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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-09-20
A CLEAR CASE OF MISTAKEN
IDENTITY.

The Pocatello Reporter utters the
following libel against our worthy mayor:
The Mayor Of Lewiston, Idaho, has
inauyurated a crusade against the "tin-
horn gamblers. An Illustration OF the
extreme measures taken by the "tin
horn fraternity to destroy the founda-
ton OF human responsibility by encour.
aging the youth to follow in their foot
prints of vice and iniqulty, was given in
the police court. A boy of tender years
was arraigned as vasrant because OF his
lettering about the dens feast,ng his
young soul on the passions of gambling,
and eStioguishing Tor all time to come
the desire to gain livelihood by honest
toll. The fact shat the boy was allowed
about gambling halls was sufficient to
convict the keepers.
Our mayor has done no such thing.
No such case ever came up in our police
court, and no conviction was ever had,
and we hope all "tin horn" gamblers will
stear clear OF Lewiston, aud that no boy
Of tender years will ever be found litter
ing the dens Of gambling to imbibo a
desire to fraternizc with that class to the
disgrace of their parents and friends and
themselves. They can find other amuse
mcnts which are less harmful and more
pleasant and more conducive to their
esrly manhood. The Reporter has
mistaken the identity of the place. Our
mayor may yet be called upon to
inaugurate some such crusade. But we
hope it will be loug time FIRST, and it
will be il our police are viSilant and
faithful to their trusts.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-09-20
A FOREIGN OPINION.
It Claims that Dubois Nomination
VIII Divide the Party.

A convention Of republicans, from
South Idaho, assembled at Haley last
week and re nominated Mr.. Dubois for
congress. Of the FIVE counties that
comprise North Idaho, three sent no
delegates to that convention, the fourth
sent delegates instructed to support no
oae for the nomination who was opposed
to annexation, while the fifth-Shoshone
sent Dubois delegation appointed by
the central committee of that county.
Mr.. Dubois is, therefore, the candidate,
not of the republican party of Idaho
Territory, but Of that portion Of it that
is in Soa,h Idaho. The anti annexation
lists of South Idaho have made this issue
the controlling one in the selection Of
their candidate. From their standpoint
they have displayed magnificent ability.
Dubois is the head and front Of the
anti-anuexationists of Idaho. Anti
annexation is dearer to the republican
politicians Of South Idaho than the sue
cess of their party, therefore they have
preferred to start the campaign with a
divided rather than united party. o.!
course no republican in North Idaho,
who favols annexation, will vote for
Dubois, whose election will mean the
absolute destruction of the anrex ,ticn
scheme.-Spokane Rerier.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-09-20
Day and Might

During an acute attack OF Bronchitis, q
ceaseless tickling in the throat, and an
exhausting, hacking cough, afflict tho
sufferer. Sleep is banished, and great
prostration follows. This disease is also
attended with Hoarseness, and some-
times Loss Of Voice. It is liable to be-
come chronic, involve the lungs, and
terminate fatally. Ayers Cherry Pecto-
raj affords speedy relief and cure in cases
of Bronchitis. 1t controls the disposition
to cough, and induces refreshing sleep.
l have been a practising physician for
twenty-four years, and, for the past
twelve, have suffered from annual at
tacks of Bronchitis. After exhausting
all the usual remedies
Without Relief,
I tried Ayers Cherry Pectoral. II
effected a speedy cure. &c. Stoveall,
NJ. D., Carrollton, Miss.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is decidedly the
best remedy, within my knowledge, for
chronic Bronchitis, and all lung diseases.
- NJ. A. Rust, NJ. D., South Paris, Me.
was attacked, last winter, with q
severe Cold, which grew worse and
settled on my Lungs. By night sweats
1 was reduced almost 10 skeleton. My
Cough was incessant, and frequently
spit blood. Ny physician told me to
give up business, or would not live q
month. After taking various remedies
without relief. was finally y.
Cured BY Using
two bottles Of Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
am now in perfect health, and able to
resume business, after having been pro-
nounced incurable with Consumption
8. F. Henderson, Saulsburgh, Penn.
For years was in q decline. I had
weak lungs, and suffered from Bron-
chitis and Catarrh. Ayers Cherry Pee
toral restored me to health, and I have
been for long time comparatively vig-
orous. In case Of q sudden cold always
resort to the Pectoral, and find speedy
relief. - Edward e. Curtis, Rutland, VI.
Two years ago suffered from severe
Bronchitis. The physician attending
me became fearful that the disease would
terminate in Pneumonia. After trying
various medicines, without benefit, he
prescribed Ayers Cherry Pect0ral,
which relieved me at once. continued
to take this medicine, and was cured.
= Ernest Cotton, Logansport, Ind. It
Ayers Cherry PectoraI,
Prepared BY DR.. &c. Aver Co.. Lowell. Mao.
Sold by all Drusgiss. Price q: six bottles, -
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-09-20

OLYMPIA, W. T., Sept. l2.-Tfe
papers in the appeal case Of Nevada
B!oomer VI. Todd and others, being tie
woman suffrage test case, were forwarded
to the supreme court of the United
States at Washington to-day. If the
case is decided. as expected, previous to
November G, in favor Of the women, it
will cause sensation among politicians,
as the women will insist on voting.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-09-20

A REGULAR Communlcatiore of Nez
NkA% Perce Lodge No. 10, A. L. / A. NJ,
~Xare held ct Masonic Hall The second
~ \sLturday in each month. sojouruins
brothers arc cordially invited
j. ,. AcCoNkEy, W. 7. ELL,
Secretary. W.M
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-09-20
CITY yHT EDITORS.
CITY JOTS,

Gee. Il. Lake ieueler. Lewiston. 7-7-u
Look out for fires.
Bring on your wood.
Commissioners on the Sth.
Where is the singed CIT gone?
Read the proposal. beef, -four, etc.
Fall fights have commenced early
WATCnES.--Geo. II. Lake is agent fer the
celebrated Rockford Watches.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-09-20

"A Warrens correspondent of the
We'ser Leader says the lodges Of that
camp carry plenty OF gold aud silver ore
that goes from sixty dollars per ton up
to two and three thousand rer ton,
Between twenty and twenty-five loca.
tons have been made this season by
Weiserites, most Of which show minerals
IN the groupings There has been some
development work done, taking out ore
and having it miiled, the result of which
amazed every one. There arc two first
class stores in Warrens doing a general
merchandising business, each carrying a
heavy stock of goods, Each store has a
pack train of sixy-fve or seventy animals
which make six or seven trips from
Lewiston iu a season.-W Ne,9S.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-09-20

Dunnell keeps full line Of all kinds of
stoves. II you need stove or house fur
nishing goods. win save money by calling
on him. Der iron of assorted sizes for sale
cheap,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-09-20
FOR SALE.

32o acres of choice farming land. % miles
from Genesee depot S. 4 P. railroad, about 70
acres prepared for fall sowing, with numerous
springs and fish ponds. house. barn, fencing,
at low price. Enquire at the California Ex-
change Saloon, Geaesoe, [. 7. AZ
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1888-09-20

40. U. ". CLEARWATER LODGE EMO
II. meets 10 tho Masonic Hail the first ssa
ssssna Thursday Of each month at o'clock,
?. n. All visiting bretbern in geed s,and
Tag will receive a cordial welcome
". ". BRowN, J, b, McCOSEEY
Recorder. NJ. ".
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-16

of town. A storm came up during the
evening. and one of the ladies became
separated from her companions, and by
carried her to little way station be
y0nd the lake instead of to st. Paul.
She had no money, and was in great
distress until young man on the car
paid her fare, and at the way station
bought her ticket to the city. A few
DAYS afterward they met again at a
tennis party, and the young gentleman
received an invitation to call. The
acquaintance thus begun ripened into
friendship, and soon after-well, they
say the wedding is to come off as soon
as leap year is over. Young men will
readily note the moral: Always look out
for chance to pay the fare of some
young lady.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-16
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.

A loud complaint comes up from the
merchants of the Eastern cities Oh ac-
count of the dizziness of the trade in
Christmas goods. Various causes are
assigned for it, the principal one being
the stringeney in money matters. We
are inclined to think that is mistaken
view of it. There is no financial pres
sure of any consequence in the Eastern
cities. and business of every description
is fiourlshing. We are disposed to be-
lieye that reform in the matter of
making Christmas presents has been
inaugurated. The presents this year
will not be less numerous than
formerly, but they will be less costly.
The practice of making expensive
Christmas presents had grown into
positive evil, and it was not reasonable
that it should prevail much longer. 1t
was a senselesS practice at best, and
had gotten to be such drain upon the
resources of the family. particularly the
head of the family, that it could not be
endured much longer. The time has
come when this useless extravaganza
in family expenses should be Topped
off, and it is gratifying to observe that
the New England people, always
noted for their good common sense,
are the pioneers in the movement
for reform of this character.
The custom of making presents at the
Christmas season will never he abolished
while Christmas remains. Nor is 1T
fot, haf uGnrIH 70 ahnliGhnd Tho
interchange of tokens is i'll harmony
with the spirit of this blessed season.
The heart is warm and CHEEKY with the
halloWed remembrances Of the day. and
it is but natural that one should wish to
convey to each and every friend some
testimonial of personal remembrance.
1t was thus the custom of exchanging
Christmas presents originated, and it
should be forever perpetuated, But
there was never any reason for making
the presents expensive. The costly
feature of the custom had its
origin in the rise of shoddy
aristocracy in this country. and was the
outgrowth of vulgar desire to display
wealth. 1t robbed the custom of its
principal charm-that of being In har-
mony with the spirit of the lowly
Nazarene whose birth is concentrated
by the Christmas celebration. 1t is be-
cause it is more Christ-like to give
than to receive that the custom ofgiving
presents on Christ's birthday grew into
favor, but there is nothing in the life
or teachings of the Saviour that would
warrant extravaganza in making these
gifts, or that would justify the vulgar
display of wealth that so often charac-
terizes the practice of the custom in
these modern days. Hence we take it
that. upon recovering their second sober
sense, the American people have de-
termined to return to the first princi-
pies of Christianity and observe the
Saviour's natal day in the way that He
would approve.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-16
STATISTICAL FACTS.

Arkansas was settled in 1856 at Ar
kansas Post. and admitted into the
Union June Is, 1886. Its area is 53,045
miles.
Maine contains 29,S95 square miles;
was settled 1886 at Bristol, and was adj
mitted into the Union March Is, 1920
Alabama was settled III I'LL at Mo-
bile; admitted into the Union Dec. IA,
1919, and contains 50,540 square miles.
Nebraska contains 76, 1856 square miles;
was settled i'll 1854 at Omaha, and was
admitted into the Union March L. 1867.
Louisiana contains 1920 square
miles; was settled in 1899 at Iberville,
and was admitted into the Union April
80, 1872.
Oregon contains 94,560 square miles;
was settled in 1911 at Astoria. and was
admitted into the Union Feb. IL, 1859.
Colorado contains 103, Gas square miles;
was settled in 1858 at Denver, and was
admitted into the Union Aug. 1, 1876.
Ohio contains 40,760 square miles; was
settled in 17SS at Marietta, and was adj
mitted into the Union Nov. 30, 1902.
Nevada contains 109.740 square miles;
was settled in 1860 at Washoe. and was
admitted into the Union October 81,
1864
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-16
PROMINEN PEOPLE,

Sir Charles Warren should not go to Sua
kim. but Sikkim with his dogs.
Sarah Bernhard has no pets now-except
ing when she loses her temper.
The Neapolitans are preparing to give
William L. Gladstone warm welcome.
Amelie Rives-Cnanler is painting picture
of her husband she complains that she can
not do justice to his eyes.
Harvard college has had among its alumni
three presidents of the United States. Two
vice presidents, eighteen cabinet officers
three speakers of the house of representa-
tives, and four supreme court judges.
James Whitcomb Riley. the poet, testifies
to the whistling ability of Elijah Halford
the presidenteleets private secretary. Mr..
Riley says that Mr.. Halford's whistle is low
and beautiful. This should end the discus
sion.
DIR. o. *. Carr, of Des Moines, is reported
to have switched off on the elopement side
track. Both parties are over sixty years old,
leaving families OF grown-up children, and
the old people are supposed to be spooning
in Canada The o. X. in this case was
evidently placed on the wrong car.
Mrs. John ". Mackays daughter, the Prin-
cess Coioana, left Paris for Naples recently
with her husband and babies. She and her
family viii pass the winter under the sunny
skies of Italy The Coionnas have been liv-
ing in Paris with Mrs. Mackay in the regal
dwelling on the Rue de Tilsit. which is now
for sale Mrs. Mackay has decided TO make
her home in England. the climate of which
country her daughter cannot stand. The
"Queen of Bonanza as she is called on the
other side is anxious to be near her eldest
son, who has just entered the University Of
oxford
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-16
THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE.

Perhaps the most serious political
problem perpleXing the American mind
to-day is TO know what 10 do with that
apparently inconsistent governmental
machine known as the electoral college.
1t is true that there are only three in
stances in our national history when the
decisions of the electoral college con-
flicted with the popular verdict rem
dered at the polls; yet the fact that these
three instances have occurred, and that
there is possibility of a recurrence at
each election in the future, natur-
ally arouses the public mind 10 a
study of our peculiar form of
government in order 10 discover
whether the electoral college may
not be misfit. At the time the cleo
toral college was ingrafted upon the
organic law, the nation was dominated
by ideas entirely at variance with those
which prevail to-day. 1t was then ac-
cepted as an almost unquestioned fact
that the national government was con-
federation of states. and 1t was upon
the distinctive idea of state sovereignty
that the electoral college was created
Since then change has come over the
spirit of our dreams. First there
was a division of sentiment as
to the powers possessed by the
states under the federal compact.
Then came fierce antagonism growing
out of a diversity of sectional Interests,
and finally war with ali its horrible de-
tails. The party in power at the close
of the conflict took especial pains to
proclaim the utter distinctions of the state
sovereignty doctrine and to emphasize
as the Que result of the struggle that this
was, and was ever to remain, a nation
with big n. 1t is, therefore. all the
more singular to see this same party re-
stored TO power through the instru-
mentality of the most thoroughly
distinctive states rights feature that
was ever migrated upon the federal
constitution. But this is neither here
nor there in the discussion of the QueS-
ton of retaining or rejecting the cleo
toral college. Ii is not 10 the past, but
to the future, that we are TO look for
light on the subject. Ii the old-time
states rights ideas are to be received as
the governing principle of our national
affairs In the future, then no one Will be
prepared to question the propriety of
retaining the electoral college. There
could be no other just method for choos-
ing a chief magistrate. Ii, how
ever, it shall be determined 10
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-16
BOOKS RECEIVED.

Iersonal Memoirs of p. II. Sheridan, Gen.
eraI of the United States Army; In two vol
unes. New York: Charles l.. Webster IL Co.
st. Paul Book and Stationery company.
Studies in Criticism. by Florence Trail.
New York: Worthington company. st. Paul
Book and Stationery company.
The Lives of the Presidents, by William o.
Stoddard New York: Frederick A. Stokes
& Bro. st. Paul Book and Stationery COM
pany.
17S3-1789, by John Fiske. Boston and New
York: Houghton. Miffiin & Co. For sale by
ST. Paul Book and Stationery company.
Oysters and Fish. Thomas j. Murrey. au-
thor of Fifty Soups, Fifty Salads. Breakfast
Dainties etc. New York: Frederick A.
Stokes & Bro. St Paul Book and stationery
company.
Songs of Toll, by Carmen sylvia. Queen Of
Roumania Translated by John Eliot Bowen.
with an Introductory sketch. New YORK:
Frederick A. Stokes q Bro. ST. Paul Book
and Stationery company:
A BlocKaded Family, BY Parthenia AntoI-
peue Hague. Boston and New York:
Houghton, Miffiin & Co; st. Paul Book and
The Century Monthly Magazine May,
1898 to October. 1888: Vol XXXVI., PIP.
$50. New York: The Century company; ST.
Paul Book and Stationery company.
st. Nicholas. All illustrated magazine for
young folks. Vol. XIV, November 1887 TO
October, 1883. In two parts: PIP. 900.
New York: The Century company; ST. Paul
Book and Stationery company.
1.-THE Virginia Heiress,' by May Agnes
Fleming, author OF Guy Earlscourt,s Wife"
Lost for Woman etc. New York: Street
& Smith.
Magazines: 'The Kindergarten" Chi
cago: Alice B Stockham Co. 1.-The Home
Maker New York: Home Maker company.
Lend Hand" Boston: Lend Hand Co
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-16

adhere to the ideas which have
prevailed for the last quarter of CEN
fury, then it is not possible to make the
present system for electing apresident
consist with or conform to our form of
popular government. If this is a ma
ton of people. and not a confederacy of
states, then the people, the whole peo-
pie. and none but the people, should
have voice in the election of
president and vice president.
The question of what to do with
the electoral college merits the consid-
Grafton it is now receiving, for the time
may speedily arrive when failure to
adjust this apparently contradictory
and ridiculousIy inconsistent feature in
our federal constitution may be the
cause of serious trouble.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-16

was twisted immovabIy toward his
right shoulder, and that he was threat
ened with paralysis of the right side.
He has recently had a portion of the
spinal bone removed in his neck, and
this has restored fieyibility to his neck.
The operation was both dangerous and
painful, but the results are happy, and
Mr.. Harrison will continue to dive into
his tank amid thunders of applause, and
with total disregard for such puny
and insignificant things as backbones
and twisted necks.
The attraction at the Olympic. this
week, will be Ashley and Hess Transat-
lantlc Novelty company, in knew
specialties, also producing the laugh
able comedy "RosalInd the Forsaken."
The cast includes such artists as Laehel-
Ter and the Wertry Brothers in aero
battle feats, Blanche Webster, the char
acter change artist; Campbell and
Dempsey, sensational boxing, and Ash
ley and Hess as the Jumbo policemen.
There will be new opening piece en-
titled Carnival Night in Venice" with
new scenery and costumes.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-16
FATAL OMENS.

As most people know, the death watch is
small beetle which frequents decayed rotten
wood and is of lonely and retiring habits. 1t
is one of the smallest of the vagipennia, of
dark brown, with Irregular bright brown
spots, the helmet turned up and the upper
lip hard and shining. 1t produces the tick
ling sound by pecking at the wood with
small, hard proboscis. when in the act of Sc
curing food.
The bowling of dogs as Specification of
death is belief of great antiquity and ex-
tremely common entertainment. Prof. Brand
in his Popular Antiquities confesses him.
selfunable to discover the origin of the he
lief, but supposes it due to the fact that dogs
do stand and howl over the bowdies of their
masters who have come tc a sudden death.
Dreams that portend death are as numer-
Gus as the faneies of a school girl. Bishop
Hill observes: But if his troubled fancy
shall second his thoughts with the dreams of
a fairie garden or greene rushes or the salu-
tation of dead friend. he takes leave of the
world and says he cannot live"
The Germans have a peculiar form of
second sight which they call the dopple-
ganger. that is, the double goer. In this the
person who is to die is astonished by seeing
himself, either on the street or in room,
and sometimes even in his own bed.
The casual putting of the left shoe on the
right foot, or the right on the left, was an
GENTLY thought to be the forerunner of some
unlucky accident or even death. Scott, IN
his Discovery of Witohcraft," says: He
that receives a grieyous mischance will con-
slider whether he put not on his left shoe ON
his right foot"
In the Thousand Notable Things 1t is
also stated that ito dream that all your teeth
are bloody signifies the death otthe dreamer"
and Ito lose an eye or tooth signifies the
death of some friend or kinsman."
Crosse says that breaking looking glass
betokens a mortality in the family, COM
monty the mother while it is on record
that when Napoleon, during one of his
Italian campaigns broke the glass over
Josephine's portrait, he never rested till
the return of the courier whom he dis
patched to assure himself of the empress
safety.
When candles were in common use and OF
poorer material, q collection of tallow rising
up against the wick of candle was styled a
winding-sheet and deemed an infallible
omen of death in the family.
So, too, the fire, was great place for the
omen monger, and the belief has not yet
uieu out lnat NhSu Il AtIe oDioh6 PlSSO Va
coal bounces out it is a coffin, and means
the death of that person in whose direction
it flies.
Melton, the astrologer says that ut is a
sign of death to some in that house where
crickets have been many years If Of sudden
they forsake the chimney Other authorities
give it as an equally fatal sign if crlckets APP
pear crying in a house where there "was
want to be none"
The owl has always been held to be the
messenger of death, and from time imme-
mortal its dismal voice has been looked upon
as the omen of dire calamity.
When screeeh owls croak upon the chimney
tops
It's certain then you of corpse shall hear.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-16

are out of the usual routine. 1t will be
remembered that President ARTHUR
filled vacancies up to the last days of
his administration, and no objection
was raised in the senate, some OF the
appointees still holding their positions.
These will expire before the 4th OF
March. but Mr.. CLEVELAND will not be
allowed to fill them. Probably he has
no desire to. but it will be seen that the
civil service theory has Republican con-
ditiOns to confront Democrats.