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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

The introduction Of cheap electric
power will work industrial changes as
great as any Of which Edward Bellamy
has dreamed. and without any Of his
visionary social and economic arrange
ments, aud with most distinct gain.
instead of loss to that indivicualism
Ahich Il the source OF progress and life
in modern society. When power can
b brought into every little shop. into
every house in the cities. towns and
villages; when operatives instead Of
being crowded into ill-ventilated FAC
tories, can = great extent do their
work ut their homes not only social
but sanitary conditions will be greatly
improved. and new impulse win Be
kiven to mechanical inventions which
vill be worth uncounted millions "a
he world.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
Worth Its Weight I'm Gold.

In China there is a root called Khe-
ki-ye, which often sells for from 20 to
100 times its weight in gold. In
Nanchuria the same root under a diff
ferent name, II anything even more
unpronounceable, sells equally as high.
These roots, which in order to be
highly valuable, must he peculiar
shape, are bought only by mandarins.
priests and others OF the Weather
classes. Single roots of this wonder
full (p) plant not weighing more than
the tenth Of an ounce are said to often
sell for from go to $75 each. What
is still more remarkable about this
valuable Eastern root Is the fact that
it is closely allied species. If not
Identical, with our common ginseng.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
Emincntly Fitted.

Mrs. O'Toole-"An' phwat is your
dauther Bidelia goin' to do? Sure it's
a great pity av her."
Mrs. ORourke-"Yis, honey. The
poor gerl is that shtupid she don't know
enough to come in whin it rains. But
she's in great luck, and has got a foine
job at lasht."
The saints be praised! Phwat is
it?"
She's goin' to open an intilligince
Office. "-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
THREADS OF THOUGHT.

1t would be hard to find a greater fat
terer than self.
The deeper and broader nature is, the
less likely it is to be comprehended by 9TH
ers.
To live means to be, to do, to accom-
plish; not simply to exist, to rest inert,
useless
1t is a CHEEKY heart that is ever ready to
tighten some weary way with helpful ten
derness.
Anger il like the uuruly beast in the
dusty road, Il clouds the mind and obstructs
the right Of way.
Our opinions are a good deal like the
time of our clocks and watches no two
just alike, yet We all follow and keep our
own.
II It is hard to forgive an enemy an in
territorial injury, how much more difficult it
must be to pardon q friend for the same
o6ense.
He who gives in time Of need. though
small the gift, has done as great good as il
it had been as broad as the earth and az
rich a. heaven"
There is NO tarrying in the swift current
Of life; it sweeps all floating particles re-
| lentlessly on; and to be stranded on the
mountain side means only TO wither use.
lessly away.
The one who gives his mind and strength
TO work for its own sake does not need
other stimulus; and though often hindered
and cast down, is not daunted from still
! going on, with Q determination to conquer
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
ADVICE. as it always gives a temper

ADVICE. as it always gives temper
airy appearance Of superiority, can
never be very grateful. even when it is
most necessary or most judicious. Ad-
vice is offensive, not because it lays us
open to unexpected regret or convicts
US of any fault which had escaped our
notice, but because it shows us that we
are known to others as we'll as to our
selves; end the officious monitor is per-
secuted with hatred, not because his
accusation is false, but because he
assumes that superiority which We are
not willing to grant him, and has dared
TO detect what we desire to conceal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

In view OF what has been accom-
plished in 60 short time we may rea-
sonably regard electricity as the COM
ing power in most industries and in all
where distribution OF power to many
machines Is desired and where the very
highest power. rs for steamships and
large water works, is not required. 1t
is already employed in the driving OF
street cars, and men like Henry Viii
lard are expecting it to supersede
steam as the motor on all the railways
of the country.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
Hints to HOusekeepers.

Cream and acids do not curdle, while
milk and acids will.
Wash rice in plenty Of cold water with
the hands; drain off this water and rinse
again thoroughly. For boiling, allow two
quarts of water to one cupful OF rice.
1t will take six oranges Of average size
and juiciness to make one cup Of orange
jui;e. The flavor of five oranges and one
lemon u often preferred to clear orange
juice.
melon mold is preferable to brown
bread tin for all steamed buildings. Char.
lotte russo molds are plain in shape, and
hold from one gill to several quarts.
pint and two-quart mold are recommend
ed for ordinary use.
Hot cakes, pies, etc, need not be re-
moved from the pans in which they are
baked, If precaution is taken to set them
up on small supports, 30 that the air can
circulate under them. This efRectually pre-
vents the moisture from steam in the bot
tom Of the pan.
Ink spots may be removed from linen BY
rubbing with tartaric acid while wet. To
remove ink from cotton, silk or woollen
goods saturate the spot with spirits Of
turpentine and let it remain several hours:
then rub between the hands. 1t will
crumble away without injuring the color
or texture of the article.
A little listerine dropped in water will
% found an extremely pleasant mouts
wash. Never use cold water for your
teeth; the shock is too great and is apt to
crack the enamel. Also be warned in tins
against the wooden toothpick Use tot
your teeth the Nat silk, known - dentists
SILK, which may be gotten at any store.
10 make gum-arabic paste for arti6call
MOWERS and ornamental pasteboard wofS
take common-sised teacup Of cold, son
water, and dissolve in It . large tea.
spoonful Of the best and clsanest pc wdered
gum arabic. When the gum u entirely
melted, stir in, by degrees, . tablespoos.
fui OF hne wheat -four, carefully pressine
out all the lumps, and making It a. smoot,,
as possible. Keep It closely covered ana y.
In cool place. II after . few days y
should appear spotted or moldy on tns
top remove the surface and the paste %
meath viii stu BE- fit for use.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
any.

SINCE 1890 the center of population
has moved gradually from Baltimore
toward the west until we now find it
near Greensburg, Ind, but in all that
time it has not shifted from north to
south over ten or dozen miles. The
western states, limitless in their unde-
veloped resources, will continue to in
vite population. and for many censuses
to come the center will travel on toward
the setting sun.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

GREAT natural historians say the fly
Is more imbecile than the pug dog.
They can't be trained like the lively
flea. but they get there just the same.
A fly trained to good behavior would
indeed be curiosity. But the house,
fly. the horsefly, the blue bottlefy. the
butcher shop fly, the grocery store fly,
molasses and sugar barrel fly, the Office
fly, and all their numerous progeny
will keep on tormenting us to the end
Of our days. So let US make the best
Of H.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

IT has been a great satisfaction to
many an Indifferent scholar that Henry
Ward Beecher, during his college Ca
reer, was at the foot Of his class, while
the man who ranked first was never
heard beyond the college walls. These
Indifferent scholars find it sufficient to
quote a single example. occasionally
adding a second to strengthen the idea
that marks and college honors do not
count and that genius often makes its
first appearance In the guise OF dull
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
The Farms Of the Future.

1t is not so very many years since a
member OF the United States senate
expressed the belief that by the end of
this century every acre of cultivable
land in this country would be worth
$50. As the end of the century has
come nearer we have commenced to
think this assertion a wild exagpera-
ton; but now comes a writer in the
Country Gentleman who saws that
within five years every acre of our
cultivable land will be worth at least
800. and this assertion he supports
with figures. ! am hardly prepared To
indorse his position. but with the we'll.
proven fact that our population is now
increasing much faster than is our pro-
duction OF food supplies, there is every
reason to believe that We are approach
ing an era Of higher prices, and con.
sequently higher value of farm land
and 20 OF better times for the farmer
generally.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
Farm Notes.

A mixture Of corn and oat meal is good
for calves and other animals.
Whatever there may be in breed it
amounts to nothing without feed.
We hear nothing of Bohemian oats now.
adays, but farmers should look sharp for
travelling tricksters.
Pigeons will thrive in small yards if kept
in small lots; from twelve to twenty is
plenty. They must be mated, as an extra
male often causes considerable trouble.
Wire mesh makes a good covering for the
yards.
A man can raise horse flesh at greater
profit than beef, pound for pound. 1t costs
more on the average, but brings much
more. This applies to good horses. The
more poor horses a man raises the worse
of he will become.
Allow no sheep-killing dog to live, and
fine his owner, and offer a reward for
| proof. Require bond for damages. AL.
low large appraisal for damages. This
would shut of that nuisance dog owned
by an irresponsible man.
1t is considered that the ovary of the
average hen contains about six hundred
eggs. Twenty mature the first year l2O
the second, 1875 the third, and the rest
after that; SO the second and third years
are the best for egg production.
Political farming may do for play spells,
but see that the farm pays. II you have
poor corn it is partly your fault. If you
have bare pastures, its all your fault. II
you have scrub animals, you cannot thrive.
II You have everything poor, nobody will
take your plan Of running the United
States
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
The Humps Of Camels.

The humps OF camels are mere
Pumps of fat, and not provided for in
the framework of the skeleton. When
the animal is in good condition the
humps are full and plump. On long
journey where food is scarce the
humps are entirely absorbed, the skin
covering them hanging over the flank
like an empty box.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

WHEN boy reaches the age of four
teen or fifteen he should have mastered
at least the rudimentary studies and.
If necessary, be able to leave school
and seek employment This the major
ity of scholars cannot do. The course
Of study is already SO extensive that at
the ages men toned they have but a
smattering OF many an d not much Of
INV
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

My son. il an agent OF some new.
tangled benefit order" or insurance
company promises to pay you .
thousand dollars next week If you join
his peculiar institution and pay you
in the sum Of one dollar in ten equal
annual payments, be prudent Daily
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
A False Notion.

There is no accounting for taste.
and in a savage it is liable to be de.
PRAYED. An Indian chief visiting Chi
cago was 90 impressed with the beau.
ties of false teeth that he had his
sound natural ones extracted and a
complete false set inserted.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
THE FARM AND HOME.
SOME SUGGESTIONS ABOUT
ORNAMENTINC HOMES.
The First Glimpse of Farmers i'"
stead Tells an Important S''''
Notes On various Farm ana
Household Topics.


0rnxmenttnE Farmers ho
The glimpse of farmers homestead
gives MS an index to the character Vi
;ts inmates. No matter how plain the
dwelling if it be adorned with MOWERS
vines. and poisoning shrubs we
know that it is the abode OF persons
of taste and true refinement NOT
does this necessitate any great eApehol-
tire either of time or money. II the
owner becomes interested, he Will
scarcely miss the odd hall hours re-
ouired-While the pleasure OF seeing
his home become beautiful under MS
hands will more than compensate
for the labor. The humblest mower
that blooms responsive to ones train
inc carries double perfume; and the
fruit man picks from his own graft
inc has subtle havors that trace back
through all the garden of books.
Every country homestead, If we wish
fully to realize it's advantages must
have its lawn or large yard ornamented
with perennial grass and handsome
shade trees; an orchard OF thrifty fruit
trees: another of small fruits, as rasp-
berries, grapes, and the like; besides
its well-kept vegetable garden, and a
plot set apart especially for flowers
| These different orchards and gardens
may be placed, by the exercise OF a
| little forethought, SO as to form a set
ting to the house-to be readily seen
upon approach, yet not so close as 10
oostruct the view. The background OF
a picture is sometimes the prettlest
part of it. and what could be more
ornamental than a mass Of fruit trees
with their everchanging aspect from
the time the balmy winds of spring
clothe them in beautiful pink and white
blossoms, until the late autumn harvest
when the supple twigs bend low with
their weight of red-cheeked apples:
The garden, too, should be just within
sight: still, not too near the front, for
though a thing of beauty for many
months in the year, there are few
sights more desolate than gardens in
winter.
For unwearying beauty all the year
round, there is nothing quite SO salts.
| factory DIS line sWdTu VI Uluc-S TdoSs
and this should be the principal orna-
ment of the front yard-and back yard
too for that matter, for this way O.
putting partition fence between, a.
though there were unsigEtly objects
to be hid in the rear. is simply abom
Unable! avoid planting trees in lawn o.
yard in stiff rows; nature is never guilt,
OF such monotony. Take her for you
model; see how she places pict
uresque group here and there, each o
a different shape and height. with al
occasional oak or maple standing il
solitary grandeur spreading its leaf.
branches far and wide in perfect sym
metry and grace. Some evergreens
would also have, both to add variet
to the foliage in summer and to pre-
vent the winter landscape from lookin
wholly bare and desolate. Sue
hardy evergreens as pines, spruces
and arbor VITAE are highly ornaments
during all stages of their growth, an
when judiciously placed serve to pro
tect in a measure, the house an
grounds from bleak, wintry Winds
Country Gentleman.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

The Chinese have need Of some les
sons in good manners. The North
China News says the Chinese write
most insulting remarks about foreign
ers on the backs Of notes circulated by
foreign bankers which come into their
possession.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
Hints to Dairymen.

Never mix sour butternilk with sweet
cream. If you do it will impart butter.
milk taste to the cream, thus injuring the
flavor of the butter.
Salt is equally as good as brine for keep.
ing butter Exclude the air If you are
going to pack butter to keep, pack it
solidIy. Experiments with butter sub.
merged in brine resulted in spoiled butter.
Cows will make more butter by setting
their milk separate, and churning the
cream separate, but in the practical dairy
mans operations it will hardly pay to make
the separation. 1t will not make much
difference, unless there is a mixture of
breeds of cows.
1t is always best to churn when you
have cream enough that has been properly
ripened. A man having small dairy
may not secure sufficient cream to churn
every day, but it is advisable where he
has sufficient quantity of cream, There
can be no objection to setting farrow
and a fresh cows milk together, If the
cream is properly ripened and cared for,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

LUxURIEs are heaped together SIM
ply because they are luxuries and hap
pen to be within reach. There is
little question as to whether they will
serve the purposes OF the home by
adding to it's well-being, and in many
cases they prove to be positive detri-
ment to its comfort and wholesome
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
To Mako Timothy perm..e.t

Timothy is perennial in habit and
unless attacked by the white grub
there Is no reason except lack of fer
tility and moisture why it should not
remain In good moving and pasturine
condition for years. But as timothv
roots are mostly near the surface thew
soon exhaust it and the timothy disap-
pears to be succeeded by weeds or
coarser grasses. Sowing either red
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

WORDS are little things, but they
strike hard. We WELD them SO easily
that we are apt to forget their hidden
power. Fifty spoken, they fall like
sunshine, the dew. and soft summer
rain; but when unfitly, like the FROST
the hail, and the desolating tempest
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
A Hot TEMPER.

Something that can receive q blow
even when in heated condition, with.
out returning it. although it does some
time fare up a little-a lighted lamp.
-Drake's Magazine.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

gently with the tempter. and murmur
to him that you will take time to THINK
of it. And be sure you take enough
there's plenty OF it-say a couple OF
hundred years.-New York Sunday
eTivpaa
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

clover or alsike with timothy is a good
vay to make timothy hold in the soil
longer. These die out after the second
wear, especially the alsike, and thei.
decaving roots furnish pabulum ION
the timothy for two or three years.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
Pigs Need Room.

Pigs always kept in small pen NAV
fatten. but cannot be healthy The
piq needs to reach the earth to he
what pig should. And it should not
be the earth that has already been
contaminated by his own excrement
though except where piles of manure
have laid the soil quickly purifes IT,
self and converts even this this into n.
harmless humus after few months Of
contact. In the orchard pigs roofing
keep the codling moth in check by
finding worms that have escaped from
apples into the ground.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
She Did the Rest.

Only lock Of auburn hair
Caught on the front of his vest;
He thoughtlessly touched the button,
His wife--she did the rest.
New York Sun
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18

Man wants but little here below,
He is not hard to please;
But woman-Bless her little heart
Wants every thing she sees.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-18
Among the Poultry.

One advantage with ducks is their rapid
growth.
Clean straw is good for the hens to
scratch in.
Put turpentine in the drinking water to
prevent gapes.
Some recommend soaking corn in kero-
sene for cholera.
Generally on the farm there is no n.ces-
sity for buying extra foods.
Geese eat the grass close down to the
roots and often kill it out in this way
Poultry will readily digest bones if they
are broken fine enough for them to eat
When hawks bother the chickens, a few
brush piles will afford good protection
Hens will lay more eggs without the
ROSTERS than with them, but Of course the
eggs will not hatch.
Feed only what is eaten up clean and at
certain hours in order to keep the fowls
from getting too fat
Curd is a good feed for young poultry Of
all kinds and can be fed to the laying hens
to a good advantage.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-19

Opportunities frequently come to people, but
chances OF the rare kind which the Cheriton
Garden Company offers rarely come in lifetime.
People who want nice homes, with excellent
prospects for the future in the way of liveli-
hood, at the lowest prices, should call and get
transportation to Cheriton. See all those who
have bought in the gardens, talk to them, see
the fruit already planted and the crops coming
up on this property. 1t will cost you nothing to
investigate this matter, and seeing the place
means that you will be convinced of the truth
of our statements This is the finest property
on the market, possessing the advantages OF To-
cation, character OF soil and cheapness. L Ven
Lonsway l. Co. are owners and agents. Room
lis Washington block, 703 Front street.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-19
ABSOLUTELY PURE

would treat these goods precisely Is If they were
entered at New York or any other American port
destined for an inland Eastern house. The de-
paTtment proposed to make as few exactions
and to interfere just as little with traffic as is
possible and consistent with the purpose.
Secretary Foster has decided to suspend the
consular seal system on cars, and adopt the sys-
tenn OF locked cars and manifests, which 1t is be-
heyed viii be better all around. The change is
the result of an investigation instituted by Sec
retary Window. which showed that the govern
ment was losing money and merchants losing
goods under the seal system. Nearly the whole
time OF the United States consuls at some points
In Canada is taken up sealing cars for the trans
portation OF goods in transit to the United
States. Moreover the traffic has grown to such
proportions that it is beyond the ability of the
department to make sure in all cases of goods
not dropped at points within the United States.
Under the new system cars in transit will be
stopped at the nearest port on the border and
examined by the treasury officers. who viii
place upon the cars the treasury locks
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-04-19
NORMAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS.
Many Candidates VIII Wrestle with
Their Brains for Them.

V. A. Pussy, county school superintendent. is
making preparations for the competitive exam
fnation for free scholarships in the Eiensburr
state normal school, which will take place next
Saturday, at O'Clock in the morning in the
Central school building The normal school at
Elienshurg win be opened about September, and
the reports on free scholarships must be in by
May i. King county is entitled to twenty 81 <
scholarships and il is very probable that many
deserving pupils viii make struggle to be
among the fortunate number.
superintendent Pussy will conduct the exam
fnation In person, and viii be assisted by the
county board OF examiners, Professors Jones
and Taylor.