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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

gies." ~ st'''o-
ana 30 saying Scott went to the omen
windows, drew down the shade ana
shut out the sunlight. There was an
uncertain glimmer in the room which
ne soon steadied by lighting some re-
Hector lamps. Then he stopped 4 mo.
ment before the plush curtain.
II almost fear to show you this work
1t Is so imperfect" he said.
There was no reply.
lie waited moment and 1t grew on
pressively still. He stepped to the chr
tains, pushed them aside, looked at his
work moment, and then Joined his
guests. They stood in group at the
other end Of the room.
There was not sound, not an excla-
nation Of surprise; hardly a breath.
There before them, from what an
peared to be solid block Of white
marble, rose the magnificent head and
full shapely bust OF q goddess. Il was
indeed the Venus of Milo. The stone
was placed so as to give but profile
view OF the face, but the profile was d.
vine. The left arm Of the figure was
broken quite of, while on the right side
the work had not progressed far enough
to disclose the broken member.
So strong was the contrast between
finished and unfinished stone; 80 perfect,
30 human the finished portion Of the
work seemed that it was almost painful
to see the rough, uncut edges Of the
marble press into the smooth surface Of
the finished breast There was an e.
preston about the face which seemed to
say to those lockers on, when shall |
ever be taken from this cold stoneY' And
because they could not answer that ques-
ton they were silent.
The guests glanced from one to an
other, then hurriedly back again to the
statue, lest it should have vanished be-
fore them.
Scott stood by the side Of his stone
study Of the Venus and noted their as
constituent. Still no one spoke.
He was growing fearful of what this
silence might mean, and he ventured:
well, is it good?' His voice sounded
queerly.
There was an audible whisper.
Marvellous! Marvelons!" breathed the
guests. They said no more.
1t was enough. The silent spell had
been broken. They had not detected The
difference in clay.
And drawing the curtain before the
image of his heart Clement Scott threw
up the shades, letting burst of blind
ing sunshine into the room.
That fall the most noticeable work Of
art at the exhibition Of the Society of
American Sculptors was study in mar
BILE Of the Venus of Milo.
1t was by Clement Scott.
And society, when it learned that this
same Scott, whom the winter before it
had so petted, had gone to a little sea
town to get him a wife, brought itself
to be forgiven for once when it saw who
that wife was, while the president of
the sculptors said to Clement one day as
he studied the face of Mildred Boday:
well, see, my boy, there is differ
ence in clay."-Philadelphia Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

The use of beans in ancient times was
rather more sacred than culinary.
Among the Egyptians it was held to be
crime to look at them. Pythsgoras
forbade them to be eaten. In Athens q
judicial as well as a sacred character is
attached to them. They are used as
ballots in all affairs in which vote is
taken. especially in electing magistrates
and in casting lots. In England they
were unknown until 15o9.-St. Louis
Republic.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10
Saving to No Purpose.

1t has sometimes happened that per-
sons little deserving, and even rulers,
have reaped the harvesrs which misers
have painfully sown. The life of Van
ollie is proof of this. This man lived
upon bread and milk, with the addition
of small glass of sour wine on Satur-
days. At his death he left $500, 900 to
the king of France. Audley, the COM
monwealth miser, saved f400, 900, all Of
which reverted to the government.
Cassell's Journal.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

While the people of two centuries ago
won about score of products from the
under earth, we make use of hundreds
derived from the pit and mine. Each
year sees this relation of men to the
rocks beneath their feet become closer
and the profit greater.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

An abandoned cistern is often dan
gerous thing, and should be filed, as
stagnant water which may remain in it
is common source of disease. If this
cannot be done at once it is q good plan
to throw in proper disinfectants and
gradually fill it up with sifted coal ashes.
New York Journal
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

"Well," said the would be humorist to
his friend, 81 have at last succeeded in
inducing The Funny Gazette to accept
a contribution.
Friend-That's nice. What was it2
Humorist-I returned about five hun
bred of their declined with regret
slips. skate Fields Washington.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

Mrs. Lille Devereux Blake was unani-
mously chosen at the recent Rochester
convention of the New York State Wo-
man Suffrage association to represent
that body ON the executive committee OF
the National American Woman Suffrage
association.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

Meerschaum is imported in boxes, say
80 inches in length, foot wide and 10
or 1s inches high, and holds about %
pounds. A box costs from $50 to 500,
and as high as $225. The price all de-
ponds upon the quality.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10
FOLLOWING Che Prec.den..

''Cousin Ethel, l want you to be my
wife"
Family history establishes quite an
other precedent, Henry; my mother was
q sister to your father. think we'll fol-
low the precedent. "-Harper's Bazaar.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

George fellows best girl
gets mad when you ask for kiss?
Henry-Take it without asking.
George-Suppose she gets mad them
Henry-Then you've got some other
fellows eirlt-New York Weekly.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10
The Witty Parrot.

Chappie Ito parrot = Polly want q
cracker?
Polly-Yes-a nut cracker to crack
that chestnut. Epoch.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

King Humbert Of Italy is AZ years
old. His face, like Parnell's, has fixed
expression of melancholy. He is brave,
courteous and devoted to his only child,
a boy of IA. The king speaks French as
well as he does Italian, and is said to be
charming man to meet.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

The process of eating well is science.
The food should not be bolted and hur-
ried into the stomach before it is ready
to be placed there.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

In round figures the enlisted men of
the regular army number about $4,000,
and the commissioned officers 2,l55. The
law, that is to say, fixes the maximum
at these figures. The actual number, of
course, is continually changing from
deaths, enistments, etc.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10
TIE MAasEILLAIsE.


..,.'---' 1890"
How nouret de I.fs,e cems "a wrn~ -
National Hymn Of Fr.scs.
This idea Of celebrating ssThe Marseil.
lajse' is g worthy one. for II has lea
French troops TO victory under renublis.u
and under an empire. while during the
reign Of Louis Philippe it was heard
often, thus showing that Il belongs Ia ali
classes.
Let me tell Of it's origin. though some
Of yon may already have heard the story.
France was ia danger, her people were
called to arms and they responded nobIv
In the house Of the 1nayor OF Straabnrp
friendly dinner was going ON. At which
men swore to die for liberty aQainst tbe
allied kings OF Europe. Some one smoke
Of those heroic songs that stimulate III
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FOILED HIS SLAYERS.


st a
A Thrilling story Of Early Iass In spssss1y
Settled New ,aex,es-r.&hsr 50 =,
and rhesr xysv.. An r.., . u..s g
p,.--.-. -. = ~---.-
4
Campbell Hardy. 8 jeweler from Bos-
ton. when IN his apartments ct the hotel,
related some Of the experiences be had
when IN New Mexico ten years ago. Mr..
Hardy made the money that gave him ,
start in hfo when = packmsn. He tfay-
eled through all the western states, but
the most exciting time he had, he aays,
was IN New Mexico.
Zone day, when much fatigued and
hungry, stopped for dinner at what ap-
peared to be pioneers cabin, he began.
'sihe house was miles from any other
habitation. had shout 4300 worth Of
stock and n 200 in money. When en-
tered the house found the occupants to
be man Of about 90. his 25-year-old son
and two women. The appearance Of the
old man caused me to mistrust him, and
heartily wished had not visited the
place two minutes after I entered Il
on course the men and women want
ed TO zee what had for sale, and the
women purchased about - worth Of
goods. The old man, whose name was
Moody was particular TO aak ne whom
had last seen, and to learn whether or
not | had any friends in the country.
Afterward found out 10 wished to learn
II would be missed u he made away
with me.
IN A srKAN0E HOUSE.
Just before sat down to dinner
happened to look ont Of the window, and
saw his son go into the barn with :
shotgun In his hand. His stealthy man
ner put me on my guard, and took good
care that my gun was within reaching
distance. ! cannot say enjoyed the
meal quickly swallowed cup OF
codee, took few mouthfuls Of bread
and slipped what could into my pocket.
Then prepared to leave.
But you must see the bi0oded stock
l have before you 60, said Moody.
Probably can trade one OF the animals
Tor silver watch.
but | knew It l ever went into that
barn would never come out OF 1t alive.
90 made some weak excuse and started
down the road, keeping sharp lookout
from behind The old man was much
enraged at my not falling into the trap,
and just a. stepped out of view saw
him enter the barn. l determined 70
watch, and went into grove q little
farther down the road, and stood where
could see what was going on at the
barn. saw Moody and his son come
out, each armed with rifle.
They walked into the woods not far
from where was hid. evidently mean
ing to head me OF farther down the
road am certain they meant to lay in
ambush for me and shoot me down as !
passed. But made up my mind to fool
them, and, instead of going the way
intended, went in the opposite direction,
passing the house in the woods SO the
women would not see me. I kept close
to the road, and when about half mile
from Moody's | saw two trappers walk
ing in my direction.
"They looked like honest fellows, and
conhded my suspicious to them. The
/ first comment one of the men made was,
: always D6aeF6u IIldI OH WIcLCn WAS n
murderer, Ash was NOT IN search of
adventure declined to return to Moody's
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1893-01-10

A few thousand years ago-in the
geological yesterday, as we may say
the northern part of North America was
generally covered by great fields of ice,
which were mile or more thick in their
deeper parts, and extended south as far
as central Pennsylvania and northern
Kentucky.
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ceiued them and entertained them over
CIGARS with the talk Of men and things
which usually interest such people, For
full hour they sat this way. He could
see plainly that his guests were becom-
ing impatient for something more ex-
citing than talk, but still he kept them
in the studio
Some one called to see Scott. He ex-
cused himself and was gone some min
utes. When he came back he was pro-
fuse in his apologies for his long alb
sence, but he made up for the absence
by unlocking the door which, as he said,
led into his work room.
| 1t was large room, totally unfur-
nished, into which he led them. The
sunlight streamed in through open win
dows and fell in streaks across the
stained floor. Near the center of the
room stood the half finished statue, upon
which his work had really been DONE
There were tools and chips of marble
lying about the stone as though work
had just been suspended. Extending
across the extreme end of the room hung
a heavy, dark plush curtain.
Il suppose should apologize, gentle
men," Clement began, for bringing you
here to see a work that is as yet SO far
from compilations; still, since it is by
your own request that you come, hard
ly see what apology can offer"
There was chorus of pray, no apoi-
ogies," and Scott went on, pointing to
the statue in the center OF the room.
"This is the first study of the work you
have come TO SEQ, gentlemen. Even 1t
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-29
ABOUT RAIN.

The rain fall in Kansas for the past
three weeks has been spotted and
streaked. April is not a month OF
showers in Kansas, but the month has
proved unusually trying because of the
continuous high winds which have
licked up the moisture left by winter
until the grain ard grass show the re-
suit. There has been quite fine showers
over the northeast and southeast counties
of the state, the heaviest rains being
along the Missouri river. al the coun-
ties bordering on Missouri have had suffi-
Gent but not abundant rains. Central
and western Kansas have been suffering
from two to five weeks. Wheat has
stopped growing and as a whole shows
signs of weakening Oats are doing
nothing more than holding their own
and While corn has sprouted 1t Is prac-
tically at a stand-still. On Tuesday night
the east hall Of the state was pretty gem
orally wet down, but some sections re-
ceived much more abundant fall Of
rain than others.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-29
-FOUR OF 4 SORT.

The case OF DIR. Thatcher Graves IN
New York, as well the celebrated May
brick case of London, bears strong re-
senibance to the memorable Naikup
case of Emporia in this state some seven
or eight years ago. Mrs. Barnaby. the
alleged victim of DIR. Graves, died from
the effects of poison i'll drink from a
bottle of whisky sent to her from the
east, which was traced to DIR. Graves.
But it appeared at the trial that the
poisoned bottle had been in possession of
two or three different persons before 1t
came into the hands. of tie murdered
woman. In the Case of Harris wife,
who died from an overdose of morphine,
it was shown in evidence that she par
took habitually of that poison, but
Harris was convicted on the ground that
he bad administered the increased dose
which proved fatal. In the case Of
Mrs. Maybr it was shown that her
husband had the arsenic habit. Arsenic
in various forms was about the house IN
WHICH tney resided. Tie may ld'e
taken the poison without any con-
spiracy or continuance OF his wife.
The Wall,up case was almost Identical
with the London tragedy in every par
ticular, except in the final outcome o.
the trial. Although there were many
strong proofs produced in the Walkup
trial tending to fasten the trial upon the
young wife, the evidence in rebuttal
was sufficient to produce a doubt in the
minds of the jurors of the guilt Of the
accused and she was given the full bene-
fit Of the doubt, and acquitted, as
Mrs. Maybrick doubtless would have
been had she been tried before an
American court and by jury of Ameri-
cans.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-29
EUGENE WARES POEMS.
James Whitcomb Riley Writes of the
Rhymes of IronQuil.

James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier
poet, sent to Eugene F. Ware, few
days ago. the following lines on Wares
Rhymes of Ironauil.'
I've allus held Jest OF late-that Poetry
and NE
Got on best, not TO 'Socl2te-tnat i, most
poetry;
But t'otheF day my son-in-law, who'd been in
Town to mill,
Fetched home q present Ike, Ter Maine
Rhymes Of lroEqu;l
He used to teach: and course, his views ranks
That's b ased me till Irefuse most all he rick
oiumends:
But Ma she read. and read along, and cried,
About ''rhe MEASUREMENTS Song in the
Rhymes of lronquil.
And then she made me read the thing. and
found my specs and all:
And jest leant lack there, i jung. my cheer
against he wal,
And read, and read, and read. ann READ, ali 10
myself, Ontil
| Lit the lamp and went to bed with Rhymes of
Ironquil.
proped myself UP there. and-Durn.-I never
shCt an eye
Till daylight. -hogged the whole concern, tee
total mighty nigh,
I'd sigh sometimes. and cry sometimes, er
laugh jest iii to kill
clean Will VI
that-air lronquiL
Read IN bout old "Marmaton" at haint
ben sized
In song beforehand yt's rolled on Jest same
as pOstrophizcd,-
Put me in mind Of our old crick at tfeeport,
and the mill:
And tIicknan's Ford-till jest home-sick.-
them Rhymes of Ironquiil.
Read that'un TOO. bout game o. Withstand
lil;enin' life 20 fun
Like that-and piayin' out yer fist, however
cards 3 run:
And them Tobacker-Stemmers Song" they
sung with sioha ill.
Down 'mongst the misery and wrong, o
Rhymes of IronquiI
And old John Brown who broke the sod of
Freedoms Tailor field.
And sowed his heart there, thankin' God pore
slaves 'ud git the yield!
Ra;ned his last tears for them, ana uS 10 lrfl-
gate and till
y crop OF song rs glorious as rhymes OF
Ircnquil.
And sergeant died there in the war, an talked
out # his head 49, ,
He went back To the Violet STAR III bet.
Jest as h- said
Yer wars kin riddle bones and flesh, ana dow
out brains. and spill
Life-bio0d but SOMEPiS' lives on fresh rs
Rhymes of Ironquii!
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-29

go. James moaned the wife. wiring
Ing her hands. - the flames from tho
burning dwelling rose higher and
higher. isn't It dreadful 80 stand here
and see everything we have in the world
going 20 destruction ike this
"You are unnecessarily alarmed.
Mary Jane. replied her husband "A
careful and conservative estimate NJ tn"
proper time y.i.I undoubtedly show that
orr loss is merely nominal
And her husband local agent for The
Newcastle Insurance company stepped
little fHrther ba,'. as the roof fen IN.
and said be didn't think Il was going -
be much OF Chicago Tribune
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-29
BLASPEEMY.


From the Kansas Chief.
The Congregationalist association, that
met at North Topeka. last week, IN
duIged in what. il done by worldly men,
would have been called vie blasphemy;
but as it was done 10y persons specially
called bv God to be his agents and
Spokesman, was proper and profitable,
aud even sacred pastime. They dis
cussed the question as to what party
Jesus Christ would vote with, If he were
on the earth now. Notwithstanding
Christ's emphatic rebukc TO thoee who
tried to mix him up III politics when
he was on earth, and his advice TO
leave to Caesar the things which We're
Caesars. these men proceeded to serl-
ouslv argue as to what he would DO
now, and majority decided that he
would vote with the Prohibition party
that is. that he would be a hypocrite,
and do all he could to keep the devil IN
DOW 81. If Christ were here today, and
should dc what he did when he was
here, the Prohibitionists would arrest
him. fine him 500 and costs. and put
him in Jail for thirty days. for making
wine without giving bond and obtain
ing permit, and for giving the liquor
away, in violation of law. He did not
make it for medicinal or sacrameniai
purposes, either, bit for wedding feiist.
If Christ were here now, Rev. ID. I. Mill
ner would resign his pulpit Ill order to
90 on a crusade against him, and stop
his pernicious and unlawful practices.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-04-29
HUMOROUS.

Spell slippers, Johnny"
Johnny - ''s-l-a-p-p-e-r-s. teacher
THAT spells 'slappers. - Johnny
"Same thing. "-Harper's Bazaar.
will you mind the baby for a lit
tie while. john" asked Mrs. John.
"I'm afraid I'll have to. said John,
'since the baby won't mind me. =
Harper's Weekly.
-"Giddv world, isn't it?" said Flipsy
70 old Grout. whom ne met at the party.
Certainly. il ought TO be giddy-It r
always turning round, was the reply.
boston Bulletin.
Goat Hill Gossip. - Nanny I'VE
mustn't associate with Murphy's Billy
anv more. BilIv-"Bah?' Nanny
He Is a cannibal. he ate a Book
Beer sign yesterday-"-Puck.
No Use 'Modliu says the Co
lumbar stamps have discouraged his
efforts at reformation. How that?
Won see he was trying 70 break OF
the ticker habit Detroit Free Press.
Too Much.-Mrs. Kingley-'+YouT
nevy gown last night was great sue
cess. Mrs Bingo fplaeidly - Yes
Everybody seemed struck bv i.
Robbie Bingo-''Psps said II fioored
him Judge
Mr. Lazarus slimpurse Indignant
lv1---I know know but too well
,be reason Of your refusal It's because
lam poor. You would marry me- II
were rich. Miss Bel, Golightly-'' Per
hape -: but you would have TO be VERY
verr. VERY rich Judy.
Lady examining written character
/ OF applicant for situation ~ cook r
..But this IS not - al satisfactory a u
your cooking capacity. Can you eo<7<2
( Cook Wei. ma am. Il thai paPel
dom sati>fv ron on that point, AK n
( policeman Tit-Bits
The Lively Passenger YES ths~s'
nothing Ike pagll5>la for deVe3opln.
muscle zud eneurAre~. y ire Way
are vaa interested in sy.th natter
Tn. solemn Passenger asa pr
f.,. iousl pazer Here's auy CARD p
Lively Pa.scuger reading esri - }.
Palmer. & ssie~ta.,s-r. fltts5aFG- b
g~Iia
Ys5Iy had been making hers~st
general :. ssa.ee Il The slieaea as -
Ts.rasnS A. faet gT.oge' s-hes $50
a.a8 ;el4p-r. raal1 -s%-.d = no .eas~'
--t,st asst . s@rs sea- sassE 3it. ~
v she cries ll.sf~ pss.iT drew sra
e~f ap wfh >.fsse asgl.tF pf*~
alIsv =rro8e hsf mr mother - sE~@
~ M ~ sazt- sae rsp-lsa --sz-lt.
Graz j. @ Mo-t-.y.
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40 w AS LOSER?

An s'intrlnsic-value' advocate gives
this illustration of how the thing works
when practically applied: ga man in
Texas. near the boundary of Mexico,
went into a barroom and ordered drink.
In payment he threw down an American
dollar Not having any small coins, the
barkeeper made change by handing over
a Mexican dollar. In the course of a
few days the man was across the border
in Mexico, where he likewise purchased
drink, throwing down the Mexican
dollar and receiving as change an Amer
lean dollar"
The price of the drink on each side OF
the line was - cents, which was the
relative difference in the value Of the
two coins on the respective sides. The
incident is a strong ''intrinsic" argument
on the Mexican side, but stronger one
for the fiat champion on the American
side. because the Mexican dollar actually
contains - cents worth more silver than
the American standard dollar.
In the transactions referred to some
body lost the price of the drinks-3O
cents-though it was neither of the
liquor sellers, while the driuker had the
liquor and the dollar he started with.
The real losers We're the two govern
ments represented, though their losses
were only constructive, and could not
have become actual in any event, for if
the dollar of either were presented 10
! the other it would be taken only at Its
/ bullion value