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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16
Grant and the Dying Soldier.

In the February Century Gen. Horace
Porter relates the following story In his
campaigning with Grant" The incl
dent occurred during the attack on
what is now called "Hell's Half-Acre."
near Messaponax Church: Gen. Grant
had ridden over to the right to watch
the progress Of this attack. While he
was passing spot near the roadside
where there were a number OF wound
cd. one of them, who was lying close to
the roadside. seemed to attract his
special notice. The mans face was
beard,ess; he was evidently young: his
countenanoe was strikingly handsome,
and there was something In his appeal
ing look which could not fail to engage
attention. even in the full tide of bat
tie, Tho blood was flowing from a
wound in his breast, the froth about his
mouth was tinged with red. and his
wandering. staring eyes gave unmis-
taxable evidence Of approaching death.
Just then young staff oficer dashed
by at full! gallop, and as his horses hoofs
struck a puddle in the road, mass OF
black mud was sp,ashed in the wound
ed mans face. He gave piteous look,
as much as to say. Couldn't you let me
die in PEACE and not add to my suffer-
ings?- The general. whose eyes were
Mt that moment turned upon the youth,
was visibiy affected. He refined in his
horse. aud seeing from motion he
made that he was intending to dis
mount TO bestow some care upon the
Young man. sprang from my horse.
ran to the side Of the soldier. wiped his
face with my handkerchief. spoke to
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16
A DEvOTEE OF THE WHEEL,
He Dllated Upon the Machine Leveling
All Social Barriers,

All Social Barriers.
Il presume upon the fraternity that
exists among wheelmen," said the nat
tily dressed young man as he fitted his
hat on approaching a group of cyclers
at the side Of the boulevard. according
to the Detroit Free Press, II never feel
alone since nearly all the good people
of the world are awheel.'
After gracious welcome he proceed
ed: II have just returned from abroad
and am convinced that the bicycle il
doing more to level the social barriers
now existing in Europe than is any
other single influence. In Venice it is
quite the proper thing for a man on a
wheel to greet lady similarly mount
ed. whether she be attended or alone
It's radical departure, but the influ-
ence is good. made as many desirable
acquaintance as though armed with
the highest social credentials.
But I want to tell you that the BIZ
cycle cOntagion has a stronger hold i,
my native city Of Denver than any.
where else in the world. People SO old
that they can scarcely walk, children
that have just learned to walk. stately
matrons. smartly dressed servant girls
ministers. dignified business men
Judges. lawyers, toilers and gamblers
all pedal through the maze of riders
that crowd the thoroughfares.
That's a new one on me-" he said
fnterrupting himself to examine tn.
finest wheel in the collection. "Tt's .
beauty. Do you mind my trying it?"
All that the police have found OH,
about the affair Is the number NJ th.
wheel.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16

The captain Of the Shannon sent word
into the town:
Was Lawrence there. and would he
dare To sail his frigatc down
And meet him at the harbors mouth
and tlgh. him gun to gun
For honor's sake. with pride at stake,
until tho fight was won?
Now, long the gallant Lawrence had
secured the bitter main:
With many a scar and wound OF war
his ship was home again:
His crew, relieved from service, were
scattered far and wide,
And scarcely one, his duty done, haa
fingered by his side.
Rut to refuse the challenge? Could
he outlive the shame?
Brave amen and true. but deadly ieW'
he gathered to his fame.
Once more the great ship chesapeake
prepared her for the fight
"I'H bring The foe to town In tow, ne
said. before tonight
High on the hills OF bingham that
overlook the shore,
To watch the fray and hope ana pray
for they could do no more,
The children OF the country watched
the children of the sea
When the smoke drove hard to wind
ward and drifted back To lee.
"How can he fight" they whispered.
with only half crew.
Though they be rare to do and dare,
yet what can brave men do?"
Hut when the Chesapeake came down,
the Stars and Stripes on high,
Etillcd was each fear, and cheer on
cheer resounded to the nky
srl,o ,ectat, ~ tro cy,cccop no swOre
both long and loud:
s'This victory, where'er It he. shall
make two nations proud!
Now onward to this victory or down
ward to defeat!
sailors life Is sweet with strife,
sailors death as sweet"
And as when l.shtnings rend the sky
and gloomy thunders roar.
And crashing surge plays devils dirge
upon the stricken shore.
With thunder and with sheets OF flame
the two ships rang with shot,
And every gun burst forth n sun OF
iron crimson-hot.
And twice they dashed together and
twice they tore apart.
And iron balls burst wooden walls ana
pierced each oaken heart.
still from the hills of bingham. men
watched with hopes and fears.
While all the bay was torn that day
with shot that rained like tears.
The tail masts of the Chesapeake went
grooming by the board;
The Shannpn's spars were weak with
scars when Broke cast down his
sword:
''Now VICE." he cried. Ito England. and
shame and woe To me.'
The smoke drove hard to windward
ard driftcd hack to lee.
"Give them one breaking broadside
more" he cried. before we
strike,'
But enc grim ball that ruined all for
hope and home alike
Laid Lawrence, low In glory. yet from
his pallid lip
Rang to the land his last command:
Boys don't give up the ship!"
.
The wounded wept like women when
they hauled her ensign down.
Mems checks were pale as with the
tale from bingham to the town
TheY hurried swift In silence. while
toward the eastern night
The victor bore away from shore and
vanished out Of sight.
Hail to the great ship Chesapeake!
Hail to the hero brave
Who fought her fast, and loved her
last. and shared her sudden
grave!
And glory be to those that died. for all
eternity;
They lie apart at the mother-heart OF
Gods eternal sea.
Thomas Tracy Bouve.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16
Meant Business.

What do you mean, sir" roared the
frate father, "by bringing your trunk
to my house and ordering a room?"
I'm adopted as one of the family"
coolly answered the young man. Your
daughter said she would be a sister to
me. Detroit Free Press.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16
Popular with Him.

Preacher-How do you like your new
mamma. Johnnie? Johnnie--Oh, purity
good. ! ct a Jar Of plums yistady and
she blamed it on the hired girl"-
Cleveland Leader.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16

and the manual alphabet; second sys-
tenn. speech and the manual alphabet;
third system, speech only. Writing -
of course employed in all the systemA
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16
Making Rntos.

Justice (who has been a shopkeepey1
To you 1t will be six months; for
anybody else 1t, would be eigha.-ncs.
ton Transcript.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16

HE earliest record
ed attempt to found
a school where the
deaf could be edu-
Gated was made in
the early part of
I h e seventeenth
century by the
learned John But
Ter, a contemporary
of Milton and Ba-
con, SAYS the Cen
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-04-16
VETERANS. CORNER.
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES FOR OUR
OLD SOLDIER READERS.

Too Much Dix.e"--s;rant and the Dying
campaigning with the Great
eat General of Modern Times When
tho Regiment Passed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-03

Bur1fng his face In his hands, he yielded
TO the rush Of mental pain.
him, had probably tried to force her to
Join him In some wild and reckless
scheme, and when abe had refused had
In his evaporation attacked her with
violence.
"where Is NJ. Turrian2" she asked.
"No one knows. He has disappeared
absolutely"
Il seemed impossible for Beryl. know
ing all she did, to resist the open infer
enoe which these two facts prompted. 1t
appeared as certain as anything could
be now that the two had gone away to-
gether, the man having probably forced
Lola to do what he wished, possibly as
a revenge for the horsewhipping.
''WellH" asked the baronet after an
other long pause, as though expecting
from Beryl the result of her thoughts.
~ have no suggestion to offer, Jaf-
fray" abe answered quietly, grieved as
abe saw the half kindled light Of ex-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-03

alarm and rush away In Ignorance Of
who he was
AS soon as he could possibly extricate
himself from the reins he let the horse
60.
But Lola had disappeared.
He ran across the gap in the hedge,
and, standing ON the threshold of the
wood. called her name loudly and wait
ed till the echo Of IL came back from 30
different points, seeming to mock him.
Then he ran at the utmost speed he
could use in such place along the path
into the wood. pausing now and then
10 call to Lola by name and to listen
for the sound Of a word or footstep.
But the place might have been the
abode Of the dead and the figure he had
seen a ghost for all the sound or sign Of
life he could find.
Presently he returned along the path,
resolved to get his horse. ride on to the
house and then come back and have
the place searched. and a. he reached
the gap in the hedge again be saw 9
small white object on the ground.
He picked It up. and 1t confirmed bis
opinion and deepened the mystery
which baffied him 20 utterly.
It was q handkerchief belonging II
his wife. and as he held II up In the
bright moonlight he could see the name
embroidered In black In large old Eng
lish letters across one corner, Lola.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-03

Mhen ne feacneu mrs. Viilyers
house, all was In darkness. It was late,
and the household had gone to bed.
Till that moment he had had faint,
pickering hope that he should find Lola
there.
But the darkened house quenched the
hope. II she had been there, there
would have been some signs Of an un-
usual stir In the place instead of the
unpromising darkness.
He reused the household, and when
the servants came shivering and irrita-
BILE TO know who 1t was and what was
wanted he learned that Mrs. Villyers
was from home and had been away for
two or three weeks Asked where she
was. they gave him an address in North
Devonshire, and that was all the in
formation he gained by the long night
ride
Then he turned his horses head
homeward. choosing the road which
would take him past LEICESTER Court on
his way. He was half minded to go and
rouse Beryl and find out whether Lola
had. after all. gone there or whether
she could help him in deciding In what
direction to begin his search.
When he reached the Court, however.
he found the place In darkness as COM
plete as that at Mrs. villyers', save
only for light from the windows Of
the sick mans room, and, feeling that
he could do no good by rousing Berry,
merely to put question to her and to
receive an answer which he knew only
too we'll would be that Lola had MOI
been near the place, Sir Jaffray turned
his horses head again and rode straight
for the manor.
As he neared home an incident 90
CURED which excited him almost be.
yond control
He had ridden very hard and fas
during the greater part Of the distance
finding relief in the violent exercise
and quite unlike his usual habit. with
out q thought for the horse that carried
him, but when he had reached nearly
home he noticed that his horse wal
very much distressed, and he drew reir
to ease it. allowing It to walk. Their
he found Il had gone lame, and, dis
mounting, he felt In the boots and
found stone.
Before be remounted he stood min.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-03
be remounted he stood a min

He ,calked along a short distance on the
turf.
ute or two on tho turf by the side Of the
road to let the laboring, painting beast
get its breath. Then, himself feeling
stiff, he walked along short distance
on the turf. glad Of the change from
the saddle.
He reached In this way the outskirts
Of the Ash Tree wood, the boundary
line of his estates in that direction, and
there was surprised to hear what sound
ed like the rustling of light footsteps in
the wood. It was late, near midnight
or past, and no one had right to be
abroad at such an hour.
Probably some rascal was out poach-
ing, he thought, and at another time he
would have welcomed the idea of tus-
sic, but now he was too full of real
trouble to be worried by any such
trifiins incident as the theft Of head
or two Of game.
He stopped. however, and listened
intently, and as the moon was shining
brightly at the moment he drew eau
tiously under the branches of dark
yew tree whose shade was wide enough
10 conceal both himself and his horse.
He was on the opposite side Of the
road from the wood. and he did not like
to cross &c lest the sound Of the horses
hoofs ON the hard ground or the glare
Of the moonlight should reveal his
presence.
As he listened he distinguished that
the footsteps were short and quick,
while II seemed to him that the rustling
Of the leaves as the person walked was
continuous, as though caused by wo-
mans dress. but IL was very difficult
10 detect any little signs of the kind.
Il was clear, however, that the person
was walking in his direction, and then
he remembered that just at the spot
there was very rarely used footpath,
leading TO the road from an untenanted
cottage which was now falling into de-
cay.
A minute later his speculations were
set at rest.
The slight gap in the hedge where
the path emerged was nearly filled up
by the rank luxuriance Of the hedge
growth, and Sir Jaffray saw the briers
and branches thrust cautiously aside
and woman's hooded figure I'LL the
gap. She paused an instant, as though
in doubt
The face was hidden completely In
the shade Of the hood which covered the
head, but the figure was perfectly well
known to the man who was now watch
ing with breathless interest.
It was his wifel
At that instant his horse, very high
spirited and nervous animal, took fright
at the woman's figure and with snort
Of fear commenced toplunge and stam-
pede, and, the baronet's hands being en-
tangled with the bride, his efforts to
quiet the animal impeded him COM
pletely, and, to his infinite annoyance
be could not free himself from the
plunging. excited horse for some consid-
cradle time.
"Lolai Lolai 1t is I, Jaffrayl Waltz"
be called. fearful lest she should take
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-10-03
CHAPTER Xxx.
PIERRE TURRIAN's MURDER.

Sir Jaffray was for the moment 50
shocked by Mr.. Gitford's terrible news
that he could not trust himself to
speak.
"wait, pleaser' he exclaimed impa-
tiently, with wave Of the hand, when
the detective was about to continue
The recollection Of his adventure ON
the previous evening, when he had seen
Lola close to the scene Of the murder,
flooded upon him, together with the
fear he had mentioned to Beryl that
Lola was mad, and, though he fought
hard not to draw the inference which
the "a suggested, he could not resist
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-22
CONFERENCE IN SIGHT.
Differences between Miners ana On
orators May lie Aribitrnted,

Dinerences between Miners ana On
orators May lie Aribitrated.
Pittsburg. Pa. August 21.--With a con-
ference in sight the coal operators went to
their homes tonight hoping for the best.
The hope was not very buoyant among
many. with perhaps the exception Of Colo
mel w. P. Rend, who has become known as
the advance agent Of Cancellation" He
expressed himself pleased with the pros
poets Of arriving at a satisfactory settle
ment, which he said now depended entirely
with the officials Of the United Mine Work
ers.
Mr.. Dolan returned from Columbus today
and announced to the operators that he was
authorized to fix date for . conference
between the mine workers National sxscu-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-22
ROBBED THE BANK.


The Depositors Feared n Failure ana
kiiicd the Cashier.
Detroit, Mich. August FLA special to
the Evening News from Shepard. Mich,
says:
Elmer Il. strubie. cashier OF the Farmers
bank, was shot this morning by unknown
robbers. Ono ball entered the heart, the
other lower down. Mr.. Struble was get
ting ready TO go to Mount Pleasant. about
o'clock. and was In the vault when tho
shots were fired. All the cash In the bank
was taken. but the amount is not known.
Cashier Struble died about six hours after
the shooting 1t is reported tonight that
the robbery was committed by several de-
posiiors who. fearing the bank was about
to fail followed strube to tho bank, de-
manded their money. and upon being re-
fused. shot the cashier and looted the
bank. The prosecuting attorney Il raid
to have the names Of all the parties and
arrests arc hourly expected. The Farmers
bank was closely connected with the Peo-
pies savings bank Of Mount Pleasant.
which closed tn doors yesterday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-22

tive committee and the operators for the
purpose of settling by arbitration II posi-
Bile the great coal miners strike This plan
struck tho committee favorably and the
afternoon was devoted to a conference be-
tween Mr.. Dolan and the operators.
The result of this meeting was that Mr.
Dclan tclegraphed Mr.. Ratchford and Sec
rotary Perry to come to Pittsburg for n
meeting with the operators Monday
Mr.. Dolan said: 1--WE will go into con
ference with the operators. but it must be
understood that our action will not be
binding. The miners must he consulted
first. The people whom we represent
must be heard. In the event OF PROPOSE
ton being considered favornbly we would
have to call district convention.
II have never said or even thought of
accepting Go cent rate. Further, IL the
operators expect us TO go to work at tn,
81 cent rate there would be nothing TO ar.
bitrate and the conference would be use
less. 1t must be understood that IL we
make settlement 1t must include every
operator in the Pittsburg district, DeArmitt
excepted, as we are settling with him jus
now. 1t must be permanent and that's al
there Ia to IT,"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-22
G.. A. II, Politics.

Buffalo, N. Y, August &c. A. n.
politics is beginning to be talked a little
among the local men. Colonel James Sex
ton of Chicago and Colonel Mack of San
dnsky, Ohio, are the only active candi-
dates for commander-in- chief SO far as
heard from. II Cincinnati gets the encamp.
ment for next year. Colonel Mack can not
be elected commander chief. as the stat,
which gets the encampment can not have
the commander also II San Francisco
should get the encampment for 1898, It Ii,
said 1t will be close race between Colonel
Mack and Colonel Sexton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-22
4 swell Excursinn

New York. August 21.-The special train
chartered for a trip across the continent
TO Yellowstone Park and back, at a cost
of $4,000 by 125 members of the Aron So
ciety of this city, has started on It's journey
from the Weehawken N. j., depot of the
West Shore road. The excursionists were
given grand send off by the Arion band
and the stay at home" memlNss of the
society
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-22

Vienna. August 2i.--The scmi-official
Abendcnfest confirms the report Of the set
tiemcnt Of the difficulty bctwecn Austria
and Bulgaria. arising from an interview
with NJ. stoiloff. the bulgarian premier.
printed In the Lokal Anzelser Of Berlin.
In which tho premier was quoted Is re-
fleeing upon the morality Of Austrian
court circles. NJ stoiioff. u IL nov an
nouncsd. has rspudIated the ststemsuts
attributed 10 him, declaring II 10 b d.
tertsd. me incident Y now clossd.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-22
ncvoIution the only Course,

Geneva, August 2i.--The Groshat. tho orr
gan Of the Constsntinople people Of ths
Armenian revolutionary federation. which
NJ printed hcre asserts that the secent cxplo-
sions In constantinoplo were tho work Of
the COMMITTEES and says the committee ia
directing tho movements Of the parties who
are fighting the Turks in the yiIayet Of
Van.
eve are Obliged" the Groshat says. TO
resort to every possible meana to carry en
the struggle against such overwhelmins
Odds. Revolution Is the only course lsft
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-22

New York, August 21.--The price Of ba,
silver In London fell again this morning to
a4o' which is the lowest, and decline OF
7-16d since yesterday. The price quoted in
New York is 81 rs cents. which is within
LIS cent of the lowest and fall of 7Sc
since yesterday. Mexican dollars are quoted
at 40 cents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-08-22
TODRT'S FEATURES.


The Labor Trouble.
The miners attempted to march and
We're arrested.
The order 20 turn back was mot with
laugh.
Strikers showed their contempt for the
Injunction writ.
There Is &c be y conference between
the operators and the n,ners' officials.
Pittsburs operators Issue a statement.
Foreign.
Angiolli refused the offices of the priests
and died true to his belief as a free
thinker.
Bankers arc attempting to faston the
gold standard on Mexico.
Tho powers are anxious for peace and
to have Turkeys army disbandcd, hut
have ltttle faith in Great Britain who
may want the Island OF Crete.
American inventors claim TO have at
tajned n speed of 1000 words per minute
by telegraph.
Emperor William created u sensation by
significant toast
Cubn.
| Captain General Weyler donies that the
Cuban girl has been sentenced.
| SPAN s new premier VIII IollOW inc llnts
of policy OF the dead statesman.
The Spanish cortez Will be convoked In
November.
The Speaker GIondon) publishes a long
article presenting a gloomy view for
Cuba
The United States and Spain will select
commission to settle all claims after
hostllltics have ceased.
Domestic.
Mark Hanna IN, returned home.
Mr.. Hitchcock. appointed minister to
Russia called ON the president.
The Farmers bank, AT Shepherd, Mich.
was robbed and the cashier shot.
The Arion society OF New York city
started on an. excursion to Yellowstone
Park
Forty people were injured In an cxcur-
zion near Lima. OHIO.
Hawaii.
steamer from Honolulu July "a,
brings advces that tho American nag
has not been raised.
Secretary Sherman received prompt ac-
acknowledgement OF his note to Japan
japan will publish all correspondence.
and If arb trattou Is agreed to Will insst
on three claims being settled.
Japan will oppose annexation.
The southern states.
The will of the late Senator George has
beer opened,
| Atlanta wholesale men have organized
for mutual benefit.
| Revenue officers have arrested dozen
| Illicit distillers in Arkansas.
The Gold Seekers.
General puffeld says the Klondikc IS In
| British Northwest territory.
| The steamer George E starr has re-
| turned with successful gold hunters.
Philip Armour has faith in the Klon-
I. dixie.
Alaska Is to have the biggest stamp min
! In the world.
Frank slayin, the pugilst. has been lost
In Alaska.
A New Yorker left to lay out roadways
in Alaska.
sport.
Football club organized.
Dan Stuart IL In London.
Star Pointer won match race from Joe
Patchen
/ state.
Kidnapping case from Houston developed
| several sensations on habeas corpus hear
ing before Judge Gavin.
Negroes banished from Leonard have
appealed 10 the governor for protection.
New land law has had the effect Of
fJing Austin with land agents and the
land office Is dong an oklahoma busl-
| ness u t
Rains have interfercd with the lumber
demand from Texas. but Northwestern
orders have Increased.
| Caldwell county farmers win start an
agitation against barbed wire Tor outside
| fences.
J Dallas man shot woman who refused