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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13

Woman wants dress; man wants "a.
dress.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
ACRICULTURISTs.
Some Cp-tO-Dsto Hints About Cuitiva-
tion OF the Soil and Yields Thereof
Horticulture. Viti-ulturs and Fiuri-
culture.

THE LAST
t h r. e or four
m o II t h S l b av e
made several trips
amounting to six
thousand miles, ex-
tending through the
states of Indiana,
Illinois. Missouri,
Kansas, Colorado,
Nebraska, Iowa,
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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-02-13

Apples IN Missouri. = missouri
Is claiming to be formidable rival IN
the best known apple growing states
Apples are a surer growth in Missouri;
than In either New York or Michigan
because OF the milder climate. It is
asserted. In the Ozark country the cron
has failed only three times in the nost
twenty-five years. This year Missouri
acne ne. VIII Snl furnish from 81. ooo. 900 to
sio'oco'ooo worth. Orchards of him.
areas OF acres are no great novelty In
the prolific Ozark country. Ex-Secretary
OF Agriculture Norman ]. Colman has
o,ooo pear trees and 2,OO0 apple trees
tne ia,'er bending under the heaviest
Yield they have ever borne.-Ex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-23

Even coffee is better if accompanied
by biscuit made with Prices Baking
Powder.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-23
BIKE NOTES.

Harry Harper yesterday received the
entries of Harry w. Hale, j. A. Roach
and III. L. Goodwin, the crack racing team
of San Antonio, who are expected here
today. Goodwin is known as a sprint
rider and has entered only the short dis
lance events. Roach has. State record
for fast riding, while Hale will enter the
professional ranks the last day of the
event.
Thackaberry, Tremaine, Cavanaugh.
Shelley and Charley Minuet Murphy went
through some hard work in the pavilion
yesterday afternoon. while the popular
champion, Charley McAdams, was salts
fled with n bath and rub down, after
which he was at home to his friends at
the Hotel Salge. Mr. McAdams, the
little fellows father, yesterday completed
arrangements whereby Charley Jr."
will try to lower his worlds record of
51 seconds for quarter of mile, stand
ing start.
Travis Shaw, the Taylor flyer. has en-
tered the Taylor racing team, which will
arrive here tomorrow morning, 20 strong.
MIR. McAdams, who represents the
Southern Stove company, said yesterday
in conversation with Statesman re-
porter that the Austin bicycle meet is
being talked of all along the road and he
predicted a good crowd of visitors, some
thing he thought the people were not
looking for. That good crowds were
coming from San Antonio, San Marcos,
Taylor, Fort Worth and Dallas.
Harry Lufkin, the Galveston scorcher,
is looked for today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-23
COTTON GROWERS CONVENTION
Meeting to be Held at Memphis Today
and Tomorrow.

Memphis, Jan. 20.-The big cotton
growers convention to which delegates
are invited from all parts of the cotton
growing country, and which is to be held
in Memphis tomorrow and Wednesday,
promises to be more representative of
the cotton growing interests than any
meeting ever held before in the South.
The incoming trains are bringing in
scores of delegates from all sections of
the cotton country.
Among the early arrivals are Hon.
Hector u. Lane, president OF the Amerl-
citation, and John r. Goodwin and Mr..
Scott of Mississippi
EX-Governors Eagle and Fishback
are expected to arrive tonight from Ar
kansas. The first session will be held
tomorrow morning.
Dallas, Tex, telegraphs that city will
send 20 delegates.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-23
MIR. FOWLER'S LETTER.

POughkeepsle, n. Y, Jan. II, 1886.
Dear sir-Replying to your inquiries /
will say that i have been in charge of
the water works of this city for the
past fifteen years, and regard the filtra-
ton system as great success, and it
is so regarded by all who know anything
of it's working. am now preparing plans
for duplicating the system, as the city
has outgrown the original plant.
ctv ast ua s consumption by the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-23
Every spoonful of DR.. Prices Baking
Powder is of uniform goodness.
FOR THE CONVENTION.
(From Sundays Daily

The committee on arrangements for
the Firemen's State convention met
last night and agreed to have the
Musical union give them a concert on
April u, the proceeds of which will go
towards defraying the expense of enter
tanning the fremen who meet here in an
nual convention on the second Tuesday
in May. The concert will probably be
repeated during the convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-23
WILL LOCATE IN AUSTIN.

DR.. r. r. Baldwin of Waco, Il promin-
ent specialist, after looking over the
State, has concluded to locate in Austin
and make this his future home. The
doctor has secured office rooms in the
Austin National Bank building where
he will open up and be ready for business
within the next few days. He has lived
in Waco for number of years where
he enjoys an extensive practice, but pre-
fers Austin as home on account of her
many advantages. He will arrive with
his family tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-23
CHARGED WITH FORGERY

Houston, Tex, Jan. 21.-(SpecinIJ ,
Constable Simms of Smithville has jailcd
at Bastrop on charge of forgery man
who refuses to give his name, but has
four aliases-Williams, Wheelin, Hogan
and Cole-and is known in New Orleans
and st. Louis. kilograms from the lat
ter place ordered his detention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-23
RHRTED ALIVE

Houston, Tex, Jan. 21.--(Special)-J
the eastern end of Washington county a
German well digger named Iorg was bur-
led alive by the caviDg in of the earth to
a depth Of % feet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-23
This is equal to an average increase

of two acres per year in tiltering area.
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, was the first
American city to use the filter bed as
now constructed. 1t has been in use there
for many years, and is spoken of as sue
cessful. Not wishing to take the state
ment of the public prints, / wrote, on
January g. a letter of inquiry to an en-
gineer in Poughkeepsie and to the super
intendent of the water works, and |
here append their replies:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-23
A HOUSTON BLAZE.

Houston, Tex. Jan. 21.-(Special)-
Last night ID. b. Simpsons barn and
and implements, burned. Loss, $4,000;
no insurance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-23

capacity of the filter beds is 5000. 900 I
gallons per "a hours, and they are usually |
worked four or five days in each week. |
Yours hastily,
CHAS. e. FOWLER,
Superintendent and Engineer.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-25
DEERING.

The funeral services of the late Mrs.
Martha Fl. Card, wife of Mr.. Horatio S.
Gard, we're held yesterday afternoon at
two O'Clock at her late residence, 66 Pearl
street, Woodfords. The funeral was at
tended by large delegation Of members
of Bosworth Relief corps and the 9Th
Maine Regiment association of which the
deceased was an active member. A large
number Of relatives and friends were also
in attendance.
The alarm of fire yesterday noon at
IL. 05 from box 81, corner OF Pleasant
street and Stevens Plains avenus, was
caused by brisk brush fire in the Bax-
ter woods in the rear Of Pleasant street.
The fire department made quick run
and their prompt work averted serious
fire, las the stables of several residences on
Pleasant street were in danger.
How the fire caught is mystery. 1t
was probably the work of boys. The
only loss was that of fence in the rear
of several Pleasant street residences.
A quiet home wedding took place
Thursday at the residence of Mr.. John
B. Mariner, 80 Pleasant street, Wood
fords, the contracting parties being his
daughter, Miss Louise S. Mariner, and
Mr.. William Mcdonald of East Madi
son. The ceremony took place in the
presence of only the immediate relati yes
and friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald will
reside at East Madison, Me.
The regular monthly meeting of the
board of overseers of the poor will be
hold this afternoon.
Mr.. Joseph Partridge has begun the
avenue.
The senior Glass of Westbrook Seminary
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-25
WAS ON A TEAR.
Harvey d. Hadlock's Experience With "a
New York Cabrnan.

New York despatch to the Boston
Globe says: Magistrate Wentworth was
considerably surprised in Jefferson mar
ket police court today to have arraigned
before him ON a charge OF intoxication
and refusing to pay cab hire, we'll
known lawyer.
The prisoner WAS Harvey d. Hadlock,
o. years old, of Boston, who has been
stopping with his wife at the Aston
house. He is a prominenr patent law
yer and practitioner in the U. S. courts,
and has an office in the Equitable build
ing at 100 Broadway. He is large, dig
n1fied looking man and bears remark
able to Daniel Webster.
The complainant against him was Pet
er Lawler, a oabman of 209 West 18th
street. Lawler said that he had driven
Hadlock from Beaver street to the Cly-
mpic club on West Bad street about 6
O'Clock last evening.
When Hadlook entered the club he
told Lawler to wait for him, but after
the cabman had waited three hours he
| seemed worried and sent word to one
of the servants to find out when Had
lock was coming out OF the club. Had
lock sent word to him to wait.
Another hour went by and again Law
Ter sent in messenger. This time Had
lock sent out word that if Lawler did not
wait he would forfeit payment for the
ride. Ilawler accordingly waited.
Hadlock finally came out of the club
shortly before 2 O'Clock. He told tho
oabman that he had spent all his money
land that he could not pay him unless he
was taken to the Astor housa, where his
wife would settle the bill, which by thi
time amounted to &c. Lawler drove to
the police station, and there Hadlock
was locked up for the night.
When he was arraigned in court today
by Policeman Mccormick, he said that
he was ready to pay the cab man if he
was taken to the Aston house or to his
office. Lawler told Magistrate Went
worth that he did not believe he would
be paid.
Hadlook finally offered to send to the
Astor house for the money, and it was
agreed to allow him to sit in the rear
room untilsthe messenger had returned.
In the rear room he told reporters that
he had gone to the station thinking it
was club house. He said: 81 don't
| drink very often, but when I do at
| tend strictly to business. You see, /
| work hard for eight months and then I
relax little. I work sometimes for 4S
hours on stretch drawing up my briefs.
In about half an hour negro servant
Of the Astor house appeared in the court
with roll of bills in his hands. Had
look paid all of the charges aud also gave
| the messenger liberal reward.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-25
GRAND TRUNK CHANGES.
Office of Mechanical Superintendent
Abolished.

Mr.. VIM. McWood Appointed Superin-
tendent of the Car Department-The
I American System of Operating Trains
to be Introduced.
1t was officially announced Thursday
morning at the Grand Tru nix general
Offices in Montreal that with the retire
ment OF Mr.. Herbert Wallis on May LIST
next, the office of mechanical superin-
tendent would be abolished, and that two
new departments would be created in its
place. These will be placed in charge.
respectively, or Mr.. T. w. Morse, of
Fort Wayne, Ind, who will be known
as the superintendent of motive power,
and Mr.. VIM. McWood, of Montreal, who
will occupy the position of superintend-
ent of the Car department. MIR. McWood
has been associated, for a number of
years past, with Mr.. Wallis in the Ca
pacity of assistant mechanical superinten-
dent. and his promotion, therefore, to the
higher position of superintendent of the
car department, is tribute to his ability,
and mess tact on the part Of the gen.
eral manager, Mr.. Hays. In connection
with these changes, it is quite possible
that there will be a complete reorganiza-
ton of the staff at present employed in
the various departments under the charge
of the mechanical superintendent.
Indeed, it was openly stated Thursday
morning that in one of the departments
at least, namely, that of mechanical &C.
counts. change in the direction of either
amalgamation or abolition was very
likely to occur. Enquiry at the Office of
the general manager elected the fact,
however, that no such changes were con-
templated by Mr.. Hays at presently al
though that official would not say, but
that such changes might be the outcome
of the near future. that is, as soon as the
new officials assume control of their de-
partments II this department is abol-
ished, the services of between thirty and
forty officials will necessarily be dis
pensed with.
| Another change which was officially
announced Thursday morning, consists OF
the substitution of the standard system of
operating trains for the system at present
in vogue on all lines controlled by the
Grand Trunk Railway in Canada The
former system, which is distinctly Ameri-
| can, will be introduced as soon rs posi-
BILE, but will be modified somewhat to
suit the conditions OF this country.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-25
STOOD UP FOR HIS COUNTRY.
How PortIander Settled Rude English
man,

Mr.. George B. Loring. OF LorinQ,
Short & Harmon. has just returned from
hi rip among the Windw ard Islands.
AT st. Kiuts, little incident occurred.
The passengers on the steamer had the
stamp collecting craze, and on arrival
at St. kits descent was made on the
little St. kits postoffice for stamps
In making change the English post
master said he couldn't give them British
gold in exchange, he should have to give
them American gold A burly English
man spoke up and said he'd as soon take
American brass" This riled Loring,
and he told the Englishnan that he,
perhaps, preferred American lead; that
Americans were not dependent on Eng
land for support, but that the contrary
was the case. The United States, he con-
tinued, can live within herself, but you
poor islanders could be starved out in
no time. Why, your fpoor little island
of ST. Kits is suffering now because of
our sugar trust that puts duty on your
sugar. The Englishman shut up, and
the ST. kits people who heard the talk
rather enjoyed the Englishman's disoon-
future.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-25
Y. w. c. A.
Reception to Miss Culver Last Eve
ming.

A very pleasant recep tion was given
Miss Florence e. Culver, the new general
secretary Of the Young Women's
Christian Association by the mem bers
and their friends at the rooms near Con-
gross square last evening.
Miss Culver is from ST. Louis. Mo-.
and for time had charge of the work in
Waltham, Mass, but illness compelled
her retirement to her house in ST. Louis
for brief puriod, and she now comes to
Portland to succeed Miss Teal.
The pleasant room of they association
was bright with lights and flowers last
evening, and the audience, of tho mem.
bers and friends must have been very
gratifying to Miss Culver. The president,
Mrs. S. S. Hussey, assisted by several OF
the ladies. received with Miss Culver. In
the adjoining room Miss Christie Nc
Carly presided at the punch bowl, as
sisted by Misses Florence Barker, Sadie
Mitchell and Mabel Whitman. Miss
Evangeline Pearson presided over the
chocolate table, assisted by Misses Carrie
Webster, Hattie Hall, Marie Day, and
Mary Woodman. The guests all had a
few pleasant words to say to the new
secretary. wish her God speed in the
work, aud then passed on to enjoy glass
Of punch or cup of chocolate, and an
agreea BILE chat with friends.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-25
w. /. u.
Will Hold Their Annual Field Day at Old
Orchard.

The first delegates meeting of the W.
L. u, under the new administration,
wassheld yesterday afternoon in the Ad-
vent church, the president, Mrs. f. b.
Clark in the chair
In the absence of tho secretary, Mrs.
7. J. Brown, was chosen secretary pro
tom.
The principal business of the meeting
was the selection Of place for the an
nual field day, which takes place the last
Saturday in June.
After discussing the various places,
it was voted to go to the Sea Shore
House, at Old Orchard.
The Kalmia club was appointed COM
nittee on decorations, and the Mutual
Improvement Club a committee on az
rangement and transportation.
Mrs Emery Smart of the Cresoo Liter
airy club was eleoued delegate to the
General Federation, which meets in Lou
isyille, Ky, in May.
A new organization, the Progressive
club, was voted into the union.
There was good attendance at the
meeting, 40 delegates, and six members
OF the executive board being present.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-25
w. c. T. U.
Adjourned Annual Meeting Held Yester-
day.

The annual meeting of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union was held
at their rooms yesterday afternoon, Miss
Dow in the chair.
The first business Of the meeting was
the election of officers for the ensuing
year. These were elected: President,
Miss Cornelia M. Dow; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. Albart A. Cole; record
ing secretary, Mrs. Frank G.. Johnston;
treasurer, Miss Emma E. Thompson;
vice presidents, High street, Miss Mary
@. Mugford; Second Parish, Miss g M.
Patten; Presbyterian, Miss Jennie Mon
teith; Second Advent, Miss NJ f. Eden
WilIiston, Miss Sarah B. Doten; Abys-
sinian, Mrs. ]. W. Spencer; st. Law
renee. Mrs. H. Fl. Burgess West End
Congregational, Miss EClara Carleton;
First Baptist, Mrs. Sydney Hannaford;
st. Paul, Mrs. James T. Hawley; Con-
gress Square, Mrs. Mary rockingham;
Congress street Methodist, Mrs. J. Wat
son; Friends church, Mrs. A. NJ. Bean;
Plymouth. Miss Jennie M. Anthoine;
Pine street, Mrs. S. J. Fernald; Chestnut
street, Mrs. E.. S. Norton; Messiah Mrs.
e. A. Brooks; New Jerusalem, Mrs.
Margaret 7. W. Merrill; St. Stephens,
Mrs. j. Connor.
TIE ourfew law which is being passed
in other states, was discussed at con-
siderable length. Out of the discussion
grew other discussions equally timely
relative to the prohibitory law.
A visiting member from Brooklyn, N.
Y, formerly of Portland, compared the
license city to this prohibition city and
said that though prohibition did not al
ways prohibit it is true, 1t was not a
failure.
She spoke of the licensed city saloons
on every corner with their window ex-
hibit of bottles, kegs and barrels of liquor
that children pass constantly on their
way TO and fro, and which become in a
way familiarized to them, part of
their education. In contrast to this was
the absence Of these places in the prohi-
bition cities. While the traffic exists, it
is acknowledged to be In hidden places
under the ban of the law.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-25
A Fine Boat.

Mike Davis is building boat for the
Wyandotte four of Wyandotte, Mich,
which has over 90 improvements and will
be the lightest four-oarsd boat in the
world. 1t will weigh but "a pounds 1t
will have aluminium bracings and the
plankings will be but thirty second of
an inch in the middle. 1t will have hol-
ow oars and patent footboard of Mr..
Davis's invention. The Wyandottes will
use it in tine Nationals and expect to
make great showing.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-25
MRS. ELVIRA WILLIAMS.
She Died Wednesday Nearly Hundred
Years Old.

Mr.. S. Fl. Redmond of this city, Thurs
day, received notice of the death of his
grandmother, Mrs. Flvira Williams, in
Lowell, Mass, last Wednesday evening
at the advanced age of 81 years and one
day. Mrs. Williams visited Mr.. Redmond
i'll this city two years ago, and many
Portland people will we'll remember her.
She was born in Brownfeld, Me-, April
2, 1899. Most of her life has been passed
III Maine though of late she has made
her home with her daughter, Mrs. James
b. Gilman in Lowell.
Mrs. Williams was born, in log cabin,
frame houses being very scarce in the
vicinity of Brownfield century ago.
Her father WAS VIM. H. Lane, who was
SO years old when he died in Brownfield.
Mrs. Williams was twice married, first
to Silas Whitney, by whom she had nine
children, OF whom the following survive:
Mrs. Asa Fletcher of Scion, aged "a;
Josiah +. Whitney Of Scion, nged 70;
Mrs. Nancy B. Redmond Of Scion, aged
Ga, aud Mrs. James B. Gilman of Low
ell, Mass, aged so, Mrs. Emma A. Bias
sett of Lowell, aged 5S; Eben A. Whitney
of Madison, aged So. Her second hus-
band was Daniel Williams of Embdon,
Me-, who died in 1876. There was no
children from this marriage. Miss Will
liams had ~ grandchildren and 80 great
grandchildren. In 1894, Mrs. Williams
joined the Methodist church in Brown
field, and continued her mem bership up
to tho time Of her death. Mrs. Williams
descended from q long lived race, her
| mother living to be 81 and her father 93.
Her aunt, Mrs. Abigail Edgecomb, died
In Gardiner a few years ago, aged 100.
Mrs. Lucy Wood, who died in Barre,
VT, two years ago at the age Of 107,
was near relative of Mrs. Williams.
Mrs Williams's paternal grandfather,
William Lane was captain in the Revo-
lutionary war, and had two brothers.
who were also captains. William Lane
was in Portland when Mowatt burned
the town and was with Washington at
Valley Forge. Her maternal grandfath-
er was also a Revolutionary soldier
Mrs. Williams's first husband, Silas
Whitney, was a cousin to ELI Whitney.
who invented the cotton gin. Mrs. Will
liams was school girl of about Is when
the Enterprise and Boxer fight took place,
and she clearly remembered the funeral
of the two captains, and how they lay
side by side.
Mrs Williams will be buried at Scion.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-25
WESTBROOK.

Auo OOu poIiOWS VI OHcdTdppd huge,
No. II, will celebrate the Nth anniyersa-
ry OF the founding ofROdd Fellowship in
this country by sermon from Rev.
l. Luue Of Portland, in the public libra
ry of Odd Fellows building. Sunday af-
ternoon at s O'Clock.
Rev. w. 6. Mann Of Warren church
will preach the third sermon in the series
ON the Life of Christ, tomorrow morning
at 10. 80. Sabbath. school at 10 m.
Elder M. g. Nelson of the Advent
church will preach at Dover, N. H., to-
morrow.
Elder Fl. W. Hewitt, evangelist for the
Hoosac Valley Conference, N. Y, will
occupy the pulpit at the Advent church,
tomorrow afternoon and evening.
q The Westbrook Trust Company has just
paid to its depositors In it's savings de-
partment their Oath quarterly dividend
amounting to 1897. 81. 1t has paid in
interest to its depositors since it began
business $50, 725. O.. The 18th semi-an-
nual dividend Of per cent has been de-
clared and will be paid on May 1st, which
stock.
The High School base ball club have
received their new uniforms. They will
play with the Enamel Room nine today
on the grounds at Warren park.
The Westbrook City Band closed their
fair Thursday evening with a dance.
They Melted about 500. Miss Annie
Gimmond was awarded the gold watch,
she having received 1852 votes.
Pequawket and WawenocK tribes of
Red Men, also Minnehaha council. d. of
p, upon invitation of Maohigonne tribe
of Portland, will visit that tribe to par
tioipate in the celebration of their ninth
anniversary which Is to OCCUR Monday
evening.
Rev. Mr.. Nelson Of Deering will occu-
py the pulpit of the Universalist church
of this city tomorrow afternoon.
The Portland daily press., 1896-04-25
He Drew a Crowd.

A large, powerful horse, attached to
a wagon, dropped on Oak street Thurs
day as if its hind legs were paralyzed. A
big crowd gathered, and finally sling
was procured, and the rope fastened to a
tree. The sling was put about the anil
NAL, purchase procured on the rope, and
up went the horse. He was then
lowered to a jigger, and when he bad
al most reached it the rope gave way and
down he came with considerable force on
the truck. He was thcn hauled off.
The operation took several hours, and the
crowd watched the proceedings with in
terost