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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-04-16

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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

shock. but all except four were speed
lily on their feet again. From this on
It was a melee, the whole drove circling
round, and each horse biting and kick
ing and displaying such ferocity as to
astonish us. The mob fought past us
down the valley and back. and right IN
front Of the camp the climax came. The
battle had been raging half an hour,
when the spotted stallion hobbled out
on three legs and bleeding from half q
dozen wounds. and that seemed to take
the pluck out OF his followers. Some
ran up the valley and some down, but
OF the lightweight only fifty-seven got
away.
When the hottest of II was over we
dashed In and secured horse here and
there. and In this manenr we finally
got hold OF the last one. which was ths
captains. OF the seventy-Ave only five
had escaped scot free. Every one Of
the others had been bitten and kicked.
and twelve Of them were SO crippled as
to be worthless.
There were seven dead and thirty
six crippled horses on that battlefield
when hostilities ceased. and of the ff-
ty-seven wild horses, which made their
escape. many were limping badly"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

A German investigator has an
nounced hat the total length of tele-
graph lines in the world is 1.O62, 700
miles, OF which America has 500
miles: Europe. 3S0.70o; Asia, 67,4Oo
Africa. 21.500. and Australia. 1880
miles. The United States has greater
length than any other country. 4O3, Sol
miles. and Russia comes next. although
European Russia has only 81 900 miles
The other countries follow in this order
Germany. France. Austria Hungary
British India, Mexico. the United King
dom, Canada. Italy, Turkey. the Argen-
tine Republic. Spain and Chilli. In
point Of proportion. however, Belgium
leads with 400 miles of wire for every
1000 square miles OF territory; Ger
many comes next with $50 miles: Hol-
land is only slightly behind Germany
and the United Kingdom has $50 miles
Of telegraph for every 1000 miles OF
country.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

II the trees are large, the best way
is to trim out the tops and next sum-
mer bud into the water-sprouts. No
wax is used in budding. Grating. ex-
cept nursery grating, is performed
lust as the sap is coming upland the
buds beginning to swelD. by cutting
the stock square off and splitting 1t
with a knife, then cut the scion four or
five inches long, make it wedge shaped
at the but-end, and insert in the stock.
with the bark of each together. Then
wrap the union with strips of old calico
dipped in wax made of equal parts OF
rosin. beeswax and tallow melted to-
gether.-D. Il. Dunihue.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

The death has just occurred at Chat
am of William Henry Faulkner, one OF
the few survivors of the six hundred
who took part in the famous Bala-
klava charge. says the London Daily
News.
Born in Iverness, Faulkner. at the
age of II, Joined the Fourth Light
dragons. In the course of a few
months he was sent out to the Crimea
and his regiment was speedily under
fire. In charging the Russian guns at
Balaklava he received bullet In his
neck. where 1t remained until the day
OF his death, being deeply buried in the
muscles. The young dragon attacked
the Russian who fired the shot and cut
him through with his saber from Shout
der to side. severlng his body complete
ly. The horrors of the war were too
much for young fellow of Faulkner's
age and he was invalidated home. SUI
fering from alteration.
Upon his restoration to GONZALES
cence Faulkner joined the Royal ma
r!nes and again saw active service in
the Indian mutiny. He was present
AT both the relief at Lucknow Nov. II,
1850 and its recapture March -, 1859.
He also fought at Cawnpore in the bat
tie Of Dec. 6, 1857. and was severely
wounded by blow from a club WELD
ed by giant sepoy. He had himself
bayoneted three Of the enemy previous
to being rendered hors du combat.
Faulkner completed twenty-one
years service in the Royal marines
and then retired on a meager pension.
afterward getting employment as la
borer. The deceased was SO years OF
age.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28
Grant Kissed thu Girls


Great men have their peculiarities-
usually accepted as the eccentricities
and weaknesses inseparable from
genius. One Of these peculiarities 10
the fondness which many of the great
men have for kissing. Recently q dis
patch IN the daily press announced the
fact that Prince Bismarck was enjoy
Ing himself at kissengen, adding that
he had kissed young lady. The young
lady In question desired. 1t appears. to
kiss his hand. but the man Of blood
and iron" was too gallant for that He
seized her and kissed her ruby lips
with all the ardor OF 70 years. ending
with good squeeze by way OF MAX
Ing the OSCILLATION more impressive.
The incident Is suggestive. not only
OF the fact that pretty girls like to be
kissed-provided the other party is a
famous man and of discreet age-but
the more instructive truth that kissing
pretty girls has been q favorite occu-
patton OF nearly all great men of ma
ture age. military men being particu-
larly fond Of 1t. Gen. Grant was per-
haps the notable exception. This re-
calls an incident which came under the
observation Of the writer at Galena, Ill.,.
shortly after the close of the war. Gen.
Grant had returned on a short visit to
his old home.
A great crowd was assembled at the
railway station to welcome him. As
the general alighted from the train he
was greeted by procession Of a dozen
or more young ladies'. AS the first
blooming miss grasped the hand of the
hero she held up her ruby lips-the
lips of brave and tender girls like this
are always ruby-with the firm but In
expressibly sweet compression which
every osculator recognizes at glance
as meaning business. The general
seemed surprised. flushed vslightly.
glanced down the waiting line of beau
ties. drew long breath and then, with
the resolute look OF a man determined
to fight it out on that line II 1t took
all summer, he deliberately and with
praiseworthy impartiality kissed every
girl In the Observation-Disclosures
Tribune.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

A strange phenomenon has hecn no.
ticed in various parts of Nebras ska.
Water stands higher in wells and is
found in larger volume in streams than
for several years at this season. There
has been very little rain In Nebraska
during the last fall and winter. yet
streams which were dry last years are
filling with water from some unknown
source and wells show more water than
usual. The weather bureau has begun
an investigation and the railroads are
assisting.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

At Mexican home potatoes were
cooked and served in the following
way: Peel large potatoes and then cut
in halves, scoop out the center and fill
the space with a mixture made as fol-
lows: Take two eggs boiled hard and
then mash fine, one tablespoonful of
chopped parsley, one Of onion and one
Of melted butter; add one raw egg beat
en- light, and make the mixture thick
with finely chopped cooked chicken or
meat. Heap the mixture in the pota-
toes and sprinkle over the top crumbs
and grated cheese. Bake to a brown
and pour tomato sauce around them
to serve.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28
Battle Of the Horses.

The following remarkable story Is
told by an old cavalry ofiicer In the
Detroit Free Press:
"Just at shutdown and while we were
at supper q drove Of wild horses. num-
bering eighty-eight. suddenly emerged
from Thatcher's Pass and deployed on
the level ground OF the valley. They
emerged from the pass in single file.
led by a spotted stallion. whose tail
touched the ground when he was at
rest. OF the remainder of the herd
about thirty were fine animals. Three
or four were recognized as cavalry
horses which had been abandoned on
the march. and twice that number had
collar marks to prove that they had
stampeded from some immigrant train.
When clear Of the pass they formed
In line and advanced upon us within
a quarter of a mile. We had seventy
five horses at the lariat pins and for
half an hour we had all we could do
to prevent a stampede. Every animal
seemed enraged at the sight of the
herd and the captains Kentucky stall
lion acted as II possessed by a fiend.
AT last we drove the free herd down
the valley. but our horses continued
very restless all night. At dawn the
wild horses again appeared mile be-
low US and on the instant every animal
in camp stampeded. They broke
through the free herd In solid wedge.
Then the two herds turned. facing each
other. at a distance of about three
quarters of mile.
Then we witnessed something which
only a cavalryman will credit. Our
horses fell into double line and dressed
to the right as perfectly as II trooper
had occupied each saddle. and. while
We looked. the lines suddenly moved
forward on a charge. When they swept
past us the alignment was absolutely
perfect, with the captains horse on the
right. and leading by about twenty
feet.
THE line of wild horses bent and
wavered. but did not break until struck.
1t was like striking a drum-head with
a sledge hammer. l believe that fully
forty horses went down under the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Forestry in India.-The English
government is trying to conserve the
forests OF India and is having a hard
time of it. The people do not take
kindly to the idea and set the woods
on fire whenever they can do so and not
get caught. This makes it necessary
for the English to keep on hand q
large number Of guards for the forest
it protects. OF the total forest area
very little has as yet been placed un-
der government protection. In the
province of Bengal alone 1889 square
miles are protected by guards and has
been for eighteen years. yet last year
fires swept away $50 square miles, and
most of the CONGREGATIONS were Of in
cendiary origin.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28
Tho Youneaaf prumms. Bo,

The Youngest Drummer Roy.
The secretary of war was directed by
congress the other day to muster and
discharge John w. Brooks as a drum
mer Mr.. Brooks is today a successful
lawyer practicing at Ellsworth. Kas.
Thirty-two years ago he was Johnnie
Brooks. aged 9. the youngest drummer
in the United States army.
When the great civil war broke out
he was too young to be regularly mus
tered In the service, but he wore the
regulation uniform. went upon duty at
all times the same as the other musi-
clans. obeying to the letter the orders
of his regiment, the 9Th veteran re-
serve corps. He served from July.
1863, to August. 1865. and when his
regiment was mustered out Johnnie's
father was fifer. and the
boy was one of the most skill
full young drummers of the day.
1t is on record that Johnnie Brooks, the
youngest drummer boy in Uncle Sans
service, was a faithful-enough soldier.
He turned out day and night. winter
and summer. to the calls. When the
Icmdlu6 VI 1Ic0luCuI A<IAIOIu IOoSAOo
Indianapolis. on the way from Wash
ington to Springfield, and were taken
from the car to the capitol to lie In
state. 1t was Johnnie Brooks who beat
a doleful dead march on the old drum
that had served him in many battles.
Now that Johnnie, the drummer boy.
is Mr.. John Brookes, lawyer. he will go
on the muster rolls Of his regiment, and
he will be allowed the pay to which he
IL entitled for the two years service
he rendered In war times. Mr.. Brooks
is one OF the most popular men in Ellis
worth, where everybody knows him.
but he will always be known. no mat
ter what other honors he may achieve.
az the youngest drummer boy in Amer
lea, II not ir the whole wide world.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

The common council of Omaha passed
the curfew ordinance. The people OPP
posed it and the mayor of course vetoed
1t. Then. just for spite. the council
passed 1t over the veto. which act has
enraged nine-tenths the people. They
say the curfew shall not ring; and that
exactly what the boys and girls say.
who are now trying to get an ordinance
passed compelling aldermen to be home
by 8 D. m.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Judge Wright Of Champaign has
summoned before him all persons who
have expressed contempt of the recent
action of the grand jury in indicting
the state university trustees-which is
practically call for a mass meeting of
the entire population of the state, lun-
atics, dumb persons and members of
the grand jury alone excepted.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28
3a n K

President Isaac Lewis of Sab;,, ~,
Is highly respected all throucho ON
section. He has lived in Clinic, ~ y
Is years, and has been presiSsn.M
the Sabina Bank 20 years. He rlsS
testifies to the merit of Hoods ss ..u!
parilla, and what he says is w nSssa
attention. All brain worker. ', =
Hoods Sarsaparilla peculiarly aasa ua
to their needs. 1t makes pure I r;ss
red blood, and from this comes my. .sa
mental, bodily and digestive s,renn, e
clam glad to say that Hoods s,-...
rilla Is a very good medicine esr.s'.s
% blood purifier. 1t has done ma 80!
many times. For several years am"
greatly with pains OF -
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

A Chicago mailman created much ex-
cittement at the opera last week in that
city. The malady probably came upon
his when he found that he had paid
$3.50 to look at pair Of puff sleeves
and listen to discOurses on subjects of
such vital interest as the most scien-
tifc way of treating cold in the head
or the merits and dement's of detached
collar and cuffs for shirt waists.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

1t Is never too late to learn Mrs.
Lydia Blackburn. aged 36. attends
school every day in Chicago. A year
ago she could not read or write. To-
day she can do both very nicely.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

A Nebraska man has sued telegraph
company for $4,000 because a message
was delayed so long 1t made him miss
his mother-in-law's funeral. Think of
that.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

The rigor Of the law in the case Of
the MeadowcrOfts. the convicted Chi
cago bankers. is said to have struck ter
ror into the hearts Of the bankers. The
laxity Of the law had long ago done
the same thing with the blood-pump OF
.depositors.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Lucinda Tucker OF Kansas. who in
vented the song. Goodbye. Old Party.
Goodbye" which inspired the popu-
lists and retired Senator ingalls,. has
rescued her husband from drunkenness
with a coWhide.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Chicago messenger boys are to be
mounted on wheels. AS 1t is very
difficult task to remain on the wheel
without making it go. at least a little.
1t is safe to say noticeable gain in
time will result
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28
Neuralgia

in one eye and about my temple, -,
pecially at night when l had been ba,;.I
. hard day of physical and mep,a, ,.h.s
1took many remedies, but found helno,S
in Hoods Sarsaparilla which cured M
rheumatism, neuralgia and heod,,,.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has proved itsel,a t,..
friend. also take Hoods Pills to b..
my bowels regular, and like tn. Mn.
very much" ISAAC LEWIS, Sabine oh,.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

A Montreal florist is getting a great
advertisement. He has sued Queen Vic
toria for $1,000 for flowers sent to a
state funeral. The queen has offered to
settle for 5000. but the florist still says
81 900 or fight
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28
To Verify . War Episode.

President Homer T. Fuller of Drury
College. Springfield, O.. has received a
letter from a Massachusetts, man, who
offers large sum Of money for the YER
ification Of war episode. The story
is that in the early days of the war a
detachment OF Confederate troops in
Missouri took about 400 Union prison.
ers. Twelve Of these prisoners were
lined up and shot without provocation
by the Confederate officers. Upon hear
ing of this act, the commander Of the
Federal regiment drafted twelve Con-
federate prisoners to be shot in retalia-
ton. AS the line was being formed a
young man named William Lear
stepped forward and asked to take the
place Of one Of the condemned men.
who was his friend. The request was
granted. and Lear was shot in place of
his friend.-New York Tribune.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

The fact that American iron bed
steads are being shipped to Jerusalem
ought to make our iron manufacturers
rest easy
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

An Ohio hanging had to be post
poned until the legislature had ad-
journed on account Of the eagerness of
the legislators to attend the killing
Here is an example Of legislative refine
ment that will even knock the spots
of the best efforts Of Chicago council
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Nothing was lacking to the home
coming Of the Marlboroughs save the
presence of Mr. w. X Vanderbilt and
Mrs. o. II. p. Belmont,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
ACRlCULTURISTS
Some up-to- Date Hints About Cultiva-
ton OF the Sol! and Yields Thereof
horticulture Vitioulture and FiOrl-
culture

OW that we have
learned that by
planting varieties
adapted to our
climate and giving
I b e M treatment
that shields them
from the peculiar
hardships which
they are obliged to
undergo, we can
raise an abundant
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Soon we may be telephoning under
the sea- and then who knows but we
will hear what the wild waves are say
ing.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

It is about time for the special cor
respondents in Cuba to bring Off an
other battle or hang a few spies.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

When the vessels now being built
are completed the United States will
have q navy Of forty-hve vessels, rang
ing in size from II. 800 tons to l20 tons
displacement.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Dressmakers' bills will be worn I'M
usually large and full this season.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Colonel Jolley is candidate for gov
ernor of Kansas. He ought to be
happy man.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28
VETERANS CORNER,
SOME GOOD SHORT STORES
FOR OLD SOLDIERS.

The Youngest Drummer Boy He
Served Two Years in an Indiana Regi-
ment-Grant Kissed the Girls-Battle
of tho Horses.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Non-Worked Butter.-With the pro-
gress of dairy science there is a con-
slant change in the methods Of hand
ling butter. The latest innovation ia
the process Of making butter by which
all working is avoided. The cream Is
churned until the butter has appeared
in granular form. Then the butter ia
taken out. salted with brine, put into a
machine that throws out most of the
moisture and buttermilk by centrifugal
motion. put into molds and shaped for
use. 1t is thus made to retain all its
delicious flavor.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

11-n HE BLACKENED
!. !: ! !: ! ! !: !:
AA walnut. in its
~ spicy hull
IN MM Rots where 1t
SS$XMVAN fell:
NTYZTBsN>I and in the orchard,
NgAYk@xNSXza where the trees
ScLHT1e stand full,
(NN&KLSI The pears
fMyEHNT brown bell
WV Drops; and the
loghouse in the
bramblelane.
From whose low door
Stretch ripened acres Of the corn and
cane.
He sees once more.
The catbird sings upon its porch Of
pine:
And Ger its gate.
All slender-podded. twists the trumpet
Its rustling weight:
And in the woodland. by the spring.
mayhap.
With eyes of Joy
Again he bends to set a rabbit-trap.
A brown-faced boy.
Then. whistling, through the under
brush he goes.
Out OF the wood,
Where. with young cheeks as red as an
autumn rose
Beneath her hood,
His sweetheart waits, her schoolbooks
on her arm;
And down the lane
With happy hearts towards the old-time
farm
They 60 again.
Madison Cawein.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Walk in the Spirit. and We shall not
fulfill the lust Of the desh,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

The League Of Argos, formed B. c..
421. was combination of Argos. Cor
inth, Flea, Mantinsa nd Chalcidice
against Athens. 1t was designed to
curb the power of the Athenians, but
its purpose was frustrated shortly after
by the unexpected incident Of Athens
joining the league and becoming one of
its members.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Cremation Is fast becoming one OF
the burning questions Of the day.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

The Spaniards have proved that even
though they can't fight they are able to
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28

Velvet Soup.-Make a stock with
fowl weighing four or five pounds and
two quarts of water; strain and when
cold free from fat: return to the fire
and when 1t boils add three thick slices
from loaf of stale bread, tied in
cheese cloth. slice each of carrot and
onion. several stalks Of celery. and a
bunch of parsley; simmer for an hour
In the meantime pound the breast of
the chicken fine with vegetable mash
er and set aside. Now rub the stock
and bread through sieve, add the
pounded chicken meat. and salt and
pepper; when 1t boils up pour it slow
~ over two tablespoonful of butter,
melted and stirred with one of flour,
and pass all again through a fine sieve;
lastly, add quart Of hot cream or
milk.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-28
starch from Potatoes.

Starch is made principally from two
things, corn and potatoes. In the west
most of the starch is made from corn,
but in New England potatoes are ex-
tensively employed. In Aroostook
county, Maine, immense quantities OF
potatoes are thus used, and we are or
the impression that the potatoes are
paid for at fair price. We know that
some years the factories have paid as
high as so cents per bushel for them.
We are glad to see that the matter IS
being taken up in the west, where po-
tatoes have been sold this year at
price as low as cents per bushel. simp-
ly because there was no other way OF
disposing of them. Factories have been
started in Minnesota, Wisconsin and
the Dakotas. There is one great advant-
age in making potatoes into starch: the
starch can be held indefinitely, while
the potato in its natural state cannot
be. The same advantage does not &C
crue to the farmer when corn is made
into starch for the corn can be kept for
years if need be. If any reader OF the
Farmers Review has been selling his
potatoes to one of these new starch fac
tories We would like to hear from him
as to prices paid.-Farmers' Review.