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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-19

his own, or her youth. for she was six
years younger than himself. Neither
were his admonitions always we'll
timed, and though kindly meant, they
sounded harshly to the ears accustomed
to the language OF affectionate an
proual.
He said should be sorry; I WON
der what he meant?" was Susan's in
ward inquiry, many times during the
long afternoon, which seemed as though
1t would never end. AT last weary
with combating the troubled, self-re-
proachful thoughts. that she could not
altogether silence, she threw down her
work. and sinking back upon the wide,
easy lounge upon which she was sit
ting, fell asleep.
Her dreams took the coloring OF Ler
thoughts. She thought she was upon
vast, extended plain, red with blood,
and covered with heaps OF the slain.
The fierce clash OF arms and the shock
or battle had given place to the groans
OF the wounded and the dying. With
trembling steps she moved here and
there, seeking, yet dreading to find the
form that had not been absent one mo-
ment from her thoughts during all
these terrible hours of suspense. At
last she found him, with stiffened
limbs, pale lip and ashy cheek, his blue,
sightless eyes turned up to the murky
heavens.
THE forehead Of her upright one, and
just,
Tired by the hoof OF battle to the dust"
The sharp cry of agony with which
she threw herself upon the dead body
OF her lover aroused her. She raised
up her head. and looked bewildered up
on the familiar objects around her.
THANK God, 1t was only a dream"
she said. with a sigh of relief
She went out upon the piazza to get
rid of the heaviness and lassitude that
oppressed her. The sun was down, but
the clouds upon the western horizon
were tinged with crimson and gold.
John had promised to walk out with
her In the cool OF the evening. Had
he forgotten it? Or was he still angry
with her?
AS these questions passed through
her mind, she heard the outside gate
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-19

Tho Passing Of the Piano Lamp.
Something to be cause for thinkful-
ness is the reaction from the piano
lamp craze. Those who encountered
long, narrow rooms with full hall
dozen of these awkward furnishing
and many were guilty-had something
to answer for in educing soto voce
profanity from much enduring men.
Not that the craze has subsidized; it is
only lessened. One piano lamp is use
full, bat to multiply that and stand
them about as if they had walked out
to take places in a waltz or to see how
many intruders into a half-darkened
room they could trip up in a day. is
rather too much. Then their pagoda
tops of monstrous girth deluged the
room with bOisterouS color and put ev-
erything else out of countenancc.
anything, they are mora perverse anu
ungainly than the corner easel.
The banquet lamp modest,y rears us
light at the right place upon a table or
piano, and may be clothed in man
ner at once simple yet distingue. with
a standard OF Japanese bronze or terra
Gotta. and a delicate shade, the banquet
lamp is beautiful. But a new horror
threatens us-that is a tall candlesticA,
generally made of enameled wood ''ha
Profusely decorated in colors, often o.
the Dresden style. 1t is made to stan"
either on the floor or the table-Hesle'
d. Poole in Household News.
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ers. to be elected by the tribes; and
to these functionaries was assigned the
duty of distributing the state domains
among needy citizens. The sale OF the
new allotment was prohibited-a pro-
vision by which it was hoped to pre-
vent the re-absorption of small into
large estates.
This. of course. was met with bitter
opposition on the part Of the wealthy
and privileged class. Having held their
vast estates during many generations,
they were naturally alarmed at the
prospect of being dispossessed. The
time arrived for Gracious to move his
law in the forum. Having finished his
opening speech, he directed the clerk
to read the words Of the enactment
before it was put to the vote. This
was forbidden by the Tribune Octavius,
who had been won over to the side OF
privilege; and Gracious declared that
he would again bring on his measure
at the first opportunity. Exasperated
at the opposition encountered, Grac-
chus was driven to acts of violent and
unjustifiable nature. He laid an inter-
dict on all public functionaries. shut
up the courts OF law and put seal
on the doors of the treasury. He also
struck out the compensation clauses Of
his bill and thus defied the large land
owners to the utmost. The assembly
met again, but Octavius once more in
terpoSed and a second time defeated
the measure. The popular disappoint-
ment nearly led to riot, but Grac-
chus consented at the request Of two
friends to refer the matter to the SEN
ate. Gracious, however, was received
with great disfavor by that body, and
on returning to the forum he an
nounced that at the next meeting he
would bring forward his bill for the
third time. and that If the same opposi-
ton should occur again he would pro-
pose the deposition of Octavius. The
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-19
FAEN AND WOMEN,

Sir Arthur Sullivan as a boy was one
Of the members of the choir Of the
Chapel Royal, st. James.
Postmaster General Wilson is said to
have received an offer of the presidency
Of a western college and may accept il
when he leaves the cabinet.
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, who is
making a reputation as a lawyer in
Washington, is the widow of the late
Gen. r. u. Mussey, who made a credita
BILE record in the civil war.
Prince Bismarck is to have another
statue. This time it is at Leipsic. The
city has commissioned Sculptor Leh-
merit to execute it, and the municipality
has selected a site near the park.
The remarkable tour OF Ii Hung
Chang, who is undoubtedly the greatest
living Oriental, will result: in an i'm
mense forward movement on the part
OF the Chinese toward civilization and
consequently toward Christianity
Miss Daisy Barbee. Of Atchison. Kas.,
was graduated last week WIT. The high
est honors from the law department of
Washington University, at 81. Louis,
having captured the thesis pusa over
thirty-eight competitors; she wan the
only woman in the class.
A search is to be made at the ancient
church of St. Mary. in Gravesend. En-
gland, for the remains of Pocahontaa
Mrs. Thomas Rolfe) which are sup
posed to lie there and not in the church
where the tablet Is to be erected. A
movement is on foot to erect a monu-
ment to her at the place of her death.
Justice Field is beg ming his thirty
fourth year as member OF the United
States Supreme Court. His great age
and his long service on the bench have
led many to believe that he intends to
withdraw from active duty. But the
San S.ancisco Argonaut says Justice
Field has no intention Of resigning.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-19

The year 1853 B. C. saw the birth Of
an eminent and popular Roman states
man. Tiberius Gracious. He came of
an ilustrious and ancient family. His
father, Sempronius, had been Censor
and twice Consul, and his mother was
daughter Of the first Scipio Africanus.
Rome had now existed about six hun
dred years. counting from the date us
ually assigned for its foundation. Dur
Ing this period the progress Of the
state had been steady and almost I'M
broken. The once insignificant city had
grown into a mighty republic. The
effect Of this expanded rule was re-
markable in many ways. The subjec-
ton OF several widely distinct races to
a common government tended to Ger
tain amalgamation of human inter-
ests, which was a real gain to the
world. On the other hand, the old
Roman stock was to a great extent de-
based by foreign importations. Large
bodies of Romans had gone forth to
the distant provinces. and their places
were supplied by inferior immigrants
from other parts of Italy and from
other outlying provinces. The voters,
In whose hands was the actual power
Of determining the policy of the repub-
lie and Of choosing its executive off,
GERS. were for the most part descend
ants of families not Roman in their
origin. There were the "novi ho-
Mines" the new men," whom those of
purer lineage looked down upon, but
who were nevertheless important men,
bers of the commonwealth. The three
hundred "gentes." who in primitive
times formed the patrician class, had
dwindled down to very small number;
and at the bottom of the social scale
were hordes of poverty-stricken and
turbulent people. discharged soldiers
and others. who, owing to the abund-
ance Of slave labor, were unable to OBJ
lain employment. Thus large pro-
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was the worst thing that could happen.
Not that mean to reproach you. :or
know It IL oil my fault!
1T may seem unmaidenly in ma ia
come here unasked." she continued
raising her head from his shoulder;
but l felt as II I could not let you go
away without telling you how sorry.
how very sorry am for what said to
you this morning. That wherever you
go you will take my heart with you.
That If you are killed. shall not care
to live"
Here her head again dropped upon
his shoulder. The expression upon
Johns countenance as he looked upon
the weeping girl was singularly con-
fiicting; the eyes had world Of .osc
and sympathy in them. while a half
pleased, half roguish smile fingered
around the mouth.
so you really love me a little?" he
said. making vain effort to lift her
forehead from his shoulder, so he could
look into her eyes.
Il love you very much, John. nev-
er knew how much until now" she re-
piled, still keeping her face hid from
him.
And you don't want me to propose
to Miss Ward?"
20, John, please don't allude to those
foolish Words" said Susan, in such q
tone Of distress, that John was in
stantly sobered.
We'll, l won't again." he said, in a
very different tone. But, Susan, when
and how did you hear that l was going
away"
Susan told him.
And did it never occur to you that
l have cousin with that name?"
Susan started. her eyes flashing With
surprise and Joy.
g rs it your cousin who Is golng?"
she exclaimed.
1T isn't l." said John. smiling.
20. John, I am so glad. 1t seems as
II was never half so happy before!'
Il. too, am very happy, Susan. Shall
tell you why this mistake has made
me happy?" said John, looking down
to his.
Susan guessed something of his
meaning, for the lashes, still wet with
tears, dropped, until they rested upon
the flushed cheeks.
ut is because l was beginning to
doubt, not my love for you, but youra
for me. Because I was beginning to dis
trust my ability to make you as happy
as l should wish my wife to be. Do
you understand why, Susan?'
Il understand, John. And l will try
never to give you reason to entertair
any such fears again"
John kissed the sweet lips that SPOKE
these gentle words.
Dear Susan" he said, you hoyo
such kind. loving heart, and such an
earnest desire to do right, that I am
sure you will succeed; and as for me.
l feel that l never fully understood
you until now, and will. God helping
me, be more patient with you than !
have been" And they both kept their
word.
Dear reader, word in your ear. All
lovers quarrels do not terminate ga
happily. II you have won the love OF
a true and faithful heart, try it not too
far. AS the constant dropping of wat.
er Will wear the hardest stone, so will
frequent alterations. though followed
by reconciliation, weaken the strong.
est affection, often planting in it's stead
indifference, If not positive aversion.
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latter, however, remained faithful to
his wealthy patrons, and when the
time came Gracious moved that he
should be stripped of the authority
which the people had conferred upon
him. but which be had used to their
injury. This was carried; the deposit
ton was pronounced, and Octavius was
dragged from his seat. The way now
being clear, the agrarian law Of Graz
chus was carried.
At this time Attalus of Pergamus be-
queathed his kingdom with all personal
lands and treasures to the Roman peo-
pie. and Gracious gave notice that he
would propose bill to provide that
the riches of the deceased king should
be distributed among recipients of the
public lands, who would in this way
be enabled to purchase stock and erect
farm buildings. He also declared that
the mana cement Of the kingdom of Per-
gamus should be confidod entirely tn
the popular assembly. This was a posi-
tive declaration of war against one of
the most ancient and important bodies
of the state, and it naturally reused
bitter opposition. 1t was now deter.
mined to play game which in former
times had frequently proved success
full. A trumped-up charge was put in
circulation to the effect that Gracious
had accepted diadem and purple robe
from the envoy of the late King Alta.
LUIS and direct accusation that he was
aiming at the sovereignty was brought
against him in Tho senate, where he
was also charged with having violated
the constitution by deposing his COL
league. Gracious threatened to indict
one OF his accusers before the people,
but, finding he had gone too far, was
glad to withdraw from an untenable
position before he had proceeded to
any great extent. Like many other
popular leaders, he had lost all self
control in the citation of a first sue
cess.
He proposed to make the three COM
missioners judges without appeal on
disputed question with regard to prop
erty In land. The distribution of the
public domains under the recent act
had been carried out with extreme diff
ficulty, owing to the host of claimants
and the trouble of determining bound
aries so as to satisfy all. Many allot-
ments had been made where the titles
to possession had been lost, and per-
sons holding under these conditions
reared their newly acquired property
would be jeopardized at the caprice
of judges capable Of being swayed in
any direction by the varying passions
of the hour. Gracious considered his
popularity endangered. and consider
ed 1t necessary to vindicate his con-
duct by deposing Octavius.
AS the people showed signs Of falling
on from their once-trusted champion
the opposition of the senate became
more marked. 1t was evident that the
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DEATH OF TIBERIUs GRACIOUS.

portion Of the electoral power was
Welded by men whose desperate for
tunes untitled them for such a trust,
while. at the same time, the great Of
fees of the republic were mainly en-
crossed by the remnants of the old
patricians and by the newer aristoc-
racy created out of the ancient p1ebian
small class also belonged the vast
estates which had cf late years been
made from the small farms of peasant
proprietQrs and VIII Oh were now cul
tivated by slaves. A condition so seri-
Gus could not but attract the notice
of thoughtful men. The corruption of
the social and political state was espe-
cially obvious to Tiberius Gracious,
whose father had from an early age
ENLISTED his sympathies on behalf of
the poor and the humble in their strug-
gle with the oppressive mobiles and the
corrupt office-holders. While still very
young he served with distinction in
several military campaigns. 1t was
while passing through Etruria that he
was powerfully struck by the decline
of prosperity and Of national life in
one of the most fertile and magnificent
districts of Italy. The old Etruscan
cities had fallen into decay; the descend
ants of the ancient race, once the in
structors of the Romans themselves,
were diminished in number and de-
based in spirit. Vast tracts Of country
were given up to pasturage to the un-
profitable support Of swine and buffa-
loes and to the ravening of wolves
and bears.
About 1874 B. C. Tiberius Gracious
was elected to the tribunate as the
representative of popular principles
and OF the demand for reform. He was
an eloquent speaker, and on assuming
Office lost no opportunity Of comparing
the existing state of Italy with that
OF former days. The remedy for the
prevailing evils lay, in the opinion of
the young tribune. in restoration of
the class Of small landed proprietors.
He therefore introduced a bill for
the reviving of the Licinian laws of
367 B. c., the object Of which was to
prevent the accumulation of large por-
tons of the public domains in the
hands of single proprietors. Licinius
had forbidden any citizen to hold more
than three hundred and twelve acres
of the public land. Gracious now pro-
posed to modify this regulation to the
extent Of allowing each of two sons Of
q family to hold half that quantity in
addition, thus bringing up the total to
about six hundred and twenty-four
acres. Any excess on this amount
was to be surrendered to the state;
but those who willingly complied with
the requirements OF the law were to re-
ceive compensation for any improve
ments they might have made during
their occupation. All public lands
were to be vested in three commission
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PLACE.
open, and turned her eyes eagerly
toward the path that led to it. But
1t was only her little brother Arthur.
He came running up the walk, nearly
breathless with haste and excitement.
20. Susan" he exclaimed, as soon us
he observed her. 1.-The seventh regiment
Is going to start in the morning, and
the Ashland band will be here, and the
f1remen are coming out! And only
think! Willis Burt isn't going, after
all. John Albright has taken his place.
and"
But Susan was gone. With face
from which every vestige of color had
fed, she reached her own room. So he
was going. she said to herself, and she
was the cause Of it. II he had decided
that it was his duty to go. it would
not have seemed half so terrible.
She thought Of the strength and no.
bility OF his nature. the tenderness of
his heart. Never had he seemed so
dear to her. Never had she realized
how much. or in how many ways she
should miss him. She recalled her
dream, and felt that it was prophecy,
that she had seen him upon the field of
battle. as he would lay ere long.
"And he was going without bidding
her goodbye. She could not have It
so. She must see him"
As she said this she arose, and tyinp
on her hat, and covering her light mus
lin dress with a large. dark mantle.
stole out of the house. She passed
rapidly along the nearly deserted
streets. until she came to the pleasant
little cottage where John lived with his
widowed mother. She had never been
inside Of 1t. but had often looked at it
admiringly. as 1t stood empowered in
fruit and shade trees, bushes and
clustering vines, and never before with
out thinking that sometime it was to be
her home as well as his.
She mounted the steps, and rang the
bell. Mrs. Albright came to the door.
Susan almost dreaded to look into her
face. feeling that she might justly re-
proach her with being the cause of the
loss she was about to sustain, the sup
port and championship OF her only
child. But to her relief her counte-
nance wore the same kind and placid
look that was it's prevailing expression,
though she seemed somewhat surprised
ut her unexpected appearance.
rs John in?" inquired Susan, falter-
ingly.
Eyes. He complained OF a headache.
and has been at home nearly all the
afternoon. Come into the parlor. and
I'll speak to him."
Susan rose to her feet as she heard
tne sound of that step along the hall,
and a moment later the door opened
and John entered. The cold. stern look
faded from his lip and brow as he
looked upon her pale. agitated counte-
nance.
What has happened. Susan?" he in
CURED. in tone Of concern.
20. John" exclaimed Susan, as
though you did not know. and that 1t
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-11-19
Germans Playing Chess.

One can scarcely take up a German
paper or magazine which does not nave
its special column or corner devoted 10
chess and its interests. The Children
are set to work on simple chess paa'
zles in their papers. while the maya
zines for older readers present proo-
lens which seem almost hopeless OF So
luton to an inexperienced player. Tnefe
are chess clubs, chess rooms, cneS'
books and chess players without nun
Der.
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Incorrigible DR.. johnson.

A literary lady once expressed to Dr.
Johnson her approval Of his dictionary
and particularly her satisfaction in
finding that he had not admitted any
improper words.
mo, madam" replied the incorrigi-
BILE johnson, II hope have not soiled
my fingers. find, however, that YOU
have been looking for them"
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Leetlo BIT TOuchy.

H10oC1O IOuCny,
In Norfolk, Va, rich man built
home for aged persons. After he had
spent 5000 he found that in the whole
community there were not ten worthy
persons willing to enter it.
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SUSAN RAYS LESSON.

ELF 'VILLED and
ill-tempered! I'm
much obliged to
You for your good
opinion of me, Mr..
Albright"
II any thing could
have made Susan
Rays pretty face
positively ugly, it
would have been
the look and tcnc
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-11-07
A QUIET DAY IN CANTON.
Major Mckinley Drives to West Lawn
Cemetery Message From Major
General Miles.

Canton, Nov. s.-Preskienr-elect McK.n-
iey's afternoon outing today included a
drive to West Lawn cemetery. He went
IN the familiar one-horse surry with, sew
eral friends. He had with him a half
dozen beautiful punches OF flowers. He
left the carriage personally and placed
one each upon the graves OF the hate Mr..
and Mrs. James A. Saxfon. who were
Mrs. McKinley's father and mother. A
short drive farther on through the bearrii-
ful grounds brought him TO the Mckinley
lot. Here ne placed like tokens In MEM
ory of his two daughters Katie and Ida,
who passed away early in Efe. a scoxe OF
years ago. and ne also placed similar re-
membranes upon the graves OF his de-
ceased sister. Anna. and his late brother,
James Mckinley.
Returning home, he found a special car
load party OF distinguished cinc.nnat.ans.
who had come 10 extend a personal invi-
sation to attend a commercial club din
ner November 10. Mai. Mckinley ex-
plasned 10 Them his plans. which was to
take a rest quietly at Cleveland next
week and then return TO Canton. where
he wosfsd probably remain. arranging for
the duties before him. Under the circum-
stances he was forced TO decline. but ne
accepted an invitation for the next an
nual dinner. He likewise extended re-
grrts TO invitations from Chicago and Co
hImbts and various other points. and
wrote Mayor Strong. OF New York. his
thanks ans inability 10 ne present mt the
dinner OF the New England Society on
December =. He spent the evening In his
library with few friends
Mrs. Mckinley was only able 20 sit np
part Of the day. and her physician
thinks h more important each day that
she get away for change and . rest
from the exciting scenes she has wit
messed for many weeks past.
Among the kilograms OF congratuiat3on
today was one from Senator W. p. AHi-
son. sent from Dubuque, la. saying: sAc-
ccpr my hearty conxra&uiatfnns upon your
election and cornptcss vtcsory..
A telegram from 3. J. Roberts, Eepubai-
can chairman AZ Louisville. KY, dated at
. O'Clock tsss afternoon s&ys. we ssslI
claim Kentucky for Mckinley by 800 on
practically complete unofActa1 returns.