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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

no more than
shlllings an acre 1.-THE free, at
the present time" This would
be only $l.75 an acre, with local
taxes paid by the landlord. If this
IS anything near fair sample of
English rents for averaging farming,
1t would seem to leave fair margin for
the renter. 1t would be considered a
very low rent for good land in this part
OF ontario; and our best land, we'll
cultivated. on shares, will paysthe own
er several times that much.
One trouble with English farming is
that the methods are Anticipated and
IN expenses too great. The results
are good, so far as yield is concerned
much better than the average in On
:ario-but the labor bill is proper
tionally higher. While labor is chheap-
er there, the labor cost of a bushel Of
wheat, or a ton Of hay, or q pound
OF butter Is more in England than in
this country. We don't produce so
much per acre: but we produce more
probably two or three times as much
per hand Here is where the English
farmer Is handicapped much more
than In the rent he pays. 1t
Is a matter Of regret that it is so. Eng
fish farming should be very at
tractive businesses. with a reasonable
margin Of profit. 1t gives employment
and support to a much larger popula-
ton propoitionately than ours; and a
better support to or at least a more
dignified and more leisurely life for
the farmer himself than in any other
| country. 1t will be a matter OF pro-
found regret II he is forced by COM
petition to adopt the high pressure
system Of work, and the low scale OF
living which is too common here. But
apparently he must do that or aban-
don the business at the present price
of agricultural produce, to pay the
present labor bill, support the mana
ger, or farmer, in his present style
of living, and leave any thing at all
for rent.-Farm and Home.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19
Setting Appictrees.

(FrOm the Farmers ReNieW.)
In reading your issue of December II
1 struck a very interesting article on
Planting Orchards" signed William
Gray" While his article contains
many excellent points which | most
freely endorse. it contains one that
would most seriously condemn, viz.
The tree top should incline to the west
several inches" He further states that
the prevailing winds are from the west
and that nearly all the orchard trees
are found leaning east This may be
the case with him. but in all this great
northwest the prevailing winds are
from the northwest and our trees lean,
have examined thousands of orchards
In Wisconsin. Minnesota and Iowa and
have almost invariably found the older
trees leaning and growing to the north
east. He says they lean east by west
winds. l claim to have any amount of
evidence in our township that they lean
northeast and not from the force Of
wind from the southwest but from the
direct rays Of the sun. This reported
In our book report of 1878. When every
body claimed this leaning was caused
by the southwest winds l took a bold
stand then and was considered much be-
side myself by my best friends, who
tried then to keep me from arguing the
question there, as 1t would be sure to
expose my ignorance. 1t ia impossible
with the limited space l am given to
branch of and reason all these points in
one short article, but il objected to by
any l will try to make my position as
clear as sunshine. We have eight Or
chards in our grove here on the east
side. open on the east. closely shut in
on the south and west by tall timber.
All these trees lean seriously to the
northeast except the row that stands
near the grove on the south side of the
field. The trees in the west side row,
too, are found nearly upright. caused
by the shade they receive from the sun
by tho grove. If anyone doubts my po-
sition let him go about and examine and
he will be most thoroughly convinced
by his own convictions. l do not say
the southwest winds never set the trees
ONeT u tHt MOI luedSl. lie Wluu uOeS
this sometimes. but not any Oftener than
they are set over to the southeast by
the northwest wind. These are excep-
lions to the general rule.
have found trees leaning in every
conceivable direction. But as a rule
they lean and grow to the northeast
The time was when this talk was called
Gaylord's theory and weighed little At
this time Tin 1879 wrote to a noter
professor in Michigan to learn what
caused our trees to lean or grow over to
the northeast. His reply was then it
was caused by the heavy southwest
winds. This was about seventeen years
ago. but l venture to say now that not
a professor in the northwest corld be
found to utter such conclusion. II
there are any We hope they will come
to the rescue. as this oid-fogy notion
is now most thoroughly exploded.
The best can do in this short article
is to state a few facts very briefly and
defer the rest till some future reply a
tree standing erect and in the open sun
without anything TO prevent the direct
rays from striking its trunk will be in
jured and barked at just half past one.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19
VENEZUELA IN PARAGRAPHS.

Eight states are in the union.
Population of Venezuela is 2,121 1913.
Venezuela contains $4,000 square
miles.
Fifteen per cent OF the population are
full-blooded Indians.
The territory in dispute is about the
size of our state OF Maine.
British Guiana was acquired by Eng
land through treaty in 1914.
In 1898 the amount of gold mined in
Venezuela was $4,000 ounces.
Slavery in the republic was abol-
iShed by the decree of March "a, 1854,
Venezuela's export trade with New
York reaches $4,000 900 a year.
Difficulties between Venezuela and
Great Britain first arose in 1896.
1t is estimated that seventy-five revo-
lutions have occurred since the estab.
lishment of the republic.
An absolute separation OF church and
state has been effected, civil marriage
is insisted on. and other admirable and
progressive institutions have been es-
tablished.
Previously to 1856 her public schoo,
system was very unimportant. only
l,3l2 pupils being in attendance at the
public schools in the year mentioned
Now the attendance exceeds 100, 900.
The constitution makes presidents in
eligible for election, and it is the earn
est endeavor of Venezuelan statesmen
to establish the politics of the country
on a firm footing Of peace and order.
United States Minister, Mr.. Pile. of
Virginia. once ventured to present him
self to the president on one occasion
minus necktie. President Blanco very
sharply reminded him OF his forge.fu!-
ness of etiquette. and shortly afterward
sent him about his business.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19
keYenga Beforehand,

''Just as | expected" said the strug.
Cling young genius, opening a letter
from the editor. "lle says my poem is
very good, and he accepts it, but
under the circumstances he does not
feel justified in allowing more than ST.
for it, which sum he 'begs to inclose. >
When he finds out it's an acrostic con-
veying the statement that the editor is
a stingy old Gus, he won't think he got
that poem SO blamed cheap after all, gol
ding him!"-Chicago Tribune
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19
The insurgents of Cuba have marched

The insurgents of Cuba have marched
with $4,000 men over three fourths Of
the island. with $4,000 drilled troops all
about them. They went out for a
specific purpose. accomplished 1t In
spite of the Spaniards, and withdrew.
And yet from Spanish sources the pub
lie ia informed Of continued series OF
victories of the Spanish troops. The
people Of Havana are especially gush-
ing over the fact that General Campos
saved them, Doubtless he did!
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

The story that England meditated a
trade with Spain of Gibraltar for Cuba
is swiftly disposed of, and was absurd
on its face. Apart from the fact that
we object to European transfers Of real
estate in any OF the regions Of either
America, 1t would be no time for Bri-
tain to swap horses while swimming the
EsseQuibO river.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

Two persons in Chicago are arrang-
ing to be married next spring, and
take their wedding tour In IA motorcycle.
They dread the publicity, probably, Of
journeying about the country in the
ordinary way.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

Internal revenue collections for the
Peoria district last year were over Sl3.-
DOC, 900, and Peoria wishes to be UNDER
stood as making its annual explana-
ton that it did not drink half The
whisky this SUM represents.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19
STATISTICS,

There are II papers and magazine, in
this country managed or edited bv
women.
In France the sexes are almost ex.
actly balanced. there being .oo4 women
to 1000 men.
The invention Of the typewriter has
given employment to half q million of
women.
According to the most reliable est,.
mates the world contains TODAY go.
900 grown women.
Wyoming has the smallest female
population. 2l.362: New York the iarc-
est. 5000. $3.50.
There are said to be $50 lady physi.
clans practicing medicine In the cities
OF the United States.
According to the last census. the
number Of women above the age Of IS in
Russia was $4,000 OO
The average height OF 1000 French
women is feet IL inches; OF 1000
Russian women feet So inches.
A competent authority declares that
over 100000 of the women of this coun.
try earn their own living.
In all Christian countries the number
OF females who attend the churches 4,
far greater than that of the men.
An authority on anthropology saws
that the ears Of women are set further
FORWARD on the head than those OF men.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

The e.Seemed Globe Democrat reit-
crates its assertion that Missouri has
no iayorite son. If the claims of the
Hon. Scott Wike OF Pike County, H.,
for that proud title are to be thus cold
ly and contemptuously ignored then in
deed are republics hngrateful and mod
ern civilization is a moth-eaten sham.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

The students Of the Missouri univer-
sity have been brought face to face
with the stern reality OF life early in
their career. Their glee club has been
held at Atchison as security for hotel
bill,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

Queen Victoria is an admirable wom-
an and an excellent queen, but this fact
need not blind public opinion to the
sact that she is no Judge of poetry.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

1t will cost 100000 to keep New
York City running this year. At this
distance 1t looks as il this sum were
about $45.0OO,OOO more than the thing
Is really worth.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

The slaughter at Zeitoun by the
Turks is the browning infamy. Danish
the sanguinary Sultan TO the deepest
recesses of Asia!
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19
Comfort to California.

Yes and economy, too, if you ratroniza
the Burlington Routes Personally Conduct
ed Once-a-week excursions which leave
Omaha every Thursday morning.
Through tourist sleefers Omaha to San
Francisco and Los Angeles. Second-class
tickets accepted.
SEQ tho local AGENT and arrange about
tickets and terths. Or, write to
j. FRANCIS,
G. P. & T. A., Omaha, Neb.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

ISCtSSING recent
ly the relative pre-
fit of grain and
grass in England,
the Live Stock
Journal states as a
fact that the land
in question a part
of Lord Leicester's
estates valued at
an annual rental of
A.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

The thief who laughed at the bicycle
policeman found that he could not run
away from him. The laugh was on
him when the race was over.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

The talk Of war involving England
has had its usual effect On the Russian
bear. He is cycling the Bosporous and
his mouth Is watering freely.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

The cable informs us that the Mon
roe Doctrine is opposed in Chile. It is
certain to encounter a chilly reception
down there.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

The latest news from Washington is
to the effect that ]. Pierpont Morgan
has consented to keep the government
vunning a few months longer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

Kentucky is a good name for the
new battle ship. Old Bourbon will
probably be used instead of champagne
when the ship is set afloat
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

Chicago's only thought when 1t
learned that New York will spend
100000 In cleaning her streets this
year was: "Whew, how dirty New York
streets must be-"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19
1.,,,sss Vegetables Alw.ys Pep

that's 50. the editor hears Mt. MAJ
ket Gardener say. Well why DON. You
have them? Simply because you don't
plant Salzers northern grown seeds,
His vegetables are bred to earliness and
they never disappoint you. Salzer is the
largest grower Of vegetables. farm
seeds, grasses. clovers. potatoes. etc.
II you will cut this out aud .ena
II with 10c postage to the John A. Sal.
ser Seed Co.. La Crosse. Wis, you viii
receive their mammoth catalogue ana
ten packages grains and grasses, In.
Guiding above oats. free.
1t is the same man who sows the wild oat,
who has to reap the crop
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

Lord Dnnraven made a long journey
TO demonstrate that the popular i'm
preston of his pout is the correct one.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

Marriage is a mortgage that cannot b
determined except by death or divorce
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

Miss Canada might be able to cool OF
by walking around a few blocks.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
ACRICULTUR!STS

Some Jp-to-D Hint> Abont Cultiva-
tion of tho Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture. Vitiouitsre and Eiori-
culture.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19
Map Of the United Statea

The wall map issued by the burlington
Route Is three feet wide bv four feet lon-.
Is printed in seven co.ors; is mounted on
rollers; shows every state, county, jmror-
tant town and railroad in the I'm IN and
forms very desirable and useful adjunct
10 any houseno or business estab Shment
Purchased in large quantities. the m, a
cost the Burlington Route more than Fl teen
cents each, hut on receipt OF tina, amount
IN STAMPS the undersigned will be pleased
to send YOU one
Write Immediately, as the supply ia
limited. I Ep,Ir,
G. p. & 7. A. burlington Route,
Omaha, Nea
A fool learns from no one A wise man
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19
Attorney General Harmon is after
the Joint Traffic Association. What
will the outcome be?

Japan is hurrying to build adequate
coast defenses. And she doesn't talk
eternally about it either.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

The devil nds it hard to get foothold
In the home where love is king.
Keep out Of the crowd where vulgar;tv
passes for wit and humor.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

A fool learns from no one. A wise man
learns from everybody.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-03-19

Forest and Prairie Fires.--A great
menace to farming in the west are the
forest and prairie fires. Farmers have
got to learn that every big fire does
immense damage to their growing
crops; it heats the air. and dries up
the surface SO that water will roll off it
and not be absorbed by it, Burning
the straw and cornstalks on the field
is one of the worst practices that farm
ers can adopt. and they reap the evil
results OF it every time. Vegetable
matter burnt is lost. but when turned
under the soil it is not only saved,
but it makes the soil mere porous so
that water can sink down into it. Ex.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEEs

James Wood, Jr., of Danville, who has
been in this city for several weeks past
soliciting members for the order of the
knights of the Maccabus of the World
instituted Tent at Elk s hall last night,
with charter membership of forty. five.
The following officers were duly elected
and installed for the ensuing term: Sir
KIT. z. CON-, j. R. Campbell; sir KIT.
COM, j. f. Wingfield; sir KIT. 1t. com. :,
Gavin Murdoch; sir KIT. r. X and F. X.
j. d. Gregory; sir KIT. chap, II. A. Rob
ertson; sir KIT. ply, J. Il. Strickland, NJ
u sir KIT serg., A. r. Garland; sir KIT
NJ. at A, w. S. Camden; sir KIT. 1st NJ.
of g., Henry G. Campbell; sir KIT. End NJ
of g., r. H. Talley; sir KIT. senI, j. H
Martin; sir KIT. pic, j. r. Regnier. The
Maccabus is one of the great fraternal
beneficiary brotherhoods of the country.
with membership of more than two
hundred and forty thousand in the differ
ent States and Territories, and the mem
bers carry policies of insurance ranging
in amounts of $500 to So, 900 at one-third
the cost i'll the regular old Zine compa-
MES. The order starts off under very
favorable auspices here. The charter will
be held open for the next two weeks. and
any of our citizens desiring to ioin as
charter members can do so by seeing Mr..
Wood at BIG Campbell avenue S. w, or
w. 5. Camden, former constable of this
city, at his office, corner of Campbell ave
nue. and Jefferson streets
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME.

The great Logrenia in his magic and
pleasing entertainment entitled "Things
Ihat Deceive" interspersed with comedy
ana mysterious surprises, will be the at
tractive feature at Crystal Springs next
week. Prof. Logrenia will be assisted by
Inc celebrated musical team, Harry and
Emma Smith, and Prince Paul, the drum
major and juggler. The entertainment
VIII begin Monday evening at 8 O'Clock
ana VIII be continued every evening dur
ing the week. Louis Bragassa, who has
enaree OF the Crystal Springs cafe, desires
TO announce that these entertainments
VIII be given to the public free of charge
ana cordial invitation is extended by
him to the people of Roanoke to come and
enjoy themselves. Tho talent engaged
1or this serieseeof entertainments is first
class and those who attend will be we'll
repaid.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
IN A BAD FIX.

IN A BAD FIX.
The short bridge between the river and
Norwich in the West End is in a desper-
ate condition. 1t. is almost impossible,
and absolutely dangerous to pass over.
The boards are rotten and half dozen
large holes have been broken through.
The bridge is outside the city limits and
should be looked after by the county au.
thorities. If the road is not public one
ehe dangerous passway should be closed
up II 1T is public highway, the road
autnorlties should be compelled to see
removed at once.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
WEST VIRGINIA ALL RIGHT.

p W. Reynolds, of Reynolds Bros. To-
bacco Company, who returned yesterday
from trip through West Virginia, re-
ports great enthusiasm among the silver
advocates wherever he travelled He is
confident, from all information gathere d
from all sections of the State, that West
Virginia will vote for silver'by n majority
of many thousands The Chesapeake
and Ohio railway, he says, is still circu-
lating their intimidating literature, and
hauling the people free of charge who
will attend sound money rallies.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
CHARGED WITH CRUELTY TO HER
DAUGHTER.

Martha Jackson, colored, was arrested
last night upon warrant issued by JUS
tice j. w. Camper, charging her with
cruelty beating her own daughter, a girl
OF III years old. Complaint was made to
Chief..of Police Dyer that the.woman was
maltreating the girl. He went to her
house and demonstrated, but had hardly
left the house, so the woman's neighbors
allege, before she began to beat the-girl
numerically with a bed Stat This led
to the issuance of the warrant for her
arrest, and her prompt imprisonment in
the city Jail, from which she will be
taken this morning for trial before Police
Justice Wood
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
NO DECISION YET.

The insurance case of P. G. Rogerson
and other agents, of the Life Insurance
Company of Virginia, charged with Grim
inal libel, was resumed yesterday morn
ing before Police Justice Wood. Judge
A. j. Brand concluded the argument for
the prosecution, after which Judge Wood
took the case under advis ement, an
nouncing that he would render his de-
cisiOn Friday morning.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
BLUEFIELD NEWS

The Bluefield Telegraph of the 25th
says:
Miss Ida Black, of Roanoke, is visiting
friends in Pocahontas
Minister to Hayti, Henry NJ Smith,
was circulating among his Bluefield
friends yesterday.
Joseph Kennerly has been appointed
travelling agent for IN. T. Lewis & Sons,
OF Philadelphia, who furnish the uni
forms for the Norfolk and Western train
men.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
TO WHEELNIEN.

The New York Journal containing the
accurate relay dispatches
of the great
Journal Wheel Race
from
San Francisco to
New York
is on sale at every news stand. If Won
can't get it write the Journal
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
GOOD TIME PROMISED

The Sundayschools of the Presbyte-
ran Church will hold their basket picnic
at Coyner's Springs on Thursday,
August 9th. Fare for the round trip is
only 20 cents. Everybody is assured a
good time. Tickets can be had from
members of the schools. Go and enjoy
an outing at this delightful place.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
Linens! Linens (!

:, we will offer tomorrow lot of table
linens at decidedly cut prices.
Good heavy quality, pure all linen Da-
mask, German made, worth 80 cents, at
42 12 cents.
pieces good heavy double Damask ia
bic linens, worth S1.25, to go at 9S cents.
= pieces good heavy quality full bleach
ed German table Damask, geometrical de-
signs, worth 50 cents, to go Monday at SO
cents.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
ARMLEss COMEDIAN HERE

Alber L. Stevens, the armless clog
dancer and baritone singer, of the Chas.
D'Alma Comedy Company, which
stranded few days ago at Morristown.
Tenn, was in the city yesterday en- route
to his home in Schenectady. n. Y He
was furnished assistance by the chief of
police in the way of transportation to
Shenandoah Junction. He was accom-
panied by Harry J. Wallack, the female
impersonator of the company.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
THAT BALL GAME.

The Elks' ball game on Saturday after
noon at the park bids fair to be an inter
estlng occurrence. Several hundred
tickets have been sold and the chest peo-
pie on earth" are, practicing daily and
getting ready to entertain the vast crowd
who will be in attendance. The proceeds
will be used to buy Christmas presents
for the poor.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
ATTENTION. DEMOCRATS

Do you want a silver paper?
Do you want it for n month?
DO you know Robt. Hopcroft, the news
hustler, who keeps a newsstand at No.
z Jefferson street,
He will furnish you the Daily New
York journal for 30 cents n month, the
York city.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-27
BASKET PICNIC AT CoYNER,s.

The Sunday-school of the First Presby-
terrain Church will run an excursion to
Coyner's Springs to-day, leaving the
Union depot at 9 o'clock. The school
will hold basket picnic, and the day
will be spent in n pleasant manner, the
excursionists returning home about
night "a