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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07
THE MILE IN VARIETY.
mere Arc -Four Dlnerent Kinds In Engllsh
Speaking Countries Alone.

mere Are Four Dlnerent Kinds In Engllsh-
Speaking Countries Alone.
English speaking countries have
four different miles - the ordinary
mile Of $3.50 feet and the geOgraph-l
zeal or nautical mile of 6,085, making
1 difference of about one-seventh be-
tween the two; then there is the
Scotch mile of 5,928 feet and the
Irish mile OF 8, 720 feet; four various
miles every one of which is still in
use. Then almost every country has
Its own standard mile, says the st.
Louis Globe Democrat. The Romans,
had their mil passuum, 1000 PAGES, /;
which must have been about $1,000
feet in length, unless we ascribe TO
C@sar's DICTIONARIES great stepping ca,
pacity. The German mile of to-day
is 24,3l8 feet in length, more than
four and half times as long as our
mile. The Dutch, the Danes, and
the Prussians enjoy mile that is
l8,44O feet long, three and one-half
times the length of ours; and the.
Swiss get more exercise In walking
one Of their miles than we get in
walking five miles, for their mile is
9,152 yards long, while ours is only
1,76O yards. The Italian mile is only
a few feet longer than ours; the Ro--
man mile is shorter, while the Tus-
can and the Turkish miles are 150
yards longer. The Swedish mile is
7,34l yards long, and the Vienna post
mile is S,796 yards in length. &c..
here is list Of twelve different miles,
and besides this there are other
measures of distance, not counting
the French kilometer which is rather
less than two-thirds of u mile. The
Brazilians have a militia that is one
and one-fourth times as long as our
mile;~ the Neapolitan miglio is about
the same length; the Japanese ri, or
mile, is two and one-half times ours;
the Russian verst is tlve-eighths as
long as our mile, while the Persian
standard is a fesakh, four and a half
miles long, which is said to be equal
to the parasang, so familiar to the
readers of XenophOn's "Anabasis."
The league that is familiar to readers
of French and Spanish books varies
just as does the mile. In Brazil it is
three and foul-flfths miles long. in
France it was three miles, in Spain
it was two and two-thirds miles, and
once on a time in England it was
two and half miles long.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07
"Hurrah" Is an Ancient Word.

1t is not generally known that few
words can boast of so remote and
widely extended prevalence as
''hurrah." In India and Ceylon
''ur-re-re!" which seems to be form
Of ''hurrah," is used by the mahouts
and attendants on the baggage ele-
plants. The Arabs and camel driv.
ers OF Egypt, Palestine, and Turkey
encourage their animals to renewed
effort by cries of s.ar-re. ar-re." The
Spanish MOors use something of the
same expression. In France the
sportsman excites the hounds by his
shouts Of "Hare, hare!" and wagoner
turn their horses by crying 'sHar
bauh" Irish and Scottish herdsmer
shout 'Hurrish, hurrish!" to theiI
cattle. The exclamation is though,
to he a corruption of the old Morse
men battle cry sTur-aie" Thor aid,
Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07

pointed rows of jet. Tho elbow sleeves
are finished with . black silk fr1ll and
band Of jet passementerie.
The three pretty dresses shown In the
two remaining pictures are for outing
wear, but before coming to considera-
ton Of them In detail pointer IN bath
ing suits may not be amiss. Lot the
other girls take to new fashions In bath
suits, don't you give up the sailor style
that allows . low turn-away sailor col
lar and . vest set in to simulate . shirt
Of the kind the real sailor men wear.
The kind meant has stripes across and
no collar, giving straight line across
the chest, just below the rise OF the
neck. That is, stick to this If you have
q head that sets finely and q well-de-
velOped neck. The costume itself may
not be classic, but it will give your
classic lines q chance. II the bath
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07

UNI, whether happy or not, we have
that kind, don't you go down cellar:
just stay up stairs and have a good
time and be as happy medium" as
you can.
A promenade costume which is very
stylish and yet avoids the extremes Of
the present rules is to be seen in the
initial illustration. 1t is composed of
green foulard and garnished with lace
and ribbon. The skirt is gathered in
back, but it will not be very full, as all
the seams must be biased. Around
the bottom are two ruff1es of lace
trimmed with rosette bows of green
ribbon. The bodice comes over the
skirt and is hooked to the latter to
prevent it from slipping. It's lining
fastens in the middle, but the foulard
at the left side. The yoke is pointed
in front and back, made of pleated
foulard and is sewed on separately, thus
constituting only trimming, and is
edged with a lace ruffle as shown.
The second toilette sketched is in
pale blue mousseline dc laine figured
with dark blue and trimmed with dark
blue surah. The skirt is garnished
with q folded strip of surah put on zig
gag and the points held in place by
small butterfly bows of ribbon; this
constituting one of the new variation,
of the general round-and-round skirt
trimming. The bodice has SHRED
piece inserted in hack and front, fin
lshed by two bands of surah pointed at
The waist in back and front, with a
third piece down the center. In addi-
zion the bodice is garnished with bre-
selles Of the figured mousseline. The
solar and folded belt are of surah.
The fabric of the next model pre-
sented is black silk. and it is set of
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07
HIS CURIOSITY SATISFIED,

One Store, by tho Fr0prietor's Meanness,
Loses . Customer.
He walked into the drug store and
mentioned to the clerk that he would
like cup of boiling hot water, says
Tom Mason in the New York World:
Dyspepsia, eh?" remarked by
stander, who was slipping strawber-
~ and cream. that's pretty good,
but l know something better than
that. You"
"But haven't got dyspepsia" he
replied, as he took sip OF the color
less fluid.
Perhaps you have just slight,
feeling of indigestion" remarked an!
other man. "A sort of goneness, as
it were. Well, l am sorry for you,
as l know what that is myself. I,
have a remedy that I have used for
years, and"
"But l haven't got any indiges..
tion," he interrupted. It's"
Il bet know what's the trou BILE. -,
remarked third man. Neuralgia.
OF the stomach. Well, hot water is,
a pretty good thing for that know
what is better, for rve had it for
years. But il you will allow me to-
suggest have little preparation
that's done me more good than"
Pardon me, he said gently, a mild
look of expostulation creeping over,
his face, "but, gentlemen, you are all
wrong. There is nothing the mat
ter with me. I'm well man. Fifty,
years old yesterday and never had a
sick day in my life. And now, gem
tlemen, would you like to know why'
l ordered hot water?"
I'VE would" they replied in a.
chorus, a general air Of disappointc
ment creeping over their faces.
Then I will tell you," he replied.
Il have been buying soda water in.
this place for six years. Ny face is
as familiar here as PATHS autograph.
Chocolate, vanilla and other flayors
have diurnally passed down nv throat.
And to-day I came In here and
ordered a simple cup of hot water.
gentlemen" he continued, as he
picked up a 10-cent check from the
counter. Il wanted to see IL thev'd
be so dodgasted mean as to charge
me for it."
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07
London Truth.
Seeing SOvereigns.

In 1903 Napoleon's congress of
princes was helo, and music and the
drama were their evening amuse-
ments Spohi. the German violinist,
was intensely curious to see this as
semblage of royalties, and betook
himself to Erfurt, thinking he might
wriggle himself into some corner of
the house. The entire place was re.
served. but Spohi was persistent, and
he ultimately won his way
Having friend who was second
horn player in the orchestra, he per-
suaded him to feign illness, and to
ask the bandmaster to allow himself
to take his place. The request was
granted, and the violinist set to work
with the horn. 1t took him a day
and half to produce the simplest
notes. On the evening of the per-
Torrance the muscles of his face
were strained and stiff, his lips swol-
len and black, and he could hardly
get through his part But one
tho ught cheered Spohi as he took his
seat in the orchestra; he would enjoy
fine view of the princes and es-
pecially of Napoleon, who was to sit
In the center stall OF the front row.
Then to his dlsmay he learned that
the Emperor had issued a formal order
directing the musicians to play with
their backs to the audience, and I'M
der no circumstances to turn their
heads He was equal to the emer-
gency. however; pulling out a pocket
mirror he placed it before him in al
proper position, and thus.obtained an
excellent view of an unparalleled as.
semblage of sovereigns. We sincerely
hope he enjoyed it.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07
THE Or HORSE.

Az. sell tho old horse II you will,
For he Is broken down
And weak with years why care for thate
There's plenty In the town
To take his place, to do his work,
To 60 the pace he went
By day or night, in rain or shine,
Until his strength was spent.
He never stopped to reason why,
To ask that this be done,
Or that; he knew his duty
And did 1t on the run.
He served his master as he best
Knew how to serve-and nox
Go sell him he In loyal and
Will ask not, why or how.
hor SO Is not 4 sentiment;
He cannot think or speak
Or vote; then why protect him when
He's worthless. old, and weak?
For him no starry banner floats
On every breeze that blows;
For him no pension comforts come
When years his labors close
Az. sell the old horse IL you will
He will not AJAX you why,
Nor make complaint, when he Is turned
Adrift to starve or die;
But faithful in his labor STILL
As when they were begun.
He will not care he Ia content
With duty bravely done.
Free Press.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07
Must Observe the Cn.,o,

IN scottish courts of law witnesses
repeat the oath with the right hand
raised. On one occasion, however.
s magistrate found a diflculty.
hold up your right ARM. he COM
manded. Il Gamma dae't," said the
witness. why not?n SCOT shot in
snac arm" "Then hold up your
lelt. Gamma dae that, ayther-got
snot In the ither ane, tae. sThen
nolo up your Leg" responded the
arate magistrate; mo man can be
sworn -. IN this court without holding
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07

with narrow jet passepenterie and
white lace. The moderately wide bell
skirt is garnished with festooned
menterie, which is repeated t lwi ea far.
Their up. The bodice is alike back and
front, and has a plastron of white lace
over white silk. The inserted niece
below. the plastron is trimmed with
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07
WORN BY THE WOMEN
SOME OF THE VERY LATEST
IDEAS IN DRESS.

Not Necessary to Have IN Unlimited Num-
Dor Of Striking New Gowns-Ths Less
Pronounced Of the Older Styles Have Not
Yet Gone Out
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07

out, and that now they do not look as
queer as do the most pronounced of the
new style. The great run OF people
are dressing pretty much as they
always have, with q variation here and
there in favor of late ideas. Skirts are
undoubtedly wider, but they are not
all balloon, nor are they nearly all
gored and cut with wonderful back
falling folds, while many are merely
full on the band. Sleeves are all more
or less big, but they have been, you
a year or so ago. Bodices are seldom
made plain and the basque, dear to the
hearts Of us all but little while ago,
Is no more. Round waists are pretty
generally adopted, and there is likely
to be tendency towards frillitiveness
on the best regulated gowns. The
ultra things will always be but the medi-
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07

Gotham Fashion Gossiu.
New York correspondence:
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07

VEN II your tndg-
mont is excellent,
youmay think that
unless you are sup
piled with q large
number of striking
gowns you might
just as we'll stay at
home down cellar
instead of going
away and having q
lovely time this
8 u m m 9 r. But
don't you believe
it. The real truth
is that the new
vogue came in 80
suddenly and 90
violently that the
less pronounced of
the older styles
did not have q
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07

their life in London under the hap.
piest auspices
The shipbuilding business. the
source of the wealth which had done
so much for the Macbrags, was now
superintended by Mr.. Eustace Fitz.
sharp the. energetic manager and
junior partner, who within the last
few months had gained the confidence
of the head Of the firm. Lady Mac
brag seemed to resent the ascendency
which this clever gentleman had over
her husband, and when Mr.. Fitzsharp
dined at their house she could with
difficulty hide her dislike.
HE is ugly and ill-bred, and he
never looks you in the face when he
speaks to you." she said. "What in
duced you to take him into partner
ship Peter?"
'.Ladies will judge by appearances"
replied the barOnet uneasily. "Fitz-
sharp is very clever fellow and has
-er, increased the business considera-
bly, since-since he joined the firm"
THAT may be, but 1 wish you
wouldn't have him here. 1t didn't
matter SO much at Smokeford," re-
sumed her ladyship Grossly; 'his man.
ners are not what one could wish"
But in spite of Lady Macbrag's re-
monstaDces, Eustace Fitzsharp con-
stantly ran up from Smokeford to
dine and sleep at the smart new
house In Curzon street. Sir Peter
seemed to depend on his Junior part
ner more and more. and by degrees
he became mere CIPHER. MI. Fitz.
sharp taking the entire management
Of the business.
But one day rumor reached the
bar0nets ears which startled him
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1893-10-07

" - VEN If your judg-
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1893-11-24

A WRITER in the Courier-Jobrnal, oil
Wednesday, who signs his article n. T.
II. and dates il at Middlesboro, makes
a specious and special plea that justice
be done the so-caled Magic City by the
press and others. Usually justice is not
what the accused desires, but THE writer,
who has more faith than grain Of mus.
tard seed, sees such visions OF future
greatness that he would fain have every
body believe that Middlesbaro will rise
and come again as sure as God made lit
tie apples. We hope so. we are sure.
That permanent investment OF a $780,
a-foot, crawtishy lot over the Rhine"
which the writer thinks has darkened
our vision and given us a vinegary view
OF the Yellow Greek town, has very lit
tie to do with the case. We simply give
the impression that the looks OF the
town now produces With no desire to in
iure it whatever, even il it were in our
power. We are glad somebody can take
such a rosy view of the place as does n.
I. II. and trust that he has not let his
iesire get away with his judgment in
he premises.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1893-11-24
w. p. WALTON.
6 OR 8 PAGES.
EVERY FRIDAY.

Ex-Gov. RUsK, the most picturesque
figure in President Harrison's cabinet,
has gone the way OF all flesh. His death
was caused by inflammation of the pros.
tate gland OF long standing and it occur
red at his home at yiroqua, Wis. Tues
day morning. He was Familiarity known
as "Uncle Jere" aud as Secretary Of Ag'
riculture gave the newspaper reporters
many chances to turn paragraph at
his expense. Daring his life OF 63
years he held great many offices, in.
Guiding that OF representative in the
Legislature; he was three times govern
or, three times congressman, a general
in the army and a cabinet officer, pref
ty good record for a man who began life
as a stage driver. Though droll and
blunt of speech he was very popular
aud to that more than any positive
ability he owed bis successive advance.
ments in public confidence.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1893-11-24

THE report Of Commissioner Blount of
his investigations at Hawaii proves be-
yond doubt that the Harrison admin
istration violated all international law
and committed great wrong on weak
and deferseless country. The revolu-
ton was only made possible by the
shameful conspiracy OF Ex.Minister
Stevens and gang OF freebooters to pro-
mote their selfish ends. 1t appears to
have been most disgraceful conspiracy
throughout and sufficient in itself to for
ever damn the last republican admins
tration,
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1893-11-24

WHENEvER the Frankfort correspond
ent, who must suffer from ennu in that
dull town under the hills, runs out OF
something to send to the Louisville
dailies, he begins to nominate somebody
for officeIt is two years yet before the
gubernatorial election yet that irrpressi-
BILE young man would have the world
believe that Col. w. o. Bradley is sitting
up nights laying his plans to capture the
republican nomination for that office,
when the truth is he is not bothering
himself about politics and if he was he
could get the nomination aforesaid on
the slightest intimation that he wanted
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1893-11-24

SENATOR CARLISLE delivered an ad
dress at the annual dinner Of the New
York Chamber of Commerce Tuesday
evening, in which he declared that gold
is the only safe basis for currency, but
that as much silver should be used as
can be maintained at parity with gold.
He regarded the talk of a double stand
ard as absurd as it would be to have two
yard sticks of different lengths or two
gallons OF different dimensions. The
speech is attracting great attention, as it
is regarded as the authorized declaration
OF the administration on the monetary
question.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1893-11-24

WR are not an advocate OF mob law ex.
does not provide a sufficient punish
ment or there is the prospect of a failure
of justice. When it has to be resorted
to however, it should be done open and
above board, like the mob who hanged a
rapist in an Iowa courthouse in the
presence OF the court. and not in the
dead hours of the night by sneaking
men in masks. II such things are nee
essary to be done, let them be done de-
Gently and in order. 1t will have better
effect and will show that those who take
part at least do not think they are them
selves committing crime.
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1893-11-24

Two shows for the price of one. A
single ticket admits you to all, will pos
sibly be the cry of the fakirs for the Sam
Jones performances in Louisville. He
is to preach at the Auditorium one day
and lecture at the same place the next
night and while there will be no direct
charge for the pulpit exhibition, only
those who buy tickets for the lecture
will be permitted to hear the so-called
sermon. AS tickets are 81, it will be
seen that the kind OF salvation that Sam.
uel dispenses is not free by long shot
Toe plan to draw crowd is novel one,
bu. unworthy OF the cause if not OF its
originator,
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1893-11-24
MATRIMONIAL MATTERS.

MIR. William Ninson, a widower o.
A., was married yesterday to Miss Susie
Horton, spinster Of 80.
MIR Gabe Brown and Miss Mandy
Jane Beeves were married yesterday a,
VIM. Austin's, near Mckinney.
Simon Straus, manager OF the Louis
will Store in Danville, aud Miss Selu a
Rosenberg, OF Louisville, will wed in
January.
The Culbertson will contest at New
Albany has been compromised. Mrs.
Blanche Culbertson-F French is to receiS Q
at once $4,000 in cash and the remain
der of the bequest, s350,0O0, is to lie
placed in trust for her until she attaius
the age OF IS years. She was disinher-
tied for marrying against her fathers
will.
Love laughs at locksmi.hs and de-
iies politics, religion and what nots. Mr..
Lewis Green Stevenson, son OF the dem
ocratic vice-president, AMI himself a
democrat, was married at Bloomington,
H., Tuesday, to Miss Helen Louise Da-
Wis, the beautiful daughter Of the editor
OF the republican paper there. They
will will spend their honeymoon in
Southern France.
The marriage of Mr.. 5. g. Lackey, of
Atlanta, to Miss Bette VanArsdell was
solemnzed at Mr.. David NanArsdell's
in Harrodsburg Wednesday, DR. Hunt
er, of the Presbyterian church, ollicia-
ting. The attendants were Mr.. T. +.
Lackey and Miss Stella NanArsdell; Mr..
q. I. Lackey and Miss Carrie NanArs-
dell. 1t was lovely home wedding in
beautifully decorated parlors and was
witnessed by some 40 intimate relatives
and friends. After congratulations and
a sumptuous breakfast, served in five
courses, Mr.. and Mrs. Lackey left for
Lexington and will tomorrow visit the
groom's fatser, Hon. q. 4. Lackey. The
bride IS said 10 be lovely woman in
every particular, while the groom il a
model young man morally, OF excellent |
business qualifications. Mr. Lackey has
made his home in Atlanta for several |
years and to that city he will return after |
all the relatives are visited. May Heav.
ems choicest blessings be theirs now and |
ALWAYS
Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1893-11-24
NEWSY NOTES.

j. G. Williams has been appointed
postmaster at Labascus, Casey county.
The wives of four Lewis Brothers in
Morgan county each gave birth to a
baby on the same day of last week.
j. Adair Peasants, a native OF Har-
fodsburg, KY, but for years past one OF
the best known men in Virginia, died in
Richmond.
John Jackson, of Mauds, O., was
bitten almost to death by horse with
hydropbobia. One entire shoulder was
bitten off.
DIR. Messer, postmaster at Messer,
Knox county, was arrested by U. s.
marshal for breaking open letter con-
tanning pension check.
The governor has appointed Hon. d.
w. Tribble of Madison delegate to the
Farmers National Congress to be held
at Savannah, Ga, Dec. II.
Three persons were burned to death
and six others injured in fire at New
bern, Tenn, which destroyed the Opera
House and several other buildings.
AT Flushing, Mich, Geo. Wristley
a l5-year-old boy, who was locked up for
housebreaking, tried to escape from Jail
by burning it down. He was smothered
TO death.
H. f. Childsen, OF Erlanger, cap.
tured the second prize of 81 900 offered
by st. Louis tobacco firm in a guess
ing contest over the total attendan ce at
the Worlds Fair.
There have been further devotion
ments in the Cumberland Valley Banks
assignment case which justify the belief
that the assignment will be set aside and
a receiver appointed.
-Sallie McAlister, colored, an ex.mu.
scum freak, died at her home in Wash.
ington City, last week. She weighed
sos and was probably the largest woman
in the United States.
The East Tennessee Land Company,
which founded the town of Hartman,
Tenn, and which is the largest land
in the State, has been placed
in the hands of receivers.
j. L. Harper and James Oleson, OF
county, stood up in the road |
and shot each other to death in the sight |
Of Hsrper's wife and children. 1t was
the result OF an old quarrel.
The Kentucky Mailing Co., at Louis
vile has failed in manner which shows
there was much rottenness in its man
agement. Its liabilities are 1900, 900 |
with assets nothing to speak Of.
John Stomke, of St. Louis, was Civ.
an 200 lashes on his naked back by reg.
llators because he married his neigh
boris wife. His back was as raw as a
piece OF steak after the whipping.
Gen. Joseph B. Doe, OF GAINESVILLE,
Wis, Adjutant General OF the Wiscon-
lin National Guar will be appointed
Assistant Secretary of War. Gen. Doe
s lawyer and enjoys large practice.
&C. q. Sparks, OF Mt. Leonard, Mo-.
old 40 Poland China swine as follows:
Vine sows sold for si25; 10 gifts sI9l; 10
'oung boar pigs 500; one aged boar.
Admiral Chip 1918, $3.50; 10 small pigs
20