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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17
A Curious Wager.

A wager was made in 1906 in the Castle
yard, York, England, between Thomas
Hodgson and Samuel Whitehead as to
which should succeed in assuming the
most singular character Umpires were
selected, whose duty it was to decide upon
the comparative ahsurdity of the costumes
in which the two men were to appear. On
the appointed day Holgson came before
the umpires decorated with bank notes Of
various values, his coat and vest being en-
tirely covered with them Besides these
he had row of five guinea pieces down his
back, netted purse of gold around his
head and placard on his back bearing the
legend John Bull"
Whitehead came on the scene dressed
like woman on one side, one half OF his
face painted and silk stocking and slip
per on one foot and leg. The other half of
his face was blackened 70 us to resemble a
negro, on the corresponding side of his
body he wore CANDY, long tailed linen
coat, his leg on that side being incased in
half a pair of leather breeches and boot
with spur. He wore wig of sky blue
braided down his back and tied with vel
low, red and orange colored ribbons
One would naturally fancy that he pre-
sented the most singular and ludicrous ap
pearance, but the umpires must have
thought differently as they awarded the
stakes, some twenty pounds, to Hodgson
St Louis Republic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17


One Of the ni"a objectionable dispos.
lions il the placing of the handkerchief
within the fold, Of the dress shirt. thereby
throwing the shirt front out OF evenness,
and rewarding your friends with AN min
territorial glimpse Of your underwear, while
the plan OF aiiixing this indispensable nd.
Junct CT evening dress into he waistcoat at
that junction where the buttons meet. a
La corsage. is prepostcrolls innovation.
1t WAS after all these various arguments
had been advanced and the merits Of each
canvassed shat it was declared by the dis
coverer that neither the coat nor the tro,
sers Afforded n requisite opportunity of con.
! cealment. but that the dress waistcoat was
the apropos and feasible abiding place Of
ehe handkerchief upon all formal occasions
The plan WIS speedily evolved decreeinQ
that there should be horizontal slit
pocket upon the inside or lining of the
dress waistcoat, on both Sides little for
ward OF the armholes and extending down
under them. The two pockets would be to
, the preference Of the best men OF swagger-
dom, that always carry an extra hapdker-
chief. In this manner the extra bulk
would be so disposed rs not to interfere
with the fit Of the coat, but rather fill out
the chest in quite an enhancing way
Moreover the shape and location of the
pockets would enable the wearer readily
and gracefully to reach them.
| This idea has been frequently tried, be
ing always found eminently practicable,
and delightful revelation to those that
find so apt an innovation carried out in
their best suit Of clothes. "-Clothier and
1 Furnisher
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17

An Oakmont mother picked up the jacket
of her twelve-year-old boy and marveled at
its weight
She did not marvel SO much after she
had taken the following articles from the
pocket
A broken and rusty iron toy pistol, a book
strap, yard Of top string with tin but
ton at one end of it, piece of dog chain, a
bunch of bristies, pocket mirror, a rub
Der cork, two hickory nuts, toy watch and
chain, match safe, three marbles, part Of
the works of watch, combined pencil and
penholder, cartridge shell. screw, two
wire nails, piece of tailor's chalk, several
pebbles, three tobacco tags, small cork
screw, two pieces of lead pencil, slate pen
Gil, piece of wire, piece of blue chalk, q
peuwiper, hair curler, toy sleigh bell,
shoe button, Cancelled postage stamp, sew.
eral scraps of paper and some odds and
ends that defed classification.
"What are you doing with all that stufff'
queried the mother, as she surveyed the
outfit for II junkshop.
"That's nuthin," replied the urchin
you ought to have seen it before traded
off the other hings'-Pittsburg Chron
icle-Telegram.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17

For many centuries the growing Of
les for the manufacture Of perfume
! been an important industry in many
ices.
In the south Of France and in Algeria
se culture is conducted upon large
lie. Shiraz, in Persia, and Ghazipur,
India, have long been important GEN.
Is of the industry, and 30 has Medine-
-Fayoum, in Egypt. But, most noted
all, yielding the largest quantity and
b finest quality, is Kazanlik, in eastern
hmelia-the valley Of roses.
This lovely valley lies on the southern
bpe of the Balkans, sheltered by their
wering sides from the cold north
fnds, and is the center OF district
hich yields on an average nearly 1900
bunds avoirdupois of altar of roses, rep
senting a commercial value Of $3.50. 900.
New York Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17

Marion Harland once upon time in
the course of foreign journey CHANGED
to be dilating upon the cosmopolitan
taste of the American who would eat
haggis in Scotland. roast beef in Eng
land, bologna in its city, macaroni in
Italy and frogs legs in France. "And
what" said famous traveller who over
heard the monologue, sis the national
dish of the United StatesY' Mrs. Ter
hume always laughs, but ruefully, when
she repeats this anecdote. 81 thought"
she says, "of telling him turkey. But
they cook that better in France than in
America. | thought of mince pie, but
that is English as we'll as Yankee. AT
length l replied. with an assumption OF
ease and pride that was far from feel
ing, Baked beans and buckwheat cakes.
| was well aware that my interloeutor
had experienced both those dishes, and
was not surprised that his sole comment
should be, 'Fancyf in an involuntary
tone of shocked surprise. "-Philadelphia
Press
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17

1t was bright moonlight and a. NJ. and
one OF the toilers Oh II morning newspaper
was on his way home to Brooklyn. He had
to cross by ferry which ran its boats only
half hourly at that time of night, and he
was naturally anxious to catch the boat,
As he rushed down the bridge to the boat
he suddenly perceived that it was just
starting and WAS about five feet from the
slip. Determined to catch it at all hazards,
he shut his teeth firmly, and running down
the bridge gave n tremendous leap and
landed beyond the chains amid the cheers
and laughter of the crowd.
Turning TO ascertain the cause Of their
mirth. he saw that the boat was securely
fastened in the slip, and that what he had
taken for the space between slip and boat
was only the shadow cast by the ferry
house in the bright rnoonlight.-New York
Tribune.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17
His AIisbehayed Limb.

"A cork leg is no end of bore" said the
man who linped Just think of it'll
was at a dinner party the other night and
it was my happy lot to have most charm
ing damsel fall to my share at the feast.
We conversed most pleasantly through the
oysters and the soup. but when the fish
came on she became silent and seemed un
accountably embarrassed To draw her
from this mood | redoubled my efforts tc
please, but in response she only flushed
and looked angry. Finally, interrupting
me in the midst of little mot which had
composed carefully while dressing for the
dinner, she said, soto voce:
Jpn thank you to stop squeezing my
footp
Imagine my embarrassment had beer
treading upon her toes with my cork foot
of course without knowing it. 1t is Al
annoying thing to have 10 explain to q
young lady at IA social festivity, Neyerthe
/ less was forced TO do so. She accepted
my apology and then proceeded to injur,
my feelings by giggling. ~ Washington
Star
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17
A MarshaI's Retort.

The Marshal de Bassompierre was en-
Dyed by Henry ~ on several embassies.
once told the king that when he went
ambassador to Spain he rode into Mad
b on the most beautiful mule he had ever
EN-, which had been sent By the Spanish
pnarch for his special use.
Fila, ha, what comical sightP' laughed
1t the boisterous king; IAN ass upon a
[ulel"
F'Yes, SIRE" said Bassompierre coolly, II
Spresented your majesty. ALL the Year
ound
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17
A Russian Priests Wife.

In Russia it is common mode of express
bn to say "as happy as priests wife. "
be reason she is SO happy is because her
Ssband's position depends upon her. If
e dies he is deposed, and his property is
ken away from him and distributed, half
This children and half to the government.
be dreadful contingency makes the Rus
In priest careful to get healthy wife, If
can, and makes him take extraordina-
~ good care of her after he has secured
&r.-Womankind.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17
The Tomb Of Noah.

The tomb Of Noah is supposed to lie
in the small town Of Eakhtchevan, on
the plain Of Ararat. The burial place il
at the side Of the broken walls Of an
abandoned fortress in the midst Of .
vast plain which is literally covered with
tho remains Of bygone glories.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17
German
Syrup

l must say . word as to the ef-
hcacy Of German Syrup. ! have
used It in my family for Bronchitis,
the result of Colds, with most ex-
cellent success. have taken it my
self for Throat Troubles, and have
derived good results therefrom. I
therefore recommend it to my neigh
bors as an excellen: remedy in such
cases. James T. Durette, Earlys-
vile, Va. Beware of dealers who
offer you something just as good. /"
Always insist on having Boschee's
German Syrup. q
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17

The English crown is made up OF dia-
monds, rubies. sapphires, pearls and EN-
eralds set in silver and gold bands IL
weighs 80 ounces and 8 pennyweights,
troy. In it there are 8,452 diamonds, ga
pearls, o rubies, II sapphires and II EN-
aral5a
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17
FAR AND WIDE.

Not on this broad continent alone, but In ma
larial breeding tropical regions, In Guatemala
Mexico, South America, the Isthmus Of Panama
and elsewhere, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters at
fOrds 10 Inhabitants and sojourners protection
against malaria. The miner, the freshly arrived
immigrant. the tiller of the virgin soil newly
robbed Of its forests by the axe OF the pioneer
find in the superb antifebrile specific pre-
server against the poisonous miasma which in
vast districts rich in natural resources Ia vel
fertile in disease. 1t annihilates disorders Of
the stomach, liver and bowels, fortifies those
who use 1t against rheamatic ailments bred
and fostered By outdoor exercise, infuses genia
warmth into q frame chilled by rigorous tenn
perature, and robs of the ir power to harm morn
ing and evening mists and vapors laden with
hurtfulness; strengthens the weak, and con
quers incipient kidney trouble
Mrs. Kutshaw (who hEs been discussing fndi
vidual tnstes)-What is your forte, Mrs jump
sey? Mrs. Jimsey-Me fourt Is dead IimpseviI
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17

Experience has shown that an electric nc.
street car can be comfortably heated oy
the expenditure of one horse power Oh
electrical energy The electrical heaters
do not reduce the seating capacity OF inc
car. which is kept clear Of coal dust ana
ciuderR
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17
IMITAroRs AND IMPOsToRs.

The unequaled success of ALLcocK's PoR.
oUs PLAsTERs as an external remedy has
indu ed INSCRIPTIONS parties to offer imi-
tations, which they endeavor to sell ON the
reputation of ALLcocK's. 1t is an absurd
ity to speak of them in the same category
as the genuine porous plaster. Their al
pretense.
The ablest medical practitioners and
chemists and thousands of grateful patients
unite in declaring ALLcocg's PoRoUs PLAs.
TFas the best external remedy ever pro.
duced. Ask for ALLcoeK's, and accept nc
other.
BRAspRETH's PILLS act upon the wholf
system.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17

In every "fema1e complaint irTegularity,
or weakness, and In every exhausted condi-
ton Of the female system - il Il ever fai1z
70 benefit Or cure, you have your money
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO a,
LUCAS COUNTY. &C.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes GA th that he is the
senior partner OF the firm of F. J. CHENEY K Co.
doing business in the city of Toledo, county a. Z
State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the
sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each anc
every case Of CArARRH that cannot be cured b!
the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to b fore me and subscribed in my
presence this 9th day OF December, A. D. 1856.
(sEALl A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, anC
acts directly on the blood and mreoHs surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
10 Sold by druggists; rs cents.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17

Justliable slsng.-she-Did you see my new
hat at the theater last night? Hell DIDN'T see
anything else.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-11-17
TRY GEsMEA for breakfast.

Csc Enaneline stove Polish; no dust, no smel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
CHAPTER XVIII.

1t was n pleasant morning "A week or
two before Christmas, and the villages of
ThOrrell Moor, ThOrrell and Marsh Green
presented a most festive appearance. Al
though the air was sharp and few inches
OF snow covered the whole of the country
side, quite a crowd of men and women,
youths and maidCns were gathered about
the gates of the old church at Thorrell
Moor, discussing with varying interest
the ceremony being solemnized within.
The name of the White Gypsy was upon
every tongue, and the strange story of her
life was being talked about in wander
ing way by the people among whom she
lived and worked for two or three years
1t had seemed to them wonderful
thing at first that Sir Sydney's ward, the
handsome and rich young gentleman,
Paul Meredith, should have chosen as his
affianced young woman who toiled upon
the pit-bank; and their amazcment had
been intensified hundredfold when the
news was spread about that Salome Bar
bingham was the daughter of the master
of Carsland hall, by his first wife, who
had died shortly after giving birth to the
White Gypsy
No one knew or suspected that Salome's
mother had lived for years after her
child's birth-was living when Sir
Sydney married Adelaide Woodcock. The
story in circulation was to the effect that
SIR Sydney, when his chances of succeed
ing to the title and estates We're most re
mote, had married poor girl had quar-
relied with her soon aftCrward they had
parted never to meet again, and the fact
of his wife becoming a mother had never
reached the barOnet until a short time
ago
such was the story put into currency
in order to establish SalOme's claims to
her real name, and to prevent a suspicion
of shame from falling upon Lady Carsland
and COrdelia. And as all those concerned
confirmed the story the outside public
We're led to accept it as the whole truth.
Meanwhile inside the gray old pile, our
! heroine and her lover were llneeling he
fore the vicar, the Rev Matthew Malli-
son. who had just Joined them together in
the bonds of holy wedlock Sir Sydney
was near at hand, but no other member
of the Carsland family was present
In one of the pews close by sat sturdy
Hugh Eastwood, and at his elbow sat the
honest-hearted and handsome pit brow
| lass Nell CromptOn, who had always beer
the dearest friend of the White Gypsy
| Hugh and Nell were sweethearts now
were in fact to be married in few weeks
and the young pitman was already mine
| host of the white CrO,N for which posi-
tion he had to thank the generosity OF
| Paul Meredith
The wedding day of the White GipsS
will never be forgotten by those who took
| pert in the festivities given in the honol
of bride and bridegroom All that day
! high revel was held in the villages an6
! while the miners were oniOying them
! selves Paul and Salome We're on their way
to the continent, where they were to spenC
their honeymoon. VIII my readers wish
them a happy and long lifo2
| THE END.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
CHAPTER XXVII.
IN THE STAGE BOX.

1t was evening, and the Babylonian
theater of varieties was even more than
usually crowded.
In one of the private boxes near the
stage Lord DalleSborOugh was lOunging,
petulantly lingering his mustache, and re
garding with decided indifference the
posturing and patter of the well-known
music hall artistic, Linda BeauChamp.
Since the inception of his passionate
love for Miss Nellie Barring, and her en-
phatic refusal of the offer of marriage he
had made her, Lord Dallesborough had
never glanced upon another woman with
adoring eyes.
1t was the greatest shock he had ever
received in his life when a music hall
singer declined to wed him and he had
not yet got over the surprise and pain
such a refusal had occasioued him. He
had hopes still that his devotion might
soften the heart of the fair songstress
Presently, with a sheer at the pranlzs of
the beautiful evil creature on the stage,
he rose and stalked from his box, going
along the corridor toward the refresh
ment lounge AS he STROBE moodilN along
he was startled by some gentleman slap
ping him heartily on the shoulder and
CRYING:
VHano Daresborough! Is it really
you2 Pom my my soul 1 scarcely knew
you"
you, Meredith!' his lordship cried as
/ he recognized his old schOolmate Where
have You been all this time and what are
you doing herel"
u happened to be in town. so thought
/ would drop in and hear song or two, "
Paul answered.
An right-You can share my box, but
come and have a drink first"
They went to the bar. ordered drinks.
| and as they lounged there for a few
minutes their talk drifted naturally to
the old days when they were lads together
Presently Paul remarked
They tell me, DallesboroUgh, that this
| Miss Nellie Barring who is singing here Is
very smart and rather good looking"
Have you never heard here"
Never
"Well. smart is not the word to use in
regard 10 her singing, and ood-lookng is
too poor an adjective TO convey any idea
of her appearance"
indeed Paul responded, with a faint
smile
Yes. Miss Barring Is one of the finest
singers on the musical hall stage, and the
most beautiful woman J ever saw.
Meredith
20, come now. that's an nonsense
/ Dallesb0rough,' said the other, joculdrly.
Il hardly expected 10 find you So lavish of
J praise IN respect TO mere artist"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07

smaller. The two Join at the right with
great velvet bow. A ruff of crepe goes
over each shoulder heading the loose
sleeve rutfle, which hangs over the pulled
sleeve. The waist is clasped by a fancy
gold belt, all set with vari-colorod stones.
A new sleeve is gathered close at the
shoulder, with the gathering almost hid
den by band of embroidery or galloOn,
from the gathering the loose puff falls,
from which issues forth the plain cuff,
also banded by galloon
A pretty evening sleeve has loose puff,
the lines of which undergo twist before
they are gathered into the passementerie
which holds them at the elbow Then a
little puff peeps out again below the band.
a funny hat has brim that rolls quite
over, altogether away from the face, so
that there is straight line across the
front. A lace rosette is placed upon the
rolled-back brim, right on the curls of the
wearer, from which rise two white aig-
rettes. Two full gatherings of lace stand
out each side of the straw, so that the hat
is all width
A remarkably pretty home gown for re-
ceptions and special occasions is made of
fine cashmere of pale China blue. The
skirt is banded with three narrow velvet
bands of black. The dress opens over a
front Of blue mousseline de sole. falling
from neck to feet. Just at the waist line
the front is concealed by the cashmere,
which is drawn closely together there,
and banded by triple velvet bands Down
each side of the blue silk front are laid
narrow points of fine guipure these points
run up almost to the neck, until they are
met by fiat collar made of the same
pointed lace-a collar which runs down
the front, falling over the big sleeves
EVA A. SCHUBERT.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
THE WOMAN OF FASHION.
The Progress of the Combinations
That Appear in the Spring Gown.



New York, May denominations in
crease; so do colors. Such combinations
as purple, green, gray and true blue are
seen in one costume; then there is purple,
bright-green and brown, dark-blue and
grass-green. The study of well-blended
colors is an occupation to be by no means
despised and belittled Indeed, it is a
coming field for women, where they NAV
seek peculiar shades of many colors. and
gather such shades as will make har-
mOnious whole This can be done very
easily. There is a certain shade of hello
trOpe that combines beautifully with a
certain rich, bright shade of green. and
there are shades of heliotrope that, com
bined with certain shades of green, pro
duCe effects calculated to infict the most
exquisite torture upon one who possesses
a sense of the beautiful.
If women would only be governed by the
law of allowed and approved com bination
how much misery they would spare the
world at large! But some unthiuking
creatures, hearing that gray and green or
blue and green have, in some costumes.
produced wonderful and beautiful effects.
Immediately proceed to order a costume
in the same ColOrs, thoughtless and regard
less of the particular shades which NAV
have been employed with such telling
effect. And the result is so often miser-
able failure. Dressmakers ought to be re-
quired to prove before they are allowed to
engage in their occupation, that they have
a conception of the truly beautiful, and
capacity for artistic and tasteful conbina-
ton. Examination regarding these powers
would no doubt be the means of eliminat-
ing large majority of women who assist
in making up the panorama that passes
the shopping district every bright morn
ing and afternoon No wonder it is now
such a conglomeration. for there is no one
at its head. Why not appoint an efficient
committee to look after the details and to
pass upon the women as they step into
line
At first it was hats that startled US so
by their brilliance and wealth of color
Then the dresses followed in the wake of
the bonnets. The cape cannot be left be-
hind. Therefore it is made in two and
even three distinct colors The principal
advantage such garment possesses is the
fact that it can be worn with three diff
ferent costumes, one of the triple canes.
at least, being sure to harmonic with the
dress. This is a step in the economical
direction, if 10 is nothing more. And If
care IS used IN the selection ofthe shades.
the effect will be good
One notices, also, more moderation dis
played IN the new hat. The very early
spring bonnet was dainty and unstable
bit OF archltecture-liable TO fan 10 pieces
and he utterly destroyed at the slightest
breath OF wind or "a touch OF a rude hand
But the oonnets that have come up since