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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
How the l,yra mids Were Built.

A mOneyed man, who was looking at
the process Of laying an artificial stone
pavement in front OF one Of his many
properties. startled the friends who
were standing about him by remark
ing: Il believe that the Egyptian
pyramids were built in just that way. "
Pressed. for an explanation, he said
that while he had never been in Egypt
he had read the works of all Egypt
ologists including Brugsch and Piazzi
Smyth. and had never found in any OF
them theory which would satisfac-
torily account for the manner in which
the pyramids were constructed.
Now" he said, 'you must remem-
her that the pyramids are built OF
stone which bears no resemblance tc
anything found within five hundred
miles OF their location. 1t is incredible
that the Egyptians Of four or five
thousand years ago should have pos
sessed the mechanical ingenuity tc
move these enormous blocks of stone
from the granite quarries OF Abyssinis
or Syria to the pyramids. Is it not
much more natural to suppose that the
ancient Egyptians possessed the secret
of making artificial stone, and that the
pyramids were constructed by layer
upon layer of Nile river mud, har
dened by just such processes as We
employ to make artificial stone? 1t ii
much more plausible explanation o
their construction than the labor iOu'
and unintelligent suggestions that thu
stones were carried across the de ser
to form the foundation and base OF The
pyramids. l firmly believe that thu
Egyptians of the anti-Christian err
understood the manufacture OF arti
fetal stone. and that they built tn
pyramids out of it."-Phila. Press
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

The bugbear that frightens SO many
out of any attempt at road improve
ment is the expense; and it Is q myth.
These extra taxes for this work will be
made easier than any money was over
made before. because OF the increased
facilities for buying and selling you are
furnished with all the year around.
and property will rise 30 much in value.
and the population increase where
there are easy means OF getting around.
so that when the roads are built and
paid for you will find it hard TO tell
how much it haa cost you. it has been
so little. The taxes levied to pay the
interest on bonds issued for this pur-
pose are lighter than the expense te
keep the roads in repair under the Ole
system. This has been proved. Over
good roads one horse can draw . load
which will tax the strength OF four
over the roads in the original state
So the tax on the horse is less. and th'
money tax will be paid BY valuation
that does not now exist and by people
who are not now residents Of the coun
ty.-National Farmer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
SOME CURIOUS SURVIVAL.
r'o"s Local Caatom-, some Of w.,..
Have Oatlivsd Thefr u..s,,,.

r'o"s Local Castom-, Some NJ WAL,
have Oatlivsd Their Usefulness,
mere are several strange surviv.,s
y, antiqu!ty in this country. rendered
s'rSger oy our usual lack OF reverence
.u' ahtlqulty says the New York SIM
me appearance of the judges Of tho
court OF appeals in robes is one sucb
survival; the marshal OF the mavor ~
New York city, who carries the MAYORS
nag on certain public occasions is an
o.her' The continuance of the board
OF coroners. by the side OF the board
OF police justices. is a third.
In New Jersey, where they had a
king long after the rest of this com.
try had sent its king to the right about
!hey nave some strange survivals. For
instance. the two companies of adyen-
turers that founded colonies in New
Jersey as far back as the time in
Charles II. OF England still maintaof
legal existence. hold annual meet.
ings. the East Jersey Company a.
Perth Amboy. the West Jersey Com.
pany at Burlington divide some de.
creaslng funds among the proprie,ors,
and generally comport themselves as
II much more life was in them than
really is.
Then New Jersey keeps up its chan.
Gerry courts in close imitation of the
Old English chancery; only instead OF
appealing to the sovereign. as suitors
IN England were wont to do in New
Jersey they appeal directly to the
chancellor This is the way bill of
complaint begins: TO his honor.
Alexander I. McGill, chancellor OF
the state of New Jersey-In chancery,
humbiy complaining. showeth unto
your honor, your orator." ETC., and
having set forth the cause of com.
plant and specified the relief desired.
the bill winds up with a prayer fol
'such relief as may seem meet to your
honor and shall be agreeable to equit,
and good conscience. May it please
your honor, the premises considered
to grant unto your orator the states
most gracious writ OF subpoena, etc
In England the orator asked for the
kings most gracious writ; but in Eng
land the chancery court has been abol
ished, while in New Jersey it still -four
ishes.
Among other queer things left owe
from the past are the slaves of thu
deputy sheriff, who assisted" a
hangings under the old changing s
good-enough- fora murderer" law
But Mr.. Gerry has put these away
and. perhaps. when the electric exc
cution law is repealed the deputy
staff will be deemed useless. 1t was
relic of the time when guards wit
pixies and spears stood by the scatfold
aud, if it wasn't very useful as a weap
on. it at least had history and len
dignity to the occasion, which seem
to be lacking under the .press-the
button" regime now in vogue
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
" Ouud by the Ann.

A clock to be seen at Brussels
comes as near to being perpetual mo-
ton machine as is likely ever to be in
vented; for the sun does the winding.
A shaft exposed to the solar rays
causes an up draft Of air. which sets q
fan in motion. The fan acts upon o
mechanism which raises the weight of
the clock until it reaches the top and
then puts brake ON the fan till the
weight has gone down a little, when
the fan is again liberated, ana pro-
ceeds to act as before.
As long as the sun shines frequently
enough, and the machinery does no,
wear out the clock will keep going
Optician.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
Where TO Look.

Last summer little boy helped his
mother very much by picking berries
to sell to summer visitors. He was
very poor. and he had to go without
shoes or stockings while he did 1t.
But he worked just as lovingly and as
earnestly as If it was done for picnic
party.
:. ..Dear me, child!' said customer
when she bought out his stock, ''youl
feet are all scratched with thorns'
Are the bushes full of thornsP"
Eyes ma'am," answered he. trying
to draw his feet out of sight.
..Why that is dreadful" cried the
lady. "How often did you get scratch
ed to- day?"
IL don't know ma'am," he replied
simply. Il was only lookin' to sex
how full the basket was!-Harper's
Young People.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
A M.tter.of.Fact Age.

The age in which we live is prosaic
and horribly matter-of-fact. The lover
upon clasping his sweetheart to bis
breast remarks: How delightfully."-
clean your scalp is, my darling?" And
she upon folding him in her arms ex-
claims: dearest Algernon. II you
will drink creme dementhe. l do wish
you would wash your mustache of be-
fore YOU kiss mel" Only the other
day q young lady who had left hel
fathers house with the intention o1
eloping with her sweetheart turned
Z 1890 the railway station upon dis
that she had forgotten he'
- S.,shl Think Of It shade o!
/ Cincinnati Enquirer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
Dr. cA.s.v,ek,. Hanging ssery.

Mr.. Chadwic k who is well known
rs an after dinner speaker. said that
he was reminded OF u hanging scene in
q new state. A murderer was about
to be Swung OFF, when a horsman
dashed up. His steed was covered
with foam. and he had every appear
ance OF bearing an important message.
Springing up the steps OF the plat
form. he announced that ii the person
who occupied it would resign his place
for n moment in favor of himself he
would like to say few words.
The trembling wretch under the
moose was glad of a moments respite.
and the horseman proceeded to tell
the audience about some new lands in
the vicinity. for the sale OF which he
was the agent New York Times,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
The Greek Church.

The orthodox ecclesiastics have met
In Moscow to discuss the method Of
checking the wandering from the
Greek church. The increase of sects
is SO rapid as to constitute q danger,
not only to the church. but to the
state. 1t was proposed that all Sec
tarians should oe forbidden to leave
their own villages and to try all Of
tenders against the faith not by an Or
binary judge but by special Judge,
and furthermore that the orthodox
missionaries should be increased In
numbers who should strive in all
love and charity to bring back the
lost sheep. Chicago Times.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
y Throat
Ind Lung
Speciality.

h appreciate what a truly wonder
Ill medicine it is. The delicious
eusations of healing, easing, clear
|ug, strength-gathering and recover
|ng are unknown joys. For Ger
han Syrup we do not ask easy cases.
Sugar and water may smooth a
throat or stops tickling-for a while.
This is as far as the ordinary cough
medicine goes. Boschee's German
Syrup is a discovery, a great Throat
Ind Lung Specially. Where 70,
years there have been sensitiveness,
pain, coughing, splitting, hemorr'
hage, voice failure, weakness, slip
ping down hill. where doctors and
medicine and advice have been swal'
lowed and followed to the gulf o.
despair, where there is the sickening
|conviction that all is over and the
END is inevitable, there we place
German Syrup. 1t cures. You are
il live man yet if you take it. q
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
The Only One Ever Prtnsed-CaM NO
Find she WOPdl

There is 3-inch display advertisement In
this paper this week which has NO Two
words alike except one word. The same II
true of each new one appearing each week
from the DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places "Oresccnr' on everyt hins
they make and publish. Look for 1t, zen.
them the name OF the word, and they viii
return you Book, BEAUTIFUL LlTHOGRAPH'
or SAMPLES FREE.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

ONE HNJo1S
~ the method and results when
s,up Of Figs is taken; it 10 pleasant
I'll refreshing to the taste, and acts
.rtlv vet promptly ON the Kidneys,
;ssr and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
~ esectually, dispels colds, head
.h.s and fevers and cures habitual
sn ns Syrup Of Figs is the
NV remedy Of its kind ever pro.
'uced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
.n,sble to the stomach, prcmpr in
|, action and truly beneficial ia its
's.cts, prepared only from the most
.slthy and agreeable substances.
4 many sxcellent qualities com.
IND Il to Ill and have made it
IL most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs il for sale in SOC
Ind 81 bottles By Ill leading drug.
as. Any reliable druggist who
say not have it on hand will pro-
,ure it promptly for any one who
ri.hes to try it. Do not accept
Iny substitute.
ciLlF0RKlA re SKRUP co.
SAN faAAcAeco. CAL.
pusvAlf. ". 1fw voax. 49,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

woman in Iowa has recently become the
responsible mother OF triplets. She is as
bright and happy rs bird, for she has a
big box of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup and she
'Sn't scared a hit
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

A favorite method of deciding be-
tween the contending parties in Russia
was kissing the cross According TO
law promulgated by Ivan w.. when
q foreigner lodged a complaint against
another foreigner, it was optional to
either complainant or defendant to
justify himself by kissing the cross in
confirmation OF his oath. But in the
case OF disputes between Russians and
foreigners lots were drawn. The one
whose lot was first drawn took the
prescribed oath, kissing the cross. and
the suit was decided in his favor. Inc
English company secured for their
members and servants the right to
have the decision rest ON the lottery,
without resort to the cross kissing,
The procedure according to an Eng
iishman who had passed the ordeal is
as follows: 1.-TWO little wax balls. in
scribed respectively with the names Of
the two disputants were thrown into q
cap. an official drew one Of them. and
the disputant whose name it bore was
announced to have lost his suit. :"
This is an historical anomaly. remind
ing us OF the ordeal OF battle in the
middle ages. Sat Evening Post.
Suffering for years with severe attacks
OF neuralgia, tried number of so-callcd
remedies without any good results. Finally
and delight on using one bottle my suffer
ing ended. l cheerfully recommend 1t tc
535 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, Md.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
\ Pilgrimage to Mecca.

The risks OF pilgrimage to Mecca
may we'll make the most earnest mus
sulman hesitate to undertake that
pious duty, OF the 66, 900 pilgrims
who have sailed from various oriental
ports for this sacred spot during the
last six years, some %, 900 have never
returned. A few, it is thought may
possibly find their way back by other
routes. Many it is feared. are MUIR
dered by gangs of oadmashes, who are
believed to travel regularly by the
Jedda steamers. marking down pill
grims who are possessed of valuables
and attacking them when favorable
opportunities occur. 1t Is said. how
ever. that by far the greater number
fall by the wayside on the long tramp
from Jedda to Mecca or Medina. So
far as the sea voyage is concerned, the
return voyage is for obvious reasons
the most dangerous. The overland
tramp to ana from the sacred cities
has the effect OF lowering the vitality
OF the traveller. and he arrives at Jedda
in a state which predisposes him to
attacks OF epidemic diseases engen.
dered by the overcrowding and un-
speakable fifth OF the pilgrim vessels.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

n goes back
all the money you've spent for
it-i there's neither benefit nor
cure. That's what ought to be said
of cory medicine. II could be-
if the medicine were good enough.
But it IL said of only one medicine
of its kind-Dr. Picrce's Golden
Medical Discovery. It's the guar.
antced blood-purifer. Not only in
March, April and May, when the
sarsaparillas claim to do good, but
in every season and in every case
it cures all diseases arising from q
torpid liver or from impure blood.
For Ill Scrofulous, Skin and Scalp
Diseases, Dyspepsia, Indigestion
and Biliousness, it il positive
remedy.
Nothing else ID q cheap, NO mat.
ter how many hundred doses are
offered for . dsllar.
With this, You pay only for the
good you get.
And nothing else is "just n
good"
It may be "better p for tn,
dealer; but you are the one that
to be helped.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

The hardest thing love ever has to do ID
to remain idle.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

About years ago had Bronchitis, which finally
drfed into Consumption tho doctors said and they had
about given up was confined to my bed Oneday my
husband for the DOCTOR but he not in his Office
The druggist sent . bottle of Psos Cure for Con-
sumption. took doses Of it, and greatly relieved
before the doctor He told continue it,
long helped did So and the result il,
sound and we-entirely cured of Consumption-Ms r. E
BAKER, Harrisburg Illinois. February 90 1891
have had Catarrh for many years, but never found
anything that did any good until concluded try
Pisos Remedy for Catarrh. After using il few times
found great relief and would not be without it now-Mas
BELLE WOODRUFF Lawler, lows, July a. 1891
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

F. j. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, O., Props.
of Halls Catarrh Cure, offer 500 reward for
any case Of catarrh that cannot be cured by
taking Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for testi-
monials, free. sold by Druggists, 75c.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

FITS.-All FITS stopped free By %. KAHE1 eaEAI
Nerve Restorer. No Fit after hrst day use. Mar
velous cures Treatise and e900 trial bottle free TO
Fit cases. Send TO Or. Kine.0Sl Arch st.. Phila Pa
A good man Is one who lives right
whether he believes in religion Or not.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
Odd IDe6NlltOlas.

What would have happened if
Henry w of France had not been MUIR
dered?" asked n teacher of sharp
looking boy. The prompt reply was,
..He would probably have died a ma
tural DEATH" In u Sunday school the
question, What did the Israelites DO
when they came out of the Red sea?"
drew forth the answer They dried
themselves.
Stability was recently defined as
1.-The cleaning up OF q stable" What
comes next to man in the scale OF be-
ing?" inquired an examiner. His
shirt" was the reply. Asked to give
the distinction, if any. between q fort
fortress, a boy nicely defined them.
"A fort is place to put men in. and q
fortress is place to put women in"
A teacher asked very juvenile class
which OF them had ever seen magnet
A sharp urchin at once said he had
seen lots of them. Where" asked the
teacher. surprised at his proficiency.
I'm the cheese" Being asked wha,
conscience was, O boy replied, IAN in.
ward monitor" Asked what a moni.
tor meant, the ready answer was, 'Au
ironclad vessel. London Tit-Bits.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

Illinois produces much more whisky than
Kentucky.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

II you like An undertaken 10 It wicked to
wish him success.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

Three sons Of the great author Of "Pick-
wick" are still living.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

Harvard has 425 academic freshman this
year and Yale but 264.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

"Hanssn'a Magic Germ salve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Aen
your druggist for II. Price Is cents.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

To neglect farm In ancient Italy WAS an
d9ense cogn liable BY the censor.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

Reed and Blaine are both from Maine.
And the greatest statesmen e'tS seen.
They never have had headache or pain,
That they couldn't cure with COaiiMe.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

The temptations are the ones that help
the devil most
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

Cha3ees. shorthand college. OsvvegO,
NY. Thorough course BY mail. Circulars free.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

When troubles arc the farthest from Vi
they look the biggest
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

We are all in it, but with some Of US it 10
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

Novels constitute nine-tenths Of all the
books re ad in this country.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

A good habit 10 . sword, . bad habit .
chain.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

The greatest depth Of the ocean 10 q, 93I
feet
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
Herman
Syrup

Those who have not
used Boschee's Ger
man Syrup for some
severe and chronic
trouble ofthe Throat
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12

The troubl a. Of men arc like false teetl
they finally ret used to them.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-11-12
Or. Le Dues Periodical Pills

Are Narrated 70 relieve tasdy. Irregular and q,
leA EnSlAnA, 1854. Canada. 1877, United 0SaAso.
1851. We ell this French pin ~ - - =
liaf - abovs stated or refund the money These
Foods can Be SAINT pc: mail on receipt Of money,
Wholesals and retail 81 Goodman Drug ca.
Omaha
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-02
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
FINANCIAL.

NEW YORK, Oct. 1. noon.-Stocks opened
on;st bn5 steady. Money easy at 56o6 per cent
Exchenge-long g 5000 S014; short, 81 s3O,
MI. Government bonds neglected. State
The Tne following were the Up. m. stock quotas
Hrie 2a15 Richm'd & W. PIT.
CHICAGO { North. 1l5 Terminal. ..'.. l32s
Lakes 1ore. ......sl-+ "esSarh Ohloh'.- o4A
NS Nrw YonK, Oct. /, 500 p. m.-Sterling ex-
change closed active AMI sse1Gy at 3! o. "a;
CO. mercal BLISS 19}3@4 "a money easy AZ
Government bonds closed dun oIt s'eN.N' -FOUR
ner cents Ii; four sad holt per cents ~.
Treasury Balances-Ooin. S57 $4,000; cur
reacy' Pei, market was almost from opening to
.,ds., in control OF the bears but the forces of
denressIor were not enough IN iegiSllnate
,rav 10 accomplish tue object desired ana tIere
Wy s,,ain recourse to the old and despicaole
,nsans of circulating rumor3 aHect'ng tne
standing OF some well-known -iohseS W tne
street These rumors. 1t is har1i1 Necessary "
sav- AGAIN uroveI TO have 10 tOunuation III TACT
GS,lJ was also reported to nave had an
snnplsctic A. but at the lime ne was periSctly
,seu AMI ACE TO eat his dinner NJ n Droaunag
restaurant. London was hmlteu ouys. eary,
Ia, -hors vas a heavy outpouring OF 0lssourl
oartA, pook Island Burlington anu quincy
.nd A.ahison. and il seemed TO come lafseiy
fron; firms representing tahnt1s-H1, ~. ~
,ne-s Vas IN 1oabUeciy CONSIDER hos9 ~
- Nh ~i.ies of the account during the day.
That tie Operations u the last Few Gays nave
largely increased the outstanding siorl nv -
4 shown by the aotiye borrowing ee4lAhu ~
all prominent stocks. Tho hlasset ,s Vbvl.sl
g.n.rally vito oaly slight changes, but missouri
rncinc al ssLf was down ~ pr cent ana ne
pressure 10 that stock was very heavy % tnHt
while there vas a short rally ~ me IT. I'LL. isN
minutes. It's price after tlAt stdaS i-ss'ttg ~, ~
eiined and was checked only al 3isi 10 the last
hour Tne effect upon The general iist was not