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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
Air for the Cows.

The English government some tln'e
ago took ND the matter Of the proper
supply of air to cows. 1t is regarded
as part of the work of the public health
officers to inspect all barns ana sec
either that the buildings are well ven
tiated or that they are large enough
to permit of being shut for some hou''
without detriment to the health OF III.
cows. 1t is said that the execution o.
the law has occasioned a great deal OF
friction In the country districts VI
England. The medical officers make
specifications as to how barn sha!'
be ventilated, or in the absence OF ven
tilation how many cubic feet OF ar
may be given to each animal. Most OK
the barns are found to fall far below
the requirements. 1t is very likely
that investigation would show the same
condition of things to exist In this
country, though in less degree.
In fact, some Of our barns are so
poorly built that they need neither VEN
tilators nor air space. since the air mas
free ingress and egress through inc
cracks between the boards. TO such
as have tight barns the question Is
pertinent. OF the two ways mentioned
giving the cows more breathing space
would appear better than to ventilatc,
since by the former method all drafts
may be shut off. When an animal Is
not in the best Of condition, draft OF
cold air too frequently proves the be-
ginning of serious and sometimes fatal
disorders.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
Appoint ments at Annapolis,

| cannot but feel that while nothing
too much has been done for the i'm
provement of the material condition of
the navy. too little attention has been
given to what. after all. must be the
main arm of attack. the main bulwark
or defense, says a writer in Harper's
Magazine. 1t hardly needs to be added
that the reference Is here to the char
acter OF the officers. Ships, armor-plate,
artillery. are not merely important,
they are absolutely essential, but, other
things being equal, it is the men behind
them who will decide whether victory
or defeat lie in the scales. For the Sc
curing of these men for the navy--and
the statement is equally true of the
army-the country not only employees
the clumsiest method conceivable but
also hedges it about with such restric-
tons as to make it even worse in prac-
tice than it is in theory.
The apportionment system. when per-
verted to purposes for which 1t is not
fitted, Is bad enough in any case, but
its most baneful results are seen in the
method Of manning the army and navy.
The present practice is based upon the
apparent belief that the military and
naval talent of the country exists in the
ratio of one man to congressional dis
trict. Purporting to be democratic, it
is essentially the opposite 1t is obvious
that the only sensible and fair way is
to offer the advantages of both institu-
lions to every one. regardless of his
birth or birthplace, who Is DESTROYS of
awaiting himself Of them.
The number of accepted can be re-
stricted to any extent thought desirable.
though there can be little question that.
as 1t Is now. 1t should be sensibly en-
larged. With this Limitation the choice
can be confined to those who are best
fitted or who display most promise. II
these exhibit on trial the capacity to
hold the positions they have secured, let
them keep them, whether they all come
from Maine or Kansas or California.
AS matter Of fact. the experience of
our colleges elbows that at no time would
there be any essential difference in the
representation of different parts Of the
country. Even were this SO. the nation
would be certain Of obtaining the ser
vices Of the very persons who have a
natural taste or aptitude for the naval
or the military profession. No country
but one under the domination Of the
representative system run mad would
tolerate such a method as prevails with
us of selecting officers for its army and
navy.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
Gen. ShorInan's Grandson.

Neus Su0Fm8n'S grandson.
Gen. Sherman has a grandson and
namesake in Boston. William Te-
cumseh Sherman Thorndike Is q
very promising young gentleman,
still In kits, but possessed Of a re-
markable plainness Of speech and not
at all inclined to lisp or use any baby
ish circumlocutions when he marches
upon any difficulty. His mind has been
the battlefield Of a problem, evidently.
Of late. He has been assailed In his
mind even In his nursery and he put
the question to the touch the other day
in prompt military fashion, determined
to possess himself of an unprecedented
outside opinion, entirely uninfiuenced
by parental or nurses notions. He ap-
peared beside his mother. Gen. Sher-
mans daughter. In her drawing room
while visitor was present and ex-
changed courtesies of introduction DO
litely. with manner most distin-
guished for infantry. Sherman sat re-
garding the visitor in silence for a
few moments, then he leaned a little
forward and with the distinctness
of a diplomat enunciated his question:
Should you be mad at me if you saw
me suck my thumb?"-Boston Tran
script.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

have bred Langshans. Light Brahmas.
White Cochins. Partridge Cochins. Bun
Cochins. Silver Spangled Hamburgs.
Rose and Single Comb Brown Leg
horns, White and Barred Plymouth
Rocks. and am now breeding Bun Co.
chins. White and Barred Plymouth
Rocks. For town think the Bun Co.
chins are the best breed: for the farm
the Barred Plymouth Rocks are the
best.
have four poultry houses. each
10x30 feet, s feet high in front and 5
in the back. with shed roof. They
are good, warm houses. with sash win
dows in front. In my winter feeding.
I usually take equal parts Of bran and
shorts. and sometimes mix corn meal
with it. Sometimes I add chopped
oats. stir it all up dry and pour hot
water on 1t. stir it we'll after that.
and let 1t stand about an hour before
feeding. This is for breakfast. l also
sometimes feed wheat. At night l feed
whole corn.
Our marked here is usually good.
uVIC 10 Il SOIu StOi age hCic NhoS
ships to Boston. and another firm that
ships both live and dressed poultry.
l get fair supply of eggs in winter.
had last year SIS hens. and from these
l got. from January LIST. 1895. to Janu-
airy LIST. 1896. 4.S7S eggs. and raised
300 chickens ty hens have lost
more fowls from roup and cholera Tor
indigestion) than from any other cause.
l think mere fowls die from indi:Vs-
ton than from cholera. In raising
broods my chief troubles have been in
the chicks having bowel trouble and
being infested with lice.
sometimes doctor the hens, but 1t
is easier to keep them we'll than to
cure them after they are sick. Give
them plenty Of exercise and good. dry
roosting places. 4 have a new breed
developed myself. They are rose
! como Barred Plymouth Rocks. | have
a pullet OF this breed that began lay
ing in October. 1894, and kept Up lay
ing an egg every day till along into
February. Then | commenced to keep
record of how many eggs she would
lay. From the first of February, 1895,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

A floating mining camp Is now being
fitted up at Ellensburg. Wash. and next
spring will ply up and down the Snake
river. The camp will be perfectly ap-
pointed In every way with full bat
terry OF mining appliances and quarters
for the miners. 1t is being constructed
on an immense fatbottomed boat es-
pecially built Tor that purpose. On the
boat is a big stationary engine and
boilers, dredgers. and pumps of various
sizes. and all the appliances for extract
ing gold. end q boarding and lodging
house that will accommodate at least
$50 miners. The camp is an experiment
by a Chicago syndicate. and 1t will be
moved up and down the river. working
the banks and bed Of the stream for
gold.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

cent investigation by commit
tee of the house of commons,
one of the big importers of margarine
vas examined. He told the committee
that himself and his associates were
opposed to the selling OF margarine for
butter. They had, however, found that
the local officers would not enforce the
law against such sales. He and his as
sociates had therefore begun prosecu-
lions against offenders, and had already
convicted some dozen men in the local
courts.
He described the efforts of an honest
tradesman to prevent his competitors
from selling margarine and margarine
mixtures for butter. Said tradesman
had purchased a grocer's stock and
with it had found large quantity Ct
margarine. The clerk told him that
the former proprietor had been selling
it for shilling butter and that he might
as well do the same thing. He refused
to touch it. His competitors continu-
ing to sell, as described, he secured
samples of their goods and called In the
inspector. The latter informed him
that II he would attend to his own busi-
ness and let the doings Of other people
alone he would be all right.
The only way the law could be en-
forced. declared the margarine import
err. was to have national inspectors
who should pass from place to place.
and who would not be affected by pri-
vate and local interests.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

till the first of SEPTEMBER Se'e.
months, she laid 144 eggs. by actua'
count. | also had pen of three pull
lets and hen Of the same broeo. l
kept a record Of this pen for ele'en
months. In that time the four Diros
laid SCI eggs and each one OF the lows
raised brood of chickens within 'h"'
time j. r. Sheoffer.
Davis County. Iowa.
(The above is an excellent iel'ei
The five fowls spoken of made eoou
records, for high records are much
more uncommon than most people sup
pose.--Ed. +. r.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

and he does not care whether the pa
irons make money or not. In the end
this course must be disastrous to the
creamery itself. AS the patrons f1pd
out they are making little money they
decrease the number Of their cows, or
go out of the business altogether.
1t Ia to the interest Of the creamery
that a large quantity Of milk be SUD.
piled. and the richer 1t is. the less will
be the loss in separating. 1t therefore
becomes advisable for the creamery
manager to have friendly interest in
the cows Of his patrons. II he be am
bilious enough he will stir up his pa
irons to test their cows and do away
with the poor stock. Probably there
are a great many cows in the list of
nearly every creamery that would
yield profit by being disposed Of.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
In 1891 the legislature of Nebraska

In 1891 the legislature of Nebraska
passed law forbidding the ownership
Of real property In that state by any
corporation not incorporated under
state laws. and ordering all property
so held forfeited to the state. The first
suit under the law has been brought
against the North Platte Land and Wa
ter company. corporation whose
stockholders are principally English
men. and which has not Nebraska
charter. This company holds about TO-
600 acres OF valuable land. and before
they give It up the supreme court OF
the United States will probably be
asked to rule ON the validity OF this
Nebraska law.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

Some idea OF the terrors of a burst
ing volcano may be gained from the
account OF the last eruption in Hawaii.
The crater OF the volcano was filled
from 600 to 1000 feet deep with molten
lava. which finally forced It's way
through subterranean passage. 1t
was forty miles from there to the sea.
yet this avalanche of molten rocks
reached the waters in less than two
days, destroying every thing in it's
track. 1t continued flowing for three
weeks, heating the sea water twenty
miles from shore.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

Recently newspaper in Louisville
published the pictures of several young
lady clerks. A wealthy young man was
very much taken with the face of one
of them and lost no time (knowing that
delays are dangerously in obtaining an
introduction. 1t is now announced by
telegraph that "the parents of the
young lady have found that he will
make desirable husband and have
consented to the match" Girls. get
your pictures in the paper.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
No More kissing There.

1t has hitherto been the custom of the
children attending the public schools Of
Austria and Hungary to kiss the hands
of the teacher on arrival and departure
This has now been forbidden by an Or
der from the imperial board OF educa-
ton, which bases its action on the fact
that sanitary investigation has shown
that kissing is unhealthy and should
not be practiced when absolutely I'M
necessary.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
Dairy Notes.


Is it fact that 1t costs $35 Der year
to keep COW in feed alone?
1t is better to test the cows before
you buy them than afterward.
Look to the condition of the cows
about to calve. 1t ia better not to have
them too fat.
Do you know just what each COW Of
your herd is doing. or Just how much
milk and butter she can produce in a
year?
The man that begins to keep a strict
book account of all things is the man
that has improved his chances of sue
cess in the dairy.
The old idea that ignorance and dali
rying can 60 together is exploded. II
any part of the farm work needs sci
ence. 1t is the dairy.
Some Of our best dairymen advocate
having their heifers drop their first
calves at two years of age. Wha, is
the opinion Of our readers on tha,
point?
Although it is hard to fattep a COW
during the milking period. ii should
be attempted whenever the COW is 10
be sold for beef after she runs irv.
Some COWS will lay on fat even when
they are giving milk. provided they
are fed all the fattenins food they can
digest
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

1t costs the government no more to
keep troops in the field in small bodies
than TO maintain them in garrison; 1t
induces interest in the profession. gains
them experience in taking care of them
selves and fits the soldier mind to the
idea that he must be able to live in a
state of nature and not in large hotel
like man with money and the govt,
says larper's Weekly. These practice
marches are much INDUCED in now
adays by the regular troops. Two com
panies of the 23d infantry. under Capt.
Lea Fetiger. marched from Fort Clark
to the East Nuces river. in Texas, last
October. Their orders. were for the OFF,
GERS and men to carry the usual field
equipment-heavy marching order, ex-
cepting knapsacks. Three days rations
were carried by the men in haversacks,
while the blanket rolls contained
change of underclothing and shelter
tent. "The command not having trans
portation of any kind on the march,
should it become necessary to communi-
cate with the post for any purpose what
ever. may do so by bicycles, the use of
which on the march by enlisted men
owning them is hereby authorized" say
the orders. The report of Capt. Febi-
ger says: Each officer and man carried
three days field rations, the fresh vege-
table portion being optional, which in
all cases was greatly reduced. and even
more so on the second day out; haver-
sack. cantcen and blanket roll. the last
consisting of one shelter half new pat
term and pins, one blanket, change Of
underclothing, blouse (marched in fan
mel shirts, one pair Of socks. towel.
soap. etc. and the additional rations
that the haversack would not hold
tabOut one days. and their respective
arms and belts. The total weight of the
pack averaged about forty pounds, when
not wet. divided as follows: Haver-
sack, packed, 6 pounds; oanteen, filled,
and cup, pounds; cartridge belt and
ten rounds. ga pounds; rife. 9 13
pounds; blanket roll. 10 pounds. All
officers and men did their own cooking
in meat ration can and cup.
-Four priTates and one musician,
with Corporal Reeves in charge, con-
stituted the bicycle corps. carrying their
haversacks and blanket-rolls on the
handlebars, and rifles strapped to the
frame. They constituted daily on the
march the advance guard and were
ready for use as messengers and cour-
lers Two of the machines, being Sec
ond-hand, very old and worn, gave out
on the march; the other four came sue
cessfully through. though not of the
most expensive pattern" So much for
bicycles
Ihere were numerous complaints OF
the government shoe, and they wore
much worse than those purchased out
side. The Lew shelter tent with the
elongated rear end was very satisfac-
tory, except that it is far from rain
proof in anything like heavy shower"
Indeed. no tent Is proof. for that mat
ter.
The haversacks were rendered COM
pletely unfit for garrison inspection
purposes. on account Of the grease from
the bacon carried in them" And IN
conclusion the captain says that both
officers and men appreciated and have
| been benefited by the experience"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

The Tennessee centennial exposition
to be held in Nashville next fall, while
celebrating the Tooth anniversary of the
admission OF the state into the union.
will be national and international in it's
character. Every state and foreign
country is invited to take part and
every inducement is offered them for
of special buildings.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
Mutually Interested.

The creamery man is interested In
the welfare of his patrons. whether he
realizes it or not. That is. their inter-
ests are so woven together that what
hurts one hurts the other. Too often
the idea gets into the head Of the man
ager of the stock creamery that his
chief concern is to get his patrons to
sell him milk as cheaply as possible.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

A wealthy Japanese gentleman who
came to this country few weeks ago
to study its civilization has seen one
lynching, watched football game. at
tended a meeting of the Chicago City
Council, witnessed an afternoon ses-
sion of the Kentucky Legislature. and
then started back to Japan.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
DAIRY AND POULTRY.
INTERESTING CHAPTERS FOR
OUR RURAL READERS.
How Sue, essful Farmers Operate This
Department of tho Farm-A Few
Hints ns to the Care of Live Stock
and Poultry.

N England, as in
the United States,
there is a continual
warfare carried on
between the max
ers and sellers OF
pure butter and the
sellers of marga-
rine. Most of the
latter material is
imported from Hol-
land. In a re-
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

With the approach of warm weather
1t does seem as II Mayor Sutro was
right when he said that Coils Hunt
ington would not carry away anybody's
red-hot stove
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

The De Castellanes have not parted.
The controversy between George Gould
and the New York tax department over
the size of the estate has been explained
satisfactorily. doubtless. to Mr.. GonlG's
French brotherin-law.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

erset has demonstrated that she Is
enough to make man mad" while
proving that she will not drive him
mad"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

The weather bureau service costs the
government 100000 a year. OF course,
1t Is good thing. but it sometimes
seems as II we ought to get better
weather for the price.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

Bismarck is superstitious, but we are
not likely to hear that he is keeping
any extra number OF black cats In order
to insure the success of the young En-
peror'e new navy
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
The Greatest rledical Discovery
of the Age.
KENNEDY'S
MEDICAL DISCOVERY,
DONALD KENNEDY, OF RoxBURY, MASS,

DONALD KENNEDY, OF R0xBURY, MASS,
Has discovered in one of our common
pasture weeds 4 remedy that cures every
kind of Humor, from the worst Scrofuh.
down to common Pimple. ..
He has tried it in over eleven hundred
cases, and never failed except in two cases
doth thunder humor). He has now in his
possession over two hundred certificates
of its value, all within twenty miles Of
Boston. Send postal card for book.
A benefit is always experienced from
the first bottle, and perfect cure is war
ranted when the right quantity is taken
When the lungs are affected it causes
shooting pains. like needles passing
through them; the same with the Liver
or Bowels. This is caused by the ducts
being stopped, and always disappears ina
week after taking it. Read the label .
If the stomach is foul or bilious it will
cause squeamish feelings at first.
No change of diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you ca, get. and enough Of i.
Dose, one tablespoonful in water at bed
time. Sold by all Druggists.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

1t Is perplexing to learn that the
Turkish Government has promised
safety to Americans until Minister Ter
rell returns from his trip to the United
States. Why should the promise not
continue after that?
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
Absurd Mistake,

Maria" he said nervously. as he
sat straight up in he'd. there's a man
IN the house.
William, she responded, YOU are
very silly. Those are my boomers
hanging over the back CT CHAIR
washington Fveairo Star
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

The world didn't come to an end and
neither did the comet strike us. Thus
It is with many calamities that peo-
pie foOlishly anticipate.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

Mr.. John Jacob Aston has Sworn
off" paying taxes this year to the ex-
tent OF trihe over two millions
That's the kind of leap year John Jacob
says 1t Is
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
VETERANS CORNER.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR THE
OLD SOLDIERS.

The Waffle of Righteousness Today
Old Glory Lives On Appoint ments at
Annapolis On the March in Texas
Sherman's Grandson.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

Some Good Hens Reported.
For thirty-five years have been
breeding poultry. During that time l
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

Here is the picture Of the great white
horse of Northern Europe as he existed
nearly 500 ycars ago. This is repro
duced from an engraving OF picture
by Albert Durer, and bears date OF 1905.
This was painted 10 years after Chris
topher Columbus discovered America,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
ee

ing is a positive proof OF thin, weak, In.
pure blood; for, II the blood is rich, red
vitalized and vigorous, it imparts life ana
energy to every nerve, organ and t,su..
OF the body. The necessity Of tak;n,
Hoods Sarsaparilla for that tired feeliu,
is, therefore, apparent to every one, and
the good it will do you is equally beyond
question. Remember that
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

60 years before the settlement of St.
Augustine in Florida, and IFS years
before the Pilgrim Fathers set foot on
the shores Of New England. This great
white horse was the one ridden by
the knights of that day in those coun-
tries.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

The best corks come from Algeria.
There are $500 900 acres OF cork forests
in that country.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

Two thousand bicycles were de-
stroyed in a Boston conflagration the
other day. Scorchers, indeed.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07
! ired

Feeling by great force OF will. But tn.
is unsafe, as it pulls powerfully upon IN.
nervous system, which will not long st,nA
such strain. Too many people "work q.
their nerves." and the result is seen in nm.
fortunate wrecks marked "nervous pro.,
tration," in every direction. Tha. tir.a
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-05-07

The y rays may prove the new wo-
man has a marble heart