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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
LEGISLATION Should More Directly
Benefit Its Dependencies.

The department of agriculture is so intimate
" related to the welfare of our people and the
prosperity of our nation that it should constant
ly receive the encouragement of the govern
ment.
From small beginnings it has grown to be
he center of agricultural intelligence and the
source of aid ana encouragement to agricultural
forts. Large sums Of money are annually APP
ropriated for the maintenance OF this depart
ment and 1t must be confessed that the leRis-
alton relating to il has net always been direct
" in the interest of practical farming or prop
ry guarded against waste AMI extravaganza.
So far, however as the public money has been
appropriated fairly and possibly TO help those
who actually till the soil. no G.. penditure has
been more prohtably made more generally
approved by the people. Under the present
management of the department its usefulness
has been enhanced in every direction and at
the same time strict economy has been en-
orced to the utmost extent permitted by con-
grssonal action.
From the reports of the secretary It appears
hat through careful prudent financial manage
ment he has annually saved a large sum from
his appropriations aggregating during his in
cumbency and up to the close Of the fiscal year
early one-fifth of the entire amount appro-
priated. These results have been ACCOMPLISHED
by conscientious study Of the real needs Of
the farmer and such regard for economy as
he genuine farmer ought to appreciate, sup
pemented by a rigid adherence to civil SER
vice methods in a department which should
be conducted in the interest of agriculture in
stead of partisan politics.
Farm Exports.
exports of farm products during the last fiscal
year amounted to 500, 0O0. O00 an increase OF
| 900 over those of the year Immediately
recedng This statement is none the less
selcome because Of the fact that notwithstand-
] ing such increase the proportion of exported
agricultural products to our rStal exports of al
| descriptions fell over during the year. The
enehts of an increase In agricultural exports
/ eing assured the decrease in its proportion &c
ur total exports is the more gratifying wher
/ we consider that IL is owing to the fact that
UGH total exports for the year increased more
| than $40 900. 900.
The large and increasing expectation of oui
| gricultural products suggests the great use
fulness Of the organization lately established
| n the department for the purpose of giving
| 20 those engaged in farming pursuits reliable
| Information concerning the condition and need
| and advantages of different foreign markets
| 1nasmuch as the success OF the farmer depend
uron the advantageous sale OF his product
| nd inasmuch as foreign markets must Target,
| be the destination Of such products IL Is quilt
| pparent that knowledge of the conditions ant
sants that AFFECT those markets ought to re
suit in sowing more intelligently and reapini
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
PosToFFICEs AND POST ROADS.
Deficit Not So Large-SuggestiO
for Economy.

Our postoffice department is in good condi-
ton and the exhibit mace or its operations
during the fiscal year ending June So 1890 II
allowance is Tor lmperfections IN the
laws applicable to it, is very satisfactory. Inc
total receipts during the year We're $50 49s 2OS4O
The total expenditures were $50 GIG, 2Sb.e4' eX-
elusive Of ST. 55g S9s.27, which was earned by
/the Pacific railroads Tor transportation ana
credited on their debt to the government. Ihere
was an increase of receipts over the previous
year of s.. GIG, OSO21, IL per cent, an increase
of expenditures of So, S36 12402 or A. AZ per cent
The deficit ST. 69, $50. 10 less than that OF the
preceding year. The chief expenditures OF the
postal service are regulated by law and are
not in the control of the postmaster general.
All that he can accomplish by the most watch
full administration and economy is 10 enforce
pronnpt and thorough collection and accounting
for public moneys and such minor savings IN
small expenditures and IN letting those con-
tracts for postoffice supplies and star service
which are not regulated by statute An enec-
tive cooperation between the AUDITORS ONCE
and the postoffice department ana the maklne
and enforcing of orders by the department re-
curing immediate notification to their suretes
of any delinquencies in the part OF postmasters
and compelling such postmasters to make more
frequent deposits of postal funds nave resuite1
in a prompter auditing of their accounts and
much less default to the government than here
tofore.
both the star route service and railway mail
service, with increased postal facilities. Mucn
higher accuracy in handling mails mas also
been reached, as appears by the decrease OF er-
rors in the railway mail service and the reduc-
ton of mail matter returned to the dead letter
office. GO, No.
The deficit for the last year. although much
tr.ss than that of last and preceding years. EN-
/phasized the necessity for leglslau9h 10 cor
rect the growing abuse Of second class rates
to which the deficit is mainly attributable,
The transmission at the rate OF cent pound
of serial Libraries advertising sheets, mouse
house or institution), sample copies and the
like. ought certainly to be discontinued
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Move Toward Establishing Govern
ment Penite n tiaries.


The attorney general presents a detailed and
interesting statement of the important work
done under his supervision during the last fiscal
year. The ownership ana mana cement by the
government OF pemtenuaues for the contine-
ment of those convicted in United States courts
of violations OF federal laws, which Tor many
years has been subject Of executive recon-
mendation, has at last to a slight extent been
realized by the utilization of the abandoned
military prison at Fort Leavenworth as a
United States penitentiary. This is certainly
move in the right direction, but it ought to be
at once supplemented by the rebuilding or the
extensive enlargement Of this improvised prison.
and the construction of at least one more to
be located in the southern states. The capacity
of the Leagenworth penitentary is so limited
that the expenses of its maintenance, calcu-
lated at per capita rate upon the number of
prisoners 1t can accommodate does not make
as economical exhibit it would If it were
larger and better adapted to prison purposes.
but l am thoroughly convinced that economy
and humanity and proper sense Of response
bility and duty toward those whom we punish
for violations of federal law dictate that the
federal government should have the entire con-
troll and management of the penitentaries
where convicted violators are confined.
1t appears that since the transfer OF the
Fort Leavenworth military prison 70 It's new
uses the work previously done by prisoners con-
fined there and for which expensive machinery
has been provided, has been discontinued. This
work consisted of the manufacture of articles
for army now done elsewhere. on all
grounds 1t Is exceedingly desirable that the
convicts confined in this prison be allowed to
resume work of this description.
The Salary system.
1t Is most gratifying to note the satisfactory
results that have followed the inauguration or
the system provided for by the act of May Is,
1885, under which certain federal officials are
compensated by salaries instead of fees. The
new plan was put in operation on the first day
of July, 1896, and already the great economy
It forces, it's prevention of abuses, and its
tendency to better enforcement Of the laws
are strikingy apparent Detailed evidences OF
the usefulness of this long delayed but now
happy accomplished reform will be found clear
ly set forth in the attorney generals report.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1896-12-12

Continued on seventh page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18
ANARCHISTS FOR M'KINLEY.

According to the Mail and Express,
''no anarchist, no revolutionist, no
incendiary or loafer, will cast ballot
for Mckinley and Hobart in Novem-
Der" Our contemporary seems to have
forgotten that Herr Most has declar-
ed his adhesion to the gold standard.
As to the loafer vote. one of the chief
arguments urged by the representa-
tives of the financial interests against
the adoption of silver platform at
Chicago was that such a platform
would make it impossible to raise a
great campaign fund. AS the princi-
pal use of such a fund is to buy up
the sfoaters in blocks of FIVE" we
may assume that Mckinley will get
the votes of all of that class of citizens
that are honest enough to stay bought.
New York Journal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18
SEWALL AT HOME,
The Democratic Convention Was a
Great Uprising of the People.

Great Uprising of the People.
Upon his return TO Bath, the Dem
ocratic candidate for Vice-President
was received with demonstrations of
great JOY by the whole people The
speeches of welcome evidenced his
hold upon the regard and affection of
the people. His speech was an admir-
able one. We quote the following:
1--WE have had a convention, and it is
"f that [ would speak to you. It was
a great convention, yet it did not seem
to me to be a partisan one. 1t seem
ed more like the uprising Of the people,
and they seemed to be controlled by
one idea, and that idea has filled me
for years. They knew that this coun-
try is in deep distress, that it has been
in distress for years,and that the great
trouble is with our monetary system,
and they believed, as [ believe, that
there is but one remedy.
"They entertain no dishonest or dis
honorable idea, butrthey demand that
we be carried back to the money Of
our fathers, to that monetary system
under which this government flourish
ed for so many years; and they be-
lieve that is the only road to prosper
ity. So much l may say, even though
it be beyond the line of propriety for
this occasion"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18
MARRIAGE NEAR CLAYTON.

Clayton, n. G., July 17-(Special.) -
At the residence of the brides father,
Mr.. ID. l.. Barnes, in Wake county,
July IS. 1896, Mr.. NJ. G. Jones and Miss
Madge Barnes wefe made one by
Rev. @. n. Cowan. After the marriage
they were accompanied by their friends
u Clayton where they boarded the cars
for Asheville, carrying with them the
best wishes of the community.
The bride is one OF the loveliest
young ladies of this section and posses
SEES in n rare degree the graces of her
sex. Mr.. Jones is the clever assistant
agent at Clayton for the Southern
Railway. Their friends wish them
long life and happiness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18

Is the niwht eol,lq

Is the night cold?
Blows the north wind across the naked
moore
have warm, warm room. Come
in
Come in! and Love shall lock the door.
Is the night dark?
Drip the duh clouds down dropping
winter damp?
| have n secret room. Come in
Come in! and Love shall light the lamp
Is the night dumb?
Save for the hoarse winds cry of
death and wrong?
] have music room. Come in
Come in! and Love, shall make you
song.
Give me your hands!
All. now hold you, sweet, you shall
not flee.
Quick, Love. and lock US in-and
then
Swear that you've lost the useless key.
Pail Mall Gazette.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18
MARRIAGE OF POPULAR EDITOR.

Brevard, n. c., July 17.-(SpeciaD--
Mr.. NJ. l.. Shipman, editor of the Tran
sylvania Hustler, was married Sunday
morning at $50 o'clock to Miss Lula
Osborne, the lovely daughter of w. X.
Osborne. There was quite a company
of friends of the popular couple pres
ent. Rev. |. r. Newton officiated. They
were driven to Hendersonville, and
took the train for Eastern North Caro-
lima. After attending the Press con
vention, they will visit the Eastern
summer resorts. All Brevard followed
the happy couple with congratulations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18
SILVER IN INDIANA.
Col. Mclean Says that the Sentiment Is
Among the Republicans.


Col. Mclean Says that the Sentiment Is
among the Republicans.
"The prevalence of silver sentiment
in the Hooser State has not been ex-
aggerated. Tt has pervaded the farm
ing classes of both parties, and think
there are many Republicans who will
vote the silver ticket" So says Col.
Mclean, of Terre Haute, Ind, eX-Com-
missioner of Pensions, who has just
returned to his residence in this city
after attending the convention at Chi
cago. II do not speak with q preju-
dice in favor of silver" he added, ''for
/ cannot say that am a believer in the
free and unlimited coinage of the
white metal. Tt is certain that the
silver doctrine has obtained a remark
able hold on a large portion of Indiana
voters, and it is my Judgment that I'M
less the sentiment changes between
now and election time the State will
be carried for Bryan"
The conversation led to Altgeld and
and his popularity with the Illinois
masses. Col. Mclean regards him as
a remarkable man, able to make an
incisive speech and conspicuous for his
intense hatred of certain things which
have led many to look upon him as
an anarchist. Of his influence with
the Illinois voters in the coming cleo
tion, after such meteoric rise from
career that was widely and bitterly
denounced, Col. Mclean thinks there
can be no question.
eff silver sentiment increases in
Illinois and Indiana" The Post man
began.
s'The election of Mckinley" Col.
Mclean added. would be very much
of a uncertainty. '-Washington Post.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18
MAINE IS ALMOST CERTAIN.

The New York Commercial Adyer-
tiser, a strong advocate Of the single
gold standard. is almost on the point
of conceding Maine to the Democrats.
Recognizing the wisdom of the Chi
cago convention in selecting Arthur
Sewall, Of Maine, as the second man on
the ticket, the Commercial Adver-
tiser states that unless vigorous cam
paign is carried ON in that State for
the Republican nominees that Maine
will inevitably go Democratic in the
coming election.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18
AND THE DOCTOR SAID:

"Take it 10 simpsons Pharmacy"
He knew that here lis prescription
would receive the best attention. He
knew that only the freshest and purest
drugs would be Used lie knows it be-
cause he has been sending his prescrip
lions here for years, ana has never had
occasion to find fault.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18
AND STILL THEY COME.
Another Cumberland County PopuIist
Comes Out For Bryan.

All true patriots, from one end OF
the country TO lhe other, whether they
be Populists, Silver Republicans or
Democrats, are fiocking TO the stand
ard-bearer of the people.
Besides Mr.. Lawrence and many 9TH
er Populists. we have now to record
the sentiments of probably the best
known Populist n Cumberland county,
j. a. Carney, Esq.
Mr.. Gainey said to an Observer re-
porter yesterday: I'VE must have sill
yer, and the only way 10 get it is
through the Democratic nominee
think Bryan grand man and the plat
form perfect While / alm Popuiist,
! shall support Bryan, and / think my
party viii do likewise. Fayetteville
Observer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18
EFFECT OF SILVER IN MEXICO.

Instead of being troubled by the free
silver issue or any other issue, the
Republic of Mexico is now enjoying
what we used to call "the era of good
feeling" Undisturbed by any alarm
about a third term or fourth term
or a fifth term, it goes on re-electing
Porfrio Diaz President as often as he
will accept, and probably wonders why
we attach so much Importance to so
simple an affair as the election of a
President-New York World.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18

woman never really
knows the meaning
of happiness and
c on tent until she
Is the m IT Ii er of
a healthy, happy
child. She never
reaches the full de-
gree of womanly de-
velopment until she
has felt the pleasing
responsibilities of
maternity. All this
happiness may be
married or may be
turned into misery
If the child is not a
healthy child. The
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18
Tn Champ Harvest
ing Moving Ma
chimes

are the strongest and require less repairing
than any others now on the market. Worh
easy and satisfactory.
They are endorsed by sOme Of the mo
practicable farmers in the State. See
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-18
Allen & Cram Machine Go

and examine the .gIchines befo1 you buy
They will take pleasure in explaining their
merits
Also. Manufacturers ard importers o
Portable and Stationary Engines and Boil
ers Saw Mills, Cotton Gina Presses, &C.
Correspondence solicited.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
A BAD BLOW
Given Underground Trolley System
BY the Storm.
Opponents Now Have n Strong Argu-
ment Against Ii.

NEW YORK, Dec. .17.-The underground
trolley system in operation In Ienox and
Lexington avenues, in the upper part of
the city received q severe blow yesterday
from the storm, which may result in ma
terislly changing the plans OF the Metro
politan Traction Company. as to the mo-
tive power to to employed in the contem-
plated improvement. President Lande
recently declared that the underground
trolley was a success and intimated that
it would be the system adopted for
Fourth, Sixth and Tenth avenues. The
system has been in operation on the Len
OK avenue line for more than year, but
up TO yesterday had not been subjected to
the test of severe snow storm. The re-
suit will probably be used effectively rs
an argument against the extension of the
underground trolley system by former
Secretary Whitney and bis friends in the
Traction Company who favor air power
or some other means Of propulsion be-
sides electricity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
The Problem of Longevity.

As to the question Of marriage, the
Registrar General for Scotland pu biishsd
some tables Of statistics In 1867 to prove
that married mon live longer than the
unmarried. Scientific critics in England
and other countries, however, have ques-
toned the accuracy of these tai bles, not
holding that they were deliberately and
of intention false, but that the sxperi-
ment was not conducted on fair or just
principles. These contestants may have
been bachelors of centensrian proclivi-
ties, and having a reputation to sustain,
thoy would naturally examine Q married
mans tables with close anc scrutinizing
suspicion. For, say the opponents Of
his theory, IL a man lives longer by rea-
son of marrying one wife. could not he
then double his age or his chances Of
longevity by marrying two Perhaps
wives are to be taken, however, like
those of Henry VIII. of England, only
one ct a time, though he had ak, and then
did not live to be q centenarian. Tne
reasons given by old people for their long
length of years are often seemingly abb
surd. Ihe Scientific American OF Dseem'
her I6, 1893, had an account of Miss ELIZA
Work, of Henrietta. n. Y, who Was
within six weeks Of being 100 years old.
"Tbe reason ! have lived so long 10 that
/ have never drunk tea nor coffee, aud,
above all, never got married, and have
always been hearty and healthy, too"
At the age Of 81 she travelled alone to her
native place In Vermont has siwsfs
Deen hard worker, never had occasion
to use glasses and her teeth are Of crigi-
nal growth. Her brother lived, she
stated, TO be 10l, and she thought she
would have lived much longer, IL he had
never married. He drank tea and coffee.
too. People who drink such things, Miss
Work thought, and then aggravats the
case by getting married. ought not to to
expect to live long. And yet Miss Work,
being herself q centensriaD knows, per-
haps, almost as much about the case as
physicians "Women as Centena-
rians.," by William Kipnear in North
American Review for Decent ber.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
The Inaugural IsalI.

Washington. Dec. 17.'-Referring to the
statement telegraphed from Canton. say
ing that Chairman Hanna had not given
up the ideasof holding the inaugural ball
In the new library building. Senator
Hansbrough chairman OF the joint COM
mittee on library. said that resolution
had been introduced by Senator Morrill,
TO prevent the use Of the building for
such a purpose. Mr.. Hansbrough was
not aware whether or not 1t was the in
tention OF the committee TO report the
resolution. but said SO far as he was con-
cerned, he had no objection to the use
Of the building for either reception
or ball. provided there were no liquors
used in the building.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-12-17
Legislation Against Ouncks Asked.

Concord. N. H., Dec. 1.-THE New
Hampshire Medical society will ask the
general court for appropriate legislation
to prevent the practice of medicine in
this state BY unlicensed practitioners.
a statute providing for the establish
ment OF an examining board. with power
10 Issue or withhold the necessary H.
cense, similar TO the law now in force in
Massachusetts, is what is wanted by the
society and TO obtain which an effort
Will be directed. Initiatory steps TO this
end have been taken by circular letter
sent to the members OF the society asking
them to confer with representatives
elect In their districts on the subject