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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

The amount Of railway capital on
June 80. 1896, is shown by the govern
ment report to be SIC, 1886, 2O3, 125, or $685.
$50 per mile OF line. The increase dur
ing the year was $1SS, ,312. Railway
capital was distributed as follows The
amount Of capital stock was $4,96l,-
Isl: 656. Of which $4.201 .697, 1851 was
common stock. and $759. 561 .3O5 pre-
ferred stock: the funded debt was S.
O7.114.313. classified as bonds. 81, $780,
ST.. s48. miscellaneous obligations,
$445, Az. income bonds, $246. 103, $3.50.
and equipment trust obligations, &55,-
S15;417; the current liabilities amount
ed to >616, sa0.156. OF the capital stock
outstanding. 81. 169. OIL IFS, or 1857 per
cent was owned by the railway cor
porations. as we'll rs $437. sos. S41, or
930 per cent of bonds outstanding.
These figures show an increase in the
corporate ownership Of securities. prob
ably rather due to railway consolida-
ton than to the strengthening Of re-
serve funds. Stock to the amount of
81, l76, ~, 203, or zoos per cent of the
total outstanding paid no dividend, and
1904 .436, 200. or 1890 per cent of funded
debt, exclusive of equipment trust OBJ
legations. paid no interest during the
year covered by the report. In no
other year since the organization Of
the Division of Statistics has so large
a percentage OF stock passed it's diyi-
dends. or. except in 1894. has SO large =
percentage Of funded debt defaulted
its interest. OF the stock paying divi-
dends. 6.S9 per cent of the total stock
outstanding paid from 1 to 5 per cent:
$40 per cent of this stock paid from 6
to 6 per cent; AL per cent paid from 6
to per cent. and 3.99 per cent paid
from to s per cent. The total amount
OF dividends was $S5,2S7,5i3, which
would be produced by an average rate
OF 5.74 per cent on the amount of stock
on which some dividend was declared.
The amount of bonds paying no inter-
est was 1924. zoe. 293. or 1874 per cent:
of miscellaneous obligations. S54,4SS.-
2SS. or 1924 per cent: of income bonds.
$225, 23s. 6l9. or S1.52 per cent.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12
0usesse 1t Truth

The man who q surest Of thing ID
meat likely to be mistaken. Knowl'
edge 10 apt to be disRested; Ignorance
alone is positively certain.
Passionate and romantic love never
reasons because it is too fervid and in.
tense to admit of any such calmness al
10 esse a tial to reason. Fit could rea.
son would it not cease to DO romantic
or passionate?
To be entirely charming to a man Z
woman must retain large part of heE
mystery.
As no man is hero to his valet, nc
woman is heroine to her husband
Harper's Barar.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

Have you seen The Monthly Illus
traitor and Home and Country? it is
an art and family magazine of the
highest character. A gem in its way.
Beautiful pictures. attractive text mat
ter, short stories, fiction, travel, enter
tainment galore If your newsdealer
cannot supply you, send cents in
postage to the publishers for speci-
men copy. Address The Monthly H.
illustrator Publishing Co 66-6s Centre
Street New York. When writing men,
ton this paper.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12
The Lingo Too Much For Her.

Mr.. Ferry-Dur:ng the row, while
the visitors were wrangling with the
umpire. Batsy took the opportunity to
sneak home amid the plaudits of the
assembled rooters.
Mrs Ferry-The ideal Why should
they applaud a man who is such a cow
ard as to run home when trouble be-
eins?-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

A New York laborer. who certainly
should go down to posterity as a won
derful example of thick medicines.
fell from the top of pile-driver sixty
five feet high and landed sauarely on
his head on large slab of rock. He
still lives. is quite well in fact. and the
only injury he sustained was dislo-
cation of his right knee cap. which
seems startling outcome OF such a
fall.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12
VETERANS CORNER.

SOME GOOD SHORT STORIES
FOR OLD SOLDIERS.
An Old Song Repubiished by Request
Women In Battle - A skeleton In
Armor-Youth in the Army-Death Of
- H, loosen the snood
M N that you wear.
G(XxA4l Janette.
6W&NN Let me tangle my
49, hand in your
& hair, my pet:
ANSZkA For the world to
NE3Ak me had no eain-
EE tier sight
u.s. Than your brown
hair yelling your
shoulders white;
Your beautiful dark brown hair,
my pet.
1t was brown with the golden gloss.
Janette,
~ was uucI IMAM SlIh VI Tue uOSS, my
pet;
Twas a beautiful mist falling down to
your wrist,
Twas a thing to be braided. and jew
eled and kissed,
Twas the loveliest hair in the world,
my pet.
orrr, - a. To-,
cite,
1t was sinewy, bristled, and brown, my
pet;
But warmly and softly it loved to
caress
Your round white neck and your
wealth of tress,
Your beautiful plenty OF hair, my
pet.
Your eyes had a swimming glory Jan
cite,
Revealing the old dear story, my pet:
they were gray with the chastened
tinge of the sky,
When the trout leaps quickest to snap
the fly,
And they matched with your golden
hair. my pet
Your lips-but l have no words, Jan
cite,
They were fresh as the twitter of birds,
my pet:
When the spring is young, and roses are
wet,
When the dew drops of each red bos-
ON is set,
And they suited your gold brown
Oh. you tangled my life in your hair,
Janette.
Twas a silken and golden snare, my
pet;
But SO gentle the bondage, my soul
did implore
The right to continue your slave ever
more,
With my fingers enmeshed in your
hair, my pet.
Thus ever dream what you were, Jan
cite.
With your lips and your eyes and your
hair, my pet,
In the darkness and desolate years l
moan,
And my tears fall bitterly over the
That covers your golden hair. my
pet.
BY Request.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12
Cont tobacco Sri: nd Smoke You, Lilo Away.

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and forever reg ain lost manhood, be made
we'll, strong magnetic, iull of new life and
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that makes weak men strong Many gain
ten pounds in ten days Over 400, 900 cured
Buy No-To-Ea from your druggist, who will
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caio or New York.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

The men of Mennonite colony in In.
Llama. hitherto hound by it's creed to
abstain from voting. have revised their
creed and decided to participate in the
coming election.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12
Penetration Of Light Through Water

Photography has lately determined
the depths to which the suns rays can
penetrate through water. and the re-
suit is that at the depth of $50 feet the
darkness was about equal to an ex-
pos ere on a clear but moonless night.
The exposed plates at this depth gave
no evidence of light action.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

That Indiana man who took paris
green because he thought he had swal
lived potato bug, seems to have had
the courage of his convictions.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

The Turks in Crete can't find enough
live persons to mutilate. it appears, so
they have begun on the inmates of the
cemeteries again.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

The times are out OF joint. O, rare de-
light,
That l was ever born to set them right!
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

1t always takes two men with wheels
IN their heads to make one Of those
"wheelbarrow" election bets.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

for their wit and to imitation for their
manners
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

The main grievance Of most politi-
clans Is that opposition papers do not
conceal more truth concerning them.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

A cyclonic disturbance is reported In
London. The American idea undoubt-
eddy Is lin the air"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

There are plenty of people xhu seer
to imagine that 1t adds to their impor.
ta1ce 10 scold.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

hodinitrocresola;e is the
appalling rame OF new antiseptic in
Germany
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

The instincts Of loafer never fail TO
show. no matter what position in life
be may accidentally acquire.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

Next year Tennessee will be 100 years
old, or ten times Tenn.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12
He Did,

From the Chicago Post
The justice leaned over the desk and
eyed the prisoner sharply, for he prid'
ed himself on being = judge of human
nature.
~ suppose you work." he said sar'
castically.
"Everyop.." replied the prisone,
tersely.
Except me-" corrected the judge,
feeling that his position entitled him
to last throw in the game Of repartee.
And he was SO pleased with his own
success as hnmorist that he made the
fine only IS and costs.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

Two admirable serial stories will be
published in Harper's weekly in the
course of the year 1897. One, New
England story by Mary +. Wilkins,
will begin in January. and the other,
tale of a Greek uprising against the
Turks. by f. +. Benson, the author of
half of the year. Besides these more
short stories will appear in the Weekly
than it has been possible to publish
during 1896. A sequel to 1.-The House
Boat on the Styx," by John Kendricl
Bangs, will also appear early in the
year, illustrated by Peter Newell.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12
IDAHO.

Politics this year will make a lot OF
strange dead fellows
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

The October numb Der of the North
American Review nay fifty be called a
campaign number. 1t contains arti-
cles on campaign subjects by Speaker
Reed, the secretary of the navy, An
drew Carnegie. Bishop Merrill of the
NJ. E. church, Louis Windmuller. and
Judge Walter Clark, of the supreme
court of North Carolina. Judge Clark's
article is especially interesting as be-
ing an authoritative outline of the
changes which he and other advocates
of free silver would make in the con-
stitution if Mr.. Bryan is elected.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

patronize them when you go west
Other reasons are: The time is fast
cars are not crowded-excursion ron.
ductors and uniformed porters accom-.
pany each party-the scenery enrout.
is far and away the finest on the globs
The excursions leave Omaha eyerv
Thursday morning and go th-o' 10 San
Francesca and Los Angeles without
change.
For full information about rates etc
write to J. FRANCIS,
Gen. Agt Burlington Route.
Omaha, Neh
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

believe Fiso's Cure is the only medicine
that will cure consumption. -Anna NJ.
Ross, Williamsport, Pa. Nov. II, %.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

Even pie would lose it's flavor il
eaten by command of the law.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

Than those used ~,
the B urlinrton
Routes personally
conducted once...
week excursions u,
California.
That is one rea.
son why Won shot.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

H~ge ma ms Ca pisOr Ice wit h Gil ycerlne,
Cures Cnapp-d lands and Face. Tender or Sore Feet
Chiblalus, PIX -. &C. C. q. Clark Co, New Haven u
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

Mrs. \sinsloSS's Soothing Syrup
For chl...h ;eehng softens III ume reduces infan
nation, aiiays pain wind collie. Is bottle
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-12

An Old Song Repubiished by Request
Women In Battle - A skeleton In
ArmOr-Youth In the Army-Death of
Wellington.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
FUNDS OvERDRAwN.
The Old Threat to Stop Prison Food
Supplies Has the Desired
Effect.

The fact developed at yesterdays meet
ing of the Finance Committe of the Board
of Supervisors that mum Der of the funds
under the control of the board have been
overdrawn and that contractors who have
furnished the City with goods and mate
rials may have to wait for their money
until matters adjust themselves.
A. Greenbaum, representing the Pacific
Marine Supply Company. appeared before
the board to ask that his firm be given re-
lief regarding an account against the City
for furnishing food for prisoners. He
stated that Auditor Broderick had refused
to sign his warrants on the ground that
the fund against which it was drawn was
in such q condition that to pay out the
amount dne would yiolate the law known
as the one-twelfth act. He asked that the
matter be adjusted, as the firm would be
compelled to stop supplies if it could not
get its money.
Auditor Broderick stated that he must
keep within the law, but that if the board
would bunch the prison funds, some of
which have surplus, the money could be
paid and the funds allowed to adjust them
selves as the money for the next month
became available.
incidentally he stated that the water
fund was oyerdrawn about $4,000 and other
funds TO greater or less extent. The
clerk was instructed to draw up a resolu-
ton permitting the Auditor to sign war
rants on any funds for the use of the pris-
ons in order to relieve the pressure on the
subsistence of prisoners fund.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15

the Sacramento River trade, and which
went astray on the ways during her
launching, was got into deep water yester-
day and successfully docked at Main
street. AS soon as her internal fittings
are completed she will at once be put on
the route between here and Sacramento.
The chances are that the sealing
schooners Bowhead and Winchester,
which were seized by the Government,
will be released in a few days. Their vio-
lation OF the law was only technical one
and the matter having been drawn to the
attention Of the authorities, bill was in
troduced in Congress, which Is now we'll
on its way through both houses, auth or
izing the Secretary of the Treasury to re-
NIT all fines and penalties pending against
seized sealers.
The steamer Arcata, while on her way
from Coos Bay to San Francisco, broke
down. The collier Wellington offered her
assistance, but the captain declined, say
ing he would make Humboldt Bay under
sail. Later the steamer Arago of the same
line came along and took the disabled
vessel in tow. Her shaft is broken, and
she will have to lie up for repairs.
The Oceanic steamship Monowai from
Australia, New Zealand. Apia and Homo
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
PHILBROOK SCORES ONE
He Was Not Compelled to Explain His
Position as PLAINTIFF In
Case.


Horace W. PhiIbrook, the disbarred at.
torney, has scored a point against the
legal disability which hangs over him.
Some days ago in overruling a decision
rendered by Judge Sanderson the Supreme
Court announced that in cases where, by
assignment of claim or otherwise, Phil
brook him self became q party, either as
plaintiff or defendant, he could then
appear and prosecute or efend what were
his cwn interests. The Supreme Court
su ggested, however, that it be first ascer-
tanned whether or not the assignment was
a genuine transfer of interest.
Philbrook appeared before Judge Slack
yesterday with motion to substitute HIM
self as plaintiff in an action brought by
Seth Warner against the F. Thomas Dye
Works, Warmers interest having been
assigned to him. Reinstein & Eisner
objected to the substitution, claiming that
it was not a genuine transfer of interest,
and they proposed to put Mr.. Philbrook
on the stand and prove by his own testi-
mony that such was the case. Philbrook
announced that he would refuse to an
swer any questions on the subject, as he
thought the Supreme Court had gone out
OF its way 10 suggest that he be questioned
at all, and that the suggestion was no part
of the case. Judge Slack appeared to side
with Philbrook, for he declined to order
him to the stand to answer questions, and,
after few inquiries, ordered the substitu-
ton of plaintiffs as prayed for.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
CALLS IT "FARCICAL.' y

Judge Belcher's Outspoken Opinion of
tho Verdict in the Shattuck
Murder Case.
Judge Belcher is not pleased with the
action of the jury which acquitted Mrs.
Jane Shattuck, and he does not want them
upon his panel any more.
When he came into court yesterday
morning ne said, without preliminary
words:
Mr.. Clerk: AT half-past O'Clock last night
we concluded the case of the People against
Jane Shattuck in this court.
From the evidence it appeared that the young
man, Harry Poole, was deliberately enticed to
his death, and it left no doubt in the mind of
the Judge that the defendant was conscious OF
what she did and did know the difference be-
tween right and wrong at the time of the kill
ing The ending of the case was farcical. The
interests of public justice are of too solemn
and serious nature to be passed upon lightly.
I excused the jurors iu that case until Monday.
You will enter an order excusing them for the
remainder Of the term
The jurors thus summarily dismissed are
S. w. Cowler. M. v. Whitmore r. B. Kilt
redge, j. L. Mclaughlin, 0 Willcoeber, NV.
S. Rainey, T. A. Mullen, w. G. Rippon, A.
Abraham, w. d. Walker, w. L. Ashe and
John Rappe.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
ORCHESTRAL CONCERT,
An Excellent Performance by the Lo.
Organization.

An Excellent Performance by the Local
Organization.
There was good attendance at the third
concert of the San Francisco Symphony
Orchestra, which was given yesterday
afternoon in Golden Gate Hall. The vo.
callst, Frank Coffin, was too i'll to appear,
but the programme was sufficiently long
to dispense with It's vocal number.
The orchestra, conducted by James
Hamilton Howe, again showed itself to
be well balanced and thoroughly efficient.
well played, was followed by selections
from Gounod's Redemption, arranged
from the vocal score by Mr.. Howe for or.
chestra only. The work was effectively
| rendered and was well received, the selec.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15

lulu was due here at 10 o'clock Thursday
morning. From inquiries at the Office of
John D. Spreckels Bros. at Folsom street
wharf yesterday evening it was learned
that no fears are felt for the safety of the yes
sci and the reason of her delay is probably
strong head winds. 1t often occurs that
the Monowai is ten to eighteen hours late
Captain Carey, her commander, is one of
the most skilIful shipmasters on the
Pacific, and his vessel is as sound as he is
sure. She will in all probability come in
port early this morning.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Company is
getting the steamer Al-Ki in readiness for
the Alaska season. She will be placed in
opposition to the steamer Willapa, which
carries freight from Seattle.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15

to cayaen en oTfng Tbsg rbees Ths Eart
quake, Walk to the Sepulchre, The Apos-
ties in Prayer, Hymn of the Apostles
CLOSING portion). The other orchestral
numbers consisted of the overture to
Midsummer Nights Dream and the
Wedding March,
Bernhard Molienhauer and Nathan
Landsberger played an effective violin
duo, ''Song of the Sirens" by Neumann.
In the opening bars Mr.. Landsberger
showed a slight tendency to play out OF
tune, but he quickly overcame it and
played excellently for the rest of the num-
Der. Mr.. Mollenhauer performed his part
in way that won him warm applause.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
FIGHTING FOR DELAY.
The PooIroom Ordinances Are SheIved
by the Supervisors for Another
Period.

The joint License and Orders and Health
and Police Committee of the Board of Su-
pervisors met yesterday to consider the
ordinance prohibiting the selling of pools
on horse races outside of racetrecks and
the measure licensing poolrooms.
Supervisor Dimond protested against
further delay, saying that the matter had
been IN the hands of the board for some
time and should be disposed of in some
way or another at once. He intimated
that the order had been sent from one
committee to another with view of de-
laying a disposal Of it, and that in the
meantime the dens were reaping rich
harvest. Others of the committee asked
delay until cases now before Judge Wallace,
the points in which they said were similar
TO those involved in the ordinance, are
decided.
By an affirmative vote of all except Su-
pervisor Dimond the matter was postponed
until Judge Wallace renders his decision
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
PRoPERTY-OWNERs PROTEST.
Do Not Want the Pesthouse Located on
the Almshouse Tract.

the A1mshouse Tract.
West of Castro-steret improvement Club
has addressed Communication, signed by
several hundred property-owners, to the
Board of Supervisors, protesting against
the proposed location of the Pesthouse on
the AImshouse tract.
Their reasons for snch protest are that
the summer winds will blow over the Pest
house and will be calculated to spread con-
tagious diseases in the City; that patients
most travelled streets OF the City; that the
waters of Lake Honda which is near the
tract, will be polluted by the hospital, and
that it will be hardship to the unfortu-
mates who take refuge in the AImshouse
to be compelled to be near such an insti-
tuition.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
American Socialists.

The series of lectures which being held
on Friday evenings of this month in Kohler
Chase Hall are attracting much attention.
The attendance last evening was quite large.
J. J. Roberts gave review of the American
Railway Union strike of 1894, and Taylor
Rogers spoke in favor OF the pu bic ownership
al railroads.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
MARDI GRAS BOXES.
These Desirable Coigns Of Vantage
Whence tho Big Show May Be Seen
to Be Sold To-Day.

To-day every opportunity will be given
to would-be spectators of the great Mardi
Gras entertainment next Tuesday by the
holding OF an auction of boxes.
Around the gallery of the main hall
twelve boxes have been constructed, ana,
in order that no partiality may be shown,
all subscribers will have an opportunity of
bidding FOR their use at 1880 P. NJ. to-day
at the Mark Hopkins Institute of Art.
Joseph B. Crockett will act as auctioneer.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
ROBBED WHILE ASLEEP
Colored Man Secures Winning Poo,
Tickets. but Ncg1ects Until Too
Late to Cash Them.

William Ford, a colored man, was ar
rested on Third street yesterday afternoon
and locked up on charge of robbery upon
complaint of Thomas O'Leary.
O'Leary was asleep in chair in a saloon
on Ellis street, near Mason, Thursday
night, when, it is alleged, Ford robbed
him. Ford secured a couple of winning
pool tickets, which were found on his
person when arrested. The tickets had not
been presented for redemption.
Officer Bideau discovered Ford on Third
street and made the arrest.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
Political Equality Club.

The Political Equality Club will resume its
meetings on Tuesday afternoon, when arrange
ments will be made for q series of evening
Club.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15

Speaker Reed, Senator Frye, chairman
pro tenn. of the Senate, and Chief Justice
Fuller are graduates of Bowdoin College.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
wants the Insurance POLICY.

The ]. K. Armsby Company of Illinois has
begun suit in the United States Circuit Court
against A. E. Newly for 1882 As on fruit
deal, and asks for the sale OF a $4,000 insur-
ance policy to liquidate the obligation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-15
ALONG THE WATER FRONT,
Dredging of Hunters Point DRY.
dock Successfully Accom-.
plished.
CAPTAIN J. q. BRUCE JUBILANT.
AN interesting Two.Round Contest
Between Captains McGregor
and Robinson.
CAPTAIN J. h. BRUCE JUB1LANT,

Inc dredging of the entrance to Hun
ter's Point drydock was successfully fin.