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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04

The four horse power Copeland marine
engine now on the market weighs Only
81 pounds, and occupies q floor space Of
but1O inches square, its height being 81
inches. Eoiler included, it weighs much
less than the average man. Similar
engines can be made OF aluminium Of
less than one-half this weight.
1t is claimed that the De Bausset ship
can he built for $l5O,O0O. As regards
the cost of operating it, allowance is
made for 500 day for fuel, $50 u day
for the crew, 500 day for interest on
the investment. $50 day for incidentals,
and you have considerably less than
81 900 expense for each voyage Of 5000
miles. which would carry you from New
York to San Francisco or across tho
ocean. Surprising that the rate of speed
did not exceed that Of the regular trans.
continental railway trains, a passengers
expense for the trip would not be over
$2j. leaving meals out of the question
and they need not be more costly up
in the air. To cross the continent by
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
IS THE PROBLEM SOLVED?
TIE ERA OF AIR NAVJGATION
SID 10 DE 1T udNN.

bic Talk ABOUT dig AIT MRcntne-
Do B.usset and HI" "Aeropis"e"-
What 1t Is and What 1t LOOKS Like
A Company Working In Earnest
Especial Chicago letter.l
Among the unsettled problems of
science at the present time two of tho
most important are the discovery of the
north pole and the art of aerial voltation
or flying. Judging by the results of
the latest experiments, man is likely to
fly long before he penetrates the actual
mystery that surrounds the frozen polar
circle.
The announcement recently sent out
to the country of the formation of the
Mount Carmel Aeronautic Manufacture
ing Company by n number of Chicago
capitalists, with $50, 000, 900 capital. and
of the purpose of the company to at once
build big air ship. has set the whole
world of inventors talking.
There is no humbug about tia Mount
Carmel Company. Work is 10 begin at
once upon the construction of q plant,
which will cover several acres, and the
proposed air ship will be gigantic
affair, constructed Of aluminium and
steel, and designed to carry cars the
size of Pullman cars. capable of seating
| 200 persons each, with storage for a large
amount of freight.
The proposed air ship is called an
"Aeroplane. and is the invention of
| DR.. A. de Bausset, an ingenious and ell.
| thusiastic Frenchman. who has spent
many years in experiments and investi-
| cation, and came into notoriety three
years ago by his proposition to Congress
to build a big air ship for war purposes.
Congress did not grant the appropriation
desired, but Do Bausset was not discour-
aged, and has interested capitalists to
give his invention trial.
| 1t is claimed that models Of De Baus-
sets "Aeroplane" have been successfully
tested, and there is no doubt that men
of money have become convinced that
his plan is feasible.
De Bausset's theory of aerial naviga.
ton has nothing to with "abaron" or
"anthexis," or molecular vibrations, "
OF any other mysterious substance or
manifestation of nature. 'ovcr which the
| promoter has in some way acquired
control; Tut depends simply upon tho
| OuOy amy OLt'tAbCu ~ uio H'u\A"t3 'Sii
bulk Of air by body lighter than tho
air displaced. and the impulse produced
by well known means of acting upon the
air. Starting from tl,cs, elements, DR..
de Bausset has devised a system OF sc
bracing 4 me,al cylinder that it will re-
sist the exterior atmospheric pressure
when nearly exhausted Of air: and
which, when exhausted Of two-thrds OF
the air naturally contained in it, viii
float in the atmosphere. and hold up not
only its own weight, but largo add
tional load. All these things have beer
demonstrated with tho clearness Of the
multiplication table, and tho design Of
the propeiling and directing machinery
is simply matter of detail, the important
point being the plan for making body
which will float in air out OF Il strong
tenacious substance like aluminium steel
The form of the air ship sslown in the
accompanying drawing. from which i
appears that it is an elongated cylinde
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04

when large part Of the business Of
country blacksmitl,s was in sharpening
the worn points. In half civilized coun-
tries the plows were of various forms.
mostly sharpened piece of wood. with
a rough beam and handle-something
like the Moorish plow Of the present
time. Fig, l. The "bull plow," largely
used during the early part IF he present
century in this country. was not greatly
unlike the one still used in some parts OF
Europe. The wearing parts, except the
wooden mold board, were more or less
made of iron. In the ANNALS Of Al
bany," Vol. l, p. $50, is an account of
the celebration on the adoption of the
Constitution in 1889. Carried in the
procession was an elegant plow, han
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04

Tie draperies will be Of piece with
silken hangings woven especially for the
White House, and there will be q new
chandelier.
There is strong desire in social circles
here for the building of larger and
moro convenient executive mansion, or
at least the extensive enlargement o:
the present building. This is not likely
to he done in some years yet, however.
There is undoubtedly lack Of room for
the more crowded official receptions. but
the old mansion is pleasant and digni
fed, and its many historical associations
give it an attraction that new building
would not possess, even il it were an
equal architectural success. which may
b. doubted in view of the failure in this
direction of some Of our recent public
buildings
| Besides, it may occur to the critical
that this social business can be carried too
far in connection with the work of our
Government A moderate amount of
staring at and hand pumping should be
sufficient for any President, and there is
no particular reason why the wealthy
element that has become so prominent a
feature OF Washingtoh,s material and
social growth should have a marble pal.
nce built at the expense Of the people
for their special benefit-for that is what
1t would really amount to.
The old building is still roomy and
attractive mansion. and by no means
tho dilapidated rattletrap that some
writers have represented it to be, and,
with its present improvement, it will
doubtless be the scene Of some very not
shlo and brilliant gatherings during
the coming winter.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04

The. idea of a certain class of peon,a
who are among our most frequent vi,
itors, that the President and the mem
bers of his official family are not onl,
the servants of the people in general. bu
the servants of any individual member O.
the body polite in particular who happens
to stray down here sightseeing. is on.
not to be encouraged. Under any cir
cumstances the President of these United
States is II very busy hard worked indi
vidual, and it is little tough on hiu
that every moment he can spare from
exacting public duties is expected to b.
given to hand shaking with lot O,
people who are actualed by no motiy.
but private curiosity. have more tina,
once seen the official representative Of
go, 600, GOO of people when, after hour.
OF arm pulling and hand squeezing, he
looked ready to drop to the floor from
pure suffering and exhaustion. Bu,
woe betide him if he orders the doors o,
the White House shut while there is
single hand waiting to be shaken. The
public idea of Presidents dutito in the
premises is of the most rigid kind. Ii
was we'll illustrated by an incident re-
lated to me by one of the attaches Of
the White House the past summer.
An old lady strayed up to the White
House one rainy afternoon, about the
hour usually set for the hand SHAKING
business. There were no other callers
however, and, as the President wa,
busy, he decided not to come down
This fact was communicated to the old
lady through an ear trumpet which she
carried.
"What's that? ?" she exclaimed. "Ths
President won't come down to see me.
Why, here I've come all the way clear
from New Hampshire, and I wouldn't
miss SEEM him for a good deal You
just tell him that. Tell him I've put a
big store on shaking hands with him."
She was again kindly informed that
he was busy, and could not be seen that
afternoon. Her rage knsw no bounds
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04

TRANSVERSE SECTION SHOWING CONSTRUCTION.
rail- costs nearly four times as much. 1t
has been suggested that for short distance
passenger traffic an air vehicle might 10
propelled over routes of 100 miles or less
by electricity. sliding along double
lines of wires at height Of so feet above
the ground. and driven by an electrical
motor similar to that employed in the
overhead street car system. Such an
arrangement would best suit the re-
quirements OF territory thickly popu.
lated.
Tho public can afford to await the
completion aud trial Of the Dc Haussat
"acroplane" With entire equanimity. l
havc talked will, some railroad men
here, and they do not seem to be at all
worried. But then tho world always
did doubt and scoT at its greatest in
ventors, until forced to accept achieved
results
Who knows but that Dc Bausset will
write his name beside that Of Watts and
Fulton? WILL STANLEY.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
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DR. oSUssEf's AEEorLANR.

w1en pointed ends. composed OF the
lightest and strongest metal that can be
used The dimensions as shown in the
designs Of the inventor, which | have
had the pleasure OF examining. are rather
staggering. The total length Of the cyl
Under of the proposed "aeroplane" is asa
feet and diameter IA feet; length Of car
IT'S feet: width Of car, ~ feet: depth Of
car, 26 feet: weight Of "Aeroplanc' com.
plete. AIS, SOC pounds.
The peculiar feature Of the construc.
ton OF tho "Aeroplane" is its cylin-
drical form and method of bracing. which
are shown in the accompany ing draw
ing of a transverse section OF the cylinder.
BY this construction it is intended to
secure resisting power that will rer.
nit of the exhaustion Of three quarters
of the air in the cylinder. The actual
weight Of air in cylinder of the size
stated is given at 7al, S7s pounds. and
ut three. quarters exhaustion a vacuum Of
54l, 4O4 pounds would he afforded. This
would give lifting power Of l25. 1OS
pounds. and pressure Of II pounds per
square inch uron the external surface
OF the cylinder
All these things are matters Of purely
mathematical calculation. and it is tile
avowed purpose Of the Mount Carmel
Company torelegate railroads to the stage
coach period. make the transportation
of the mails almost equal to the teIe-
graph, allow business man to have his
office in New York and live in Chicago.
with no more Inconvenience than il lis
home were just around the corner. The
tourist will be permitted to leave any
point in the United States one day and
arrive in Europe the next. and any one
| may have the opportunity Of making
the circuit Of the globe in just five days.
This is big talk. to he sure. but no
| great enterprise was ever carried for
ward without enthusiasm. and inventor
De Bamsset has certainly succeeded in
inspiring his followers with large sup.
ply Of the needed article.
| 1t is admitted, however. on all hands
by scientific men that the present pro-
duction Of aluminium in large quanti-
ties at a reasonable cost has greatly sim
plilied the problem Of aerial navigation
and rendered its early solution ex
trcmely probable. Here is meta
which, while it can he rendered neal,
as tough and tenacious as the best steel
is hardly one-fourth Of its weight. II:
tensile strength is very great. and It i,
looked upon as the metal Of the future
for a vast variety of purposes.
One Of the results OF its use will b.
the possibility VI constructing engine.
OF great powe, and comparatively Little
weight
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
Enemies to Poultry.

A correspondent of the Practical
Farmer says: Minks, skunks, weasels
and similar depredators are great
nuisances to the poultry raiser. and in
some places it is necessary to wage
war against them. They will find
some way to get into the most in
geniously contrived hen-house, aud
feast off the best eggs or the latest
hens. Poultry houses constructed
near water enable the sly enemies to
sneak up and do considerable damage
to'the flock in the daytime. but as a
rule the greatest damage is done at
night A pair OF minks in poultry
house over night would do more dam
age than all the chicken diseases put
together. Where these nuisances are
specially active and numerous it would
be well to set traps for them tho COM
mon steel trap boing the best-and at
the same time put some protective
wire around the poultry house. This
can be done very easily and cheaply.
Securely close tho hen-house, either
inside or outside. with u strong, close
wire netting. Even the floor inside
should be covered with it so that no
mice can enter. If veutilator is
used cover that also with the wire.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
Neglected Orchards.

A good deal OF care and judgment is
required in deciding how to prune
neglected trees or vines Of any kind.
Severe pruning, especially while the
buds are dormant forces SO much sap
into the few buds that are left that
they grow coarse. sappy, and even II
blossoms appear on them the fruit will
not set. OLD grape vines that have
not been pruned for two or three years
should be left with more top than
would be advisable for regular pruning.
The second year this top may be re-
duced to what it should be. in the
meantime training up new shoots and
cutting out the old.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
Milking Young Hcifers.

The fact that young heifers will not
give 90 much nor 30 rich milk as the
same animal will when fully matured
Do vol known. 1t should not, how
ever. prevent good feeding and careful
milking. More than usual pains should
Sbe taken to milk cloan. by which ia
meant getting the last drop that the
udder produces. Too many careless
farmers only milk heifers while they
only produce considerable amounts.
and II the milk comes slowly they stop.
thinking to make the heller grow. As
this last milk is the richest. its absorb
ton makes the heller fat rather than
thrifty, and this tendency to fatten de-
creases the, cows value as mixer
ever after.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
Overheard AT lIeliuunicO's.

First Swcll-Walter. bring ME some
soft she'll crabs. aud just mention my
name to the chef.
Second Swell Waiter. bring me sweet
breads a la linanciere. and mention any
name to the chef.
Third Swell Waiter. bring ME some
broiled lobster. and bs sure u mention
my name to the chef.
Ordinary Mortal-Waiter bring mc
one dozen clans, and mention my name
10 every clam life.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04

ter we'll along toward the new year, and
nshers in the season of business activity
and social gaiety.
A lively social season is predicted.
There arc many indications that the
Administration circle intends to make
up during the coming winter for the
social failure which characterized its first
wiuter here, due to the succession OF
calamities that fell upon the households
of its chief members. In the first place,
the White House has been given thor
ough overhauling during the summer
absence of the President and family. and
the new decorations are attracting much
attention, particularly as they are said
to have been carried out after designs OF
Mrs. Harrison. Some of the newspaper
men have been very enthusiastic over
the improved appearance OF the venara'
bic mansion. We are RECALLED with co.,
amns infinitely describing the decora-
tons of the Railways, the rich furnish
ings of the private apartments. the mag.
nificence of the rejuvenated blue room,
the new carpet in the east room, the
ua0K4uHS VI tllC AOCAlOS VIC utVAA3o
OF the ante rooms, AND the scribes dilate
upon scrolls and festoons, dados and
hangings, friezes and molding. gliding
and furnishing with an enthusiasm that
betokens their appreciation of proper
setting for tho social drama that is to be
enacted.
1t needed some pluck to overhaul the
decorations of tho White House. which
were made by the celebrated Tiffany
during President Arthur's term. The
blue room in particular was considered
q triumph of the decorators art. The
new appearance of this room is worth
description. 1t is still full of scaffold-
ing. and much of the work is yet to be
finished, but the general design can be
appreciated.
The beautiful oval of the ceiling will
lave q sky effect, in softly clouded
cerulean. There will be decorative
centerpiece and border with the arms
of the United States in gold ut either
end. Tho walls will be hung with a rich
blue silk brocade in Louis XVII pattern,
wrought from special designs in the
mills Of Patterson, N. j.; the frieze will
DO in an artistic free hand relief damask
pattern, and the dado will reproduce
and continue the designs of the wall
effectively. The woodwork will be
treated in China white, the furniture
will be covered with handsomely en-
boseed silk plush in electric blue, and the
mirrors and mante!s will be gilded.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
THE UHITE HOUSE PUTS ON SOME
STILE.

4 Ljvsly Social Season Pr0mised-S"Ene
Changes That will Greet the Eyes of
Visitors st the Executive ManstOn-Ex-
actions Made Upon the President.
Especial Washington letter.
The setting in of clear cool autumn
weather is TO BE- welcomed this year, even
though it deprives MS of the presence OF
a bclated Congress. Every body had
grown thoroughly tired of the heated
term-wl,ich was. the longest. moistest.
pnd most facilitating on record-and
every body anticipates with delight the
long period Of dreamy. enchanting
weather that in this climate pushes wiE-
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
IT'S A PRETTY TOU0H STORY.

ITS n FNETTt IOCOu SVONt.
Has the Sea Serpent Taken Up Its Abode
In idaho
A frightful story has just come to
light which confirms an old Indian ira
dition, says dispatch from Denver to
the St. Louis Republic. About six miles
southeast of Mullen, Idaho, and within
a stones throw of the Montana line. isa
small lake, which for beauty. grandeur.
and tradition is unsurpassed by any
point OF interest in the wild West. 1t
is to DO found ut the head Of Willow
Creek, a north branch Of the C9ur
d'Alene River St Stevens Peak, the
most elevated point in the Cour d Alene
Mountains. towers over it. aud the
famous ST. Joe range Of mountains pre-
vents its waters from flowing scNth into
the ST. Joe River. Tho Indians long
years ago often frequented this point
and obtained quantities Of almost pure
lead. from which they madc bullets to
be used in the chase and raid Of warfare
against other tribes and the whites
Some years ago two prospectors lett
the gold placer camp Of Eagle 1t was
a hot sultry afternoon, and they pro-
posed bath in the lake. One Of the
men, being very poor swimmer. kept
close to the bank, standing near the
shore, watching his partner swim in the
lake. When lie had swan about soo
yards from the shore he suddenly turned
and started back toward the shore. His
friend watching. saw. to his horror.
some water monster pursuing his part
ner. who was making every cxertion to
reach tho shore in safety. but without
avail. A few fluctuations and low
rumbling sound, and the monster raised
n part Of its body out Of, the water.
closed its mighty jaws upon the untor'
tunate man, and both disappeared De-
meath the lake. The water was DYED
with blood and the waves rippled against
tho shore for moment, and all was a.
still as before.
Several weeks ago camping Pa.v
was located at the spot. Both ns" ~
and swimming were INDUCED 70. -
ward evening cries were hearc: a
upon investigation. it was found 'a n..;os
monster had pulled one Of the nan
under the water. The unfortuna'e . .a
was miner from Helena Snce
large searching parties have 'u S.J;n,
ously dragged the lake without ~
the body.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
Old Fashioned Plows

In tire rooms of the New York State
Agricultural Society. at Albany, N. v.
are shown numerous specimens Of the
plows used by our forefathers. and they
afford curious and interesting exhibit
in comparison with the best modern
plows.
Before the introduction of cast iron
plows the implements in common use
were mostly Of wood, with iron shares
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
Intelligent Hirod Men.

He must be very uninteliigent
FARMER who is not often benefited by
suggestions from his hired men,
especially il they have bad farming
experience. The best hired man is
not the ono who only cares to do what
he is told. regardless Of Consequences.
but rather tho one who exercises
thought in caring for his employer
interest Tho farmer who snubs his
hired man when making a respectful
suggestion. is certainly very foolish.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
Ycllows in Peach Trees.

The best preventive of this disease
Is liberal supplies OF hard wood ashes
or potash in other form where this
cannot be had. In some way. the
potash not only fceds the tree, but
neutralizes the conditions under which
the yellows spreads. II the yellows is
not too far progressed. it has some
times been arrested by extra large
doses VI potash and cutting out affect.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1890-12-04
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
TIMELY SUGGESTIONS FROM
GOOD AUTHORITIES.
Sailing Stock in Winter-Poultry's Many
Enemies-Neglerted Orchards-Milking
Young Cows-Gencrsl Farm
q Hints and Stock Notes.
Sailing In Winter Time,

In the winter time the importance of
. regular and constant supply OF salt
is not fully appreciated by I'LL stock
growers. and especially by those who
keep only a few animals. The average
farmer gives the salt to the animals
when he happens to think of it. and
this Is sometimes not very often. The
best results can be obtained from rock
or lump salt placed in the feed boxes
The danger from taking too much salt
comes not from having it on hand all
Of the time, but from denying the
animals of it for long period. Then
In their eagerness TO satisfy their
natural cravings they will sometimes
eat more than their systems really re-
Quire. 1t is seldom that an animal will
take In more food or water than they
really require. They know when to stop
even If their masters do not. Salt is
an essential constituent of the blood.
and salt hunger may lead to excess
when the animal is suddenly permitted
an opportunity Of supplying its lack.
Many Of the common foods given to the
animals are lacking in salt constit.
uents, and hence this essential mus,
be supplied artiicially. Animals or
one farm will need more OF it than on
another, for on some soils 1t is lacking
In the soil itself. and the grains grown
on It must necessarily be deficient
Salt is also a. common constituent o.
milk. and II not given to the COW il
must be drawn from that stored in he,
blood tissues. This cannot be done
without seriously impairing the health
OF the animal. One cannot thus tell
how much the animals need. The
quantity must be left 10 them, and thi.
can only be donc by keeping rock sal
near them all the time.