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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

The statement of the Railway Age
that during the present year railway
building reached lower point than IN
any OF the last twenty years. is sus-
ceptible Of very simple explanation.
The greatest era of railroad construc-
ton is over, and in the future most
railroad growth will be in the gradual
extension of their iron tendrils in Sec
tions already occupied by their trunk
or branch lines. In 1894 railroad bal
ance sheets were showing an alarming
regular decrease, and the whole theory
and practice of railroad management
was temporarily condensed to one pos
tulate Of the times, reduction OF ex-
penses. With increasing earnings and
extensive crops already many of the
companies are discussing future extern
sions in adjacent territory upon which
their covetous fingers have been itch
Ing to close.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27
IincOln'n Frat Vote.

Lincoln's first vote was cast at New
Salem, lin the Clary's grove precinct"
Aug. l, 1881. At this election he aided
Mr.. Graham. who was one of the clerks.
In the early days in Illinois elections
we're conducted by the viva-voce meth
cd. The people did try voting by bal
lot, but the experiment was unpopular.
1t required too much book larnin'
and in 1929 the viva-voce method of
voting was restored. The judges and
clerks sat at a table with poll book
before them. The voter walked up and
announced the candidate of his choice
and 1t was recorded in his presence.
There was no ticket-peddling and bal
lot box stufling was impossible. To
this simple system We are indebted for
the record of Lincoln's first vote.
Lincoln's first vote for president
was not cast until the next year Nov
5. 1889. when he voted for Henry Clay.
--McClnre's Magazine.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27
The "lsattie OF the Nations"


Oct. 16 and IS, 1918, was fought the
les of England. Prussia, Russia. Spain
and Sweden mustered 100000 soldiers.
against 1880 French. Napoleon saw
at the close of the first days fighting
that his army would be compelled to re-
treat. The second days struggle on
the part Of the emperor was to extri-
cate his army. During this eventful
day." wrote Sir Walter Scott. lin
which he might be said to fight less for
victory than for safety, this wonderful
man continued calm, decided, collect
ed. and supported his diminished and
broken squadrons in their valiant de-
tense with a presence of mind as de-
termined as he had SO often exhibited
in directing the tide of onward victory.
At 3 o'clock that day the Saxon con-
tingent and the Wurttemberg cavalry.
$4,000 strong. dcsterted from Ney's col
umn to the enemy. turning their can
non. sabers and bayonets against their
old comrades. When word of this dis
aster reached Napoleon. he reined up
his horse for a moment no listen,
then spurred on to the head of his i'm
perial guard. But one word Of COM
ment fell from his lips. That was I'm
famous.' With a corps of his guard
he charged to the succor OF Ney, his fol-
lowers shouting, "Vive rempereur"
and Death to the Saxons!"
Owing to the fatal blunder OF cor
poral of engineers the escape Of $4,000
French troops was cut of. The bridge
across the Elster had been mined for
explosion as soon as the troops were
across. but by mistake the torch was ap-
piled too soon. Marshal Macdonald and
Count Poniatowski. the Pole whom the
emperor intended to create king, were
among those left behind. Being
hemmed in by the enemy when the
explosion occurred. the count drew his
sword and exclaimed to the officers
about him: Gentlemen, it now be-
comes us to die With honor" With his
handful he cut his way through the
enemy and reached the water. but in
mounting the opposite bank his horse
fell upon him and carried him into
the stream, where he was drowned.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

The farmers profession can be ele.
waited above it's present standard only
as the children improve upon the meth
DDS Of their parents. President Chad
bourne Of the Massachusetts Agricul-
tural college once said that the way for
young men to rise in the world was to
stand upon the shoulders of their faith
ers. We miss half the wear and tear in
life when We acquire the faculty of
profiting by the experience of other
men. 1t proves nothing. that some fine
ly educated man has failed in farming,
or that some uneducated men have sue
ceeded. Education will help man, but
1t Will never make one. When it can
be proved that a majority of educated
men upon the farm are failures and Il
majority of the uneducated successful
we shall all begin to question the pro-
priety and value Of education for the
farmers profession. But until that is
proved We shall believe that the farm
er's business stands upon the same
basis that supports all other kinds of
business, that the general education
which is useful to the doctor, the law
yer, the man upon the board of trade
is just as valuable to the man who tills
the soil, and that professional training
in schools Of agriculture will have the
worth upon the farm that the knowl-
edge and discipline of the law school
has In practice before the courts.
One thing more. The circumstances
of farmers life are such that he is
brought into closer, because more con-
slant contact with his family than men
engaged in other pursuits. His part
nership with the companion of his life
Is, in business sense, certainly a very
close one. Side by side they often per-
form the same kinds of labor, and the
silent partner not unfreQuently bears
the heaviest burdens. Many of us in
the rush and amid the distracting cares
OF our business, forget that woman's
strength is not mans strength, that a
ceaseless monotony of toll takes laugh
ter from the lips, roses from the cheeks
and health from the body. No sensible
man would desire that farmers wives
should be transformed into useless orna.
ments; but 1t should be the aim of farm
ers who would do honor to their profes.
sion to make their mothers and wives
and daughters something more than
mere household drudges. to give them
an opportunity, as far as means will per-
init. to satisfy those fancies and tastes,
to cultivate those graces and those tai
ents that are the beauty and the charm
Of true womanhood.-H. C. Adams.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

A st. Louis paper published the
names and pictures of large number OF
bachelors In that city WAC might pos
sibly be induced to marry, and espe-
cially called the attention of the leap
year girls to them. Miss Beda Holland,
Of Nokomis, ILL.,, has written that she
viii take one Of them. and requests the
editor to kindly select ore for her-one
who is wealthy preferred. Beda evil
IDENTIFY believes in improving oppor-
'suuities.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

Andrew Mathes, a Cincinnati team
ster. lost his temper because his sweet
heart refused to kiss him and climbed
out ON the fire escape to brighten her.
He threatened to jump of, and while
he was speaking fell. He kissed the
ground thirty feet below. and got
smack that badly Jared but did not
hurt him. His sweetheart kissed him
hen and made him we'll.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27
. culture

ing the summer season. A heavy
growth of grass or weeds about the
trees makes excellent nests for mice
during the winter, and where rubbish
heaps have been allowed to accumu-
late in the orchard. especially If 1t is
near a forest, rabbits will almost in
variably cOngregate. Under these con-
ditions the young trees will almost GER
tainly suffer from the ravages of one or
both Of these pests. 1t Is important,
therefore, that this matter be attended
10 at once.
There are various remedies recon-
mended for these evils; the first ana
most successful of which is clean culti-
walton. If this has not been followed
then remove all loose mulch, dead
grass and rubbish of various kinds
from the immediate vicinity OF the
base of the trees. This will destroy
the nesting places of mice, and will go
far towards protecting the trees from
injury. Then, in addition to the
above, make smooth, compact mound
of earth, a foot high, about the base OF
the trees, just before the ground
freezes. These two precautions will
be all that is necessary to insure pro-
lection against mice.
Rabbits are not so liable to injure
trees where there are other small
plants, such as young grape vines or
nursery stock in the immediate vicin-
ity of the orchard, as they seem to de-
| light in cutting off the young tender
branches in preference to gnawing the
bark of older trees. 1t is always safe,
however, to protect the trees, and
favorite method is to wrap the trunks
with closely woven wire screen, such as
is used for screen doors. This may be
cut into strips eighteen inches to two
feet in length and wide enough to
completely encase the body Of the tree
These may be tackled on or the edges
woven together. and if they do not
| fit too closely may be left on for sew
eral years. Instead of the wire screen,
ordinary roofing tin is sometimes used.
| Sheathing paper is also used with good
! effect, placed on the tree in similar
| manner. If one is located near a
| slaughter house, a very convenient as
| we'll as effectual method is to wash the
! trunks of the trees with blood or ran
cid grease. This however. is liable to
be washed off by rains, and would need
renewal several times during the win
| ter. These and doubtless other rem
edies will prove effectual If properly
applied. BY giving this matter imme-
date attention, much damage to the
young orchards may be prevented.
| Jas. Troop. Horticulturist.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27
$4,000 for d. 90.

Unadilla, N. Y, (Special)-One Of our
substantial men here, Fred j. joyce
recently made $3.50 investment, and
considers the results worth $500 to him
For over fifteen years Mr.. Joyce was
an inyeterate smoker. and the tobacco
habit gained such hold on him that
it affected his nervous system and
made it impossible for him to quit.
Upon realizing the loss of health and
money which threatened him, he made
many unsuccessful attempts to break
himself of the life-sapping habit, until
on. chance he took No-To-Bac, the
great cure which has saved over 300.
600 tobacco victims. Two boxes com.
pletely cured Mr.. Joyce. and he has
no desire for tobacco now whatever.
When he attempts to smoke it makes
him as dizzy as when he first acquired
the habit. He now Is in the very best
physical condition, and $ooO would not
tempt him to use tobacco again.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

During all the warlike talk Of the
past month General Coxey has not Of
ifered to raise his army. His Washing
ton campaign must have satiated his
thirst for gore.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

The Emperor William didn't mean
to bring on a war. He congratulated
President Kruger simply on the de-
lightful climate of South Africa.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

In an Illinois town last week the
atrical company stranded. An actress
saved her wardrobe from the sheriff
by wearing ten costumes. Even then
she was not overdressed.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

Sir Arthur Sullivan has selected Lord
Byron's tragedy. "Sardanapalus." AZ
the subject for the ballet he is to write
the music for and which is to be pro-
daced at the Alhambra music hall in
London.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

The man in New York who wanted to
be naturalized without knowing the diff
ference between the Fourth of July and
Decoration Day may have been one OF
those people who get themselves more
or less decorated on the nations birth
day.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27
Pure

Blood means sound health. With pure, rich
healthy blood the stomach and digestive
organs will be vigorous, and there will be no
dyspepsia. rheumatism and neuralgia will 10
unknown. Scrofula and salt rheum will disan
pear. Your nerves will be strong. your sleep
sound. sweet and refreshing. Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla makes pure blood. That is why it cures 50
many diseases. That is why thousands take
it to cure disease, retain good health. Remember
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

A dry goods dealer Of Kokomo. Ind.
advertised dolls for q song" The
other day two little girls. children of
Alfred Miller. went into the store. and
cjambering up ON the counter. each sung
q pretty little song. Each claimed q
doll and got 1t. The merchant has since
changed the form Of his advertisement
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27
He Killed Himself.

BENJAMIN Davis. aged %, Of Veyey.
Ind, shot himself in the presence Of
the girl whom he was soon to marry.
The young man had small red birth
mark which he was afraid would de-
veiop into a cancer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

There were 1908 business failures
in the United States last year. which
makes 1t look as II there were some
thing In 10 after all.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

It IL reported that duel between
Lord Dunrayen and Mr.. Iselin has been
arranged. II this Is the case the dead
" linotype machine should be barred
and nothing more terrible than yrank'
LIN presses permitted as weapons.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

The aristocratic dog cemetery at the
north end of Hyde Park, London, has
been closed. as it is completely filled
with tenants.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

Lord Salisbury can testify to the
fact that misfortunes never come singly
even to the government of great ma
Ton.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

A Brunswick, Mo-, inventor is now
manufacturing patent pie-lifter. Any
contrivance that will facilitate the
movement Of our great American lux
ury must certainly become famous.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

The Florida girl for whom two young
men killed each other Is reported as
"unmoved." Young men. II they were
more observing and less passionate,
might learn much from young women.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27
The United States Guuhery Schools.

The United States Guuhery Schools.
James and Arthur have heard about
the United States gunnery schools at
Washington and Newport, and ask
what Is necessary in order to be ad-
mitted there; also any information
about them. Answer: To be eligible to
the gunnery school, a man must be an
eX-apprentice or continued-service
man; that Is to say, man having
served one or more enlistments and
paid off. with a long discharge. He
makes out his application and sends It
to the Chief of the Bureau of Naviga-
ton. A man must be either a seaman
or flrst-class apprentice. If he has
a rate. as coxswain or boatswain's mate.
or any petty officers rate. he forfeits
that and enters the class as seaman,
with pay Of $24 per month. A first
class apprentices pay is $21 per month.
In Washington gunnery is taught. how
guns are made, and the principles of
the business. Pupils are required to
make models. At Newport torpedoes
and diving are features of the course,
and electricity Is one of the branches.
There is a great deal of hard work
about it, and but little prospect of adj
vancement unless there are evidences
of war, when there will be bright fu-
ture for all able sailors and soldiers,
and all who understand the arts Of war.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
ACRlCULTURlSTS
Some up-to-Datc Hints About Cultiv3-
tiOn of tho Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture. Viticulture and Fiori-
.UulturN

BULLETIN FROM
the Indiana Expert
ment station says:
Young fruit trees
are very apt to be
injured during the
winter by mice and
rabbits gnawing
the bark. This is
especially true If
the orchard has
been neglected dur
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

The Sultan hopes this European
tangle may continue untA he can wipe
out the remainder of the Armenians.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27


W. as he sped
As along his
way;
In his eye CLEAN
of triumph, in
his heart a JOY sincere,
and the voice of shouting thousands
still resOunding in his ear.
Passed he meath stately archway to-
ward the goal of his desire.
Till he saw womans figure lolling
idly by the fire.
L have won!" he cried, exultant, 81
have saved cause from wreck,
Crushed the rival that l dreaded set
my foot upon his neck.
Now at last the way is open, now at
last men call me great,
am leader of the leaders, am master
in the state!'
Languidly she turned to listen, and
decorous was her pretense,
And her cold patrician features mir
rored forth Indifference;
Men are always scheming. striving for
some petty end" said she:
Then little yawn suppressing: What
is all OF this to me-"
Through the shadows of the evening.
as they quenched the sunset glow,
Came the other. faring homeward,
with detected step and slow.
Wistful, peering through the darkness.
till he saw. as oft before.
Where woman stood impatient at the
threshold Of the door.
Il have lost" he faltered family. CAN
is over" with groan;
Then he paused and gazed expectant
at the face beside his own.
Two soft eyes were turned upon him
with woman's tenderness.
Two white arms were flung about him
with passionate caress.
And voice of thrilling music to his
mutely uttered plea
Said, IF only you are with me, what is
all the rest to me-"
All night long the peoples leader sat
IN Sllence anu alone,
Dull Of eye, with brain unthfnking, for
his heart was turned to stone:
While the hours passed all UNDECIDED
till the hush of night had ceased
And the haggard light returning
flecked the melancholy east.
But the other. the defeated. laughed a
laugh OF merriment.
And he thrust his cares behind him
with an infinite content:
Rocking not of place and power and
the smiles of those above.
For his darkness was illumined by the
radiance of love.
Each had grasped the gift of fortune,
each had counted up the cost,
And the vanquished was the victor, and
the winner he that lost.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27
The Hue and the Gray.

It has been suggested that on the
next anniversary of our national indie
pendencc. July 4th. 1896. there should
be q parade of veterans who served
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

The "son of big gun" and "big
son OF gun" cannot frequently be dis
tinguished
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

well, I'll be hanged" exclaimed an
accused murderer when the jury pro-
nounced him guilty.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

Bad luck is good deal like moss
1t loves to attach itself to something
that is lying still and decaying.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

1t does not require the compilation of
figures to show that there is change
gradually working itself through the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

Miss Lillian skates splendidly,
doesn't she?" well, she ought to; her
fathers in the liquor business"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

Cuba is doing her best to get to the
center Of the stage now that the big
stars are stepping to one side.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27
VETERANS CORNER.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR THE
OLD SOLDIERS.

The I:atile of. the NatiOns-The blue
and the Gray-A Regimen of Rcia-
tives - The United states Gunnery
Schools.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

Stop the train. The station agent
at Rowena, s. D., has been held up.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

II tho Baby Is Cutting Tee,n.
Be- sure and use that old and weltried remedy, Nina
WNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children TeetAine.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

1t is better to he a good cook or waitres.
than q poor Typewriter.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

in both the federal and confederate
armies during the late war for the
union, the parade to be headed by tho
principal surviving generals and other
officers. The men to march side by side
through the streets Of the principal cit
les North and South. Such demon
stration on the day sacred to our ma
tional patriotic memories would typify
the complete union and reconciliation
OF the two great sections of the country,
and determination to stand together,
side by side, in all future contests for
the glory and independence of the re-
public. This movement should have
the cordial support and endorsement of
all interested in the future welfare of
our country. The men who took part
in the war, who suffered from wounds,
exposure, and the want of every COM
fort which makes life endurable, for
principle, and who have now forswOrn
all antagonism, will be the first to step
forward and take part in this public de-
monstration Of renewed allegiance to
the flag, that symbol of American citi-
zenship on land sea. To complete this
expression of patriotic feeling, there
should be included in the parade the
soldiers and sailors of the regular army
and navy. members of the patriotic So
cieties. the Sons of the American Revo-
luton and the veterans Of the Mexican
war We believe that this movement
would be grateful to the shade of the
lamented Lincoln. in whose breast the
sublime virtues of mercy, charity and
love were united with patriotism
equally lofty and unsullicd. The great
exposition at Atlanta Of the industries
of the Cotton States has met with a
hearty and gratifying response from all
sections, and has proved how great is
the development and prosperity Of the
South. The immense assemblage of
people from all over the country at At
lanta has created new sympathies and
established new relationships which
cannot fail to be productive of immense
good. 1t is an Inauguration of new
era, which cannot be better supplement-
ed than by such national demonstra-
ton as the union of the two great arm
les OF veterans in national holiday
celebration.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

Metropolitan society will DO more miscel.
laneous this winter than ever.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

Again the clamor for cheaper sleep.
Ing car rates is echoing through the
Nand.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

Johnny Bull is wrestling with a -.
we're case of the next morning,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

his heart JOY sincere,
And the voice of shouting thousands
stiIl resOunding in his ear.
Passed he meath stately archway to-
ward the goal of his desire,
Till he saw woman's figure loling
idly by the fire.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-27

Blood Tells.-Recently 1903 American
beeves were sold in London at Z cents
per pound, en- average price of s97,5S.
the herd bringing the snug sum of $780,
O54.64. The Polled Angus in this shin
ment brough: full 500 each; the Here
fords came next. and next the Short
horns. The average weight was 1850
pounds. These beeves. it is said, reached
their destination without loss and &C.
tually in better condition than when
placed on shipboard. This shows that
the cattle were carefully managed up
to the day OF sale. and that the breed
ing, and treatment were profitable.
II. b. Gurler thinks the first move
for a dairy farmer who has not tested
his cows, should be to have them tested
and become acquainted with them indi-
virtually. Weed out all the unprofita bic
ones. Then select bull from some
cairy breed.