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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29

A curious mode of conveyance in India is
the thoppa, long cane basket, with seat
in the middle, from which hangs a small
board to support the feet. Over the head
is covered top of cane and cloth. AS you
sit in this basket man carries you on his
back, supporting some of the weight by a
strap which attaches the back of the
thoppa to his head He always begins by
informing you that you are much too
heavy to be lifted by single individual,
except for double pay, but eventually picks
you up and carries you as if you were a
mere featherweight.
Going along backward and knowing
that should the mans headstrap break
you will doubtless be precipitated down
the cliff, are not pleasurable sensations,
but one becomes exceedingly callous after
lengthy course of thoppa rides in the
hills.
Sometimes the bearer remembers that it
is cold night, and his patron is going to a
ball, to be there four or five hours while he
is left outside in the cold. Having arrived at
the conclusion that the cold will probably
by that time be intense he will begin the
journey enveloped in all the coverings he
can muster.
After he has gone some distance with the
thoppa he becomes warm. and rapidly
divests himself of his many wrappers,
placing them on the top of the machine,
where they fiutter about, now and then
hitting one playfully in the mouth or eye.
Having made themselves as unpleasant as
they possibly can, they end by falling off
into the road.
The bearer perceives them, and imme-
diately descends with you to his hands
and knees, and grovels about until he
RECEIVERS the fallen raiment. During this
process your head assumes a downward
tendency and your heels fly heavenward;
should you move ever SO slightly in any
direction, you Immediately find yourself
sitting on the ground in an attitude less
dignifed than hasty.
Then you may rage at the native and
abuse all his relations. according to Gus.
tom, in his own language, and you will
not impress him in the least; but use good,
sound, fishwife English, and he will treat
you as becomes person worthy of respect.
MY Three Years in Manipur."
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29
A Clever Dwarf.

A magnificent feast had been prepared
at Burleigh in honor Of the king and queen,
and 1t was arranged that the little dwarf,
jeffrey, should step from huge venison
pastry into her majesty's service. This
mode OF appearance was not new even then.
a pie with dwarf inside was thought a
dainty dish to set before king" and a
gift of this kind was often a road to the
sovereign's favor.
On the day Of the dinner Jeffrey found
himself imprisoned in large dish, sur
rounded by high wall of standing crust.
OF course a way had been found to give
him air, but he afterward said he felt
buried alive. To add to his discomfort
buckingham slyly ordered the pie to be
warmed, saying, st were better eaten
warm than cold"
Young Jeffrey remained quiet and said
never a word as the dish was carried to the
kitchen; but he was far from happy and
thought Of Nebuchadnezzar and the fiery
furnace until he grew warm with appre-
hension." The cook, however understood
the joke and the dwarf pie was placed in
safety on the royal table. At last came
the fateful time-the browning moment of
Jeffrey's life.
The pie was opened, the trumpet sound
ed and forth sprang the dwarf. He was
clad in full suit of armor and skipped
about the table shaking his little sword at
some of the guests; and. remembering the
scorching the duke had threatened for
him, he gave vicious little tweak at his
grace's noble nose. Buckingham drew
back in time to save his handsome face
and threatened to cudgel the young knave
with chicken bone; but the king laughed
and said Buckingham was served quite
right.
By this time Jeffrey was nearly deafened
with applause and half drowned in the
perfumes the ladies sprinkled upon him, SC
he FASTENED to end the scene by prostrating
himself before the queens plate and en-
treating to be taken into her serviee-St
Nicholas.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29
An Unhappy Banker.

Herr Somnerfield, the Berlin banker. Any
thing that money could procure he had
and the best of everything was at his com
mand. A Partisan tailor made his clothes
frequently visiting the Prussian capital tc
take his measure, with hundreds of cloth
samples; his mutton came from Wales
and his beef from Scotland; he had tive
distinct kitchens in his residence, one con
trolled by French cook, the other by an
Englishman. In every respect his personal
outlay was princely; yet he was an I'M
happy man, and he closed his career by
suicide. Yankee Blade.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29


pg of Importance on his beat. He Is held
sonally responsible for everything that
Is on in the district under his charge, and
hnythng is wrong he must be prepared
explain it. If dozen ''toughs" armed
ID clubs, brass knuckles. knives, razors,
n mallets, revolvers and other means Of
ense and offense get into general fight
a low saloa.1 he must be prepared to
sb in single handed, and ut the risk of his
attempt to quell the disturbance and
nest the brawlers.
Nor do his troubles end here. His place
Generally regarded as so desirable that
I'M two to dozen men are all the time
nestly engaged in the effort to get him
b out in order that they may have a
snce to get in, and he must accordingly
ep on good terms with his superiors and
th men of influence on his beat in order
IL he may not become unpopular and so
marked for dismissal when the first COM
lint is entered against him.
But the policeman does not generally
ke his troubles much to heart His open
life tends to promote cheerfulness, and
eerfulness promotes digestion, Diges-
b in turn helps on his appetite, and the
quency with which he satisfies his hun
at apple stands and free lunch counters
and by gives him an amplitude Of wais;
bportioned to the length of time he has
pn on the force. Year by year he increases
size of belt which incloses his manly
IN. Year by year the amount of mate
y which enters into the regulation uni
IN is greater, and as he becomes more
hfortable his views of life enlarge and
becomes more charitable.
he regards with q more lenient eye the
pers of the street boys, listens with philo-
phic patience and without interference to
b quarrels Ct truck drivers and answers
th equanimity the questions of bewil-
red old women who have lost their way
h find it impossible to understand his d.
ctions. With increasing benevolence
mes augmented popularity. He becomes
Ayorite ON his beat. If it lies in a resi-
nee district, he knows all the young and
a handsome cooks, and numerous are the
icate little suppers of which he is the
neficiary at their charitable hands. II
a down town beat, he Is welcome at the
ok door of any saloon, and sandwich
ID glass of beer are always at his service.
The most serious drawback to the police
ms complete happiness is the fact that
Uncomfortable portion of the community
cards him as a natural enemy Among
dissolute and criminal classes this an
gonism is active and perpetual; among
Der people it is occasional, but not the
s pronounced. He is to nine-tenths of
r people the only embodiment of the law
ey know anything about-even to the law
lding the restraints of law are some
mes irksome.
The policeman on the beat comes round
pmptly after the first snow falls in the
rly winter and notifies the householder
have it shoveled off the pavement. He
mes at irregular but too frequent inter
Us to allude to the condition of the alley
to mention slop barrel in the back
rd or to inquire if there are any vehicles
dogs on the place on which taxes have
y been paid
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29
The Value of Sight.

The value of the sight is never fully ap-
preciated until it is lost or impaired. Few
persons realize that the eye is an intricate
piece of mechanism, with vastly more
complex and delicate adjustment than the
costliest watch. Even in our public
schools the children and youth are allowed
to abuse it in a most perilous way, the
teachers seeming to be perfectly ignorant
of probable disastrous results
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29
A HERALD OF THE INFANT YEAR

Clip the last thirty years or more from tn,
century, and the segment will represent thu
term OF the unbounded popularity of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters. The opening of the veal
1894 will be signalized by the appearance of
fresh Almanac of the Bitters, in which the uses
derivation and action of this world-famous med
icine will be lucidly set forth. Everybody
should read it. The calendar and ASTRONOMERS
calculations to be found in this brochure are al
illustrations, humor and other reading matter
rich in interest and full of profit. The Hostettel
Company of Pittsburg, Pa, publish it them
selves They employ more than sixty hands in
the mechanical work, and more than eleven
months in the year are consumed in its prepare
ton. 1t can be obtained, without cost, Of all
druggists and country dealers, and is printed III
English, German, French, Welsh, Norwegian
Swedish, Holland, Bohemian and Spanish.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29
! POLCENAN1S LOT.
by 1t Is Not Altogether a
Happy One.
JOYS AND TRIBuLATIoNs.

n strong Men Rise From Humble Posts
Positions of Great Honor and Respon-
kbility--C hicago's Now Superintendent.
he Project OF the Paris Police.
fhose who imagine that policeman's life
H a rosy hue from the rising Of the sun
Inc going down Of the same are likely to
Greatly mistaken. Walking the streets
n serious matter If followed for an hour
two as an amusement, but when pracz,
IA steadily for 10 hours a day it becomes
"a work. The policeman's legs may give
his ample calves may tremble from
ker fatigue, hut he may not sit down, or
"a does it is at the risk Of missing some
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29
How Are You as to Details?

''If were hungry" said philosopher,
land somebody should offer me food,
should not insist on a silver knife and fork
to eat with. If l were cold and somebody
should offer me thick coat, 1 should not
insist OH having it of the color that pleased
my fancy best. If l were poor and some
body should offer me fortune, should
not insist on having it in bills of certain
denomination. In fact, l think that am
disposed not to be overparticular about de
tails.-New York Sun.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29
CLOSET & DEvERs. PORTLAND. o..
German
Syrup

My acquaintance with Boschee's
German Syrup was made about four
teen years ago. I contracted a cold
which resulted in hoarseness and
cough which disabled me from fill
ing my pulpit for a number of Sab.
baths. After trying a physician
without obtaining relief I saw the
advertisement of your remedy and
obtained bottle. Ireceived quick
and permanent help. 1 never hest
tate to tell my experience. Rev. w.
II. Haggerty, Martinsville, NJ. 6
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29


When we wake at midnight hon.
lee tipp'd branches ON the pa;1o
Beating music to the alioWsf. -.
Grown that cav from sfeaminr WOOD
Robins piping In the gIades,
Buds that from their winter hoods
Peep and blush like pretty maida.
Grateful odors OF damp earth.
Boist'rous glee Of muddy rita,
Shouting, brawIing In her mirth,
Down the bare fanke Of the hills.
Here and there crocus' head
Tbrusting up 10 dare the cold,
While Its sisters. warm In bed.
Stir their coyerlids Of mold.
Spring is coming; spring Is near;
She 10 whispered 10 the air.
Boon the blithe nympb will be hero.
Shaking blossoms from her hair.
James Buckham in Harper's BaAnG.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29

In every case Of Catarrh that Seems
hopeless, you can depend upon Doctor
Sages Catarrh Remedy for cure.
Its proprietors are 80 sure of It that
they'll pay $500 cash for any incurabls
case. Sold by all druggists.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29

If you have no employment, or are being
poorly paid for the work you are doing, then
write to B. F. johnson & Co. of Richmond, Va.
and they will show you how to transform Miss
fortune into Madame! ortune. Try it,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29
KEEP Eoas FaysH AND PRESERVE
CIDER

For shipping or for ps5yate nse presexss x1th
AHfI-fkRnRNTzrE,. cheap, harmless, simp1o
and perfect process For sale by druggists and
grocers- Write for circulkru. -
SMELL, HEITsHU 4 WOODARD co.,
Agents, Portland, Oregon.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29

If some men were 10 lose their fortunes in the
same way they gained them, they would insist
on somebody going to jail.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29
LOOK Or

LOOK UP
and not down. r. you're q suffer..
ing woman. Every one Of thu
bodily troubles that come to
women only has . gsearantesl1
cure In DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription- That win bring you
safe and certain help.
Its q powerful general, a. wen
- uterine, tonic and nervine, and
! It builds up and invigorate6 thG
lentire female system Il regu-
lates and promotes all the proper
functions, improves digestion,
enriches the blood, brings refresh
Ing sleep, and restores health and
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease Catarrh is blood
or constitutional disease, and in order to cure 1t
you must take internal remedies. Halls Catarrb
Cure is taken internally, and acts directly OIL
Cure is not quack medicine. 1t WAS prescribed
by one of the best physicians in this country
for years, and is a regular prescription. 1t is
composed of the best tonics known, com bined
with the best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect com bination OF
the two ingredients is what produces such Won
derful results in curing catarrh. Send for testi-
monials, free. F. ]. CHENEY & CO.,
Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists; pr ce, rs cents.
Use EnaIneline Stove Polish; no dust, no smell
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29
CArARRH CANNOT BE CURED

Teacher-Johnny, can you tell me what is tn,
definition of joy? Johnny-Yes'm; it's recess
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-12-29

Duels among the French Deputies are again
quite fashionable. They are just about as harm
ful as the duel MesSrs. Davis and Townsend did
not fight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05

satisfaction the crusade by the newspapers against
the obnoxious oil lamps In the elevated road cars
a crusade started by The Tribune and taken up by
the press of both cities 1t is a general topic Of
talk in the cars. AZ the clubs ana by the people at
home. Trst Why the oil lamp and is accessory
nuisances have bee! 50 long tolerated e difficult TO
answer. The caDlc ears IN Broadway. NrW-N ok.
a cheerful and striking cOnras;-so brilliantly
and perfectly Illuminated traVe, IL them Is pleas
and reading a comfortable possibility. J. il far
different in the gloomy elevated car at right. The
eyesght OF travellers g snGanGeroc by the way
they lighted. The much-t liked 81 electric light.
In the brooklyn trolley cGrs. j. insicGuat"
and more erratic tnsn trc oil lPmD. Inc l@'tcr
be sometime. ana Wien burning low b.
DISTINGUISHED by it's suHocaUrS arl offensive smell.
The people want gas Uscd in the cable cars. The
day for oil they say Is past
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
WHAT is GOING ON TO-DAY.

john Y McKanes before Justice Barnard Brooklyn
Dr. Meyers trial before Court Of oyer and Termner.
Board Of Aldermen. city Hall. p.
Rapid Transit Commissioners No. - William-st.. 2
y. m
Dinner for Mayor-elect Scheren and W. J. Gaynor.
Union League Club Brooklyn. evening
Meeting OF the Rev. Dr. Paxton's friends DR.. Finch 3
house. p. m.
Board Of Review Of the National Trotting Association
Murray Hill Hotel. p. m.
New-York Baptist Mission Society, Calvary Baptist
Church. p.
Sale OF trotting horses. Madison Square Garden.
Republican Committee Reorganization
Kings County Republican Executive Committee & n m
Historical Society sccond-ave. and Eleventh-st D. M
Thirteth street Methodist Episcopal Church bazaar.
Loyal Club meeting. No J. $50 Thrd-aye sn m
Police and Pilot Commissioner mcetings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
FIFTY FAMILIES TURNED OFT

DRIVEN INTO THE COLD By THE HEALTH
BOARDS oRDERs-REFUsL or THE
LANDLORD TO MAKE REPAIRS.
Sanitary policemen yesterday morning compelled
about fifty families TO move out Of their rooms
IN the tenement houses Nos ls2 and lsi Madison
Of because the Health Board had declared the
houses unsafe for human haoliatlon. The iorcibe
eviction OF so many poor people in cold weather
vas decided on only after many attempts hhd
been made 10 compel D. II. King OF 40. 23 West
FIfiv-second-st the owner OF the houses. to make
needed sanitary repairs At the oi1c" Of me
Health Board It was said yesterday that six dii-
ferent orders had been served on King WITHIN
year. directing him TO make -epairs In the plumb
ing and drainage Of the houses. but he had refused
10 comply with tho orders and as last resort his
tenants were turned into the street. Ample notice
OF vacation had been given to the families. IT was
said and most OF them had engaged other rooms
before they were compelled to move sanitary
Superintendent Roberts said:
king IS one Cr the most troublesome owners
Of tenement houses have 10 deal with About
four months ago compelled 10 turn his
tenants out Of the house No. q Pell-st.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05

lONKERS.

ST. Johns Riverside Hospital. which is now one
of the bes-known and most useful public institutions
of Yonkers was founded in December 1869. by the
tion Of St. johns Episcopal Church. With the
growth of the city the demands the institution
largely ncreaseC and in May, 1893 the corner
stone Of a new building laid. This Is now
rapidly approaching completion. The new build
ing viii be equipped with all modern convenences
including ample for private patients In
order 10 raise funds for the furnishing OF the
new building. "a grand charity fair will open AT
Tcutonia Hall this afternoon. and continue through
THURSDAY evening. The management of the hos
pital is wholly unsectlrian. and its charity Is
extended to all wthou: regard to creed or con-
diton. The management OF the fair is in the hands
Of "A committee of well-known women. case
Of considerable interest real estate men is on
before the Supreme Court at White Plains. The
plaintiffs are Charles +. Hennig . civil engineer
and surveyor of Yonkers. and Joseph Camp. also
OF this CITY. contractor The defendants arc
the Ionkcrs Land Improvement Company, 1ohn
Il; Manning. Of Ecw-N orb. Ceorg, !. Lagh on.
bertha -. Lalchton, john i. Schroeder. August
X. Ackert. Anna Ackcrt and the Real Estate ana
auction Room. The FRANKLIN Trust COMPANY anG
the Title Guarantee ana Trust Company are also
Interested. The properly involved In the suite
comprises tract OF about twenty-five acres IN
tho northern part Of the city, now laid out in lots
T. *. Martin j. chairman is pcr:rctins plans 10
advertise the resources and advantages OF NonEc'S.
An effort VII De made 10 induce Manufacturing
concerns TO locate her. ana attention will also
as a pace OF residencr lac EXEMPT ri'emch
and the diferen; local hre companies VIII meet
tonight Yonkers Lodge knights OF Pythias
viii hold its semi-annual election Of officers to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
NETWORK CITY

The examination by the Commissioners OF Ac-
counts Of the charge that the STRENGTHENING De-
partment has been paying two prices for its ash
cart horses has come to an end Commissioner
wahle said Yesterday that no evidence sustaining
the charges had been secured. The renort v,u,
probably be sent to the Mayor tomorrow.
Controller Myers Will sell at auction n, p -,
to-day s725 900 of per cent dock bonds PAYABLE No
vember l. 1924, and $4,000 of 3 per cent conso,-
dated rspaving stock, payable November I 1s,a
He will sell at auction tomorrow ss72 400 % Of nsr
cent consolidated bonds. to provide for the nav.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
PRISONER ESCAPES FROM JAIL.

An escape from RAYMOND Street Jail made
yesterday afternoon by John Tanner. a prisoner
for burglary He arrested october 2S for
burglary in the Sixth Precinct. and committed
10 the Jail by Police Justice Watson on October
81. 10 be held for the action of the Grand Jury.
At the jail he was placed in charge Of tier which
gave him the freedom of the corridor.
Yesterday he visited by his wife and
friend. Christopher Duen. The latter gave Tan
ner the pass which issued 10 him q visitor,
and Tanner and his wife LEFT the Jail together.
When Duen started to go out he stopped and
asked for his pass. He could not produce ii. and
finally admitted that he had given IL to prisoner.
lie pretended that liz could not tell who K and
vas arrested \ Of the prisoners then
taken. and Tanner found 10 have gone out.
Tanner was held on charge Of aiding and abettng
q prisoner to escape. Tanner. when arrested. said
he lived al No 50 Johnson-ave.. and his wife gave
the address OF No. IS Stagg-st. A description of
out was kept for him, but it is supposed that he
left the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-05
FINE RECORD OF THE MONTAUK CLUB

The Montauk Club has often been called
the Mayors Club because Brooklyns Mayor
has long been active member of the
Board of Directors. When the club in
corporated, Alfred c. Chaplin and David A.
Body were among the inoorporators. Mr. Chapin's
term OF Office director ended last April IN many
ways he was Of great assistance in shaping the
successful course of the club. Not strictly what
might be termed club man. he is an enthusiast
at whist and can be found in the carcroom almost
any evening enjoying rubber with n few
friends. Mr.. Body seldom visits the club. Only
important occurrences. such as the Delew dinner.
bring him from the family circle. The directors
meetings he regularly attends. WITH apparent in
terest Mr.. Boody's term as director ends In April.
1895. The club Will have still anOthe's Mayor among
its members. the MayOr-clccts nam" having az
peared on the bulletin board las. saturday night.
Mr.. Schieren's name proposed by Henr; W.
Maxwell and seconded BY William II. Williams, AMI
200 other members inlOrsed his application for
membership. II is highly probable that Mr. Schieren
will be the next Board OF Directors.
The Montauks membership list comprises nearly
600 names When this nu.her is reached the pres
ent initiation fee of $50 iii be raised 10 800 At
the rate the Montauk is gathering in members
Christmas will find the roll complete and many
names Inc waiting list. The club has fine
record. 1t was incorporated March 49, 1889 Charles
A. Moore IS the president, and perhaps to him
more than to any other man The club owes its pres
ent success and prosperity