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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-10-01
An Ella bo~ate Bicycle suit
Outdoor Wraps.

Capelike wraps for matrons show
long sash ends and are often made up
Of silk Of two different but harmonic
Ing shades. like crushed strawberry
and nile green, the contrast being dam
pened by covering Of black plated
mousseiine dc sole, gauxe or black lace
embroidered with steel or jet beads.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-10-01

some molding. While the back Of the
case Ats solidly into the corner. the
front presents square edge, while the
shelves are also perfectly square. A
curtain Of figured silk suspended from
slender brass rod can be drawn d.
rectly across the front, or to one side.-
Chicago Chronicle.
To Retain Good Complexion.
1t Is claimed that English women
passing through Chicago during the
theater season an actress Of some re-
pute was questioned as to the preserva-
ton Of her good complexion. She said
that she was. In the first place, an
English woman" and that was In It.
self sufficient. But, on being asked how
one could retain good complexion, she
offered the following shampoo: Ac-
coriing to her statement, the face
shampoo not only adds to the personal
attractiveness Of the shampoOer. but
creates peaceful, cheerful spirit in
her. 1t rests her nerves after a morn
ing's shopping, 1t restores her temper.
To take 1t, rub fine soap and little
glycerine on sponge, wet In water as
hot as can be borne. Lather the face
and neck thoroughly with this. Then
rub with almond meal until the skin Ia
dry. Wash all trace Of meal and soap
on with clean, hot water; spray with
cold water until the flesh Is Arm and
cold. Dry gently with a soft towel.
and touch the eyebrows and roots of
the hair with q linen cloth dampened
with cologne.
An kla borate Bicycle Suit.
There was recently placed with
fashionable New York tailor an order
for bicycle suit which In the matter
Of expense Is likely to hold the record
for some time. The girl who meets the
bill Is worth million In her own right,
IL an athletic beauty and is q reigning
belle In the ultra smart set. The suit
which makes the bill IL the most elabo-
rate ever designed In this country. It
Ia lined with silk, finished with jewels
and will cost a lump sum Of $7155O.
Two shawls at $50 apiece will be en-
ployed In making the skirt aud jacket.
Outdoor Wraps.
Capelike wraps for matrons show
long sash ends and are often made up
Of silk Of two different but harmonic
Ing shades. like crushed strawberry
and nile green, the contrast being dam
pened by covering of black plated
mOusseline de sole. gauxe or black lace
embroidered with steel or jet beads.
4 Seaside Costume.
| The smartest costumes for the river
or seaside are Of white piQue, either as
full bodice and skirt or coat and skirt
with cambria shirt. At Newport re-
Gently one Of these costumes was worn
over white shirt with yellow necktie,
combined with white straw sailor hat
with yellow band Of ribbon.
| Getting Rid Of the Flies,
Nowadays people In civilized regions
endeavor to keep fiies out Of their
houses by having screens placed over
their doors and windows. This keeps
out the greater number Of the little
pests. but few always manage to ind
an entrance through some crevice or
The times., 1897-12-28
Curing n Fiend.
Fro-1 the Boston Post.l


Next To dogs" said Il laxative troll
ley conductor, fiat men are the harl st
things we tave deal with. 1t is always
the fat man WHO carries the SO bil
which he claims to want changed, thO,'Gh
really hoping to ride free. Do yOn see
that tin box fastened to the side til ere?
That is a scheme was compelled to adopt
for self protection. That box holds 1900
pennies which / collected. | am keeping
them for tile fiend with the $50 bin. My
collection OF coins has been very usefn Ill on
more thar one occasion already. About
TWO weeks ago fat man boarded my car
and when 1 ASKED him for his fare ten
dered a $50 bill.
8 1 SUI pose you can't change this aid
he, but it's the smallest I've got
".Oh, that's all right said |, as |
reached for my five-pound box OF pen IieS.
here's your change His face cot pretty
red as he began to fish in his pockets. At
last he drew forth nickel oh, ,liln't
kl.tv W l had it. l won't have to tro 1bie
you after all : he remarked, as he passed
over the coin. That particular fat man
has never offered me bill since then
The times., 1897-12-28
BARKEEPER SEEKS TO DIE
Tries to Drink Carbolic Acid in His
Wife's Presence.
She aud Another Woman Take the
Bottle From Him-OCcurs in
the Street

Harry J Daley. twentyfour years old
and a bartender living az No. 603 str 'et
northeast, attempted to commit suicide
about $50 O'Clock last night.
Daley was formerly employed at CooD's
Hotel and Letter at the Shoreharn and
Emrichs. but was discharged from each
place on account OF his dsSipated habi.s
For some time he had been unempl Jed.
Last night he had been drinking hea rily
and insisted upon coming down town. His
wife consented tu come with him, 1c-
companied by another lady. He apps ircd
Inelancl oily and threatened several times
il there was not change for the beIucr
he would Kill himself.
While walking Oh Ninth street, near
F. Daley drew a vial from his pock IT.
announced that it was poison, and PLACED
il TO his lips.
With this tine two women screamed and
made an attempt to wrench the bottle
from his hand, and, in so doing, the en-
tire contents carbolic acid was spilled
upon DAILY s face, which WAS badly burned.
lie haG taken a small swallow, however
and was hurried into a neighboring drug
store. ] uIiceman Sprinkle summoned an
anibuia nee and had the man removed TO
the Emergency Hospital a fter the ply
sicians had worked upon him for an hour
he was pronounced cut of danger and al
lowed TO go home.
The times., 1897-12-28
PRESIDENT SPOHN DECLINES
Refuses Re Election to Central
Labor Union's Chief Chair.
Body Receives Report From the
Nashville Convention on District
Suffrage in Particular.

Mr.. Milford Snohn, who, since the or
three years ago. has been its chief eX
ecutive officer, at meeting of that body
held las evening 1T Typographical Temple,
declined reelection. The meeting was
attended By delegates from twenty-one
trades unions.
For the last week t was reported that
there would be several aspirants FOR the
presidency of the union. At the last
moment, however, the V failed to ma terialize
and Mr.. c. S. Sudwarth, OF the Typo
graphical Union, was chosen the Iiomiaee
Of the Cfga niZation.
For vice president there are two no,ui-
necs. Mr. A. ]. Keane and Mr- RlchaId
Landis. The other nominees are for sec
retary, Herman 0. Spra que; assistant sec
retary. j. NJ. Kreter: trea surer, John ID.
Mckay; auditors. j NJ. Heisley, 1ln
Weber ard William Silver; sergeant-at-
arms, T Il. NeuIe and O. +. Cox.
Mr.. william Silver, the representative
of the Central Union at the annual on
ventfon Of the American Federation uf
Labor, recently held in Nashville, Tenn
made an evtehded report ofthe proceedings
OF that hudy.
The Iatier OF most importance TO the
residents OF Washington considered by the
convention was that or suffrage for the
citizens or the District. This question was
presented to the convention and after "a 'r-
able discussion was referred to the eXecI-
tive council OF the American Federation
Of Labor for further action. 1t is very
probable that the council VIII draft bill
favorable TO suffrage, which viii be pre-
sented at the pres ent session OF Congress.
A con muncation was received from the
National Roil6Tmakers' Union, requesting
that the local members OF tie trade be
organized The letter was referred To
the cornrnittee on organization.
The St n.i-annual election for officers VIII
take place next Monday night.
The times., 1897-12-28
PLEADS FOR HER TwIN-BROTHER
Miss Ayre at tie White House
President Sees Callers.

President Sees Callers.
resumed yesterday at the White House
There was a good crowd ON hanh
Mr.. Porter, secretary to the President.
has returned 10 the city. He looks well
after the holidays. Mr.. Porter says ,lat
the Chief Executive proposes 10 utilize as
much of the present week rs possible 'or
rest, a.. the rush of last week was sofnc-
what exacting. aai. .as
No confirmation can be had at the
White House of the report that Mr.. s. /.
North, of Eoston, is TO be nominated :
Commissioner OF the Census. The story
is that the President has determined TO
make this nomination, the main considera-
ton being the am city Of Mr.. North for
the place. Senators Lodge and Holr
speak highly of Mr.. North. but they do
not know, they say, Of the intention oG
the President to ma ke the nomina tiun
Represe entative Berry and Miss Avre Of
Kentucky, called On tie President yester-
day liz the interest of a pardon for the
twin brother of Miss Ayre who was con
victed OF the embeZzlesnent OF postofflce
funds. The young lady has been inter
esting the President in this matter since
last summer.
1t is understood that there Will be no
formal oppoS itiOn 10 the denomination or
Judge KimbaI. Some protests will b.,
filed as matter of form. Justice OrDou-
nell is said to have d choice consulate
Offered him, but thatahe prefers to STAY
al home,
The times., 1897-12-28
How TO Prevent Pneumonia

At this time of the year cold is very
easily contracted. and if left to run it's course
without the aid of some relia bic cough
medicine is liza 5ie 10 result in that, dread
disease, pneumonia. We know of no better
remedy TO cure cough OF cold than Cha n.
berlan's Cough Remedy. We have used 1t
quite extensively and it has always given
iresatisfaction.-oola gah. Ind. Ter Chief.
This is the only remedy that is known to
be a certain preventive OF pneumonia Ia.
Among the many thousands who ha ve used
It for colds and la grippe We have never ct
learned of single case having resulted in
pneumonia. Persons who have wea lungs
or have reason to fear en- attack of pnau.
monia, should keep the remedy at hand
The % and 90 cent sizes for sale by Henry
Evans, wholesale aud retail druggist, 93S
f St, and Conn. ave andS.s ST. NV: and 1923
Nd. ave- nc.
The times., 1897-12-28
City Brevities.

James Green, convicted before Judge
Scott Yesterday of riding bicycle with
out a light, was fined 81.
I.uther Erown, charged before Judge
soctt with fast driving Yesterday, was
found "a ity and fined $40
Marion smith. charged before Judge Kim
han with assauiting Louis Uloric, WAS
discharged on iiis personal bonds.
Martin Hogan has gone TO New York
TO meet "A friend from Ireland, who is
expected TO arrive today or tomorrow.
Ia default of bonds, nine persons were
sent 10 the workhouse FOR ninety DAYS
each by Judge Scott yesterday for va
iraHcy.
Mr. Thomas II. c. Strong, Of the In-
terror Department, whose home is az ber-
dcen. MISS, is seriously III al his residence
On 81 sueer
The English Lutheran sunday-school Win
hold It's annual Christmas social tomorrow
might instead OF Thursday night, as was
stated III yesterdays Times.
Tie residence of ]. NJ. Gardner, No. ~ 9
Whitney avenue northwest, was damaged
hy fire last night to the extent of 500.
A defective flue was the cause.
N4IliaR- Mitchell, culored, who pleaded
guilty before Judge KmbaI yesterday TO
assaulting Paul Cross, WIS sentenced to
pay So or serve sixty days.
Fifty Three persons were charged he
fore Judge Scott yesterday with disor-
derby assembly AMI profanity. Those
found guilty were fined IN sums varying
from 81 10 SO.
Joseph Brown Was arrested yesterday
afternoon by Officer Hartman for steal
my 4 small sum of money from a boy
named stevens. He was locked up at
No. ] station.
John ". Da Wis ana John johnson, charged
before Judge KHnhan Yesterday with as
saultuic Policeman Eugene Tramor, were
DAYS anG johnson three months in jail
johnson also got 81 0 for profanity.
The young people of the Tenth Street
Eaptist Church, corner Tenth and X streets.
held Z cake walk Christmas night at the
fair that church has been holding. The
fair VIII continue through this week. 1t
has proved 4 great success
An unknown colored giIl, about seven
teen years old, was found by policeman
lying unconscious upon the pavement,
OF L street between Sixteenth and Sew N
teenth streets, last night. She was re-
moved to Freedman's Hospital. The
police were unable to learn the cause
of heI condition, but her injuries are not
serious.
The times., 1897-12-28
vrephining cnres AponIexy.

New York, Dac- ~. Trephining as
proven cure for apopleXy. Henry
Chevalier. Il French dressrnak er. of 50
West Thirty-sixth street, suffered a str IKE
OF dpoplc zyon December 16, and was given
UP by his ply ysicians. Il was determined
to attempt now cure and the patient WAS
taken TO the New York Graduate HOSP ,al
and his skull was trphned. and eliot OF
blood formed hy the bursting OF some OF
the smaller arteries on the left side of the
head was allowed TO escape. The precise
location OF the clot was established by
studying the character OF the paralysis
which resulted from the stroke. The oper-
alton was complete success, and Cheva,ier
is rapidly recovering.
The times., 1897-12-28
IIo,d Tries TO XIII himself.

William Lloyd, twenty four yeard Oil.
arrested for forging the name OF Senator
A. e. GormaI, OF Maryland, to a check for
S12, which he passed upon Sand ers &
Staynan, attempted suicide yester 1ay
at No. / station, Iy drinking d solution
ef sulphur obtained by soaking match he ais
in water. TIE prisoners attempt upon his
life was suon discovered and an emetic
saved him. Later Lloyd was taken fn5s,
court and held in 81 900 for the ac-
ton of tie grand jury. He was removed
to jail, where he declared that he would
yet succeed IN ending his life before being
called again into court.
The times., 1897-12-28
The Meanest Man
tFrOm the Padncah Sum !

" ioih iut dtUcdn sun
Talking about the meanest man :,iige -
reflected the undertaken as he drove a
few more nails and covered up the holes
with putty, Il know him!
I've seen good many men no
wouldn't pay for the Coffin in which their
relatives were buried but this fellow was
a peach. He was the worst that over lan.
pened.
You see, he came to me one day with Il
two-by- eight smile for greeting, and
frvited me out to take one.
Rill Iones is dead he began. as he
stirred his sugarAand water.
You don't say so,' / Iepl.ed.
Yes, he died last night, resumed the
other. I've come in for his coffin
Il sold him the coffin, and he said Bill
J6nes's son would settle for it the next
uine he came to town. The family was
prostri ted with grief AMI that was the
reason he didn't bother about the MONEY!
s. $50 one. too.
khe" Ole Bill Jones, and knew his
son, ard, of course, l wasn't roinr In
deny Tie poor fellow box to he buried
In So / sent 1t on, and had a mighty sad
piece Put in the paper about tt. II told
how good RiiI was, and ahout his fi,s,
seconc, and third wife, ana all about him.
Two de Us after that here came PHI snort.
ing like locomotive
m not dead ne sbouted.
The dickens You ain't,' yelled aatk
just as loud. i furnished the coffin tn
bury You, anyhow, you uncra.efu, r,s,
cali
He'd already been to the nerysp.,,
office and found out who pave ,,n' no
item.
b'i' IL was The man who got the Coffin
.hat Wa 'he Ineanest man nn earth lie
hau eoV IL TO bury bis own wife in, and
as she was all he had to start with. he
i'ad sold out and left the Country be- ire
could have him arrested,
The times., 1897-12-28
DYSP EPSlA.

Remember that GROVER GRA-
HAMS remedy is GU UARANTEED
to remove all distress FROM THE
FIRST DOSE. 1t is folly to suffer
when soc. bottle, procured from
your druggist, Will correct in
stantly ali unpleasant symptoms.
An infallible Specific for Dyspepsia,
Heartburn, Gas1ritis, and all dis-
eases arising from an impaired
Digestive System. Write to Grover
Graham Co, Newburgh, N Y, for
pamphlet.
The times., 1897-12-28
Hurt by Fall From q Horse

Warren Gray twenty-five years old, of
No. 1925 Pennsylvania avenue southeast,
while riding on horseback on D street, be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets,
southeast, yesterday, accidentally Tell from
the aniu al and was painfully injured. The
horse slipped on the icy pavem ent, causing
the rider to plunge over its head. Gray
was taken TO Providence Hospital.
The times., 1897-12-28
Mr.. Clarke Better.

The many friends of Mr.. Clarke, architect
or The Capitol, viii be glad to know that
his Illness is not so serious as at Hirst
reported. He is not suffering from
paral3 sis, bot from bad case Of indges-
ion. his feeble condition caused 'em-
porarv 1clapse, from which he is now.
happily, recovering. Mr.. Clarke was
able TO be about the house YESTERDAY.
The times., 1897-12-28
Aged Bicyclist Painfully HUT

Mr.. n. 4. Robinson, sixty-three years Jld,
of No. 70 Iowa Circle, while riding ,,icycle
on Fourteenth street, near L, last nght
coliided with William Edwards, ,oiored.
Mr.. Robinson was painfully injured, Id
Policeman kimmel took him to the nfice
of DR.. Sinclair, where his injuries ere
dressed and later he was removed To his
home
The times., 1897-12-28
Thieves After n PIumbe,.

Thieves broke into the plumbing Sore
Of s. S. Shedd- No. 432 Ninth street north
west, on Christmas day and attempted TO
break open the cash drawer, but were
frightened away and made their escape
through q rear window.
The times., 1897-12-28
Sounds Like kiondike.

(From the Boston Heraldl
One of the most extFavagant dinners
ever served III this country was partak. IN
OF by twelve gentlemen in Philadelphia
the other night. 1t was the result of IN
election bet, and the cost OF the .lIn-er
was $4,000. oI about S166 for r:tch
person. Here the menu:
Canapes a Ia Morello.
Cocktail
Huitres de sneepShead Bay.
Potage au Sultan. OlOrOSO.
TimDale Gle Bass du Lac Cavalier.
loumes de terre bahant.
Saladc de Cit tronelleS. Imperial Brut, l SSl
SOUffie Salvador.
Selie de Venaison.
uberglneS farcies aux Ci.o.IX sic | r .INelieS.
Sorbrr pied Gle firenzi Nestors.
TeIrapin a Ia Belle fue. Asperges spleuOidcs.
Canvas Back Ronauee couti.
Salade Il L'Astoria.
Giace Good Luck. GateauX Domino.
Fromage ct Bar le Due.
Fine Champagne, 1911.
Cafe. Cigares.
Undoubtedly fine bill OF fare, 5us it
hardly accounts for the price paid FOR it.
Where the chief luXurioisness appeIrs to
have come in was in the ornament alton Of
The table, the decoration of the bill OF
fare, and q presentation to each guest OF a
miniature horseshoe scarfpin, with u dia-
n.ond setting. 1t is easy enough 20 be
prodigal, If one has the wherewithai and
the recklessness to indulge that soft Of
taste.
The times., 1897-12-28
A Gentle EXpIanation.

From the Omaha World Heraldl
The good friends Of the World erlid
should bear in mind that they have not
yet bteT restrained from praying for the
safety OF this great family organ The
prayers are not especially needed, but if
the good friends desire 10 do 50 they are 1T
liberty to pray.
The times., 1897-12-28
Nj Clam Not Ill

The funlors circulated yesterday morning
to the effect that Mr.. A. NJ. Clapp is
seriously i'll are untrue. While he some
times feels the effects OF his late trouble
some fall, Mr.. Clapp is enjoying excellent
health.
The times., 1897-12-28
WILL PUSH PROSECUTION.
Evidence Being Prepared Against
Three Alleged Murde rers.

TIE -fEIV-Vu NH IutItIS.
The prosecution Of the three men suspect ~
OF murder, Edward Smith, VILLA n NJ
Strouthers and Frank Johnston, now con
fined IT, the District Jail, will be pushed by
the officials, wto are Row getting up eyi.
dence. They are ali colored.
Smith il accused OF Killing Emma tac kson
with a hatChet November 10. Strouthers
Is charged with the murder of Rosa Talbot
October I6. His weapon was also ha tchet.
The fats! shooting of Farmer JDhn D.
MarShallls the crime Johnstonis accused OF.
The times., 1897-12-28
China Thinks Go

Urom the Pittsburg Chronicle.)
Ihe Kaiser seems to be trying TO live
up t" his title, remarked Mcswilligen TO
Squildig.
AS t. how"
Kaiser means Caesar, you know"
"Well?"
Well I've explained. He is trying to be
seizer."
The times., 1897-12-28
Belt Lire Benefit.

The concert TO he given at Center Mar.
Ret Hall toright for the employees of the
Belt Line is expected 10 be very entertain
ing. The proeram will be under the di-
rection of Prof. E. l.. Scharp.
The times., 1897-12-28

Do you know that you can hR~e
The Morning. Evening and Sunda v
Times-the only COMPI:ETE news.
paper published in Washington
served TO you by carrier for fifty
cents q month?
The times., 1897-12-28
Anticinatiue snort

from the Denver Post.)
A London publisher announced that he is
about TO issue life of the Prince of Wales
with an Americana edition, and whea he
heard the news Anthony Comstock pricknd
up his ears like dog at the sound of
whistle.
The times., 1897-12-28
The Eccentricittes of Trade.

tFrom Life
How is the boiler business. Mr.. Noy .s:"
VERY quiet, Mr.. Graves. How is uu
Gertakinge''
Quite lively, Mr.. Noyes. quite lively.
The times., 1897-12-28
Mr.. Eldrtd.e Addresses Them

The Society OF the Daughters OF rha
AmeIiU3n Revolution met last night n the
Elsmcre Hotel. and after transaction ron
tine business, listened to an inter st ;nc
address. bv Mr. Eldridge.
The times., 1897-12-28

do yCu know that Won can have
The Morning, Evening and Sunday
TimeS-tilc only COMPLETE news.
paper published in Washington
served ia son by carrier for fifty
cents a montl3
The times., 1897-12-28
Chemical AnaIysis

tfrom tie Chicago Times Her lId)
A scieI tiffc expert says that 80 per
cent of mushrooms is water. The other
10 pei cent of course is toadstnols
The times., 1897-12-28
NEWEST

and best thing i'll footwear
is our GUARANTEED Patent
Leather Shoes. The leather Is
made by a new process and IS
ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED
not 10 break. All sizes and widths
in all fashionable shapes.
They are for sale only by US,
and cost no more than any other
good Shoes.
ROBINSON & CHERRY CO.,
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The times., 1897-12-28

DR.. Hogan, one of Missouri most en-
incnt physicians, is located at Spring.
field, TO. he studied at Center College,
KY. and Transyivania University, and
has since devoted his life TO the study
of medicine. His opinion of the pure
product of m-TerraIine-is
that of thousands of physicians.
The times., 1897-12-28

TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bronlo QuInine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if il ia is to cure
26c. i he genuine has /. b. @ on each Ia bl ct
The times., 1897-12-28
are IN close touch with every idea
OF foreign adaptation.

Our line OF Evening BrocadeS. in all
the most delicate tints, at sgc and 9Sc
a yard, are equal to those Of others ut
81 20. Those At S1.25, S1.50 and $1.75
have nt peer S To style or cG,lnrincs
The times., 1897-12-28
IS FOR
PNEUMONIA, COUGHS, COLDS THROAT AND LUN
TROUBLES, AND GROUP AND wHooPINC
COUGH IN CHILDREN.

npany,