiations with responsible
European representatives for the estab-
lishment in his territory of large col
ony of agriculturists, fruit growers, cot
ton spinners, mechanics, etc. Agents of
the colony will join Gov. Hughes at Tue
son in November to complete the selec-
tion of lands. Immediately afterward,
200 men will be brought over to con-
struct irrigation bitches and prepare
homes. The remainder of tho colony
will follow as rapidly as they can be
provided for.