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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

1t has been recently stated by those
who knew him well that Mr.. Spur
geon was an example of the fact that
public men often quake on the eve Of
their great successes. Though few
guessed it, he was nervous in speak
ing, and one result of the disastrous
panic at the Surrey Gardens in 1856
was that he ever afterward dreaded
excitement in great audiences. AT
the Free Trade hall in Manchester,
1872, the orator was in b,loyant and
brilliant form. Yet before delivering
his address he had been attacked by
nervous sickness in the anteroom.
AS we have suggested, this curious
preliminary recoil seems to be a fire.
quent characteristic of the efforts
that establish or increase fame.
Inquiry shows that some form of
timorousness dogs distinction like its
shadow. 1t may have peculiar and
even eccentric features. Mr.. Ed
mund Yates has mentioned the case
of distinguished living politician,
noted for his dash and aplomb while
in the house of commons, to whom
on one occasion Sir Henry Halford,
the eminent physician, gave an &C
count Of railway accident. The
narrator was elaborate in his descrip-
ton, and it was too much for his
listeners nerves. In the midst of
the story the doctor had to break off.
His friend was on the point of faint
ing.-Cassells Journal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
An Obtuse Fellow,

One Of Tennysons old friends has
described the odd fate of a manu-
script of 1.-THE Princess. He was
staying with the poet while the poem
was going through the press, and
while alone in the study one night
and seeking a light for his pipe
found some paper sticking out of his
coal scuttle. From it he supplied his
need, and on looking more closely at
the Lundle found it to consist of
THE Princess" manuscript, the last
proofs of which had just been re-
turned to the printer. Looking it
over lie distracted a few sheets
which specially took his fancy, nota-
bly, that containing Tears, idle
tears" and which now hangs framed
in an honored place. But such is the
native obtuseness of man in unfa-
niliar circumstances that when the
poet came in and told his guest to
put the whole in his pocket if he
coveted the rubbish, the two made
spills of a portion and returned the
remainder to the scuttle boston
Journal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
The Home Aquarium.

An aquarium in which plants are
grown will not require, the changing
of water, except occasionally, when
the tank needs to be cleaned. The
growing plants give off oxygen and
absorb carbonic acid. To arrange
an aquarium with plants, cover the
bottom of a glass globe or tank with
gravel which has been thoroughly
washed. Half fill small fowerpot
with earth, and plant in it small
Egyptian lily; then fill the pot with
well washedsand. Place the pot in
the center of the tank and surround
it with stones, so that it may be held
in place and at the same time con-
cealed. On top of this pot, and
around it in the rocks and gravel,
set out a few fine MOSES and vines,
such as grow in fresh water. Let
watercress and hornwort be among
them. A north exposure is best for
this aquarium. Put in the fish and
feed them on bits of meat, crumbs
of bread and worms.-Ladies' Home
journal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
A Quaint Species of Crow.

In his subsection on "moditica-
tons" of types of birds and animals
Sir John Lubbock cites what is new
est and most marvellous. He tells us
of particular crow in New Zealand
where the male and female differ
widely as to the structure of their
bills. The male bird has bill, stout
and strong, adapted to cutting and
digging into the tree, but he is def
Gent in that horny pointed tongue
which would permit him to pierce
the grub and draw it out. The hen
bird has, however, an elongated and
straight bill, land when the cock
has dug down to the burrow the hen
inserts her long bill and draws out
the grub, which they divide between
them-a very pretty illustration OF
the wife as a helpmate to the hus-
band. Buffalo Commercial.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

1nssrs- Roberto y Collins. Of Cartegs-
yills, Ga, have. II they have not recently
dispersed Of It, coin 10 their possession:
which = only thirty years old, but II worth
more than Thousand times It's face value.
1t bears the date Of 1851. and II one Of four
pieces struck at the Confederate mint At
New Orleans before that institution was
closed. The coin i half dollar, and has
the Goddess Of Liberty on one side and Z
stalk Of cane, stalk Of cotton, and the
stars and bars Of the confederacy in coat
Of arms. with liberty pole through It and 1
liberty cap on top ON the other side. or tn
four known specimens Of this coin. one Is "a
Meriwether county, Ga, one In Louisiana
the Roberts-C Collins piece. above described
and one which sold for $500 In New Yofs
city in less Louis Republic
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
SleiCht of Hand Poisoning.

A very curious item in Genealogical
lore / CHANGED to light upon may be
called the feat of poisoning by sleight of
hand. You were jealous of lady and
you wished to kill her. Well, you asked
her to lunch, and you caused very nice
peach to be served at dessert You cut
the fruit with golden knife, one side
of the blade of which was endued with
a deadly poison. You presented the
poisoned half of the peach to the lady
who ate it with much relish and then
dropped down dead :.
The wholesome half you ate yourself,
and laughed in your sleeve, and went
on slicing more peaches for the ladies OF
whom you were jealous-till you were
found out and broken on the wheel. Aye
there's the rub! What high old times
we might have, to be sure, but for that
plaguey contingency of being found out
q. A. Sala in London Sunday Times.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
AFRICAN IRoNMAsTeRs.


a Place Where There Are Few str1hss
because Of the Fate Of Striker.
The Balubans, as the natives OF
the Muansanyomma district Of cen
tral Africa are styled, enjoy an ex-
cellent local reputation as ironwork-
ers. They find their crude material
In the form q bog iron ore on the
surface Of the land. It rarely hap
pens that digging to an appreciate
depth is necessary. Their smelling
furnaces, which are constructed Of
clay, are from six to ten feet high,
from forty to sixty inches in diam
eter at the base and conical in shape.
The ore is tipped into the furnace
from above; the charcoal, on the other
hand, is introduced into basinlike
side openings, which also receive q
continuous air blast, while the iron
and Stag are removed from the bot
tom OF the furnace about every eight
or twelve hours, according to the de-
gree of heat obtained.
The forge is circular building
some sixteen feet in diameter, with
z pointed roof and open sides. At a
distance it might be taken for park
band stand. In the center of this
hut is the fire, which is maintained
IN constant activity by means Of a
unique pair Of bellows, which merit
= special description. They consist
OF block of wood. generally twenty
inches long, followed out and fitted
with funnel head made of clay.
At the lower end are two orifices,
over which skins are stretched. Mo
ton is impaired to the instrument
by the action of two small rods.
The hammer is of solid iron; the
longs are marvels of simplicity-to
wit, a bent palm branch. An iron
wedge driven into a timber bole
serves as an anvil.
The recollections of the Balubans
carry them back to the time when
they wrought metals with stone
TOOLS Some of the natives are COM
paratively artistic workers. Very
fine axes, tastefully inlaid with cop
per, are produced.
Strikes among these swarthy arti-
ficers are of comparatively rare oc-
currence, probably owing to the fact
that the malcontents invariably have
their heads Topped off and their skins
placed on one side for patching, or
IN case of need entirely recovering
the aforesaid curious bellows. Lon
| don Iron.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

"Darky Sam" the county inhrmary
character who has been posing as prince
of the royal blood of FIJI with the col
lection of freaks and curiosities in a
small travelling circus, returned to the
poorhouse recently, content to retire TO
private life. To heighten the outland-
ishness of Sans natural appearance his
exhibitors had shaved his head, with the
exception of strip extending from fore
head to occiput, resembling the reached
uane of a mule. He was worn out by
the hard labor with the canvas gang
and is willing to remain in the intrmary'
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
THE RIGHT TO THE ROAD.

Like dreams the changing years have fed
lAto the realm Of the silent dead
6ince seventeen seventy-five, and June
Made bridal dance to the rivers tune.
And then, as now, on the WORLDLY broad face
The loveliest green clad, leaf crowned space
Was the old West road to the ferrying place.
Here Jonathan Parsons, a man of peace,
On cart heaped high with the earth's in
crease,
Through woodland sweet with the Towering
thern, go
Came riding up from his fields of corn.
General Washington's coach Of state.
Bound for Cambridge, had reached the lane:
In 1t the general, grave, sedate,
Pat planning the course of great campaign,
Tor terrible struggle possessed the land,
And the fate Of a nation was in his handl
Riding before came horsemen twain;
II the truth be told they were young and vain.
They reached at length, In the narrow road,
The farmer, perched on his fragrant load.
Lazy bones, haste! You are all too slow;
How can we pass, we should like to know
General Washington rides this wayl
Turn out, turn out for the coach" cried they
But Parsons doubted the courier's word,
The soldier hero2--'twas quite absurd
he was still in congress the last he heardl
DE turned = looked back through the vista
green;
NO sign OF the uncrowned king was seen.
These were playful youths. it was very plain
He would meet their sport with calm disdain
And his right to the road TO the end maintain
A drol procession in truth they made
That summer day In the green arched gladel
A frowsy colt was the first in view.
Vanguard of the rustic's retinuel
A white mare next, then oxen four
c'Five cattle team" the name ii bores
Then the peasant prince, who a crown would
scorn,
High on his throne Of fresh cut corn;
The baffled horsemen behind him came,
And last of all rode the one whose name
Was yet to conquer the pride of kings,
Whose truth and courage the world yet sings
Still unmindful of rank near,
Parsons the order refused to hear,
When, nearing the ferry where all must wait
Make way, n AXE way for tie coach of stated
Again they cried in a stern command;
He plodded on till, whip in hand
He calmly got down at the rivers brink
To let the mare and the oxen drink!
he turned-and then, for the FIRST time saw
The strong right arm of the colonies lawi
A freeman true, he had dared to stand,
And the right to the kings highway demand
In the face of the greatest in all the landl
He speechless stood, and his brown face paled,
While the scouts to their chief the affair de-
tailed.
ale was right" was Washington's wise reply;
"He's as good right TO the road as II
Ernest N. Bagg in Youths Companion.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
CHANGES IN THE LANGUAGE

Hu~x.- p y ~
- words Gentleman and .sI.adv., A..
seldom Used in Polite soc,e.v
Az the present time there are soma
e ea In the English language on
1901 the very suggestion Of Which
would be a great deal of a sprnr;sa
w ~ some OF our staid old ancestors
mere are lots of everyday words in
use which don't mean at all what
they did 100 years ago. doubt ;f 4
nnakespeare, should he be SO situated
tnat he could stroll down Broadway ,
tomorrow or drop into some Fifth
avenue parlor this evening, would he
able to readily follow the drift Of tho
conversation, for lots Of words used
would be SO contradictory in their
connection with the meaning he
would credit them with.
This was very forcibly brought IN
my attention at the reception of the
Colonial club. / was standing on
one OF those upper floors, about the
zenith, think, where the girls hud-
eled together and waited for their
escorts to come for them. Occasion.
ally fellow had to do some waiting
there, but it was usually the other
way. Four or five of the prettiest
human rosebuds you could pick along.
side Riverside drive were waiting and
chattering. l couldn't help but hear
At first they told each other how
perfectly lovely" the other girls
dress was, and how "poky" they felt
in this hor1id old thing that they
had way last spring, you know
Then one girl said:
Il came with man, and l wish I
hadn't; it's such bore"
YES" replied one of two sisters in
q rich cream satin, $50 do we. told
mamma I didn't want to. think
it's ever SO much more fun to 90 to
q ball with the girls than with a
man."
They all cbirruped and giggled
and said she was right and that men
were nuisances. Each girl had some
thing or other to say about "a man. "
The word gentleman" was not used
once. And then their respective
men" came up the stairs, and the
girls were so glad to see theml
Since then l have learned that
with the really nice and correct New
York young lady the word gentle
man" has been laid aside. They adj
NIT that there are "gentlemanly'
actors and "gentlemanly" gamblers,
and that certain gentlemen" on
Broadway do thriving business in
the ''bunko" line. A policeman is
also good deal of a gentleman as a
rule, but the pure and high type of
masculinity is simply "a man" to
them.
All this is in close following with
the adjustment of the Americanism
of lady" and the substitution of
woman" instead. There were "sales-
ladies, chorus ladies" and Servant
ladies" until the limit was reached
and revolution occurred. Then
came in the word woman" and it's
q fixture now.
Isuppose the same process has oc-
Cured with gentleman" Down in
the Fourth ward Miss Kitty Toole
refers to Teddy as me gentleman
friend" So simple IMAM" is good
enough for the girls of Fifth avenue
and these who go the Colonial club
receptions.-New York Herald.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

In the autumn the society organized
for colonizing foreign song birds in this
state will commission = practical dealer
to select and purchase - many song
birds in Europe a. the money 1t his COM
mand win permit. The money 10 being
secured by contributions. and u being
paid in gradually The absence Of song
birds in California is misfortune. The
presence Of song birds in California
would be an everlasting enjoyment.
Golden Gate park should be alive and
merry with them. They would b an
attraction there - beautiful - the many
hued flowers, the graceful trees and thu
smiling landscape. San Francisco Post.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
Missing Silver Dollars.

According to the records of the mint
"a. $40 silver dollars were coined IN the
wear 1904. Of this number but eight
are known, and they are valued at from
$500 to So, 900 each. What became OF
the remaining 1862 is one of the great
est numismatical mysteries. Louis
D oy,,,1,1ic
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
Electricity In Mining.

One of the latest applications of
electricity to mining operations is
seen in lead mine in Belgium.
Each bucket arriving at the top of
the shaft makes an electric contact,
and needle in the Office indicates
by red line upon revolving drum
the number of buckets brought up.
-Philadelphia Ledger.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
r,under Secured by the Police.

In this city the police in one year have
seized over 10000 chips, 1l6 packs OF
cards, four lots of Chinese coin, 2s3 dice
thirteen fantan brass cups. three faro
layouts, Ii 900 pool tickets, two sweat
boards, eight poker tables, three roulette
tables. three whist boards and one bac-
carat jayout.-New York Sun.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
Near the Sight of the Crucin.ion.

The hill near Jerusalem where the
crucifxion of Jesus occurred is formed
of limestone. The shores of the
Dead sea are lined with pumice
stone, showered out of some volcano
that destroyed Sodom and Gomor-
rah, which cities finally sank b.
meath the waters Of the Dead sea-
New York Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
Paternal Advice.

Medical Student-I think, father,
when l have graduated ! will be-
come specialist.
Father-What sort of speciallstf
81 think l will make specially OF
ear diseases"
II think you had better become
a tooth specialist. Man has only two
ears but he has thirtytwo teeth
that are always more or less out OF
ord London Tt-Bits.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

A we'll known French physician az
serts that the bilious fever so character
istic of tropical countries is due to 8
enecial bacterium, which, though mo-
t;onless itself, is accompanied by num-
berless moving spores.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

Many a man is hurt more in football
6gbt than he cares to admit, and SO ne
makes light of it and plays on Tor the
sake of the college or team and from
self sacrifice.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
A Paint to Remember.

Doctor" said a grateful patient, seizing
the physicians hand, II shall never forgst
that to you owe my life"
"You exsggerate," returned the doctor
mildly; you owe me for only fifteen vista.
That is the point which ] hope you will
not fail to remember. "-Exchange.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
srRps or PASSAGE

Between this and tie other side Of the broad
Aflant6 N the SHAPE Of touyiats, commercial
trayeleu and mariner. agents on the road
steamboat captains, ships surgeons and !" Al
sorts and conditionsp Of travelefn. e1ni9rant
and new settlers appreciate and testify 70 the
ter,s Stomach Bitters IN seasickneos, nausea
malarial and rheumatic trouble, and I'LL disor
ders Of the stomach, liver and borels. Against
cooked or unaccustomed diet ard impure VA
ter, 1t ts . sovereign safeguard, and has been q
regarded By the travelling public for third Of /
century. No form OF malarial fever from fhs
calentura Of the Pacific and the broken bons
fever Of the Mississippi to Its milder types, car
resist the curative action Of this beufgnant pre-
server and restorer Of health, veritable boor
disease.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
Az Ola vensti.a ship IAu.sAi.s.

Admiral Canevaro. commander Of tn
Venice arsenal. has arranged that In.
stead Of the Stella being baptized In thu
usual way, by having bottle Of cham.
payne broken on its bows, the ancient
custom Of the Venetian republic shall b
revived. That is, that gilt ring shall
be attached to the vessels Prov in such
way by the godmother that when thu
ship ID launched the ring shall b thu
iirst thing to touch the water, this full
filling the wedding Of the sea."-lson
don News
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

In the early days of this century
French cooks became rich. Very was
millionaire; Achard had immense wealth.
Mime. Sully, of the Palais Royal ina'e
5000. 900 in three years.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
Tbev rreeze and sim Live.

Fish, flies and caterpillars, though
frozen solid, retain life because their
construction admits of frost expan-
zion without disruption; fires ling
temperature only results to them 4
torpor.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

The cultivation of the pineapple In the
Rshamas is a very profitable undertake
irp At twopence each an acre OF pine
apples returns 5000 to $3.50.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

We positively cure rupture, piles and all roo.
tai diseases without pain or detention from busi-
ness, No cure, no pay. Also all Pr5pdte dis
eases. Address for pamphlet Dir. Porteraeld a
Losey, 83S Market street, San Franoisoo.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
~ Absolutely Pure -


We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
env case OF catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. F. ]. CHENEY & CO.,
Props, Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known Y. ]. Che
new for the last fifteen years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligation
made by their firm. WEST q TRUAX,
WALDING, KINNAN a MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

Among civilized nations the wearing Of
earrings by men has been by NO means nm
common. a. It has been shown that in early
English days some Of the most distin-
guished courtierS bedecked their ears with
verr costly specimena
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

The well-bred man is nowhere 50 certain O
his standing as in a crowded street car.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
RUPTURE AND PILES CURED,

If the souvenir coins were only gold, the
would go OF like hot cakes.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

Everything catarrhal in it, nature,
catarrh itself, and all the troubles that
come from catsrrh, are perfectly and
permanently cured BY DR.. Sags's Ca
tarrh Remedy. No matter how bad
your case or u how long standing, you
can BE- cured.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

have used ALLcocK's Porous PLAsrERs
in my family for the past five years, and can
truthfully say they are valuable remedy
and effect great cures. would not be
without them. / have in several ms ances
given some to friends suffering with weak
afforded certain and speedy relief. They
cannot be too highly commended"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

"Bropn's Bronchial Tr0ches " are simple
and convenient for bronchial affections and
coughs.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
A VALUABLE RkMKDY.

Hon. Edmund L. Pitts, the late Presi-
dent of the New York State Senate, writes
estate OF NEW YoRK,)
SENATE CHAMBER.}
ALBANY, March IL 1895
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

1t doesn't always require big-mouthed man
to make broad assertion.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

When man paints town he never does it
in water colors.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19
u.s En.nsllns stove r0ll.h; % du.t, no sn.ell

TRr GEsxrA for breakfast.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-05-19

It e hard TO tell mans bent when he Is Il