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The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19
FOREIGN.

BERLIN, May Lord Derby's reply
to Gortschakotfs circular has produced
considerable surprise and sensation here.
1t is said to have caused serious pain
and displeasure at st. Petersburg.
The Russian tclegraphic agency says
we are assured the government will not
answer Derby's note. That Would be
to carry controversy when it is a ques.
ton of making history. Bvilin the
National Gazette thinks the only pos.
sible reply would be declaration of
war. Other journals declare it is u
most serious juucture.
PARIS, May THE Temps ccm-
ment'ug on Earl Derby's note says such
language is rarely used in communica-
lions from one friendly power to another.
The Loire remarks that Great Brit
aims neutrality closely resembles the
Cars speech prior to the outbreak of
the war. Russia wished for peace.
England undertakes to remain neutral,
but the best intentions fail under the
force of circumstances.
The Vienna correspondent Of the
Times says even diplomacy scenes ready
to admit that it any answer at all is
sent to Gortschakoff it could not differ
essentially from Derby's. But while
making this admission, continental d.
plomucy argues that unless England
is prepared to act in some way 1T would
have been better to remain silent. The
general public emphatlcally approve
Derty's answer. a correspondent at
Par', afro reports unqualified approval
on the part of III. public there Of Lord
De,hy'S n"te'
! Vienna c''r,espon lent says it is re-
ported that Ital y joined in Austria's
protest against any prolonged stoppage
pi the ia. i-ai.on o. the Danube. 9th
pr powers are expected to follow.
LoSpoH, May 3.---l'he press associa-
ton announces that the war office
decided tha. il THE event Of the En-
glish army having 10 proceed to the
seat Of war. Lieutenant General Sir
John Lintoru !.imons shall be its COM
nander- chief.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19
DISCOURAGED s,sY1EEEAyTS.

It's generally knowu that Californi.
at this time wears an exceedingly unat-
tractive appearance. aud presents to i'm.
migrants very great discoufage,nents.
The drouth in the middle and southern
part of the State is severe enough to
cause great loss. and to repel people who
are looking for new homes. Weile
Oregon is clad in beautiful yerdnrc, peo-
pie in many portions of California have
given up their hope Of crop, ana are
trying to drive animals to distant places
for pasture. The Yreka Journnl learns
that jesse d. Carr. who has large hcnras
III Monterey county, intends moving
them by rail to Reading and turn them
ont on the rgogcs of Northern California
aud Southern Oregon. The Stockton
Independent says that California is real
ly one of the worst states IN the Union
for nuem ployed laboriny men who are
distitute fmeans. Hundr DIS are ar
irving daily who are grievou'y di>ap-
pointed, and many are cnaesvoring to
work their way back to their former
homes. |. would be safe to say that if
propor'iol Of those people could reach
Oregon, and many could DO It If cncour-
aged to make he attempt. they would
not experience the dissatisfaction nor
enconnfer tho difficulties they meet in
their present situation. 1t has been and
still is d habit Ia California To warn PEG.
pie against coming to Oregon "a mos,
foolish and short sighted policy, which
has driven rot Z few people awav from
the Pacific Coast altogether. p Orc.
gonIaa.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19
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WHY OUR WHEAT LANDS
ARE THE BEST.

Rev. Geo. II. Atkinson Of Portland
has an article in the Conn.,, Reporter
from which we take the following.
1t will be seen that wheat is compose,
OF nine elements, viz: potash, soda
magnesa, lime, oxide of iron, phosphor
ic acid, sulphuric acid, silic;e acid, ant
chlorine, besides the ash. exact quaint
ties; and that the proportion. of som,
Of these are very large.
One fourth of the food on which the
growth Of wheat depends is potash. ant
nearly onethird is pho>phoric acid, an(
over one tenth is maynesia.
Wheat straw demands the same Gle
ments, only in somewhat different pro
portions. Silicie acid affords almos
two-thirds Of it's nourishment and gives
its strength Of fibre to stand up and
retain all its juices, TINS avoiding the
bursting of stocks duringrapid Summer
growth, and the overflow of sap and the
consequent rnst so common 10 the allu
vial lands ofthe Mississippi valley, which
are rapidly exhausted of this acid.
The lands between the Rock y and Cas-
cade mountains. also are, heavily ch1ry
Ell with these clements, necessary for
the cereals, especially for wheat, that
most royal brain food for man. The
ci,iee cause Of this was the volcanic
orerRowS. Thc ashes which was dis.
tribltcd eastward and westward by the
prevailing winds, and which ming lied
with the wash OF the hills TO form the
muddy beds OF: ancient lakes and CULTS,
now drained and lifted up into prairies
and high plains many feet in depth.
brouchta large per cent, Of these fixed
acids and alkalies to the soil.
Apply the tongue to the stones call
Ell sand stones. Of which the mint at
The Dalles was partially built, aud
you will taste the potash.
Thc val.anic ashes which flow down
from the edges Of the crater on the top
of Mount Hood with the melting SHOWS
every Summer and give the Sandy river
its milky water and It's name, illustrates
the process which went on from al! the
tops for ages thus forming
the soils Of our fruitful valleys and
chiefly of the vast enterior basin drain
cd by the Columbia river.
The NeSqrally. flowing from Mount
Rainier into Puget Sound, clear in
when frost holds snow and ash.
es. and milky when heats sets both free
Summer, is another patent illustration
Of the same fact.
The immense resources for wheat OF
those Eastern lands, as well as Of our
Willamette and other western valleys,
will unfold themselves to the rejecting
mind. as surely as the annual harvcsts
reward the thoughtful industry of the
husbaudman. We see no limit in our
generation to the supply Of food for
wheat. rye, oats, barley and corn where
ever the sagcbrush. whose life is in the
bitter alkali bed, grows rank.
The basalt dykes that flank the Co
un5ia aud traverse the interior. aud
rom the breastwork Of continent again
t the ocean. arc hardened volcanic
trans of fiery lava. rich in alkali and
cid. And they disintegrate with frost
nd water, they adding millions of tons
to the soils.
The climate Of the interior proves it
elf more and more favorable TO the
reduction Of wheat.
NJ II a... e.e.s
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

chards, and Of tree planting, there is a
prospect of increasing deposits of mois.
ture in dew and rain.
These facts point to the interior basin
Of the Columbia as the greatest aud
most permanent wheat producingregivn
Of the United States.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

CoNsENTED.-Joseph has finally consent.
ed to come upon the reserve. he passed
through town on Wednesday with leave
OF absence from Gen. Howard of 80 DAYS.
to gather his stock and people together to
come and settle down.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

APrRAIsEMEAT.-L. st week on SaturIa,
Pol. Perry Lieut.. Fiet :herand John Bren IL
Selected by Gen. Howaci rs appraisers Of
of settlers or the reservation
FTIth view to :heic being purchased hy
PIE government. made the following ap-
basement Of value. Improvements of W.
Caldwell $4,000, OF S.muel Phinney
Fa,22o. Joseph Craig ST. 800 Total SID.
P2o. These Improvements have nothing
p do in settling the question ct title to the
EOil. Pn;nney cl,ims aa i4cAoate title
bundled upon the donation ret Of Oregon,
'nd filing thereunder when this was all 10
oregon.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19
GOAL ENCE.

DaowNED. Lieut.. Rains arrived on
Wednesday from the Grand Ronde river
crossing. He informs us that on Tuesday
morning between nine and ten O'Clock as
himself aud Dr.. G.. A. Going Veterinary
Surgeon to Whippe's command of the
WaIowa were attempting to ford the river
on horse back, Going was swept down the
current and drowned. Every effort posi-
BILE was made to rescue him but all to no
avail. He suddenly and unobserved be-
came separated from his horse, and within
few seconds threw up his hands and dis
appeared in the rapid and swollen stream.
The horse came ashore in safety. AL
though diligent search was made but no
discovery of the body of the unfortunate
man after he first went down.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

TIE INDIAN WAR.--Our neighbor Of the
Bose Statesman must have became alarmed
to have indited SO warlike an article as
|appe.rs in the tri.weekly of May 8, under
the caption Of "Indian troubles There
lis no outbreak and none mnent, and
no such array Of troops as minated is re-
quisite to settle all difficulties. We learn
that Gen. Howard is now confident that
'he outside bands will peaceably come up
or the reservation and tina: settlers need
have no cause Of alarm. Joseph SAYS he
will not fight the whites, and If he makes
she attempt he will have less than Fl fty OF
Fis band capabl" of fighting and no others
have signficd their readiness to join them
against the whites
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

RETURNED.-- c. G. Bunnell returned on
Thursday evenings stage from Dayton
where he has been on business trip.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

ROAD 'IEwERs.--A party left this week
to view out wagon road from this place
to the Grand Ronde river.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

SrEAMBoAT.-rhc New Trniuo, Capt
eSughman, arrived here Thursday morning
(oout clock with 80 tons Of freight ard
piteea passengers among them we noticed
(ldge Clark and J. W. Poe Esq, Of this
|lace, j. C. Davenport Esq, Of Colfax and
gllss h. Petty Of Portland. The Steamer
Ft on Thursday ut one o'clock with
few tons OF freight and several passengers
(mong whom were Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM. Baird.
pen. Howard AMI staff. the Paymaster, 3.
|oeweuberg and C. l.. Rice. Through the
'adness OF the bar tender we received
|ae Oreyonian of the l4th inst.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

SHlpMENr.-John Brearley Esq, shipped
from his mill, to Portland this week, 400
barrels Of flour.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

ra'cE OF WHEAT AND FLoUR.-The La st
.". Exporter Of May 10th says Eastern
ashlngton wheat commands 50 70 per
sat"i. Wheat sold here this week for
rom 81 90 to 81 10 per hushel. Flour in
'f'land, best brands So so per b,rre,.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

SCHOOL HoCsE WlNG.-Bids for construct
|asa wing of Il room 3ox2+ on the east
("e OF our schco OF house have been opened
+ b. Menomy bid $3.50 coin, Wm. Cox
pas. greexbacss, NJ. NJ. Williams S7s7
'feenhacks and S. G. Hale $3.50, green
''cks. Hale being the lowest bidder was
"arded the contract.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

The boy vino has never sat down on
a huu.hle bee, or stepped On 4 rusty
nj. has n. fulfilled his mission.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

''ActRs;oN,--We are informed that on
Al "edresaay evening the steamer will
1--WE al this place with an excursion party
~ string baud from Almota. They intead
h "sVe social hop at Cisrk's hall and it
"'ped they will be we'll received.
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

'''cE KEY. j. r. Thompson. gsneral
'''g OF the Presbyterian Church will
-" III 'nrs.rr;ce IN the Sctaoi .ionse
evening" ~ 100 ofUlJck
The teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1876-1878, 1877-05-19

io"N.-We noticed in town this
~ t. Norris Esq. Theodore Swar,z,
~ Hainev ADD several ladies from Mt.
'An'' Also Lawyer Chase of Walla Wa!la.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-20
NecrOmancerS of Old.

The raising of ghosts was favorite
exploit OF the necromanceIs of old the
fame Of Torraiva, the Spanish magician.
has been immortalized in Don Quixote.
The demons that the celebrated Italian
artist, Benvenuto Cellini, describes as
having seen when he got within the con-
jurors circle, and which amazement
magnified into several legions, are now
believed to have been merely figures
produced by magic lantern and their
appearing in an atmosphere of perfumes
is accounted for by the burning of or
doriferous woods, in order to dim the
visions of the spectators. When the
Emperor Charles the Fourth was mar
ried to the Bavarian Princes Sophia, in
the city of Prague, the father of the
tribe brought with him wagon load of
magicians to assist him in the festivities.
Two Of the chief proficients in the part
-Zytho, the Bohemian sorcerer, and
Guion, the Bavarian-appeared as ri
walls in an extraordinary trial before an
exalted assembly. After superhuman
efforts to astonish, Zytho opened his
jaws from ear to ear, and swallowed his
companion until his teeth touched his
shoes, which he spat out because he said
they had not been cleaned. The admir-
alton of the audience was succeeded by
feelings of horror, but Zytho calmed
their apprehensions by restoring the
vanquished Guion in his perfect corpor-
al proportions to life-a triumph of art
inexplicible.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-20
Aerial Telegraphy,

Professor Loomis has been making
experiments in aerial telegraphy in the
mountains of West Virginia, his idea
being to send a wire up to a certain
height, reaching particular current of
electricity in the atmosphere. At any
distance away this same current can be
reached by similar wire, and commu-
nication can be had Immediately. The
professor has telegraphed to parties
eleven miles distant by merely sending
up kite, at each end of the distance, a
certain height, attached to which in place
of the ordinary string was fine copper
wire. When both kites, although eleven
miles distant from each other, touched
the same current, communication was
had between them both, and messages
were sent from one end to the other by
means of the ordinary Morse instrument
in connection with the instrument in
vented by Professor Loomis. He has a
scheme now on foot for series of ex-
periments from point on one of the
highest peaks in the Alps, in Switzer-
land, to similarly situated place in the
Rocky Mountains. If this succeeds, OF
course his invention will rank in impor
tance with that of the electric telegraph
itself. All the money necessary to carry
on the experiments has already beei
promised,
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-20
Texas Girls.

Pale blooded, languid fashionable
bellies whose very rings seem too heavy
weight for their istless fingers, seem
quite different type of beings from the
1.-the, brown checked Texas girls, whose
habits San Antonio letter thus de-
scribes: "Some of our dainty danes
should see the Texan girls ride in for
the fair, mounted on hardy little mus
tangs. Sometimes the rider and mus
tang are nearly covered by huge sun
bonnet /; at others, the rider boasts a
dress of former fashions borrowed from
an ancient fashion-book. saw fair
creature in hooped gown canter into
one of the plazas, evidently conscious of
being perfectly T" in style in her ac-
coutrements. The hoop was not very
graceful on horseback, but ithad novel
effect, and was greatly admired by some
of the critical loungers, of whom there
are always plenty. A Texan girl, if she
live in the country, generally possesses
one unique accomplishment. She can
lasso the widest COW while you would
be thinking of mounting your horse.
This lassoing business requires we'll
trained horse, a firm seat in the saddle
and steel-like strength of wrist, be.
sides long practice. She delights in
long curls that flow down her back. She
is as healthy as an Amazon should be,
and sometimes very pretty.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-20

"Have you no fear of them when in

Have you no rear OF tnem Wneu III
the ring ?"
"No; but keep my eye on Chieftain
all the time, and at the least miss, tap
of the whip reminds him that I am look
ing on. He understands this, too, and
knows just how far he can trife with
me. He is the leader, and as long as he
behaves have no fear Of the others.
With performing dogs and horses the
more kindness the keeper shows the
more successful he is, and strong affec-
ton frequently exists between the brutes
and their trainers but it is not so with
elephants. They never form any liking
for the men who have the care of them,
and when they have their ugly turns
their keeper is the first one they will
attack. They will select him out of a
room full of persons, and then, if he
shows the least fear, he is as good as
dead. The long list of keepers slain
proves that"
"But have elephants no affection for
anything?"
SOh, yes. They will form strong
attachment for dog, or bear, or some
other beast. Baby here has a great
liking for the camel Dick, and whenever
he is let loose will run over to him and
mount guard over him and he will not
then permit anybody to approach his
favorite. 1 should hesitate to go too
near the camel until I had first called
Baby away but strong as is the affec-
ton they will thus form for a beast, they
seldom have any for man, and never
the least for their keepers"
eff they are so very treachereus,
suppose YOU have to stay with them the
greater portion Of the time p
"I am never away from them for more
than an hour at time, day or night. ]
have room here in the building, and
when we are travelling always sleep in
the same tent. have bed made neal
them, and they are the most curious
customers you ever saw. They will
never go to sleep until they see me &c
to bed. Sometimes sit up reading for
an hour or two after the performances,
and they will all stand in line watching
me until I get through. It's queer
sight-the great garden dark as Egypt
only an occasional watchman's Lantern
fitting about, and l sitting reading al
my little table by the light of solitary
candle, with these great brutes looming
up in the gloom, with tapping ears an6
staring eyes, following my every move
ment. Frequently, if get interested
in my book, and sit up too late, my
assistant will come to me and say
Come, George, do go to bed and give
the elephants chance to get some sleep,
and then I have to turn in whether
want to or not, for must keep my biz
fellows in good physical condition, yol
know"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-20
Words of Wisdom.

L find the great thing in this world is,
not so much where we stand, as in what
direction we are moving-O. W. Holmes.
Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove
unkind.
Leisure is sweet to those who have
earned il, but burdensome to those who
get it fol- nothing.
Do not be afraid of diminishing your
own happiness by seeking that of others.
Keep goodmo cpany and be one of the
number.
Riches gained by deceit cheat no man
SO much as the gamer.
One day you will be pleased with a
friend and the next day disappointed in
him. 1t will be so to the end, and you
must make your mind up to it and not
quarrel, unless for very grave causes.
Your friend, you have found out, is not
perfect. Nor are you, and you cannot
expect to get much more than you give.
You must look for weakness, foolishness
and vanity in human nature it is I'M
happy if you are toe sharp in seeing
them.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-20
A Literary Curiosity.

Great interest attaches to the first bool
in the English language printo,. in thi
country, usually called "The Bay Psalm
Book" from Massachusetts, Bay. A per
feet copy was shown at the CaXton me
mortal exhibition. 1t is dated 1640, ant
now belongs to the Bodleian library a
Oxford, and is believed to be the onl,
copy in Europe. Here is a sample Of tn
rhyme and rhetoric which satisfied on
forefathers:
/. blessed man, that in tn advice
of wicked doth not walk:
nor stand in sinners way, nor sit
in chayre Of scornful folk,
2. But in the law of Jehovah,
is his longing delight:
and in his law doth mediate,
by day and exc by night.
3. And he shall be like tree
planted by water-rivers
that in his season yields his fruit,
and his leafe never withers.
4. And all he doth shall prosper well,
the wicked are not so;
but they are like vnto the chaffe,
which winde drives to and fro.
5. Therefore shall not vngodlv men
rise to stand in the doome,
nor shall the sinners with the just
in their assemble come.
6. For of the righteous men, the Lord
acknowledged the way
but the way of vngodly men,
shall vtterly decay. -PsdIm l.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-20
Falling Leaves.

They are falling. slowly falling,
Thick upon the forest side
Severed from the noble branches
Where they waved in beauteous pride.
They are falling in the valleys
Where the early violets spring,
And the birds in sunny springtime
First their dulcet music ring.
They are falling, sadly falling,
Close beside our cottage door
Pale and faded, like the loved ones
That have gone forever more.
They are falling, and the sunbeams
Shine in beauty soft around
Yet the faded leaves are falling
Falling on the grassy mound.
They are falling on the streamlet
Where the silvery waters flow,
And upon its placid bosom
Onward with the waters go.
They are falling in the churchysrd,
Where cur kindred sweetly sleep
Where the idle winds of summer
Softly DER the loved ones weep.
They are falling, ever falling,
When the autumn breezes sigh
When the stars in beauty glisten
Bright upon the midnight sky.
They are falling when the tempest
Means like Oceans hollow roar
When the tuneless winds and pillows
Sadly sigh forevermore.
They are falling, they are falling,
While our saddened thoughts still so
To the sunny days of childhood,
In the dreamy long ago.
And their faded hues remind lis
or the blighted hopes and dreams %
Fading like the falling leaflets
Cast upon the icy streams.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-12-20
The Horse Chestnut for Rheumatism.


Last year we met an American born
fellow citizen with horse chestnuts in his
pockets, which he said he carried as a
safeguard against rheumatism. We had
not known of such reputation before,
and supposed the idea originated on this
continent. But Bouillon says that the
oil from nuts is used with advantage
against gout and rheumatism, which
shows the same idea prevalent in France.
We further find that in China the seeds
of their species (Escul1s turbinata)
is used to prevent muscular contraction
in severe cases of rheumatism. If all
these experiences come from distinct
observations, and each without any
knowledge OF what the other has found.
it may be that there may be more than
mere imagination in the chestnut being
d rheumatic cure. Have any of our
readers had any reliable experience with
it9 For we suppose that the knowledge
of its powers must be wider than we
know. The Gardne,''s Monthly.