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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

Fishes sustain serious injuries from
actual wounds without showing any
indication of pain. In fact, the indica-
tions tend to show that they do not
suffer A fish that has been hooked
by an angler. but has escaped, perhaps
carrying off a hook in it's mouth, may
a few minutes afterward bite again at
another hook. Such instances are not
infrequent. In such cases the hook
would probably be concealed by the
bait and the fish would not be likely to
see it, but the fact that it is ready to
take the bait shows that 1t is continu-
ing to feed. which it would scarcely be
likely to do If it were suffering great
pain. A shark from whose body all
the viscera had been removed has con-
tinued to feed.
Timid as fishes are in some respects,
they fight one another vigorously. In
such fights they may receive injuries
that might be described as terrible. To
these injuries they may pay SO little
attention that after the fight is over
they 60 on with their feeding or with
whatever occupation they had been en-
gagged in.
Injuries which would throw human
being into a state of helplessness do
not interrupt the current OF fish life,
The fish may afterward die from its
injuries. but apparently it does not sui.
fer pain from them.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31
Fighting u Rob-Cat.

The uglest appearing animal that
ever walked log, killed rabbit or
fought trap is the lynx, which is just
as ugly as it looks ten months in the
year, and somewhat uelier during the
other two. Not only will the lynx fight
anything that walks in the woods, but
1t will also tackle visitor from the
clearings, be he man or dog, or half
grown calf. If the occasion offers, says a
writer in Shooting and Fishing.
Jim Berry was hunting up in Maine
about forty miles north of Greenville,
when he and his friend came suddenly
upon the carcass of a caribou which a
bear was eating. The bear made itself
scarce, much to Jim's regret. as he
wanted to kill bear. Without saying
anything to his friend. he left camp the
intending to watch 1t in the hope that
the bear would return. He waited and
watched till about 3 o'clock in the
afternoon, when he began to think of
returning to the camp A soft football
back in the woods. the crafty step OF
some wild animal. just then sounded
in his ears. Pretty soon the beast was
chewing the caribou meat. and Jim
could see it plainly. He leveled his
buckshot gun and pulled the trigger
when the wabbling muzzle was point
ed in what he thought was the right
direction. The beast went down. and
Jim started for It, Then he stopped
with his mouth open.
The beast had leaped to it's feet and
Jumped sideways with Its back up.
Jim knew the yell. and he also recog-
nized the bumped back. 1t was a
wounded lynx spelling for a fight. Not
having time to level his gun to shoot
the man dubbed 1t. and the blow
stunned the cat little. but the beast
got in a rake on the mans leg that
tore his trousers and hide. too. An
other frantic sweep OF the gun barrel
laid the beast fat. and then a revolver
bullet killed the animal. The buck
shot had torn the top of the lynxs
Marlborough to make 1t angry.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

Scientific men generally and espe-
cially those who make the study of
prehistoric animals specially are just
at present intensely interested in the
discovery in Iowa of the basal portion
OF very large tusk of a mastodon,
which tusk in life was eleven feet long
weighed 600 pounds and on which a
lozen men could have been impaled.
Professor Samuel Calvin, the emf
lent geologist of Iowa, was fortunate
ly notified of the important find before
The tusk had been removed from its
resting place, where it had lain for so
many centuries. He hurried to the
scene with his camera and succeeded
in taking the accompanying valuable
photograph. Its value and Importance
lies in the fact of it showing the tooth
or tusk in the ground. A mastodon's
tusk nicely mounted and labeled in a
museum is instructive in it's way, but
not a novelty. But photograph of the
came showing it just brought to light,
Il link between the past, when these
monsters lived, and the present, pos
sesses peculiar interest, not alone to
the scientist, but the public as we'll.
Think Of tusk eleven feet long and
large in proportion. Certainly means
Of defense and offense, the form da be
ness Of which would have appealed to
an army of men.
Thoughts similar to this probably
suggested themselves to the laborers of
the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Northern Railway, who encountered
the tusk while excavating in a gravel
Dit, as they laid down their picks and
shovels and gazed in awestricken Won
der at what their implements had laid
bare. They. course, were not aware Of
the importance Of their find from a
scientific point but they were thor
oughly awakened to the fact that the
tusk belonged to some strange and
enormous creature that once roamed
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

placed. These things and many more
haunt you as the milter flies by
John had been particularly active in
this warfare. Often as he sat reading
some abstruse volume his book would
fall to the ground, his glasses follow.
as with a tremendous lurch forward
he would exclaim with extended hands:
Il have it," generally adding mo-
ment later: NO! there 1t goes"
The tricky insect would disappear
and in a moment be visible in another
corner, or II, perchance, it was caught
and lay in dusty nothlngness, dozen
sisters came Loyalty to the rescue. So
the strife went on. Conversations OF
great interest, chiefly to the partici-
financial question, were punctuated.
emphasized, broken up by these winged
messengers OF anarchy. At last tho
great night arrived in which John was
to make the speech Of his life. He
had studied and thought but on one
subject for many weeks and hours and
hours; he had written and erased and
ed like jewel in his eloquent address
on Our Only Safety Lies in Gold"
The hall was packed. People OF both
parties sat or stood Some, the ma
jOrity, came to be strengthened in their
faith; a small minority to be convinced
of error. John sat on the platform, dig
nitied as ever, surrounded by his fell
In toy IN cid
terrain divine, on another COngrega-
tional clergyman, and a learned Judge
or two. He was introduced and began
his remarks.
His calm, earnest manner command
ed attention and respect. He spoke on
and on, gradually going from one we'll
argued premise to another, and grow
ing every moment more eloquent. One
near and dear to him thought she de-
tccted occasionally moments hesita-
ton, spasmodc tightening of the
hands, but it passed away. The audi
ence was enthusiastic. The climax,
that should sweep all before it and
carry conviction. seemed near, when
suddenly he paused, made a cOnvulsive
leap forward brought both hands to-
gether with a resounding smack, and
cried in Il loud voice:
i've got it! No, there it ISL
CONSERVATION spread though the
room The poor victim Of the serpents
last revenge grew pale and tottered
to his seat Water was brought Tho
learned judge made a few remarks to
, h,,t oil in n
The spell was broken. The men that
were almost persuaded went gladly out
clinging to their old belief. and the
Snake once more had conquered.
AME SYLVESTER.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31
AAAAAAAA.AA
AN EPISODE.

IL mas been remarkable summer.
In May it was as hot as August and
In August it was as cold as March. 1t
rained most of the time. Almost any
thing seemed an excuse for the heavens
TO drip, or pour. or swash down bucket
tuls OF water, as the fancy OF Jupiter
PluVius was at the moment. Then it
cleared off hot enough TO cook you or
80 cold you had to drag out your winter
clothes. This peculiar state OF affairs
seemed to agree with the insect and
reptile tribe. They Eourished on other
peoples poison to a wonderful degree.
There Is an old German myth that
says by some chance or other a de-
scendaDt Of the same willy serpent in
the garden that played havoc with
Mother Eve entered into the ark. When
Noah, well protected by his mackin-
tosh ard goh5hes. took hasty inven-
tory OF stocks he failed to discover this
cunning gentleman, who evidently in
heritcd the craft of his ancestor who
lived several centuries before. There
were ali the innocent tribes of snakes,
those who had never committed any
considerable crime; but Monsieur lie
Serpent lay IN dark corner till they
got well under way.
Then he came cautiously forth and
began to make himself so agreeable, ar
Ter the manner OF his worthy great
grandfather. and like that venerable
person proved such charming CONVEX
satlonalst that the rest of the house
i..fI - II 4.
great pity to throw him overheard.
So they sailed on and on; and it
rained and rained, after the manner If
the summer of '96. till Noah became
perturbed in spirit and the passengers
disconnected. All the good stories had
been told over and over. the supply was
limited; all the old songs sung over
and over again: and quarrels and dis
putes were the order of the day. The
qualities OF the dove as an advance
agent we're still unknown, and Noah
worried not little as to the direction
and final destination OF the ship.
At last council was held, and my
Lord Snake, in a most modest and be-
coming manner, intimated he had some
experience In sailing and would be
pleased to see Noah at the close of the
meeting.
The interview took place. The Ser
pcnt owned that matters looked bad for
the occupants Of the ark, but assured
Noah he could extricate them from
their difficulties and bring them safe
~ 10 land-on one condition only. This
Offer 1T first appalled, Noah. but after
some hours OF thought and very rough
weather he called his immediate family
together and laid the case before them
The Snake had consented to act as
pi!ot-captain masC OF all in one--a reg
ular Pooh Bah-for the triflng reward
OF wife.
He lad taken violent fancy to one
of Noah's daughters. the youngest, a
beautiful girl. and demanded her hand
az The price OF his efforts: the reward
not to be given ill they were all on
land, high and dry.
To cut the story short. this was
agreed to. The family were all some
what under the influence OF the willy
ctsrmer. and perhaps even then there
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31
Books Bound In Human Skin.

Paris has taken violently to the hui
man skin fad. If you want to show
your devotion to a dear departed
friend, in a way that will leave nc
doubt Of your love, you secure as large
section of his cuticle as possible and
proceed to have it made up for to-
bacco pouch, a pocket book, or cigar
cite case. or prayerbook. The prayer
book is the most correct form of the
memento. There is a fine blending
here of love and devotion and many q
trim Paris maid to-day repeats hel
prayers from tiny volume that is ar
tstically bound in a portion of the
mortal remains Of dear friend or rel
alive who has crossed the Styx.
Another phase of this strange craze
is the use of criminals skins-that is
great criminals. When a murderer OF
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

A queer fox hunt is reported from
Barren county. Kentucky. A farmer
going one morning to open the door of
his poultryhouse found that the place
had been raided by a fox that was still
inside. Reynard appeared to have
worked UP the sliding door until he
effected an entrance. when it dropped
and made him prisoner. The farmer
and his son concocted plan for his
capture. Turning dog inside the
poultry house. they held bag firmly
over the opening. and on the slide
being lifted there was swift rush into
the bag. the mouth of which was
quickly closed and held tightly. I'M
agine their surprise. however. to see
the fox slip out Of the shed imme-
diately after and bolt out Of sight
They had bagged the dog!
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31
THE USEFUL PEANUT
Once Plcbeian, 1t Is Now E..,..,
Dietists and Cooks.

Once Plcbeian, 1t Is Now Exalted
Dietists and Cooks.
The humble plebeian peanut 10 !,
fair way to be wrested from its II
scure sphere and to be placed in y,
front ranks of popular and plea,,'1
eatables. Physicians have decl,,s
that the nut is rich in albumen c,s
tanning so per cent of it, and tb,, 4
also contains 20 per cent of ia, anil
neutrality-suspicious. extractiye matter, /
All kinds of dishes are now hsi,.
prepared of peanuts, soup being esr.
cially recommended. 1t is made ..
split pea soup is made. soaking n.
peanuts over night. Peanut sandxi,l.
are said to be excellent, made 4,
pounding the skinned nuts and spre,a'
ing thickly on slices of buttered hrp,,
Mayonnaise dressing may be m,a
with the nuts or grated cheese. Boila
in sailed water, roasted and sal,a
pounded, or grated, the peanut il N
coming a staple food.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

the very spot on which they then stood.
The gravel pit to which the eyes OF
all biologists are turned is situated at
Marble Rock, not great distance from
Cedar Rapids. 1t is thought quite pos
sible that other interesting remains
may be encountered, and the railroad
company has instructed the DIVISION
superintendent, in the event OF such
find, to again notify Professor Gavin.
The camera has caught picture OF
interest. The desire Of all scientific men
to obtain photographs OF important
finds before removal has been grained
in this case.
The workmen in the gravel pit OF
the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and
Northern Railroad. at Marble ROCK,
Iowa, the other day uncovered the emu
of a tusk of mastodon. The fact was
reported to the chief engineer or the
road and he in turn notified me.
Fortunately. was enabled to secure
the photograph which accompanies this
article. Upon arriving at the gravel
pit | found that the specimen, ABOUT
four fee. in length. was a fragment
broken frcm the base of a very large
tusk. The basal diameter was nine
inches; the length Of the tusk when en-
tire was probably more than eleven
feet.
The mastodon was an animal re-
sembling in its general makeup the
modern elephant. The molar teeth dif-
fered from those Of the elephant. Inc
upper Jaw supported pair OF large,
strongly curved tusks. and in some
species tusks were developed also
from the lower jaw.
In both mastodon and elephant the
tusks are modified incisors or front
teeth. The body OF the mastodon was
comparatively long ard slender, but IN
general its weight exceeded that of the
modern Asiatic elephant.
It was in comparatively recent times,
geologically speaking. that the masto-
don became extinct in Iowa, and in the
belt Of country now occupied by the
Northern United States and Southern
Canada, over which he ranged for a
long time. Contemporary with the
at iCuSt WI ihS NhS va -
part of his occupancy of the region in
dicated. was the American elephant,
Elephas Americans. a species closely
related to the mammoth or great hairy
elephant OF Europe and Northern Asia
Remains Of a musk OK, Ovibus cavit-
rous, have been found in beds Of CORE
spending age at Council Bluffs and
elsewhere in this same latitude.
There was also about the same time
horse, EQuis major. slightly larger
than the domestic horse. as indicated
by teeth found in post-glacial beds at
Sioux City, and at numerous other
points, while in gravels at Mason City
and in clay beds at Muscatine there
have been found remains Of the rein
deer. 1t would. therefore, seem that
the mastodon and American elephant
were members of an Arctic or sub-Arc-
tic fauna.
The gravels at Mason City. from
which the remains Of the reindeer were
obtained, were transported and depos-
tied by torrents OF water issuing from
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

One Of the latest fads Of fashionable
Paris is called the "phosphorescent five
o'clock" Candles or lamps are not
used for illumination. The walls and
ceiling. as we'll as the floor of the room
and the furniture. are all covered with
a phosphorescent mixture which All
serbs light during the day and becomes
luminous at dusk. Even the flowers
with which the room is decorated, and
the pictures which hang on the wall
and the cups and saucers and plates
used at these entertainments are sub
jected to phosphorescent treatment
so that everything is bathed in a my..
tic glow. Not to be out OF harmony
with their surroundings, the ladies
hidden to these functions wear "phos-
phorescent gowns which CLEAN with
a strange unearthly glow. In short
the only things that remain unillumin.
ed appear to be the minds of the
wearers.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

lurEed in the bottom of their hearts
an intention to break the contract when
the danger was over. The Serpent took
the helm. The dove was sent out, and
in "A little while they reached land, saw
the sun once more. and hung out their
musty clothes to dry.
Once In tho promised land the
Snake demanded his bride. Family
councils Were again held. He was
enticed into their midst and cruelty
betrayed to his ruin. Instead of a wife
he received death at their hands. Not
content with merely killing their pre-
server. and contending that he was
an old fraud and stowaway-that they
would have touched shore just as well
without him-they decided to refuse
him even \ Christian burial and burn
his body. while they danced round his
pyre.
But as the flames rose to heaven the
victim had his revenge. Each column
OF blue smoke turned to vicious. sting
ing insects-gnats, mosquitoes. flies, and
the thousand crawling. creeping
things. whose descendants afIiict our
HObE uuiHuuitg tO-uuy MOAN Huu 100
much foresight to psrpetuate them by
putting them in the ark. but his act
OF treachery put his caution all to
naught.
This damp summer has been again
prolific in all these pests. and chief
among them is the fitting. tricky. tor
mentins mothmiller. Its whole life is
ciyen mn to the ono idea of makipy
that of man Il burden: its gleeful flight
through the house In search OF some
thing TO destroy rOuses the inmates
thereof to insane speech and action.
Nothing is sacred to this iconoclast.
The richer the prey the greater its Joy.
The little wcOlen garment that you
fondly imagine still holds the imprint
of the dear dead baby's form: grand
mas work basket, that used for SO many
years to stand by the bed. and which,
when you looked at 1t, seemed to bring
before your eyes again the patient.
suffering form. the bent and trembling
fingers that lined the basket with soft
woods were not too precious for its
deadly work, but fall to dust In your
hand. The oyercoat that you thought
would last one more winter does not
escape. but shows great holes on
every side and vanishes a thought you
had INDUCED In OF ticket to the op-
era once or twice. for it must be re-
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

Science is ever adapting materi.r
from the vast laboratories of nature ~
practical use. We have almost arrived
at rediscovery of malleable glass An
all events, glass Is now ranked amon,
our textile fabrics. In Venice man.
ufacturer is turning out bonnets b,
the thousand from glass cloth. Thr
have the simmer and brilliancy n
silk and are of nearly any color. The,
are impervious to water. For lou
time in Russia had existed a tium
manufacture from the fiber of a ma
culiar filmentous stone from Siberia
BY some process it is Shredded and
spun into fabric, soft to the touch
and Of exquisite pliabilty, durable IN
the extreme. When soiled, as it Is IN.
destrucible by fire, it is simply sub
Jected to heat sufficient to drive out all
the dirt. In the case of the glass sill
however. it will not stand such extreu,l
heat. 1t may be made clean again h|
simply brushing with a hard brush
and soap and water, when it is nouI
the worse for being either stained OIL
solled. The material is now to be ha|
In white, green, lilac, pink, and yellow.
1t bids fair to become fashionable for
evening dresses. The new fabric 81
rather costly. 1t is also made for I'm
as table-cloths, napkins, and windm
curtains. 1t is even claimed that glas
Is capable Of being made into fabric
which may be worn next to the skin
without the slightest discomfort Al
Austrian is the inventor of this nM
teXtile.-London Inventor.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31
WELL-TO-DO ACTRESSES.

The following are a few Of the W
men singers and actresses who will
settle into comfortable old age sur
rounded with every luxury that th
sybarite flesh is heir to:
Mrs. Langtry owns property in n
United States alone that is worth $780,
900.
Nine. Materna has acquired valuaOs
real estate in several of the larsss
Australian cities.
Fanny Davenport has sufficient rea
estate In New York and vicinity to n"|
IN ease and elegance.
Loie Fuller is known to have d
thrifty mind" as John Gilpin's Wle|
and to have banked thousands mon'n
Emma Games owns fine property H|
Paris and Nine. Albani has invested 'n'l
income from her dulcet tones in car
adam real estate.
Clara Louise Kellogg's fortune "
safely invested in real estate and Oon''
and she is her owe business manas"
in her financial enterprises.
Sarah Bernhardt's bank accoul'
never loses it's portly outlines, ana ~
pictures and bric-a-brac are so wei "
lected that she could more than gel h''
money back on a sale.
Lolita is deemed one Of the weai'u
lest women in the dramatic profess.V.
In spite of her vast income, she Nv
With her mother in a style that Is luz
BILE rather than pretentious.
Lillian Russell owns several lD
houses in New York, besides sO
voice, a magnificent collection OF ~
els and more confidence in hersell ".
any other two women in the on'''
States.
Besides the beautiful property VIZ. !,
Nine. Calve owns in the provence
France she has at least sloV''vV 81
stocks and bonds. Calve starlea ,.;b
to get rich" and she has kept ~
with herself. :.
The delights of Ms.e. PATHS o.
at Craig-y-nos do not need iur'he' .,
ploitation. That she saved more! =.
its purchase, as we'll as for
other investments in New York, si''
and England. is well known
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

anarchist of national renown finds his
way to the guillotine there is an eager
scramble for enough of his skin to
cover anything from franc piece to a
cigar case. The executioner makes not
little extra money from this source
as the souvenir hunters are able to pay
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31
Earthly influence.

1t is high. Solemn almost awful
thought for every individual man that
his earthly influence. which has had a
commencement. will never, through ali
ages. were he the very meanest of Us,
have an end.-Thomas Carlyle.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31
When Women Play Whist.

when women PIRy Whist.
Bacon: Did you know there wes
over 753,013,60O different whist hand
in a pack Of cards?" Egbert: Yes
my wife tells me about each one ever
time We play."-Yonkers Statesman.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

Mustard used to be eaten whole md
dry instead Of in paste made from
mustard -four.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31
IS A FAIR AMERICAN.
MRS. PACET, is A LONOON
SOCIETY LEADER.
Her Zone One OF the rihee' "
Town-Fine Jewels. Exquisite "'"" s'
Liberal Charities. Favorue Sports All"
Interesting Family.

RS, A r T II L X
PAGET is undoubt-
eddy one OF the
most brilliant and
original leaders OF
society; her mag
nifcent house in
Belgrave square is
frequented by all
who are celebrated
in the world OF
fashion, literature
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

There are proably more thieves in
China thsp any other country in the
world.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31
Inventor of Matches,

Matches We're first made by an Eng.
iishman named Walker-this in 1929
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-19

See Freeman Dry Goods Co. adver-
tisement on society page.