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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-04-02
JASPER RAND.
Rand & Howe,

"A VIM II I y "A LIZ W
Will practice in all the courts of Idaho
Idaho Territors and the State of Wash
ington. Will give prompt attention to
ali business entrusted to our care. or
flee on f street, Lewiston, Idaho. Real
Estate and Loan Agents.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-04-02
immigration.

Incoming transcontinental trains, the
various hotels and the travel into the
surrounding country over the numer-
Gus branch lines centering here, bear
proof that the annual spring immigra-
ton is upon us. Railroad men think
that the present year will surpass all
Others in this respect. The drouth in
Kansas and Nebraska last season has
had marked influence upon emigra-
ton to the Pacific Northwest. In not
only diverts the streams hitherto f1Ow-
ing into those states, but Is sending a
great many of their residents out to
this country.
Oklahoma has also experienced a
disastrous season; hundreds of her peo-
pie are destitute of the necessaries Of
life, and are appealing to the country
for assistance. The same lamentable
conditions are found In Western Ne
braska and Kansas and Eastern Col
orado, where thousands of abandoned
farms add to the dreariness of u natur-
ally desolate country.
These things are widely discussed in
the popuIous centers of the Middle
West, and when they are contrasted
with the stories Of prosperity and
plenty which are told about the fertile
fields Of Washington the effect is al
most electrical.
So great has become the Western
impetus of the Aryan race, intensified
by centuries of inheritance from mi
grating ancestry, that the stream can
not be checked in single generation,
nor even in a single century. and
this knowledge of the inevitable should
guide the people of this state in their
preparation for the reception and as
similation of this constantly swelling
tide of humanity.
We find ourselves confronted with
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-04-02
A Sure Cure for Piles.

Itching Piles are known by moisture
like perspiration, causing intense itch
ing when warm. This form as well as
Blind, Bleeding and protruding, yield
at once to Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy
which acts directly on the parts affec,
ted, absorbs tumors, allays itching and
effects permanent cure. soc. Drug
gists or mail; treatise free; Dr. Bosanko,
Plqua, 0. Sold by Dent & Butler.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-04-02
Spring Medicines.

DIR. Gums Improved Liver Pill on
account of their mild action are espec.
tally adapted for correcting spring dis
orders such as impure blood, tired brain
and aching and worn out body. They
act promptly on the Liver rand Kidneys
drive out all impurities from the blood
and malaria from the system. Only
one pill for dose. Try them this spring
Sold at Is cents a box by Dent
Butler.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-04-02

Queen Victoria is in dread least the
shah 6f Persia, extend his proposed tour
to England. 1t is very expensive, not
to say exceedingly inconvenient, to
stand regular housekeeping seige at
Buckingham palace, and this is what a
visit Of his Persian majesty to England
means. Housekeepers in all civilized
countries will sympathize with her
majesty In the hope that the uxorious
and oleaginous monarch will not again
feel called upon to visit London during
his lifetime.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-04-02

The East Oregonian reioices over. the
encouraging reports from different
PARTS Of Umatilla county concerning
the prospects for this seasons crops.
II says: "Perhaps in no past year in
the history Of wheat raising in this
county has the prospect been more
favorable. The soil is wet to depth
Of from to two to three feet, the late
rains have started the grain growing
nicely, and the hot winds, SO much
dreaded, are little to be feared OH &C.
count Of the snow in the mountains
which bids fair to remain FIR some
ime."
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-04-02

the suggestive proposition that while
immigration is increasing with geomet-
rical rapidity, the area of arabic public
lands is decreasing in like ratio. These
people must have homes. The large
farms must he divided and subdivided;
the mountain valleys must be surveyed
and open to entry, and land specula-
ton must be discouraged. The man
who seeks to hold large tracts Of fertile
lands at prices beyond their market
value stands as barrier to the pros
perity of the State and acts as q drag
upon the progress of the peop,e. He is
no friend of the State which has given
him his wealth.
But above all, We need capital for
the irrigation of our fertile arid lands.
Around Pasco and in parts of Yakima,
Kittitas and Adams counties lie mill
lions of acres of dry soil rs fertile and
rs enduring as that of the valley of the
Nile. Enough water is running to
waste every month to irrigate these
lands for all entire season, but the ply
steal obstacles are SO great that large
combinations Of capital are needed for
the reclamation of these broad expanses.
These treeless tracts, gray and dreary
now with sagebrush and stunted forms
of Vegetation, are destined to become
rolling expanscs of green fields and
towering orchards-the theater of per-
petual prosperity and never-failing
crops. One can almost hear the tread
Of the mighty army now advancing to
this conquest of peace and plenty
The magicians are at the gates OF
Washington; only the wand OF allied
wealth is wanted to consumate the
triumph of mountain stream and val.
ley brook over the silent deserts Of an
empire.-Spokane Review.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-04-02

During the s21 days Of the first ses-
sion Of the Fiftieth Congress, the de-
bates In the House took up 6,l71 pages
Of the Congressional Record, while
during the 300 days Of the first session
of the Fifty-frst Congress GAGS pages
Of the Record are covered with its de-
bates. These figures do not sustain the
charge that the right of debate was de-
MED the minority.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-04-02
THURSDAY, APRIL ., 1891.

Keep up the interest in the artesian
we'll scheme. The conditions are fav-
orable and the outcome reasonably
sure. Plenty Of water means plentiful
crops, plenty to eat, plenty OF money.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
ASTORY OF WATERLOO.
How q French General Was Stolen by q
Young English O6scer.

The only prisoner made by the English
reserve at Waterloo, says an English paper.
was French general, whose capture
was due TO the cool head and stout heart
OF young brigade major anxious for an
adventure.
cavalry and infantry were kept in reserve
under heavy fire from the French guns.
Great was the havoc. and neither men nor
horses relished the passive attitude to
which they were condemned.
While group of young officers in front
of the left wing of the reserve were dis
cussing the situation their attention was
attracted TO French general and his
staff. all on horseback, who we're looking
through their glasses at the Englisbmen.
One of the group was Captain Halkett.
thoroughbred. Suddenly he exclaimed:
I'M lay any one G5 that will bring that
French general over here, dead or alive.
Who'll take my bet?"
Done. done. DONE" shouted several Of
fcers.
The Captain examined the saddle-girths
and his pistols. Then, shouting Good
by" and putting spurs to his horse, he
dashed at furious pace across the plains
between the British aud French lines. His
comrades followed him with their glasses,
uOJ SpthhlUE WOIu.
The Frenchmen opposite seemed puz-
zled. Believing that the Englishman's
horse had bolted and that the rider had
lost control of him they opened their ranks
TO let the runaway horse through. Hal
kett steered his steed so as to Craze the
mounted general on the right side.
AT that instant he put his arm around
the Frenchman's waist, lifted him bodily
out of the saddle, and, throwing hum over
his own horses neck, turned sharp and
made for the English lines.
When the Generals staff realized the
meaning of the bold rider they dashed
after him, but be had good start, and not
Frenchman dared to fire for fear of hitting
the General.
Half squad Of English dragons seeing
Halkett chased by dozen French officers
charged them. They opened their ranks
10 let Halkett through, closed them up
again the moment he was in the rear, and
then forced the Frenchmen to turn swiftly
and seek shelter under their own guns.
Amid the maddest cheering Halkett
stopped In front of the British lines with
the General half dead but securely clasped
in his strong arms. He jumped from
his horse, apologized TO the prisoner for
the unceremonious way in which he had
been handled, aud, in reply to the con-
gratulations of his comrades, said simply
Praise my horse, not me-"
The captured general was treated with
the utmost courtesy and consideration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
FRIGHTENED A TYRANT.
Timely Threat of an Explorer That Saved
Him from Decapitatfon.

Timely Threat OF nm Explorer That Saved
Him from Decapitation.
Prince Bismarck IS credited with the
story that when the well-known African
traveller DIR. Robert Felkin was staying
with the bloodthirsty king of Mtesa, of
Uganda. many years ago the King, out OF
gratitude for his visitors medical treat
ment, wished to cut of his head, says the
London Standard.
On DIR. Felkin representing that the
treatment was not finished, and that il in
terrupted it would cause Mtesa's death,
the latter granted him reprieye until he
was quito recovered. Then, however,
nothing awaited. and the execution was de-
termined upon. Emin Pashs. who was a
friend of DIR. Felkin, had instructed him
most accurately about the state of affairs
in Uganda and tho court of King Mtesa,
and had revealed to him ON important
State secret-namely, where Mtesa's pow
der store was hidden.
DIR. Felkin remembered this at the right
moment, and as last resort threatened
that if Mtesa killed him he would bring
down fash of lightning upon his powder
store. Mtesa replied incredulously:
TELL me where it Is"
DR.. Felkin whispered in his ear:
1T is concealed under your harem."
Mtesa turned pale, and allowed Felkin
and his companion 10 live. The lightning
makers authority increased when next
day flash of lightning happened to strike
near the harem.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
written for the Dispatch.3
Mabel.

Written for the Dispatch3
Mabel.
ny MRS. p. A. COSBY.
Have you forgotten the "past," Mabel.
The radiant past,
When life was golden dream, love,
Too bright to lastf
When We wandered BIZ tho stream, Mabel,
In search Of flowers,
And needed not the flight Of time,
Those rosy hours?
Our hearts were happy then, Mabel
Attuned 70 love;
We sang that gentle song, dear,
As sings the dove.
Not Dreaming Of the change, Mabel,
SO dark, 80 cold
That spen Aen was spreading DER your bosom
Its Icy fold
For I. with love for you, Mabel.
That loves always,
Saw only the enchanted realm,
Heard sweetest lays,
xsoss music bresthed OF you, Mabel.
My spirits start
Destined forever more 70 guido my bark
Near Got xfAri
Long years have passed since then Mabel;
MY hair Il gray;
Yet ,n my soul cherish stu the dream
" Of that fair May.
know not Of your Iife. Mabel
II "Fate has shed
Her darkest or her most dehgnun' o7a"s
Around your head.
But would ask one gentle boon. Mabel.
Ere deaths eclipse
9hsi, seal with it, deepairing darxness
Ny weary lips.
'Tis this mat 10 como icne'y hour, Mabel,
When I'm ~ rest;
You'll come with holy ssePs ana ny
yiolets upon my BREAST
Mefhsnks nay sleep would b more s"ee~ Aspe''
And from above
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

Incre are moro NtJ6 OF D-luF yOuf Inonty
than dropping Il In the lake.--Eariy Chicago Pro-
tsrb.
CHAPTER l.
Sylvester Sylter was rising young bust
ness-man in the gents" furnishing line.
His regular hour for rising was $50 A. NJ
but that's another story, something about
savages.
Sylvester Sylter, besides being rising
young man-his business requiring .it--
was, which his business did not require.
a susceptible, Observation-Disclosures
face young man. And that had something
TO do with this story.
This young man in the gems" fur
nishine line had been smitten and I'M
smitten full many time. but be had never
progressed so far with his suit as TO be-
come entangled. like coilof pioture;wire,
in an engagement with matrimonial ten
denotes. Not, that Is TO say. until be met
the charming Of slightly freckled In the
summer time) MISS Florine Flanders.
This young LADY, believe that. like the
witness on the stand, il is better n tell the
truth. the whole truth, and nothing but
the truth-bad been christened Mary j.
Flanders. but society and alliterative IL
fuences had prevailed. Mary D., by 0
slight twist of the pen, had been changed
to Florine. Besides, Florine Flinders was
q nice name 20 write 10 the papers. with.
When Mr.. Sylter and Miss Flanders first
met do not know, writes Charles Lederer
in the Chicago Herald. but the short and
long of it was--Mr. Sylter beng about four
inches less in stature than the object OF his
afection-that they became engaged.
The details OF the final love-making do
not know, except so far as they were fur
nished by presumably veraclous and GER
tainly voraciOus and inqusltive younger
brother OF Miss Flanders.
According to that young sprig OF the
Flanders tree the final wooing was con-
sumInated in the following words:
"Florine, my love. my dearest life, i love
thee Willis thou be miner"
II wilt" replied Florine. tender light
in her violet eyes, with unusual brevity
and briskness of speech. There always
was something business-like about her
style of conversation that BODIED i'll for
trifers.
Sylvester-I am always misspelling IL
Slyvester-was slightly shocked by this
machine registers the amount Of your
purchase manner Of closing the contract.
But he loved her dearly, and he had done
land.office business in dove-colored
spring ties that day. :.
You have made me the most intensliest
happy man in the gentlemen's furnishing
line In Chicago" exclaimed our hero,
and really he did not mean TO hedge when
he added: But. of course, you know,
collar-button Of my heart, that we cannot
marry just yet. Ny financial resources at
present are quite indigenous"
Sylvester was not quite sure OF the
meaning of the last word, but it went with
| Florine.
Never mind. Sylly dearp (t was the
first time that she had abbreviated his
name, and it made his heart go pitty-pat
against his balbriggan underyesD I'VE
can wait reasonable length of time-say
ninety days"
There was a counting-room serenity
about Miss Flanders that awed MIR. Sylter
| considerably.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

Outluf*<.
Michael Maloney was Of the Twenty
seventh Virginia infantry and Ia : con-
. ": 7, PAR was Of Parker's Battery. and is
J; !. Reynclds vas Of Grimes's Battery.
and Is q carpenter.
Battery.
OTHER ssra1yRs.
Among the others are Or. George Byrd
Harrison, James Duvali, u. waddell. r.
niehl. General Harry Heth, and Major ].
These have become active members Of
the association, and others in Washington
eneioie are Is. y. Braseiman. lieutenant
washington Artillery J. X. Bayne, Second
Virginia infantry; Joseph Is. Bailey. First
Maryland. artillery; Captain William
brown. OF the A. A. L G.; NJ. Cunning
ham, medical department.: q. w. Cham
lain. First Virginia cavalry; J. II. Cook.
Seventeenth Virginia cavalry: r. J. Dau-
son, First Virginia infantry; r. ID.
Evans, Sixth Virginia infantry: 4. A.
Fouke, Thirty-second Iexas cavalry;
X s;,,,s,v Fleming r Biehnond REF Faystte
GINA infantry; Charles M. Faris, Nell
sons battalion; J. X Fisher, medical de-
partment; J. @. Coins. Fifteenth Virginia
infantry; w. A. Haycock, Second Virginia
cavalry; John II. Holgood. Fourth Louisi-
ana infantry; b. Il. Jones. Forty-seyenth
Virginia infantry Y. w. Kessler, First
MARYLAND infantry: J. p. Lynn. Forty
third Virginia infantry: j. A. Maloney.
Elzey's brigade Ii. 8. Mcpherson, First
Virginia infantry; II. y. Littlepage, Con-
federate States navy; W. *. Stone,
Seventh Virginia cavalry; j. M. Small,
Second Virginia infantry; 4. II. Sor-
rell. Thirteenth Virginia infantry; j.
8. Stanley, Eleventh Mississippi; f. +.
Thompson, Fifth Virginia cavalry; b.
Underwood, Mosby's cavalry A. 4. White.
First Virginia artillery; A. Walker. First
Virginia infantry; II. B. woodmen,
Thirty-second Virginia infantry; Robert
Wilson. First Maryland cavalry: w. l..
Wilkinson, Twenty-fourth Virginia cav
airy 5. W. Lee, Second Maryland: A. L.
Minor, Virginia infantry; Il. NJ. Cologne.
Fonrth Virginia: A. j. Owens. Forty-ninth
Virginia; George II. Lash. Garnett's bat
terry; George Besrton and John Morrisey.
Eighth Georgia infantry; X. j.. Parry and
7. l.. w. Thornton, Twenty-first Virginia
infantry: j. II. Williams. James Taylor. &.
III. Dickinson, Thirtieth Virginia; John q.
Wharton, FIfty-frst Virginia; f. l.. How
ell, Twenty fourth Virginia; Captain Hur-
die, T. o. Reid. Eleventh Virginia caval-
~; Captain Fite. George w. Ladner. Sec
ond Virginia, and others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
CHAPTER ".

The first thing that Mr.. Sylvester did
after he arrived at his store was TO write a
1t reads thus:
Miss Plorins Flanders;
Dear Miss,--It grieyes me TO state that cIrcum-
stances over which have no control render 1t
necessary for ME 10 state that In the future can
only be brother 10 you. Kindly return by
bearer any correspondence OF mine that you
may now have In stock. You may keep my
presents. remain, ever your friend anu we'll
yisher, SYLVESTER SYLTgR-
Miss Flanders did not return the CORE
spondence as per request. She did. how
ever, Immediately go to Silvester's store In
person, aud then and there proceeded TO
chase MIR. Sylvester arouad the block.
She had in her hand an umbrella with
loaded handle. She did not catch Sylses-
ter. He escaped corporal punishment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
tFor tho Dispatch.l
nur Rixf1ta.

fFor tho Dispatch.l
Our Rights.
Aiasi n seems the time has come,
When woman scorns her place at home
Where plainly lis her right 20 reign
A queen and mother, there 10 train
Children, VINO may stand where others
Proudly stood, because OF mothers. a
When we leave our halloved home,
Mid the muliitudes 10 roam; ts
Maid and mother In the crush,
Seeking the-e. without bush,
Places clnlmed By husband, brother.
Shame upon thee, maid and moshef'
When we trail our ermlne white
In the motley pubic sighs,
JOstling with the common crowd,
0ut Of plsce, and often loud,
Would that In TIE din and rush
We might indour native blush.
There IL something would know,
When We 20 the polls must 20,
Or wnen we In prlpits preach,
With thin voices Ike a screcch,
Tell me. it's beyond my ken.
Must our homes be kept by meni
To medicine some OF as turn,
While others for tho rcstrum burn.
Our plans are nxod. our programme made,
There Is no plsco ven not invade;
Our children In the street must roam.
For VIC are found no more at home.
Let's pause now In this mad career,
And learn Of Paul our proper sphere;
Give men their rights, VS. have our own,
We are the power behind tho throne.
Men thus CENTRALIZED seek not TO roam,
For woman's chains arc love and lone.
MRS. j. WILLIAM JONES.
Atlanta, Ca.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
A Fluent conversationaiist.
rT.xaa Siffincs.1

Mr.. Murray Hill. Jr.; But. father, this
young lady you want me to marry shutters
1' ~r MURRAY Hill, ST.. That makes no
a;asrence. She Is rich. and after you are
varied little you viii find that she viii
talk fast enough TO SCI You,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

Six months afterward Sylvester received
tba cards and wedding cake which were
eoneomitants of the marriage OF Miss Flo
rine Flanders TO Joseph Joseins, sylves-
ter's attorney.
ThA dog died.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

Real Estate .Agent--Look here, Uncle
Abe. I find that house and lot 5ou put ~
NV hands to sell has an membranes on ~.
Uncle Abe-What datl DIDN'T Know
dat sure. sab. Well. nebber mind. II ~
got gold mine on it, let IL 60 ct de price,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
CHAPTER v.

The breach-of-promise case of Flanders
rs. Sylter created profound interest for
nearly two weeks. The plaintin won the
case 10 the tune Of verdict of $4,000.
sylvester received his legacy.
In figuring the thing up sfterward he
found that his love affair had cost him:
Verdict for Miss Flanders. ..............e12,00 900
Court costs, lawyers foes, etc............ $500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
CHAPTER III.

The Office Of Jackstraw, Willis 4 Killey-
killy had hardly been busted the next
morning after Mr.. Sylter received the news
of his newly fortune ere that gen.
tlemAn called. IL was indeed Sylyester's
earliest convenience"
He waited nearly an hour before one of
the firm appeared, and that one was Mr..
Willis, and not the one who had charge of
the legacy department. That one was Mr..
Killeykilly. But MIR. Willis was glad to
see Mr. Sylter, and so was Mr.. Jackstraw,
who came an hour later.
II was nearly o'clock in the afternoon
when Mr.. Killeykilly arrived. That legal
luminary received Sylvester cordially in
his private lurking place, and produced O
copy of the last will and statement of the
late Bundle Sylvester. II was a vast piece
of lego literary work. but not particularly
interesting to Sylvester, except that por-
ton of the will which read:
SIXTH give and devise the sum OF fifteen
thousand dollars (S15, 000) TO my much-beloyed
nephew, Sylvester Sylter, OF Chicago, 70 have and
td4old the same, his heirs and assigns, forever,
the only proyiso being that the same, my much
beloved nephew, shall remain, and Ii writing
agree 20 remain In the blessed state of bachelor
hood during his natural life. Otherwise the
above beduest shall revert to the MataInoras
Home for lmbecile Rmbezzlers.
When Mr.. Sylvester recovered from his
faint he was sent to his gents" furnish
ing emporium in cab with a round front.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05

few DAYS. shook the dust Of the pisoe
Of nv feet and took my departure.
Miss Gothams You should have tsken
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
CHAPTER ii.

The engagement progressed apace. When
Mr.. Sylter's errand-boy as not busy de-
liyering collars and cuffs and shirts and
black suspenders with yellow roses en-
broidered on them to customers he was
taking very loving notes on the business
letter-heads, enclosed in the business en-
velopes of Sylvester. Sylter d Co., to
Miss Flanders. The notes invariably CON-
menced thus
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
Letting Him Draw His Own Conclusion.
THarDerss Rezarl

Humorist: Did you get my Jokes. siry
Editor: Yes, sir. And l want TO say to
you that hereaftery YOU would better leave
them down stars on the ground tioor
Humorist Why so, sir?
Editor: Because this floor will only sns-
tam three hundred pounds to the square
foot,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-05
OHAPTER VI.

Total. .-..s......-.s... s.olo,oOc
He mcrteaged his gents furnishing
goods stock Tor the balance of $50o.