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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05
How He Reckoned Distance.

It was near the Arkansas line in
Howell county. on the Mountain Home
Road. that was taken up by native
whom encountered in possession OF
IA shaky old vehicle and two of the
poorest oxen ! had ever seen, He
agreed to take me the rest OF my Jour-
ney for dollar and .'fndin's" and so
/ got UP beside the native and we
started. In some thing over half an
hour the native began to squirm un-
easily. Presently he murmured:
''Aint We most thar"
"Where?" asked in return.
"Ther fust mile" he returned.
IL don't KNOW" was my reply.
"'what has that to do with the ques.
-tion of going to Mountain Home?"
''Nothin'." he responded senten-
-tiously. only"
Then he stopped and urged the oxen
into brisker gait. II such thing
were at all possible. Five minutes
later he again began to squirm.
'.Aiut this erbout right" he began
"For what?" asked.
Fer err drink" be broke out.
Then l learned that the average
mountaineer measures distance by his
appetite. My driver got thirsty every
mile. Old timers get thirsty oitener
and young fellows go further withou,
a smile. When you contract to pro.
wide the '.fndin's" for an Ozark driv.
er, it would be good idea to learn
how much experience he has had.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05
STORIES OF THE OZARKS.
SOME OF THE WAYS OF THE
NATIVES.
mistaken for Whltscap BANDA Coon Hunt
The First Bicycle Seen in Chadwick
They Reckon Distance by tho
. Appetite for Firewatcr.

We stopped for the night at n small
Christian county cabin one evening
last August and the host appeared to
be very glad to see us. After sitting
out in the open air for an hour past
dusk. listening to the quaint melody
of jewsharp in the hands OF the
Oldest boy, we were invited to go to
ed in the loft We complied and in
<n minutes my companion and were
fast asleep. 1t was about mio night,
that slight noise from below awak-
'ened me. and distinguishing voices
apparently from the outside OF the
cabin, l listened intently. "You make
-er noise on Their inside" heard one
OF the voices say. IAN when they
jump from up thar I'll shoot"
The horror OF the situation struck
me in an instant We were probably
taken for revenue officers by desperate
bald knobbers who resolved that we
should never get away. / lay perfect
iy still, however and awaited the noise
from the inside. Pretty soon it came.
! awakened my companion, and at the
same time put my hands upon him and
commanded him to lie still. A long
silence followed and after some more
whispering that was not clear to
either OF Us, the terrific racket inside
the house resumed. Still we remained
quiet A moment later two shots rang
.ont mud fhoro follOwod 4, oho,t ~ 81
voice that l recognized as being that
OF my host
I'VE gotten. boys, eh?" he yelled.
dead sure" was the reply; 'they's
dead as a mackeril."
We fastened down from the loft and
out into the moonlight night. The
mountaineers had killed two raccoons
that they had run to the root OF the
little house.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05
A FAY o.: MIX.

''Iiere you are, two pounds OF chops.
good scant weight" said the merry
Cranston Street grocer to the young
man OF family who had brought in AN
order from his wife. land now for the
milk: where's your can?r The young
man OF family protested that he hadn't
read the order. and had not been
EQUIPPED with ii can. Never mind"
said the grocer; there. hold. on to il"
and he dcxteriously slipped one paper
sugar bag inside OF another and figllped
the corners into place. The two
quarts OF milk were poured into the
inner bag. The grease in tho milk
prevents it from going through the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05
A Raft Of kindred Trouble3.

''Well. Sutton, old man, you look
pale how are vou?"
''rm sick. I'm suffering from nerv.
Gus prostration and kindred troubles. :"
That's bad. know. !or l have
suffered from kindred troubles myself.
Have got 'em now. ! have an uncle
in the Texas legislature and another
in the Ohio state prison. my brother
in-law ran on the fusion ticket in New
York and my sister is going to marry
a poor Methodist preacher. You
needn't tell me anything about kim
dred troubles and the way they pros :
trate fellows nervous system l
tell you. I've had EN- Il had 'em all
bad on both sides. "-Texas Siftinrs.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05
Signs Of eicknes3.

Nearly twenty years ago DR.. Wilks
directed attention to the curious fact
that transverse furrow always APP
pears on the nails after serious ILL
ness. Medical men ignored what they
called the visionary opinions of Mr..
Willss. giving the matter but little at
tention in their medical works. Re-
Gently a new interest in the subject
has been revived and pathological
societies have begun an investigation.
Ono remarkable case shows nail fur
rows caused by three days seasick-
ness
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05

Tho first bicycle had reached Chad
wick. and as it stood in its crate on tn
little depot platform. everybody in
town came up to examine it.
Eyer don't mean to say that 'er man
kin ride tibet thing?" questioned old
.Silas Pink.
''Thet's whut they say" said long.
1ank young Simpson. II amt seed
hit done. but Their agent says hits
easy"
IAN only them many wheels9"
'.Two's err nuff."
"rll bet you my hat hit KANT be
did"
"All right" responded Simpson;
-Putter up"
just ut the moment the arrange
ments OF the wager were completed, a
-dapper young man came up. and with
i. strong arm pulled the stats from the
crate. He took the glittering machine
OUT gave its pedals a few whirls,
nimbly jumped into the saddle and
was of like the wind. down the gravel
road.
''There!" exclaimed Simpson. be-
fore the bicycle had got thirty feet
away. gimme that hat"
1t was ill-luck or pride or something
else that made the young man run into
"a small rock. and nature did the rest.
The machine stopped and the rider
went over into tie road. When the
doctor got through and put him on
the train for home. old 81 and Simp-
son were arguing over who won the
bet. He had shown his ability to
ride. Simpson said. but the old man
still declares that bicycles are fail
ire
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05
Tho Earth'a ARa.

The age of the earth is estimated
from the increment in the temperature
as we penetrate its crust Tho rate
at which the earth cools can only be
determined by making use OF data
confessadly imperfect; but from these
Sir William Thomson finds that 100. :
100000 or 200. 1000. 900 years ago it
first began to be crusted over with a
solid film OF rocks; that 10000, 900
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05
HOPING A 8 AlLOR.
The FATE and Expeditions Manner In Which
Jsps Capture Kiotous Tars.

The FATE and Expeditions Manner In Which
Japs Captsre Riotous Tars.
A sailor ashore has long been hail
ed rs the spirit of prodigality and
tumult In Asiatic ports there are al
ways drinking shops kept by men
who. of q former day, we're English
or American sailors. and in these the
jolly tars assemble, drink whisky, sing
songs. quarrel and finally overstay
their leAves'an resolve to desert out
right. Captains OF ships. whose sail
ors are ashore tarrying long ut the
wine. have now and then c very excit-
ing hour getting their men. They
manage as follows: An order is made
by the consul directed to these drink
ing shop keepers to turn all of a GER
tain ships sailors out Of their houses
and into the streets. They do this
promptly, as to disobey or to he lag
gard about it would result in the
revocation of their license. So. all
those sailors, drunk Or sober, who
went down to the sea in the particu-
lar ship in question, are cut adrift in
the streets. What follows is amusing
and one OF the stock entertainment is
of Yokohama. Toxic and other Japan
ese seaports. While the elected one
with frowns on his tanned face and
profanity and scorn on his lips is go
ing uns,eadily about in the streets
with all those doors before SO wide
and hospitable closed in his indignant
face. two wary, active and very sober
Japs appear. They are about to make
prey OF this son OF the ocean. the
captain Of his boat having offered $40
for his capture.
They don't rush up and grapple
with him as his tar-stained. saith ard
ened fists are capable Of blows which
would lay up the stoutest Jap for a
week. They know better, safer and
more certain way, They bear between
them-one at each end-a light, strong
cord like clothesline, some thirty
feet long. AS they come near the
man OF their, choice, who perchance is
caroling lay-very hiccoughy and
fervent-of the deep blue sea, they
stretch the rope to its length. At a
signal they rush so as to catch the VIC
tim near the center of the cord and
with incredible swiftness run around
him in opposite directions, passing al nd
repassing each other and winding the
cursing sailor from mech to ankle. BY
the time they cease for lack of longer
rope, his arms are bound tight to his
sides, his legs are tight together.
everything is tied down except his
tongue. Jack was never so utterly
helpless in his life.
Then the phlegmatic Japs-with no
trace OF excitement. for with them it
is merely business taking one the
heels and the other the head of the
captive mariner. like sack OF grain
carry him to the wharf. Here the
Japs get their $40 and go back to seek
for more. The bibulous one is cast all
corded and bound in the bottom OF the
boat. and his thongs are not removed
until he is laid safe on the deck OF his
own vessel. AS many as dozen OF
these pinioned recalcitrants may be
seen in Que merry boat load going to
their ship.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05
Harsh Inju,ti,e.

Houselseeper (sharrly); "Well.
what do you want? Tho idea OF an
able-bodied man like you going around
begging Tramp (from BOSTON,:
you do Inc injustice, mum. I'm not
beggin'. mum, but BEN as I'm tenn
po;arily unable to realize on me assets
I'm endeavorin' te. regoliate q loan.
mum"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05

years afterwards it was still 40 hot
thai the tempe nature increased two
degrees Fahrenheit for every foot
vertically desc ended below the zone
of constant temperature. The present
rate of increase averages about 1.5i
of a degree for every foot
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05

paper. as water would" explained the
grocer. Il had hard work to get peo-
pie to believe they could carry milk
in bag at first, and had to let it go at
my own risk. I've sent it so half a
mile by slow transit; still I'd advise
you rot to stop to tell any long stories
or tho way home" -Prcvidence
Journal
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05
You Cal Retro.

Should you have become soured on
this cold world and desire to get away
from tho sight OF man. there are no
less than 470 islands in the Indian
ocean to which you can retire and
become the only living inhabitant and
monarch OF all you survey.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-03-05

Broken hearts are never dangerous a. long
as dinner tastes good.
Christmas 10 as old as many OF the niiis'
yet uobocy thinks of calling It chessnos
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-22
BRIEF JorTINos.

1t was showery yesterday morning and
then cleared off bright
Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 enjoyed
their outing at Long Island yesterday very
much.
George Ii. Raymond. dealer in grain and
proprietor of the planning mill at Saccarappa,
has called meeting of his creditors.
The four men arrested on suspicion with
being connected with yesterday mornings
fire were discharged, as no evidence could be
found against them.
A man was arrested at South Portland on
request from Boston for stealing a bicycle
in that city. A Boston officer from division
seven came here and took the man to that
city on the night Pullman.
Highland Castle, Knights of the Golden
Eagle. will work the first degree Wednesday
evening. and will also make arrangements
for their annual field day.
The Ladies' Circle of the Second Parish
church will hold their annual basket picnic
with Mrs. Durgin at Evergreen Landing,
Wednesday, the 22nd, In the afternoon and
evening.
The soldiers monument committee had
proposed lighting the lamps at the corners Of
the monument with electricity, but the
Electric Light Company say they cannot put
the wires underground.
A summer boarder at South Portland
boasts Of having a curious streak of luck. A
party was hunting for four leaved clover.
he pulled up handful at random and in 1t
were two five leaved and three four leaved
STEMS
The members of the Unity Club of Deer
ing will have their annual excursion tomor-
row. They will 60 to the same place as last
year-Wolf's Point-near Freeport. A car
will leave Morrills at o'clock and 60 direct
ly through to the boat.
An important hearing is in progress today
at Harpswell, before the county commission
ers of Cumberland county, on petition to
locate highway and bridge from Bailey's
Island to Orr's Island. The location is op-
posed by the town OF Harps we'll. N. & Ii.
B. Cleaves appear for the town in opposi-
tion. Every little while this matter comes
to the front.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-22
Wake UP Young Men.

Yesterday when the session of the law
court opened, prayer was offered, as is GUS
tomary in such cases, by one of the clergy
men of the city, Rev. A. II. Wright being
chosen in this instance. When Mr.. Wright
finished, one Of the out of town lawyers
asked one of the most prominent of the
younger lawyers Of the city who the minis
ter was-if it was Mr. Bayley. The young
man glanced at him and said: 'No, that
isn't Mr.. Bayley, but don't know who he
is" Another barrster fastened to supply
the desired information. The young lawyer
who was sure Mr.. Wright was not Mr.. Bay
ley, then said: "Oh, yes, I've heard of
Wright. He's one of the new cnes, think.
They are always changing ministers some
where in the city, and l can't keep track of
them ALL" Inasmuch as Rev. Mr.. Wright has
been settled over the st. Lawrence street
church ever since the young lawyer in ques.
ton was grammar school scholar, the apt
ness Of the new minister remark is apparent
and suggests the query. where do the men,
bers of the bar spend Sunday?
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-22
Unlawful Porgy Fishing.

The SEEMING for fish in bays whose en-
trance is not more than three nautical miles
from land to land is forbidden by law. The
penalty is not less than $500, one fourth to 60
to the complainant and three-fourths to the
county where suit is brought. Fish Warden
Barbour has been hunting up violations Of
law in Casco Bay. and he finds that steamers
from New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island
and Virginia have been taking the fish here
and carrying them to the factories at PEN
naQuid, Bristol, Boothbay and Round Pond.
Yesterday morning five steamers were sein-
ing In Portland harbor and Mr.. Barbour was
getting evidence in steam launch. One
steamer hid its name with canvass, which
lays 1t liable to forfeiture. Monday the
steamers loaded $4,000 barrels of porgies at
Chebeague bar. Mr.. Barbour has retained
Woodman and Thompson to prosecute the
cases and has attached one steamer at Dam
ariscOtta
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-22
The Sheridan Rifles,

The Sheridan Rifles enjoyed their annual
anniversary excursion yesterday by trip to
Long Island and a shore dinner. They had
a fine time, the day being most agreeably
spent in rifle practice, base ball and other
athletic sports. In the target practice. dis
lance 125 yards, off hand, Matthew Holland,
of the actives, took first prize, very heavy
gold medal of beautiful design, score IS out of
possible o. Second prize, silver medal,
Lieut.. S. l.. Foley, score also Is, but not rel
atively so good in order.
Honoraries, first prize, Capt. Hartnett of
the Montgomery Guards, massive silver
butter dish, score IS. Second prize, f. d.
Mccarthy, silver cake basket, score 16.
Invited guests, first prize, Capt. Baker of
the Portland Light Infantry, silver cup,
score 81, the best shootingOf the day. The
second prize was won by Corporal CoOkson
Of the Auburn Light Infantry, score Is.
The tin medal was awarded to Corporal
Quinn of the actives and the leather trophy
to James Dawson of the honoraries.
The was spirited game of base ball be-
tween the actives and honoraries. The score
was 6 to in favor Of the actives.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-22

WINTHROP, ME-, Stanley Farm. Summer
w board; 21s'stoIy house, near Lake Mara
noc0ok; horses, carriages, pleasant drives; re-
ferenees given. MRS. CHARLES STANLEY,
Box So. "a
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-22
Subscription Concerts.

To the Editor of the Press.
The question of Sunday band concerts
having been settled so far as the city gov
eminent is concerned, as it has been decided
to be illegal for the concerts to be given as
proposed, we, being DESTROYS that our people
shall not be deprived of pleasant entertain
ments and wishing to give all who have the
interests of the people at heart an opportuni-
ty to show their interest in a practical way,
and hoping that upon this ground both par
ties to the present discussion can meet, make
this propositions
We, who are among those who disap-
proved of Sunday band concerts, will be re-
sponsible for $3.50, half of the sum of $500,
necessary to pay for 10 band concerts, If
those on the other side will be responsible
for the balance, the concerts to be under the
direction of the gentlemen appointed as a
band concert committee by the city govern
ment, none of the concerts to be given on
Sunday, and the money to be handed to the
city treasurer, to be paid out by him when
the conditions are met.
E. Corey J.B. DonnelI,
j. j. Gerrish, jefferson Chase,
Chas. A. Brown, E. 8. Everett,
7. Ii. johnson, s. w. Larrabee,
Albert b. Hall, ChaS. Dunn, Jr.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-22
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE WILD WEST SHOW

lhh NAhD NLp OlOM.
Ii you have not yet visited the COW boys
and witnessed their exhibition, you are
missing one OF the best attractions ever Civ.
en- at the islands. Capt. Nettie Littelrs mat
ter OF fact lecture as regards riding by lad
les is OF itself worth the cost of visiting the
Island, while the sports of "the bows" as the
captain calls them, and their feats of shoot
Ing, racing, etc., coupled with the cleverest
ticK donkey in the business make it an en-
teitainment of rare enjoyment. 1t is the
place. 10 bring the children and the place for
picnics and excursions. Next Saturday
special attractions will be In order. Take Cas-
co Bay boats. Arrangements are being made
Tor evening entertainments. The public are
asking for them and they will get them.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
The various features at this house ara re-
ceived nightly with roars of laughter and
rounds of applause. Mahratta. the East In
dian necromancer, is we'll worthy the atten-
ton of all interested in magic His feats
are performed so easily and skilfully that
the senses are completely bewildered !
Mahratta's feats are not limitations of those
OF other celebrated magicians. What he
fascination. All the other features on theEbill
are capital, and two hours can be spent with
great enjoyment.
THE PAVILION.
The Pollock Sisters are great favorites at
this house. Their dancing is excellent and
draws encore after encore. In Freddy, the
Mail Girl" Miss Hamilton is seen at great
advantage as Mrs. Holt and Reddy, and Mr..
McCallum scores great hit as Moses Levi,
the jew. The Electric Quartette sing fine
ly. Don't lose this week. Take the CascO
Bay steamers and buy reserved seats at
Stockbridge's.
GREENWOOD GARDEN.
The Japanese artists. Onme and Thach-
iwano, are most daring artists. One of
ThachiwanO's feats, is climbing a brass rod
hung to the ridgepole of the opera house,
which he climbs, clnching it with his toes.
Everythi ng that they do surprises the audi
ence and Is received with a storm of APP
plause. Carnie and Powers, the German
duo, In their original sketch, are clever ar
fists. The queen of mid air, Clio Mendoza,
in her thrilling feats on the swinging trap
ese. so feet high and erected in the open
Garden, does great act The stock compa-
ny, headed by VIM. NJ. Paul, In "Uncle Dam
lie J." pleases extremely. Take steamer S. e,
Spring for Garden, from Portland pier.
NOTES.
The announcement that VIM. Hanlon of
the famous Hanlon family of gymnasts was
dead. was erroneous. The dispatch from
Lyons, Iowa, stating that he had broken his
neck by fall from trapeze, was due to an
accident of that character to VIM. O'Meara,
who was travelling with the Hanlon-Volta
troupe.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-22
Place Of Burial.

Cases of Contagious Diseases Reported for the
Period
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-22
Tho Law Count.


q. TUEsDAY.-The full bench came in yes
Of
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
William B. Smith VS.. Charles B. Leavitt.
Exceptions overruled by consent.
III. l.. Whitcomb, (. o. Greenleaf
Mitchell Willis VS.. Sumner French and
Charles w. French. Argued orally.
j. G. Holman.
F.E. Undertake.
Jeremiah Knowlton vs. Charles A. Knowl-
ton. Argued orally.
Stubs d FOgg Ii. IL. Whitcomb.
Philip II. Stubs VS.. William L. Pratt.
Argued orally.
Stubs 81 Fogg. III. l.. Whitcomb.
Elbridge G. Blake VS.. j. Manchester
Haynes, To be argued in writing.
John Morrison, admir-, VS.. John G. Brown,
exec'r. Argued orally.
Holman. E. o. Greenleaf.
Leonard L. Luce VS.. Albert G. Ames. Ar
gued orally.
E. o. Greenleaf, HI. Whitcomb.
The New England Wiring and Construc-
ton Company VS.. the Pennington Electric
Light q Power Co. Plaintiff submits brief !;
defendant to submit brief during the term
or exceptions overruled.
N. g. j. A. Morrill,.
First Freewili Baptist Church VS.. Moses
Perham. Argued orally.
y. y. B6lcher. j. q. Holman.
State VS.. Edward Stanley. Argued orally.
County Attorney. II. l.. Whitcomb.
State vs.. Samuel III. Henderson. Argued
orally.
County Attorney. H. l.. Whitcomb.
George Bray ct al, VS.. Eldon II. Pullen ct
ais. Argued orally.
w. Fred p. Fogg.
JIG. Holman, S. G. Belcher.
OXFORD COUNTY.
Anthony Lafarier VS.. Grand Trunk Rail-
road. Exceptions by plaintiff. Argued
orally.
Bearce & Stearns. A. A. Strout.
Pennington Village Corporation VS.. The
Sandy River National Bank. This case was
opened on the part of the compliments and
the arguments will be continued in the
morning.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-22
HreWer.PleYCe.

Yesterday forenoon. at the residence of
Mr. Hiram Pierce, on North street, his
dauShter, Miss Annie l.. Pierce, was united
10 marriage to Mr.. George E. Brewer, fer
merly of this city, but now prosperous
real estate dealer in Duluth. MINI. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DR.. Mer-
rill, Of the Second Parish church, in the
presence OF relatives. Many handsome
presents were received. showing how much
the friends of both bride and groom esteem
them. Mr. and Mrs. Brewer left on the
o'clock train for weeks sojourn In the
White Mountains. They will then start for
Duluth, making a number !of visits to the
principal cities along their route They
have the kindest wishes Of large circle Of
warm friends.
The Portland daily press., 1891-07-22
No City Band Concerts.

The committee on band concerts held a
meeting Monday afternoon, at which City
Solicitor Larrabee was present. The City
Solicitor told the committee it would be lille
gal, strictly interpreting the law,to use mum
icipal funds for either Sunday or week day
concerts. Messrs. Birnie, Carter and Ran
dali then voted against any band concerts,
whatever, and Clark and MCGOWAN in favor.
This settles the whole question, and there
will be no city band concerts. This was a
foregone conclusion after the law had been
made public.