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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28
STRONGEST IN THE WORLD.
l Canadian Sampson in Looks
strength, and Deeds.

4 Canadian Sampson in looks,
Strength. ana Deeds.
II Louis Cyr, the strong man of Can
ada, could lift weight off the human
mind as easily, as he does from the floor
he would be q valuable member Of
society. His efforts, however, are sim
ply to show that he possesses remark
able muscle.
Cyr is French CANADIAN, born in q
little town named st. Jean, which is
about twenty miles from Montreal.
He was II years Of age when he dis
covered that he was possessed Of great
strength. He happened to be out
wagon load of brick stuck in the
mud. He weighed at that time FAC
pounds. Cyr got under the cart and
lifted it onto solid ground. From that
moment he went around lifting every
thing on which he could get Q good
hold.
Cyr is now but 81 years Of age,
weighs 316 pounds, and stands feet
III inches in height. He has yellow
curly hair, which falls to his shoulders.
He comes naturally by his marvellous
strength. HIS mother was powerful
woman who considered the carrying
of q barrel of -four up two flights Of
stairs o mere trifle. She weighed 26S
pounds. His father tripped the scales
at 500 pounds, but was not gifted with
any remarkable weight-lifting ability.
He has several brothers who are only
ordinary men IN the matter OF
strength.
The remarkable thing about Cyr's
performances Is that he uses no har-
ness. In New York city, Dec. 20, 1868
William B. Curtis made o harness lifi
Of $3.50 pounds. At Berthierville,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

A6n4ON We AOOEnN nAlLWAx 1Oo1AL
CAR.
still bear the semblance Of the ancient
stage-coach, with close compartments
and doors upon the sides. The mail
car, as well as the schoolmaster, is
abroad, and has invaded every civilized
country where railroads have been in
troduced and some countries where
civilization is questioned.
The writer has himself seen travelling
postoffices running across the dlkes Of
Holland, up the slopes Of Germany,
away up in the Austrian Tyrol and
through the mighty Alps in the great
tunnel from genial France to sunny
Italy. Even in the Barbary States along
the Southern shores Of the Mediterra.
mean Sea the mail car and Pullman pal.
ace together traverse the Algerian
country for the deiectation and conveu-
fence Of the Moslem Of Sahara and the
Arab Of the desert. How long before
they will Do introduced 10 ''darkest
Africa" along the route lately trAv-
srsed by the intrepid Stanley?
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

THERE are no abuses at which We
shudder as we do at those that are
possible in connection with the man.
agement and care of the insane. The
misuse Of hapless patient, whose con-
dition makes appeal for redress i'm.
possible, or the consignment to al
asylum, for purposes of revenge OF
gain, of a person of unsound mind, are
frightful possibilities. II it is the duty
Of the state to make provision for it,
detectives. much more is it its duty tc
see that this provision is properly
carried into effect.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

FROM 1881 to 1890, inclusive, the
total number of Italian immigrants
who arrived in the United States was
8O7, $40, and of those over two thirds
were without any trade or regular oc-
cupation. They are coming this year
at a larger rate than before, bringing
with them only ignorance, poverty and
criminal tendencies. The time has
certainly arrived when means should
be taken to check this inflow OF unde.
sirable and dangerous persons.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

WHENEVER you hear man glorify-
ing the past and driveling Of the good
old days, you may be sure that mans
physical and intellectual powers are
waning, and that he is struggling
further and further behind in the rush
Of the worlds progress. The best
thing about the good old days is that
they have not got a return ticket. The
past can't come back if IL wants tt
ever SO bad.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

THIS world Of ours, among its many
millions Of inhabitants, contains not a
few who are never welcome anywhere.
Among those who are thus unwelcome
are the class known as peculiar. "
those who are overstOcked with disa-
greeable idiosyncracies, and whose pc
culiarities always stick out in front like
the long horns Of Texas steer-ready
to hook and hurt-the angular ani
misshaped members Of the race, the
queer specimens who insist upon affiict
ing their fellows by continually thrust
ing themselves into places where they
are not wanted.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

''Over 100 tools and processes which
are msrvsls OF ingenuity aud scientific
knowledge" says the Rochester N. "
Democrat, shave been invented BY safe
burglars. A recent burglars outfit,
captured by the police, consisted Of .
little giant knob.brsaksr. . diamond
drill and . high explosive Of the nature
Of dynamite, but put up in the form OF
z powder. 1t would cpen the :tronge:tt
noise enough to disturb people in the
next house, while the entire outtli
could b carried in the pocket OF an or.
binary coat"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28
New York "Japs.ss

There are no quieter, better-tem-
pered. gentler or quicker witted people
in New York than the japanese resi-.
dents, who are about two hundred in
number, says New York paper. Their
language is soft and melodious and
their mode Of personal address is pleas-
ant to behold. They mingle freely
with Americans and like the American
garb. The few New Workers who have
had the opportunity Of enjoying . Jap.
ansss feast at the Japanese Union"
club speak in praise Of the daint,ness
Of japanese dishes. the delicacy Of Jap
aness cookery and the pleasing style Of
japanese service.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28
1t Dld Not Follow.

The tramp looked at the breakfss.
the woman in the kitchen had promisea1
him on certain conditions, then looked
at the wood pile in the back yard ana
was silent.
''You will find the saw in the shed.
she suggested.
Madam, he replied, pulling up d,
coat collar, with an air Of offendee
dignity and backing of. II have no'
said anything, but 1t does not follow
that ! saw wood"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

A MURDERER's last day in Maryland
was largely employed says a veracious
journal published in that glorious
commonwealth, in eating mince pies.
If anything could reconcile a man to
speedy and ignominious death, it ought
to be the sensations following overin-
diligence in that kind of pastry. Death
had doubtless lost its terrors long be-
fore b is execution.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

MISSOURI has the smallest percent
age of negro population Of all the ex-
slave states except West Virginia. The
ratio of the negroes is 5.75 per cent. of
the inhabitants in Missouri and 4.39
per cent. in West Virginia. In Mis-
souri,, however, the proportion OF ne
groes is falling of, while in West Vir-
GINA it is growing.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28
A Potato Holder.

1t Is said that potato contains
enough moisture to keep flowers fresh
for week or two. Bore hole in the
potato, and insert the stem of the
flower. The unsightly bulb must, of
course, II used in decoration. be cover
ed with moss or something green. A
potato however, is chiefly recommend
ed rs q good means Of preserving rare
specimens of flowers sent by mail
New York World.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

THIS is one Of the years when Kan
sas appears to have struck it rich.
She has the biggest and best wheat
crop of her history, and the general
failure OF the crop in the old world in
sures that the price will be higher
than for years.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

For the past 400 years men have been
seeking for . preventive Of ssasick.
ness, but up TO date; although thous.
md things have besn tried, there 10
nothing which can b guaranteed to
protects voyager from the awful feel
Ing. 1t 10 like having q leg broken
o0e must get hardened to it.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

THERE are few greater humbugs in
this world than the specifics 'sure
cures" for certain diseases, which,
ever and anon, are thrust upon the
public by some eminent specialist, "
whose reputation for medical skill puts
wings to the feet OF the universal
panacea and sends it forth over the
world on it's mission of gullability.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

by high walls that no sunshine o,u
into it from one years end to anotb ale
An upper room, we'll lighted wa, IT.
mediately prepared, and his CLERKS bas
uniform good health ever after lazy
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

A New York merchant noticed that
each successive bookkeeper gradually
lost his health and finally died OF con-
sumption, however vigorous and robust
he was on entering the service. At
length it occurred to him that the little
rear room where the books were kept
opened into back yard 80 surrounded
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

A permanent and durable joint con
Be made between rough cast.iron sur
faces by the use OF mineral asbestos
mixed with sufficient white lead 70
make very stiR putty. This will 70.
sist any amount Of heat and Is unaf-
fected by steam or water. It has been
employed for msnding or closing cracks
in ast-iron retorts. used In the distiila
ion OF oil and gas from camel coal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

For it is a curious fact that men
with strong bent in one direction
nearly always imagine that they were
born to distinguish themselves in some
other line Of labor, and it is often only
stern necessity and an unsentimental
publisher that prevents an author
from altogether wasting his talents.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28

1t has been computed that he
tween $4,000, 900 and $1,000. ono
babies are horn 10 the world
each year. The rate of produc.
tiou 10, therefore. about seventy per
minute. more than one for every beat
OF the clock. Could the infants Of Q
year 30 ranged in . line In cradles, the
cradles would b OVERLOOKING, and at
the same time extend around the globe.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28
Infsrloraty or Ar.b Horses.

Senator Stanford OF California stss1
that during an interview with the sur
tan while In Constantinople, tho sul'sa
admitted that English and Americs.
thoroughbred horses were as class -
superior to the Arab horses.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-05-28
THE FAST NAIL SERVICE.
SOMETHING ABOUT ITS DEVEL.
OPMENT AND GROWTH.

The First Postal Car Was Run Over
the Chicago & Northwestern Road
In August. 1854, Between Chicago
and Clinton, Iowa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06

HAMPTON answers that the accommodation OF
money in the hands of few persons and
the unscrupulous use Of that money Is the
greatest peril Of this Government. But
how this peril is 20 be ended General
HAMILTON does not tell us We think his
answer Is correct. but do not think that
the statesman has yet been found who can
tell us how 10 avoid the peril in question.
The third question we might answer by
saying that II there is any danger in syndi-
Gates and foreign land-buyers the country
Is beyond redemption. Syndicstes and
foreign land-buyers are so numerous that
they are strong enough to take care OF
themselves.
A condition Of unrest In the public mind
may cause the evolution OF some new ideas
in politico-economical science. MAcAuLAfs
theory Is still true that the world Is inn
proving constantly Notwithstanding the
evils we see in it. Let US possess our souls
In patience.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06
HAMPTON eResTs INGALLS,
1.-THE Innocent Victims of Bioodless
Revolution"

Mr.. Ingalls, appeared in his seat in the
Senate Wednesday, says a Washington
special to the World, and received many
manifestations of friendly regard from
both sides of the chamber. He held quite
a leyee, indeed. and bore himself with adj
mirable composure. His manner was
neither funoreal nor fippant. He accosted
his friends with smile and replied to the
cordial expressions of regret at his defeat
in terms of feeling but not of gloom. He
does not conceal feeling Of deep regret
himself, but he takes the result philosophi-
cally and refuses TO be overwhelmed by 1t.
You behold" he said to friend. the
innocent victim of bloodless revolution"
The phrase and the manner of its utter
ance fitted him in his best DAYS, before any
one would have believed that defeat for
him was possible.
Later Ia the day there occurred scene
which attracted general attention. Senator
Hampton was not IN his seat when Mr..
ingalls, first appeared. but upon coming
into the chamber. and discovering the
Kansas Senator present, the Senator from
South Carolina crossed over aud offered
his hand. Mr.. Ingalls,, seeing General
Hampton approaching, had risen to
his feet and stood awaiting him.
The two eminent victims of the
Farmers Alliance squeezed hands cor
daily, and after an exchange of compli-
ments appropriate 10 the occasion dropped
into chairs and entered upon q long talk.
They INDUCED in one or two hearty
laughs, but in the main were serious. Mr..
ingalls,. for oil he has been so severe in
his censure of the South, numbers
the two Senators from South Caro-
lima among his closest friends, and
their expression of good win to-day graft
lied him very much.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06
The Discussion of the Oyster.

Large numbers of communications dis
cussing the oyster question continue to
come to the Dispatch. The best of these
we shall publish from time to time as we
find room tor them. We shall select such
as contain new or important thoughts or
facts or propositions, and shall have no
apologies to make for throwing into the
waste basket such as are illegibly or incor-
rectly written or tell thrice-told tale.
We observe that many of the writers
argue that il is impossible for any but
saltwater man to understand 1.-THE oyster
problem." Then it Ia useless to write OF
print anything more on the subject. The
saltwater people are already informed, and
il il is too difficult for the up-country folks
10 comprehend, why have any more dis
cussionp
But we are not Of the opinion that the
questions to be determined are involved In
any such profound mystery.
We who were among the very first TO adj
vocate a better tenure for the oyster-plant-
era more sensible policy for the Com
monwealth--tell our friends Of the bay and
sea-shores that that is not the way TO talk.
1t might possibly be the wayne doubt it,
thought the question were one of oyster
culture simply. instead Of one of disposing
of the public lands of Virginia. For this
reason we have said it would never do to
propose to leave the solution of the
whole question to the saltwater members.
We believe it is thing that anybody can
understand when properly explained by a
capable writer or speaker.
At any rate Il is not very good policy TO
start ont by telling the jury that Is 10 try
one's case that it viii be impossible for
them to comprehend the evidence and ar
gument and come 10 sensible conclusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06
For Whnaa Rannff 2&

The requirement OF tho United States
statute that national banks shall deposit
United States bonds in Washington TO in
sure the noteholders against loss in the
event of the failure of the banks is con-
stantly spoken of as if ii had been incor-
porated into the statute In the interest of
the banks, whereas the truth is that, as we
have just intimated, it was intended for
the protection of the masses who. know
little about banks and banking but who
always have in their possession small
amounts Of national-bapk currency. Who
would be benefited IL banks should be au-
thorized 10 issue circulating notes having
nothing except the banks 10 insure the
noteholders against loss by failing banksY
So also the bonds deposited by the banks
are bonds the interest on which would
have to be paid to somebody even if the
national banks no longer needed them to
constitute q deposit-fund. No banking
system equal 10 our national banking-sys-
tenn Is 70 be found anywhere. Let us be
careful how we destroy it.
Treasury-notes based upon silver and
gold have the worlds money at their back.
Silver certificates and gold certificates are
as near real money as paper-money can be,
seeing that the money for their redemp-
ton lies in the Treasury at Washington
awaiting the demand of the holders of said
certificates. What would be the value of
Treasury.notes issued upon corn. cotton,
tobacco, wheat, and other commodities we
cannot foreteli. But everybody can see
that such notes would be issued, II at all,
under such restrictions as viii prevent
their depreciation in the hands of the
noteholders. We recollect when persons
passing from one State into another had to
submit to 0 discount upon their home bank
notes The notes of many Virginia banks
were constantly at adiscoant in Baltimore.
In Northwest Virginia. wherever Balti-
more controlled the trade, negotiable pa
Der discounted by Virginia banks was
made payable in Baltimore, thus adding
the Baltimore discount on Virginia notes TO
the Virginia discount Of 6per cent made by
the banks. Counterfeit notes were CON-
mon nuisance. In fact, nobody who is fami-
liar with the history of the abomina-
bic ants-bellum cuueney-sys of this
country will ever advocate return TO the
old State-bsnk system or favor currency
which cannot cross State lines without be-
ing subjected 10 tax in the shape of dis
count We want no more such expert
ments in banking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06

GIRLS WANTRD-EXPERIENCE
N Cheroot Bunch Makers and Rollers, lp.
ply AZ once. c. W. VIM 90,
10 "a, il05 Cary sgeet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06
Three Questions.

We asked few days ago whether the
Republican party was likely soon TO come
to an ends The Boston Transcript has put
several questions akin 70 ours to num-
Der OF prominent politicians or states-
men--namely, whether our present form
OF republican government viii last an
other century or notl What Is it's greatest
psFilsf and IL any danger threatens it
from foreign iand-bnyers and business
syndicstesf
We would answer the frat question
briefly by saying that II the Republican
party lives the republio win perish.
10 the second question Senator WApx
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06

WANTED, TWO GOOD NEWS
w AGENTS TO run on trains. Apply 81 -
Chesapeake and Ohio depot
SOUTHERN RAILWAY NRWs COMPANY
fe Sit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06

January 9th-Dividend for six
months TO lst Of January, 1890,
on 40 shares - Al. OOO-of
Bank OF Kentucky stocks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06

The Washington Posi- announces the ne
gotiationl of q reciprocity treaty with
Brazil to go into eject January I, 1892,
which will, among other things, be bene-
fetal TO the -four manufacturers Of Viz
ginis.n According to the Posts enthusi-
astic view, ut is expected that in three
years Brazil viii pay the United States in
return for our manufactures and products
at least s25. 200. which amount will be
distributed through every section OF the
country" AT present We pay Brazil about
Sos, 600 600 per hnnum and it pays us only
90. 600 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06
That Cofee-POt

are invited to try cup and learn what
delicious favored coffee can be had fresh
at your table every minute. Simplicity
permits child to handle it with unyary-
ing results and with the use OF one half
quantity generally used.
INVENTORY SALE IN BA SEMENT.
Many lots of Goods will be CLOSED
OUT AT AN AIRY NOTHINGNESS.
One lot of about 7Y3 Table Lsmps-De-
corated, Bronze, Bisque, Majolics,
Metal, and others-former prices
S6.65, SO, S5.4S, 1896, "a, and 50,
your choice now at Sl.95
One lot Crystal Butter-Dishes, cut-bot-
tom-former price 25c., now 15c.;
One lot Of Jelly Glasses-former price
Sl.25 per dozen, now Coo.
One lot Of Engraved observation-disclosures
price 60 and Toe, now 25c. choice
One lot OF Individual Salts-former
price &C., now lc.
l lot Cut Table Goblets. extra quality
and newest shape, former price
S1.25 per dozen, now SIC. ;
/ lot Cut Bottom Table Tumblers, form
er price SOC. per dozen, now 60c. /;
/ lot Pressed Table Tumblers, former
price Acc. per dozen, now 25c.
DINNER-SETS CUT TO PIECES.
$40 Decorated Dinner-Sets now ga;
S35 Decorated Dinner-Sets now $40;
500 Decorated Dinner-Sets now sl5;
Sl6 Decorated Dinner-Sets now $3.50;
/ lot OF Oyster Bowls, an assortment OF
sizes and shapes, at Sc. choice;
/ lot Stable or Tilt-Lanterns, the 81
kind, at 69c.
| lot Kitchen Lamps at sc.
16-inch Walters at 25c.
l6-inch Silver-Lined Walters at loo.
Family Tea Scales, the $l.25 kind at
soc.
Best quality Cedar Buckets at 22c.
Rolling Pins, good quality, 20.
Long Handled Feather Busters at l0c. |;
Runners Essence Coffee, lc. box;
Fruit Baskets at 20.
Many odd lots OF goods from every
department will be thrown out on coun-
tiers to be sold at heavy loss.
II TO II EAST BROAD Street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06
BOOKS. STATIONERY. &c.

HISTORY OF ST. GEORGE.
Ii PARISH, In the county Of sposyl,,,.
and Diocese OF Virginia, hY Rev Pg -
SLAUGHTER, d. D., late historographsr q =.
Diocese, edited by X A. Brock, win blogr,,.,
and portrait OF the author, and = oonlis..-'-.
embracing the History Of ST. Georges a,t -
ity Churches, 20 tho present time. n aso -.
tains q list Of the publications a Or. ,l.sy, -
small ITO, paper, 81: \ Roam. O.: y Turt,- a
N failed prepaid on receipt q price
j. W. RANDOLPH a ENGLISH
do ii-d&w hichmol!, IA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06
Draperv Nets.
The Mothers Friend

Shirt Waists for boys, Flannel or Per-
Gale, so per cent. off the best price.
These Triple Riveted and Bolstered
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06

Is on prac-
teal exhibi-
ton. You
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06

WANTED, TO PURCHASEAGOOD
w HORSE suitable for a delivery Sas,s
fe est =. ID. ROBERTSON s BROTHER
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06
4 FIRST.CLAsS COOA

WANTED, A POSITION ~ 4
w young man who has haG eight yea'- a.
perlonce In the wholesale and rcisil uJtI
business. References given on aYp.issuot. ~
dress GEORGE Il. WRIGHT,
10 s-iw. GoifsburD, =. T.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-02-06
1'(oFE.N
(1NPAfY
S-----=O
The Inventory Sale

makes prices run out Of regular gear.
In the process of summing up last sea-
sons business oil that is slow-footed, not
10 be duplicated, or for one or the other
reasons out Of swim, is sold at your own
price This has always been the custom
with this house and is found necessary
in order to keep before you an entire
fresh and desirable stock. This immense
stock is not sold in o day or two. For this
reason we devote week 10 it head a
few of the prices. They are mere lew
ont of thoueands