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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
A MARVELLOUS CLOCK.
Tiny Human skeletons sound the Pas
sing Hours.

Aihy human skeletons SOUND the Ias-
sing Hours.
The most marvellous clock ever built
is the property of an Indian prince in
one of the inland districts of the en-
pire. The dial of this clock was out
lined in gold upon carved slab of
some peculiar marble. and beneath it
was suspended, between two uprights,
silver gong. Then a broad, fiat sur
face of marble spread out before that.
Uttered from end to end with a min
iature bones and skulls, and here and
there tiny hammers. with little round
balls for heads. The bones seemed en-
tirely disconnected, and looked only
like SO much rubbish remnants of the
tiny dead.
The clock stood in the dining hall
where the ceremonious meal was being
served, and as o'clock drew near the
prince called the visitors attention to
a rustling among the dry bones. With
a faint clatter they began to rise and
come together. skull set in itself upon
the shoulder structure, and from the
mass Of dry bones one tiny skeleton
rose complete, with a hammer clutched
in his bony fingers. He stood beside
the shining gong until the minute hand
pointed precisely to the hour.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
LOCOMOTIVES BUILTIN JAPAN.
Experimental work Proves Success In
Construction and EcUnomy.

Construction and Economy.
An English consular report recently
published says: Much interest was
created among English builders by the
accounts published in trade journals in
England of the first locomotive built at
the government railway workshops in
Japan. which, it was said was COM
pleted at a cost of fl 800, while a SINH
lar locomotive built in England could
not be placed on the line in Japan.
ready for running. at a less cost than
f1,S00 pounds. The alleged cost in
Japan was iallacious, no allowance hav-
ing been made for interest on capital,
scientific superintendent and other
charges. all of which woulc be taken
into consideration by private builders.
but at the same time there was no
doubt that the cost, no matter how
literally calculated, was comparatively
low Most of its parts were entirely
constructed at the works in
Japan-boiler, water tanks, wheels.
cylinders and valves-and only the
frame plates and few minor parts
came in rough state from abroad
This engine started running on April
20, and has since run over so 900 miles
with perfect success, lowness in con-
sumption Of COAL good hauling capac-
!ty and steadiness Four tender loco
motives have since been built in the
same workshops and are now running
on the Hiogo Kioto section Of the Tol-
kaido railway. They have already run
over $4,000 miles, and in all respects
are giving as complete satisfaction as
the first. Two Of the largest private
railway companies are now following
the example set by the government and
trying the experiment of construct
ing their own locomotives Neither
government nor private companies will,
however. be able for many years yet
| to satisfy more than a very small frac-
ton Of their requirements in this re-
| spect"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

first life when he was only years olo'
His career as a professional swimmer
several wears ago was a brilliant one,
especially in long distance trials. he
holds about all the honors that the
Massachusetts, Humane Society can be-
stow.
His most sensational rescue won him
a second service bar, which Is attached
to the silver medal won in 1884. MI
McNally was on his way to the North
Shore beach on the afternoon OF June
90, 1890. He was standing on the plat
form of one Of the cars and saw the fall
of a boy who was knocked overheard
from Wood Island bridge by the train.
The trains speed was about 80 miles
an hour. Mr.. McNally jumped and
struck the water considerable dis
lance from where the boy, whose name
was Robert Rogerson, fell, but he
reached him in time to prevent a
drowning Rogerson was so badly in
jured by the train that he died shorHy
after being taken from the water.
McNally's hardest bout with drown
ing persons was in December, 1881,
when he jumped from the Warren
bridge to save Hattie Richmoat, an in
sane woman, who attempted suicide.
He struck a log in the leap and
smashed in his nose. The blow
stunned him for moment, but the
woman's clothing buoyed her up, and
when his mind became clear he sighted
her floating out toward the harbor. 1t
was night. The woman was of power
full frame, and she fought like wild
cat when he laid hold of her. She bit
his right thumb to the bone, and he
was obliged to use his fist to subdue
her. He swan with her to the Navy
Yard wall and brought assistance to
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10


prior to the election of President Con-
zales In the year 1880. In November
next he will close the twentieth sear
OF his service as president OF Mexico'
and, II he shall outlive the ensuing
term, he will have record OF "a years
in the Office.
President Diaz is &C years Of age, ana
is halfbreed. By his mother ne Is
descendent from the Indian race OF
Mexico, and by his father from the
Spanish race. In his infancy his father
died. and he was trained for lie In
Oaxaca by his Indian mother. who
lived in poverty. In his youth, after
period of clerkship and service In an
ian, he studied for the priesthood OF the
Roman Catholic church, but. after
time. gave up the purpose OF entering
upon an ecclesiastical career. he be-
gan the study Of law: he took part In
politics; he was a member of the legis-
lature of his state; he was a soldier on
the liberal side in times of strife: he
was a general in the war against the
empire which France had set up In
Mexico. and it was on this war that he
won the renown which caused him to
be chosen as provisional president In
the year 1876, and as constitutional
president the next year. Since that
time he has held the Office of chief exc
cutive, excepting during the four years
in which it was held by Manuel Con
zales.
The course of Mexican history has
been changed under Diaz' administra-
ton. Revolutions and civil wars have
been brought to an end; the old-time
tyranny has passed away; the possess
sor OF the Office Of president has lived
in safety; the stability Of the govern
men thas been secured. With abiding
peace the country has attained de-
gree OF prosperity unexampled In It's
history. 1t was In a most satisfactory
manner that President Diaz. in his last
message to the Mexican congress. re,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
Career.


quois club and the board Of counselors
of the Chicago College of Dental Surg
cry. His political career was an inter
esting one.
He was born in Colchester, Conn.
Oct. IL. 1913, and during the long period
of his lifetime held many high offices.
Among the latter were those of United
States senator, justice Of the supreme
court of the state of Illinois, and state
representative. He migrated to Hi
nois in 1887, and settled in Belleville.
st. Clair county. In 1910 he was elected
representative in the state Legislature.
where he served two years. After that
he became a candidate for several of
fees, but was unsuccessful until lS4S,
when he was elected one OF the justices
of the state supreme court. Four years
later he was reelected for term OF
nine years, but he resigned in 1853
His career as United States senator
began in 1855, when he was elected to
serve six years. At the expiration CT
this term he was reelected for SIM
liar period, and in '67 he was made sem
ator for the third time. During his
three terms of senatorial incumbency
he attracted wide notice through his
prominent Identification with matters
which We're shaking the public mind.
When the slave question was the theme
on every tongue Mr. Trumbull aban-
doned the policy of the democratic par
ty, with which he had been prominent
ly identified. and espoused the cause of
freedom. He was the first to propose
\ 4 ~ ~
ishing slavery.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

The silk spider of Madagascar spins
threads of a golden color and strong
enough, according to a well-known ma
turalist, to hang cork helmet on.
Small textures woven OF these threads
are used by the natives for fastening
flowers on sunshades and for other puc-
poses.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

Peter loafed on the return, and the
English swimmer had only this excuse:
"Oi was up against a bloomin' por-
poise; ed stay in the water a week"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
A GRAND OLD MAN.
THE LATE JUDGE TRUMBULL A
VETERAN OF RIGHT.
He belonged t" 'veral Political Parties
and Served In the senate During the

He late Lyman
TruMbull was one
Of Chicago's best
known and most
highly esteemed cit
liens. He was athl-
lated with a large
number OF intluen-
tial organizations,
among them being
the American Bar
., ~
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

Caggs-"Are you still down on poll
tics?"
Baggs-"Yes, and II you had lost
$1,000 backing yourself on a losing
ticket as / have you would be down on
ii, too."-Manhattan.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

The horn book. which was the first
alphabet card. is described by q recent
author as "a board Of oak about nine
inches long and Ave or six wide, on
which was printed the alphabet, the
nine digits and sometimes the Lords
prayer. 1t had handle and was COW
cred In front with a sheath OF thin
horn to prevent its being soiled, and
the blackboard was ornamented with a
rude sketch Of st. George and the
Dragon" This board and its horn
cover were held together by a narrow
frame or border Of brass.
The Oldest horn books were UNI
doubtedly frequently used in the
schools and common rooms of the great
monasteries. In the earliest specimenz
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
SAVED MANY LIVES.
UNCLE SAM ABOUT TO REWARD
A BOSTON REPORTER.
peter S. McNaliy Has Rescued Sixty
Persons and Is Yet Only 81 Years
O,d-Thriliins Events In His Remark
able Career.
ETER S. McNally,

4 ne WSpaper re-
porter of Boston.
has just received
a assurances fro N
Washington that a
national medal for
life saving will be
given him by the
Government. Mr..
McNally is 81 years
old, and saved his
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
DEFENDER OF LABOR.
Congressman Helknap of Chicago Has
Won uabOr's Esteeul

Congressman Hugh X. Belknap,
whose speech on the Phillips Labor bill
stirred the members of the House and
made distinct hit with the gallery. is
one of the self-made men of Chicago
His educational advantages were some
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10
DIAZ VERY POPULAR.
MAN OF MAGNETIC INFLUENCE
IN MExiCO'S AFFAIRS.
Again Elected President of That Repub-
Hc-Has Served Five Terms-A Record
without n Parallel in Mexico - Won
derful Prosperity.

HE news that Gen.
Porfirio DiaZ has
again been elected
to the Office Of pres
ident of the republic
of Mexico, shows the
esteem in which he
Is held in his own
country. This Will
be his sixth term,
as he has held the
office for a term
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

time at an academy in Massachusetts,
but he was unable to finish his educa-
ton, as was his desire, in college. He
left the academy to enter the service
OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad in
humble capacity. In II years he had
become trainmaster, and was later
made chief clerk 70 the general man
ager. He left his position to become
superintendent of Chicago's first eln-
waited railroad, and rsAinquished that
place to engage in the financial hand
ling of railroads. His nomination for
congress came to him unsought.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-09-10

devoted old teacher died q few weeks
ago at the age OF 81 mourning in his
own city was most sincere.
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Cold and Electricity.

That extreme cold paralyzes every
vital function is of course piece Of
everyday knowledge. But it has
been left to Professor Plctet, who
has been conducting some expert
ments on this subject, to discover
that at a temperature of $50 degrees
below the centigrade zero there is no
>hemical action between nitric or
phuric acid and potash, between
ygen and potassium, though, un-
r. ordinary circumstances, the at
finity of the latter metal for oxygen
is SO great that it will burn if thrown
into water, owing to its combination
with the oxygen in that fluid. But
if the electric spark is played on bod
les which have thus lost the power
of chemical affinity, some new and
curious combinations result. This
latest Investigations, the conclusions
of which, however, have been theO-
retically presaged for some years
past, may require us toreconsider the
question of the temperature OF outer
Ipace and the possibility OF an at
mosphere composed Of gases in com.
bination existing there.
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Away Ahead of JOB.

I heard an amusing story of Sir
Henry Hawkins from a legal friend a
week or two ago, but cannot vouch
for the absolute truth of it. Sir
denry was presiding over a long, te-
dious and uninteresting trial, and was
listening, apparently with absorbed
attention, to long, tedious and unin.
teresting speech from counsel learn
ed in the law. Presently he made a
pencil memorandum, folded it and
sent it by the usher to the Q. G, in
question. This gentleman, on I'M
folding the paper, found these words:
"Patience Competition Medal,
Sir Henry Hawkins. Honorable Men
ton, job" His peroration was wound
up with as little delay as possible.
Sketch.
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Can Plants Sec?

The mysteries of vegetable life are
not all yet explored, An Indian
botanist has made experiments which
induce him to say that some plants
can see. Whether the inference can
be accepted or not, these experiments
go to show that the plants made an
effort to reach supports placed at a
little distance and grew toward the
supports wherever placed. The plant
was conyolvulus, and when a pole
was placed near it and in such a way
that the tendrils would have to turn
away from the light to reach it,
they invariably did so and within a
few hours twined about it. That
certain plants. have the sense of
touch is well known Medical Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1896-03-26
The Tower of Pisa.

The famous leaning tower of Pisa
is campanile OF bell tower. The
building, which is cylindrical in
form, is 1877 feet high and so feet in
diameter made entirely OF white
marble. 1t is called the leaning tow
er from the fact that it inclines some
80 feet from the perpendicular, and
it is not generally known that this
inclination. which gives the tower
such remarkable appearance, was
not intentional At the time it was
about half done the error in meas.
urement was perceived 1t was
guarded against by the use of extra
braces in the further construction OF
the building and an adaptation OF
the stone in the highest portion.
There are seven bells on the top Of
the tower, the largest of which
weighs 1000 pounds and these are
so placed as to counteract as far as
possible the leaning of the tower it
self.-Fire and Water.
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Tho Servant No root.


The other day man of gentle
manly appearance called at house
In a we'll known suburb Of provin-
cial town. In answer to his knock
the housenaid came to the door.
us MIR. p ins" said Il {" gentle
man.
"He's just gone out sir"
lis Mrs. P at homel'
"No, sir. She went out with mas
ter,
Dear me, how unfortunate! l
wanted particularly to see one OF
them. Can leave a notel'
"Oh, yes, sir. Come in, please, !"
replied the girl, ushering the visitor
into the dining room. But instead
of leaving him alone she rang for an
other servant, whom she desired to
bring writing materials
The gentleman wrote his note, en-
closed it in an envelope, addressed it
and left it on the table.
This being done, he departed with
q profusion of thanks to the maid,
who escorted him to the door.
On returning home Mr.. P found
the note awaiting him. 1t ran thus:
"Your servant is no fool"
This compliment was fully JUST
fed by paragraph in the next days
paper, giving an account of the
plumber of neighboring mansion by
a similar visitor. New York Adver-
kicar
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Before and After.

AS an instance of the surprising in
crease in value that a picture &C.
nuires after an artist has become ia
nous, the following is interesting:
A dealer once went to the studio OF
David Cox and purchased painting
off his easel for 80. A few days
afterward the old man went to him
and said:
"You are young and have wife
and children. l think / have charged
you too much for that picture, and
have brought you back e."
Not many years after that same
painting was sold for $50 guineas.-
London Tt-Bita
Give me man with an aim,
Whatever that aim may be,
Whether its wealth, or wether its fame
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eitude of body caused by disorded liver
10 keep your liver in order and 80 pre-
vent evil accommodations III your blood
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nlG - ~ : ,lght, to MAKE .t