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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

When work was over, around the supper
fire the events of the day were discussed,
earnings compared, reports made of grizzly
bears or deer being seen or killed, of better
diggings of ''coarse gold" discovered. This
was the hour for speculations as to the orr
GIN of the gold in the rivers, and a strong
opinion was entertained by many who were
not well read that immense masses of the
precious metal would some day be brought
to light in the snow capped peaks towering
to the east.
Coarse gold" was charm to the ear OF
the ordinary miner. His claim might be
paying him an ounce a day in fine gold, but
he was always interested in some reported
diggings far away where the product was
in Jumps and not infrequently he left a
good mine to seek some richer colorado.
The characteristic and besetting fault of
the early miner was unrest He was for.
ever seeking better fortune Yet it was
this passion for prospecting that resulted
in the discovery of gold in an incredibly
short time from the southern end of the
San joaquin valley to the northern limit
OF the state.-E. G. Waite in Century
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

Bishop Sessums, of louisiana 'e ems II
his delightful way an experience ~ O' The
his recent visitations in his DIOCESE, was
town-Bayou something or osn Iavee--a
flooded owing to break in the leyee tsn
crevasse, they call it, The water water, w" and as
or twelve feet deep in the streets anl n :" a
the bishop was making his visitation s',sl rb he
rowboat he passed a small mus ,"rsd man.
lived good, simple hearted cor honse be
As the bishop glanced up at the n, n0 second
saw the colored man sitting in the ss itS a
story window of his little home h NV was
skiff fastened Just outside, while W ~
cnntenIe,ily plsying Home, Sweet fo''''
on a cornet New York Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18
A Queer Predicament.

Two interpreters were needed In n trial
In the court of criminal correction, Mi
chael Shuler being able to speak only Ger
man, and his wife only French, They
were married in Switzerland in 1890 and
came to this country about year ago.
Being poor they placed their baby with
Schuler's sister, who lives on farm in ST.
Louis county, and both went to work, the
wife securing employment AS a servant
girl. The testimony developed that they
had lived together over year without be-
ing able to understand each other.--St.
Louis Post Dispatch.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

The common cat is sufficiently iorin uion.
ble in n figbt bnt what terrors the glaus
cats of the early quaternary peru odns A
have been! There was the eoa na ,'nnnds.
panther weighing probably SOo poa wa as
with two teeth in each jaw us "i1 - as
common butcher knives ana ne'ar naon
sharp. There also was the poSV "ayeral
which seems to have extermlhateu. ssber
species of smaller animals, ana 'ne '''
toOthad Tiger
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18
A Thoughtful younyster.

A dear little boy five years old had passed
rather trying day With the best of in
tentions, he could not quiet his irrepressi
BILE spirits He could not remember to mind.
and had received severe reprimands. That
night, when he ended his prayers with the
usual petition "and make me good little
boy" he rose suddenly from his knees
looked up into his aunt's face, and made
this innocent remark; Isn't il funny,
aunty' God can do everything else. out
he can't make me a good boy. New York
Tribune
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

When Liszt was in good humor he was in
the habit OF kissing all the pretty pupils in
his class. remember on one occasion a
very lovely young girl came TO the lesson
wearing hat that had rather extraordi-
nary wide brim. List noticed the hat at
once, and going up to her kissed her gayly,
but with some little difficulty. owing to the
projecting brim OF the hat. Then he said,
half seriously, my dear, You will have to
get another hat, one with rather less brim
TO 1t. '-Etelka Illofsky in Ladies' Home
InurnAl
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

when will employers learn not to expect
unreasonable things of their servants2
A New York gentleman was put ont of
patience by some blunder of his new groom
Look here" be cried in his anger, II
won't have things done in this way. Do
you think Pm a fools"
Shure, sorr," said the groom, "Oi can't
say, SORT. only came here yesterday, ~
Youths Companion.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

An ingenious device for measuring dis.
tances, and which will be likely to interest
architects ard builders, is an invention of
an English firm. 1t consists of small re-
volvlng wheel which operates a spindle
the revolution being accurately registered
oy dual counter. BY running the distance
wheei along wall or other surface the re-
corder will show how many feet have been
measured. There is practically no limit to
the distance that may be determined by
TINS little device.-New York Journal,
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

Dining cars are generally run at loss
and are attached to trans simply rs mat
ter of attraction. A steward, four cooks
and five walters are attached to each car.
The food costs from 81 600 to 81 $50 month.
IL costs from $4,000 to 81, 900 a year to run
one of these cars, exclusive of the wear and
tear on the property and incidentals. In
some places, and particularly in the south,
sleepers are also run at loss.-Public
OpiniOp-
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

seems as II tnat Ht-
tie corner Of crea-
ton does in many
respects fill the de-
scriptions given
by fanciful writ
ers of imaginary
lands visited by
t h e ir h oes.
Though the coun-
try contains but
50, 900 square miles
it stretches 800
miles from north
to south. and
either from the
sudden and great
variations of eli
mate, their isola-
ton or some other
cause the people
are on occasion as
fierce as hungry
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

do you see that lady on that trotting
horse" said Charlie Kniekerbocker, point
ing to female who was alternately rising
in the air and pounding saddle.
Eyes; what OF herr" replied Gus Snob-
berly.
Nothing except she reminds me OF
paper on Wall street, always rising and
falling "-Texas Siftings.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

You and | might not know where to de
liver a letter addressed "Mr. Terbakerman,
Bangor" but postal clerk figured it out
right away. He forwarded it to the revenue
officer in that division, and 1t proved to be
from a man who wanted to pay special
tax for the sale Of tobacco. Lewiston Jour.
nal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

In one of Mrs. Beebe's lectures TO moth
ers she said, 1.-The only way that faith
full. pure and holy life can be made an alb
solute certainty is by developing strength
of will and intelligence within the child,
rather than by merely surrounding him
with the same"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

Nineveh, the ancient city, was IA miles
long and miles wide, surrounded by a
wall 100 feet high and 20 feet wide
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

Inere is lighthouse to every fourteen
miles OF English coast, to every thirty -four
miles OF Irish coast and one to every thirty,
nine miles Of Scottish shore line.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

II sweet Oil is applied to the skin imme.
uiaoeiy after blow or bruise it will not
turn black and blue.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18

After sponging patent leather with warm
water and letting it dry, while still warm
ruo just little sweet oil in it; then rub it
well out of it.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-04-18
LIFE IN coREA.
70 Americans 1t Presents Many Strange


The world is now rapidly acquiring
knowledge about Corea, and as u learns
rnore IL is still more astonished. IL really
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-02

Ih3opening play Will be new one. and
hal (which has occupied a greater portion
Of I,is company's last New York season.
Il Is coracdy entitled. Americans
Abrs,sd." by that master of dramatic writ
hg::vietoricn Sardou. In this play n. Sar.
togs ha. not s,riven to put forth thrilling
traiaaiic work like his Fedora" or
.paslomacy." or LA Tosca." but has
nsnsr s,riven TO sh ~ the gracefulness Of
bis genius in \ modernised fairy story the
pri4cess in disguise seeking TO be loved for
hsr,own sweet sake aud not for accident of
Areh or fortune. For two acts no has
sl!a~ed his pen TO stray in most graceful
ms AMER. demonstrating his right to the
tses both of poet and humorist, and sud
dersy in the last act, a though he
has said Il must not let the
pa,aic forget it Is vicforien sardou
vty is writing" he has brought forth ono
o. those marvellous series of dramatic sur
prizes which have justly made his name
taisoas. The play. which Was written for
10; Lyeenm company and has not yet
ee3n seen IN the land of the author. tells
ofjs rich American girl. Florence Win
safoa. ~ho - living in Paris with her
arsle, Richard Fairbanks. and her cousin
aess:e Florence was once poor and
ufsh, painting. bat she snddcaly came
% aforsune. At the beginning Of the
ply she Is tired of the many fol-
ie'srs attracted by her money, and she.
ufresoFc, rgrtends 10 have lost II. She
e':9~s by this fase 10 rid herself Of . bad
Fsnee and schemins baroness. The
k:nce disappears. but the baroness re.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-02


Thoss who remember the remarkably
success5ul presentations Of tho opera Of
''Pstie see" in Frye's opera house about
six mc;nths before the great fire by local
talent snder the direction of Mrs. L. ID.
Willara are looking forward 70 the pre-
sentats3n of the opera "Sorccrer'' at the
new Seattle thcaicr next Friday and Sat-
urday nights by n company Of strong
local stslent under the same able directress.
Too mach cannot be said in praise of the
music ;of the sorcercr. which Is said to be
one o. the most beautiful Of Gilbert Il
Sullivkn's light operas. II 10 full Of gems.
exquisite solos. harmonious duets, tuneful
chorusSs. and has . most delightful quin.
tette. The entire opera will Be given. no
cuts teing made. The chorus Of sixty
numbsss more pretty girls than have ever
appeared before Seattle audience. The
solois,; are ali we'll known for their merit
and Mrs. Wizards reputation as q di-
rectresS il sufficient guarantee of the
smootsne of the performance. The cast
is as fellows:
Aiine i;etrothed 10 Alexis. ..........M Mas Ropss
LADY sSassxure, her mother. in love with
nir aArnaduke. =. Mrs. A. r. Van do tanteP
Mira fn:uesi, pew opener Mics AsedaG
co".,a;es. her daughter. hOpsis'ssy in .ov:
Alexis. lnsdiy Ia love himself aud desirous
TIA; All may share his JOY M. c. E. Bowman
s.r Mnrmsduks PoinsdeItsr. his father.
getxisman OF the old school. also in
DR.. pa'sy. vicar. not in love, but sisains
j. Wellington weils, a sorccrsr Who does
NM, ma:h evil with hi. spells. NJ. Frank Assins
chorus OF villagers. demons. spirits. etc.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-02

Ma S. J. Bogart gave lawn party TO
her Sunday school clAss Of sixteen little
girls 1t her residence on Monday after
noon. The grounds looked beautiful dec
grated With banners and bunting stretched
from tree to tree and hanging in graceful
festoons, Iooped up here and there with
ivy. The table Vas laid beneath the
shady branches Of locust tree. decorated
With Chinese lanterns and small
days. On the table in large letters
formed Of lowers were the words, NY
Girls" On each napkin Was . souvenir
bouquet made Of white daisies. mixed
With love grow Of delicate ''baby" blue.
which we're tied with pink ribbons. These
tasteful decorations gave the scene very
pleasing affect, making the afternoon one
to Be long remembered by the girls.
The Rev. Murphy. pastor Of the Pro
testant Methodist church, has accepted .
call 70 japan. and will preach his farewell
sermon in Renton today.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-02

hisition- Al The children. their pas and
mas. brothers. sisters. arass. une1es aud
cousins win hsss desire 70 - the small
ct elephants in the world and the only
American born paehyderm ever ushsrsd
into existence under the Star SpAngisd
Banner. worth ten times their weight In
gold. and constitute oaly one Of the many
interesting sights With Sanger d Lsns's
great showR
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-02

a. |" oe'iese the story 90 kloTence's
- saae. An American painter, who
@aefed Florence when she VAS rich.
ais IA love with her and secretly
al her pictares. They become en.
estsd 10 BE- married. ha. Florence ha,net
tsai sac - really rich. The
"a. H1oe eAroaess ms&es II appear sha,
E"aaf painter knows 81 she sealrA and
saes acsa>es him og he.ns fortune
80 The sna a,stson lie indignantly
az and shen tie has made
II swat 10 Florence il IS aatsae, he w
a. sAsf "a gags nens shall end. Florence
ssss. eas her lover i eedusase. A
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-02

SIDNEY. July L-l6pecial. THE Knights
Of Pythias excursion which came here
Monday night from Seattle. paid the Sid
ney hotel pleasant call. The chairs and
tables were cleared away from the dining
room and . short but enjoyable dance Was
engaged in.
Tonight Mrs. A. H. Dawson gave . de-
liehtfui calico ball as the hotel Quite .
number from Seattle we're present. -
Mrs. Lila Tolhurst. who has been here
for several weeks. leaves in few days for
Chicago and New York TO join relatives
from London. Who are in this country to
visit the Worlds fai:. she will return 70
Washington in October.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-02

In toe opening
-. sAmes:eans Abroad. !" 10 IN instance
= ia best class Of present day French conf
~ In the last pssy. The Grey Mare,
( Charming illustration Of present day
Rritish comedy, with . suggestion 81 the
eev!s Of the old standard English comedies
~ flsy or 100 years ago. ike She 6toope
$ zsonousr. The Rivals" and others Of
81 class. The serious part Of the repef-
NJ viii be brought out by 1.-THE Wife"
~ The Charity Ball." both Il vofabiy
MIN here. and in both Of which there 10
v,skw q presen; day comedy. The
oes sDscsacular comic opera, ''Af.
sks.s Vii be seen at the new Seattle
thihsss for three nights. commencing
K,,lay evening, July TO- Mr.. George
1bkseher ana his Operate Exsravaganza
oefpany Of seventy people viii b sssa
nfs cast.
.tAs Black Crook" closes its second
list weeks run ct Cordray's tonight.
~ great satisfaction given amusement
aoslsss by this production has oeen voiced
0sfEehout the community and has ere.
~ warmer and more active interest In
Jhessslfare Of this popular home theater.
~ eombnation will go 70 Portland to
uefsow morning TO open fortnight's run
~ Hat city. The Count Of Rimini" III
y 46s attraction this week, and in the
GtlAsole Mr. Darrell vinton viii have his
-: opportunity in legitimate role be-
IRIS Seattle audience.
vfehmsn's Lycsam stock Company.
Tie opening Of Daniel Fiohman's Ly-
cas- Theater Company. Of New York. 1t
- Seattle theater tomorrow evening re-
0ie many pleasant memories Of their en-
Dgiment here two years ago. Il was
oA,.ss's introduction TO New York high
az stock companies. and gave to those
= sur theatcr goers who had not already
80 this admirable organization In it,
Nd York house their first experiences in
Ties perfection OF the present day stock
set:ag. No theatrical representation
svss created greater or more genuine
ssp4ation here. and the pleasant sur.
pnis In finding how strong an or.
gatixas,0n might b. with no star,
or bne In which all were stars, - it might
b svasiously viewed. was brought torcibly
hofss 10 al behoiders. This visit, which
b ssss first made by the Lyceum company
snss that time. may b. taken - an
eclmowlsdgment on the part Of Mr..
Frshman OF the reception previously
essas~d his coteris of talented players.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-02

The Mirage. eaas
A combination Of beautiful optical illu-
sions will b on exhibition for few days
at No. 9l5 Front streen. having originated
in the Polytechnic Of London. England,
and now being shown for the first time on
tho Pacific coast. Do not fail to see the
wonderful effects Of lights and reflections
- displayed in the Mirage.
Chicago Reach Hotel. Chicago.
THIS elegant new hotel now open. The
finest location in America, foot of Fifty
first street All front rooms, overlooking
the lake. Four blocks from the Worlds
fair. Warren r. Leland. manager.
To b free from sick headache. biliousues,
constipation. etc, use Csfter's Little Liver Pilia
Strictly vegetable. They gently stimulate the
liver ana free the stomach from bileL
Notice! New shoes and repairing done cheap:
Tor cripple feet . aDocialty. l4l7 second street
near PikA T. 4 NaSoleisky.
--
Our q Ladies Mosquetsirs Suede Gloves In
taus reduced to Soc pair. ". q Leckie Co
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-02
iIi|IIRLYCEUMCOMPANY
bihnaa's Great Stock Com
my Here This Week.
rj,s COUNT" At coROaAY's.
$3.50 usss" so "A0ssieoas
es-ssrhs wife, end ssIAs.
e>e1es DeiI"-sssgs Nsss2
HoUGH comedy

IOUGH comedy
will predomi
nate in the per-
formances given
by the Lycenm
company ~ the
Seattle theater
this week, there
- great variety
IN that comedy.
In she opening
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-07-02

PRiCEsfirss floor. siso balcony. 'front.' III; 7ss;
gallery CSC Soc: Matinee Csc and el
Office.
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~1he Riaek Cfock~ ecmhinssioo. numoeFi1g
sfty IN all WI IsGss Jos Portland Tomorrow
mosutnG
Robert Nsnts1l, ne handsoms romsnfte setns.
via b seeo beso ouoa In hts great psayS. -Aon-
oass' aaA "A Fsss n tAs Moonlight"
'-ODo1ds Nsaxhhen." which comes 70 he
Seattle thessss 500. brings Nsrk Murphy In
tie leading coasdy role. ia which hs has rasde
great success u ths East
Tea tAousan4 dsaiars h the amount that IL
WIN cost to bsiag Hsasy IEving's company. with
10 scenery. costumes and properties. from Lon
oon to the faci6e eoass, whses thstf tour begins
In sepesnhss.
Manager Cosdssy viii paint ell thrss Of his
tnsatess-in seattle. Tseoma and Portland
white. both Inside and outside The interiors
VIZ b antshed In white aa1 gold, With sRim-
mings 20 match.
unAoabtsdsy one Of the greatest Successes Of
shs pans seasoa b THE Girl iefs Behind Ne"
With which ChArlss FrohmAn's great company
opsasd he nsv Empire tnsatss in New York
city. u viii come 20 the Coast this fall.
Tass dsinty picture Of Nsw Eseiand life. "A
Nutmeg Match" travels 70 the Pacific coast this
fall. a7d uss and Davis are preparing ioe even .
moro elaborate Productions Of the play than that
which has bsen deiightins Eastern patrons the
past season
San Francisco hes ct the sea, Of approval on
the new speetsculaS comic opera. "Africa," In
which NJ. George Thatcher and hts OPERATE
ExtfsvaGansa Company are appearing this
season This ma&pidcsnt production will b
ssen ~ The new 1eAttis theatsf for three nights,
beginning Monday. July 10
The sixth annual tour Of Daniel Ffohman's
Lycsum thesser company began June ID The
company left Mes York on the 10Th, and came
direct 70 Portland. They play one week In that
city, sad the following - divided bssGeen
seattle and Tacoma Thence they 50 TO San
francisco for three weeks, and then directly
East The persounsi OF the company = much
the same - on IT. previous tour
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friend II both parties undertakes 20
stSaighasn matters BY pesssndine 70 b.
iieve "a at RioFsncs's lover u eassinR her
on Tor ! moro serious reason than her
temporary doubt Of his motives, and by
thus ars.using his manhood in defense Of
her cAVracter. succeeds in br;neins him
back 70 her. The other new play in the
Lyceunt company's repestosy 10 also
comedy this time in the English
school,. II II hieh-ciass. someuhst
after shv msnnes Of she Stops TO Con-
9uer." sus modern in scene and locality.
II 10 called The Grey Mare" and - By
George T. Sims and Cecil Raleigh. Istelss
OF the souoles Of young physician, Who
wishes 20 cure his 6sncs Of fibbing. and TO
oemonssrats how easy and silly II 10 70
lastly, Simp'y states that he vent for
ride. saen he had done nothing Of the
sort 'shs trouble this lie gets him
into. AID the refusal Of every one
70 elseve him when he tries %
explain: that il was . lie, makes up the
confine3us Laughter It the play through
three slcsa The other pIays 10 be pre-
scented we're seen here on the occasion Of
the Lyseum company's previous visit,
ana their merits are we'll known. The ar
ransem3nt Of repe.tosy viii b - follows:
MONDAY night, Americans Abroad :"
Tuesdasss matinee, s'Ths Wife," Tuesday
night. THE Charity Ball" Wednesday
night ';rhs Grey MARI. " preceded b. the
one-ac: sketeh, white Roses."
''Cesns Of kImiai."
It VA the intention Of the management
70 Close Abe Cordray shsatsr tonight With
the hnsi performance Of ''Ths Black
Crook: but the closing has been post
ponsd fGr week longer. The "Count Of
Risnini': viii b the bill for the last week
OF the present season, with Darrell vintou
in the tile role. The text employed for
the oct;asion il Mr.. vinton's own adspta-
ton ans y based on the great drama de-
rived ff2m Dants's "Divina Commedia."
The story u familiar 70 most thsates-gosrs
and rels:tss the feud existing between two
great AID noble Italian families imini
and Rs:venna-who finally become recon-
ciled BY the marriage Of Lanciotto Of
Rlmini and francesca Of Ravenna. Lam
ciotto. count Of Rimini, 10 humpbacked
and dsvoid Of personal attractions,
while his brother Paulo 10 Dos
sesssd IN . marked degree Of all
the Qualities that make . man
Sss~s~es W WVhAous w 1Su lI8ssStOI0 ~
betrothed TO Lanciotto by members of her
family .she has never seen her destined
husbans, and when Lauciosto sends the
handsome PauIo to conduct her TO the
Rimini castle. she falls In love with her
escort and believes him to be the count.
On discovering her mistake . loathing for
Lsnciotto possesses her, and although she
goes through the marriage ceremony it
makes her . wife only in name, a. her
heart IL: all Paulo's. The latter is an hon.
orab!e ;aan and tries hard to subdue his
love, bs;t close association with the object
OF his affections leads to The ruin and
death q both. Lanciotto discovers by the
aid Of {: jester called Peps the real relations
bstwee3 his wife and brother, and. surpris-
ing them while In the act Of kissing each
other sendsriy. he Stays both and then
suicides. Following il the cast: