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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-13

81 say, old man." said Dodson, as he
leaned his friend Blobson nickel to
pay his car fare, why don't you try my
schemee"
"What scheme?" growled Blobson,
as he mentally tried to figure out how
much his wife had realized in her mid
night raid.
why a scheme to break your wife Of
going through your pockets when You
are asleep
II say, old man." cried Blobson ca
gerly, IF you have any scheme by which
! can break my wife of going through
me, for heavens sake put me on to it,
and l am your friend for lifer'
We'll, you see, used to suffer from
this thing until l discovered means by
which l broke my wife of the habit l
gathered together all the counterfeit
money that had accumulated in 20
years of business and filled my pockets
with it. The next morning discovered
that it was gone. That same day my
wife went shopping and was arrested
for passing counterfeit money. 1t look
ed very black for her when they found
the rest of the stuff that she had, and
she was just ready to faint when l ar
rived on the scene OF course | played
the indignant husband and threatened
to sue the whole outfit fer damages
But the scheme worked. Since then the
only thing my wife will accept is a
cheek '-netroit Free Press
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-13
cAwboR CASTLE.
How Macbeth. Who Pounded 1t. Hap.
pened to Select It's Site.

how Macbeth, Who Founded 1t. Hap.
peped to Select IT'S Site.
The late Earl Of Cawdor was the
owner of two charming residences in
Wales-Stackpole Court, Pembroke
shire, where he died, and Golden
Grove. Observation-Disclosures these
were mere pleasure houses by COMPARE
son with the ancestral home Of tho
Campbells, Caw;lor castle at Nairn.
This fine north British dwelling re-
manned almost undisturbed froms the
death of Sir Hugh Campbell in l7l6
for period OF nearly 80 years. when
it was cons cautiously restored by its
late owner Cawdor castle itself had
its rise in fierce and wild age. around
which traditions Of hazy nature clus-
ter. 1t is legend in Nairn That the
murder by Macbeth was committed in
an ole, cl,au.,,sr Of the castle tower,
and visitors wishing to conduct them
selves with gravity and respectful rever-
ence are expected to receive this story
with an expression Of solemnity not I'M
tinged with awe. That the "silver
skin" of King Duncan was ''laced with
his golden blood in this particular
apartment is fable that need not NOW
be enlarged upon.
Cawdor castle by its outward aspect
is, however, strongly suggestive in its
gaunt uAl minatory massiveress of the
fierce and troublous times of the ambi-
tious Macbeth. The story goes that the
thane who founded it was much con-
cerned about the choice of an abode
and was warned in dream to place his
worldly wealth in a Golfer and 10 bind
it upon the back Of an ass and whcr-
ever the animal should halt to set
about his work. The ass "came to Il
sandstill at the russetburn at the third
hawthorn from the starting point" ard
lay down. Curiously enough, Us if TO
confirm this tradition, to this day in
the dungeon beneath the tower haw-
thorn grows The ether two trees have
disappeared, the last one as lately as
1886. Many stirring tales are told of
the lator history Of Cawdor castle,
which came to be left untenanted for
long years owing to the Campbclls de-
parting for Wales, where they married
young ladies with ample fortunes. -
St. James Gazette.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-13


Confederate froncIad Merrimac III
Hampton Roads The original Monitor
was described IS resembling great
cheesebox on a plank, but it did valu-
able service and revolutionized naval
warfare.
Torpedo boats are the racers among
the war vessels. They are swift, small
craft designed to launch torpedoes near
large vessels In order to do its work
properly the torpedo boat must go close
to the object of its destructive designs,
and having placed the instrument of
destruction in position its next object
is to get away and out of the reach of
the enemy. A torpedo boat must be
small, and the men who form its small
crew must be absolutely fearless
A torpedo boat catcher is designed
expressly to catch or to destroy torpedo
boats In order to be fitted for the work
the boats are larger than the torpedo
boats They can make better time and
carry heavier armament New York
Tribune. "a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-13
His New Leg.

In city not many miles from Troy
is an organization which believes in
cures by faith. The president is a WON.
AN, jealous of good works. For some
weeks she had observed worthy ap-
pearing elderly man daily going by her
home, and noticed that he walked cen
siderably lame. She thought him sub
ject of prayerful consideration and be-
gan daily prayers i'll his behalf. One
morning soon after she noticed him 60
ing by, apparently free from any lame
ness, and venturcd to speak to him CT
this fact
Yes, he responded, II do get along
q good deal better today than for many
days rast. My cid cork leg had got
somewhat out Of good motion, and yes
terday l obtained 4 new one Troy
Press.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-13
WHERE The JOKE CAME IN.
The Boys Hauled the Professor Back
Much to Their Clsgrin.

= - Z
fhe Boys Hauled the Professor Bs-s,
Muc, to Their chsgrin.
A very good story is told of the head
of college who was the pcssessor of a
very clumsy, old fashioned vehicle to
which he was very partial and which
he constantly used in riding through the
streets of the town. to the disgust Of
most of the students.
A plan was formed among SOHO of
the boys that en- certain right they
would remove this offensive vehicle
from the coachhouso to wood about
half a mile from tho college. Their in
tention was To run the carriage into the
thickest of the woods and rndcrbrush
and leave it there.
But the principal by some means
learned or suspected their intention
Accordingly, in the evening. he
quietly went out TO the coachhouse,
and, well wrapped up, crouchcd in
corner of the carriage and waited
Soon the boys came, very stcalthily,
and. without looking into the vehicle,
began their operations very quietly. ard
in whispers. and with many Hush"
and Take care and Look out" they
succeeded in getting it out of the house
and yard and into the road.
There they were all right. but they
were puzzled 10 find the thing so heavy
to haul, and amid grumblings and puff
ings and paintings, varied occasionally
with strong expression of disgust. they
succeeded i'll reaching the woods, the
principal listening to their complaints
and rather enjoying the situation.
Having with some difficulty backed
the carriage into the brush. they began
to congratulate each other on the sue
cess Of their msncuvef. The old gentle
man, letting down the window, TO their
utter surprise and alarm. very quietly
said:
Now, young gentlemen, just take
me back very carefully, if You please. "
Spare Moments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-13
Greedy,

Office Boy-Please, sir, con t i 60 to
dinner now? It's almost an hour past
my time, and I'm awfully hungry?
Elm floyer-Hungry! Well, wonder
if anybody ever saw such a greedy boy.
Here you have been licking envelopes
and postage stamps all the forenoon and
vet you complain of being hungry -
Parsons Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-13
Monitors and Torpedo f,osus.

A monitor is peculiar battlcship,
having low frecboard, light draft and
flush deck and guns mounted in heav-
lily arlnored revolving turrcts placed on
the deck. a monitor is floating bat
tery more than ship ard derives its
name from the first, of the class ever
constructed, which battled with tho
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-13
Tho Nervous Preacher.

In preaching his extempOre trial SER
mon before Bishop TAFT and Dean STAN
ley Il candidate for priests orders grew
very nervous and stammered, Il will
drive my congregation into two-the
converted and the unconverted.
This proved too much for the bishops
sense Of humor, and he exclaimed, Il
think, sir, as there are only two of Us,
you had better say which is which"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-13
Whitehead Torpedoes.

A Whitehead torpedo carries 220
pounds Of wet gun cotton and weighs
ready for service l.l60 pounds Its
maximum length is Is feet inches and
its greatest diameter is III inches. At
y speed of rs knots per hour it has a
range Of about $50 yards. The torpedo
is driven by compressed air at a pressure
of 1850 pounds per square inch. which
operates a three stage engine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-13

The men of Berlin have an odd habit
of brushing and combing their hair and
whiskers in public. In the restaurants
and cafes men pull out their implements
and spruce up" while waiting for
their orders to be filed They do not
take the trouble to leave the table, Ell
ther.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-06-13
Cigars and Nervousness.

"You re nervous, said the doctor.
"Quite right, admitted the patient.
That's why l sent for yen"
1.-The only thing for you to do, " OK
planned the doctor, lis to give up sihok-
ing entirely"
II don't smoke at all, " answered the
patient.
abr Slid the doctor. Then the
thing for you to do is to smoke a good
cigar or PIPE occasionally. II has a
very soothing effect"
It's easy to prescribe when You know
how. -Chicago Post.
The Roman penny was valued ct about
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-07
The First ana the Last.

Appropos of the race between the
Northern Pacific and the o. II. d n.
for possession of the Lewiston gateway
and the rich tributary country sur
rounding that town, Is an interesting
historical fact that this region, among
tho last to he invaded by the railroad
builder, was among the first to prove
the fertility of the soil of the Inland
Empire. lha missionary Spalding,
who came to the Pacific northwest in
1886, with Whitman, established the
mission at Lapwai. He discovered the
fertility of the soil as early US 1888, and
as early as ls4j that the plans were
even more valuable for farming than
the valleys In one of his letters he
said:
any place is in one of the deepest val
legs, and consequently the most of the
reflection f,am tho high tluifs, around
which rise from 1000 to 5000 feet; but
my farm, though prepared for irriga-
ton, has remained without 1t for the
lust four years. fluid the ground be-
comes more moist by cultivation. Three
years ago raised 600 bushels ofshelled
corn from six acres, and good crops of
wheat on the same piece the two fol-
lowing years without irrigation. Eight
years ago ! raised 1900 bushels of pota-
toes from one acre aud half. Every
kind of grain or vegetable which ]
have tried in this upper country does
well. Wheat is sown In the fall and
harvested In June at this place; at DIR.
Whitman. in July, being in a more
open country Corn is planted IN April
aud ripens IN july
Another historical fact is that the
first printing press brought to the
north west coast was set up and operat-
ed at the Lapwai mission. "ln the
summer of 1889" says Bancroft, "the
I.apWai mission received a visit from
the printer of the Honolulu mission,
f. o. Hall, who brought as a present
from the first native church of Homo
lulu a small printing Tress and some
type. He remained long enough to
teach the printers art to spalding and
Rogers, aud on this press were printed
primers IN the native language tor the
use Of the pupils, collection Of hymns,
aud some chapters from st. Matthew"
This old press is preserved In the
state house at Halem 0regon.-spo-
kane Review.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-07
Under the Old Flag.

The populists were nearly wiped of
the face of the earth at the late cleo
tlon. The present house of representa-
tives has % ropulist members; the
next will have only 4. The silver re-
publ,cans have been cut down from S
Ito 8. The democrats have increased
from laa to 1880. The republicans have
|decreased from 2ttS to 1850, but they
have still q good working majority
lover all.
L. is generally conceded that pop
|ulism and silver republicanism are
dead. and that the issues OF
1880 will be fought on the platforms OF
lthe republican and democratic parties.
The rag and bobtail of the papulist
party maysattempt to keep up party
organization In Idaho but it will only
he in the interest of a few malcontent
hpd DISCONTINUED "bossea" saturated
with isms. The people find that
Whatever reforms are needed must be
worked out under the old party organ
4zations. There is no room for the
hqopie's uaity or the silver republican
Barry, ut least no field. Get back IN
Her the old party banners anftight for
line necessary reforms there. Murray
Pun tPop.)
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-07

paign Of 1898. This desire resulted il
a contention which the courts wer,
called upon to adjudicate. While tn,
case was on trial and on appeal tn,
campaign was fought out on the ole
lines. BY the decision Grady won the
paper and by the delay Yost gated
| the influence of the paper for his cause
during the campaign.
John +. Whitlock, the fusion candi.
date for the leglsla' ure, from Ada
county, is ungailabtiy conte,ting the
seat of Mrs. Clara l.. Campbeii, who
was declared elected by the returnln 9
board. Mrs. Campneil's majority was
"a. He objects to the counting of the
votes cast 10y the inmates of the SOL
diers' home and the poor farm, for the
reason that their legal residence is in
the precinct from which they We're
sent. and not at the home or farm.
Another ground of objection is the
fact that In numerous cases the voters
placed the required cross after his
name III two places on the ballot, his
name appearing on two itch cts. 1t
will be interesting to observe the rul.
Ing on this point, as the question has
puzzled the election officers IN many
Instances.
Captain Frank Fem, Of Company
II, Idaho Volunteers, in a letter to his
wife, says: the longer this inacti yity
in barracks continues the more restless
and discontinued the men become.
They are awfully anxious to get home,
now that there is no prospect of any
thing like war. Every one is talking
about going home and longing for an
order to move, but at the same time
there IL great uncertainty rs to what
the government expects to do with the
Philippines. We know nothing about
its plans and cannot form any idea as
to what is intended by the authorities.
You can thus see In what constant
state Of ferment the army is. Very few
are satisfied and the field for the grum
bier is splendid. The offices are kept
busy correcting false rumors and coun-
selling moderation and fortitude. The
enthusiasm and excitement Is past,
and the men Ia the ranks are cores
pondipgly depressed"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-07

J, ID. G.. Thiessen will build IN the
spring, ON The Star saloon corner, n
brick block, four stories high. The
plans call for the most elaborate struc-
ture yet proposed in the city. 1t will
be provided with electric elevators,
steam heat system and all other mod
ern appliances. The plans are now III
the hands of contractors and the work
will begin in April, or as early a. the
material can be supplied. The estima-
ted price is $50 600
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-07
East ' Etc. West
The surveyors chain made 1t the
shortest transcOntinental route.

The surveyors chain made 1t the
shortest transcontinental route
1t Is the most modern in equipment,
II l. the heaviest rallied line.
II has Il Rock Ballast Roadbed.
/ eros es no sand Deserts
II was built without land grant OF
Government aid.
1t il noted for the courtesy of its en-
ployces.
1t Is the only line serving meals on the
Ia Carte plan
Through the grandest scenery In
America by daylight.
Attractive tours during season Of nav
igation on Great Lakes Via Duluth. in
connection with Magnificent Pasaen-
ger steamers Northwest and Northland
For maps, tickets and fun informa.
ton call on or address or y. II. II n.
agents, or
c. @. DIXON, Gen. Agent,
.Iamison Block, corner Riverside and
Mill St4., Spokane. Wash.
r. }. Whitney, q, p. T. A, st. Paul
Minnesota.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-07


A holiday gift ~ preciatcd 10y every
memher of the family Tue improved
Gran.o-ph0uc, talking machine.
Easy to buy and easy 10 operate. Send
for catalogue in time. Il G. Spau.hing
& Co. state agents, IA Main II. b, Sc,
Idaho.
500 sets OF teeth SlO-Dr, Littooy.
For square meal go to the Royal
restaurant on Main street.
Cash talks at the Golden Star Gro
Gerry.
jesse Moore Whiskcv at the o.
Il, II \. Saloon.
-Cudahy's Celebrated Rex brand OF
hams and bacon at Wildeuthaler's
--Wilhenthalere, headquarters for
all kinds Of SchiIliugs best goods
--SlXtecn-inch slab wood. ready for
the stove, can he secured of Small 4
Emery.
--Wilaenthnler delivers fresh bread
twice a day all over the city. inaT,
orders with the delivery man Iot
groceries,
! you wish the hes, canned goods
on the market call for the Colder
! Niagrn Brand Of canned Corn, Peas
String Beans and Succota,h.
( Fox SALE Tammany ranch, 4Sl
acre., with running water; owned Tvs
Mrs Iarr. For sale, Qutyk, S2z75
Inquire J. n. Stacy, lie" iston, a
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-07
DIR {, w, SHAFT.
N{tI'04OH .

Otllre Rooms, Vollmer BuilditQ.
Hours Eye, Ear and Threat, 10 10 l.
III. All other cases. to 3 D. III.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-07
Metropolitan Opera House N. Y.

The largest theatre III that city was
recently filed with the speech of one
OF our famous public men reproduced
on the improved phone, talk
Ing machine. Everyone could hear it,
Buy one, give an entertainment
charge 10 ana % cents admission. Ii
will pay for itself in one night. Fol
catalogues send to r. G.. Spauldiug 4
Co, state agents, IA Main St, Boise
Idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-07
Are You Going to-
Build a Home?

Oar new book will help you. Homes
for All and Contractors Guide,n de-
voted 10 estimating. planning, building
and beautifyiug the home. The first
book Of this k'id ever published. Sent
throughout the. United States and
Canada, on receipt of price 81 90 Send
remittance In Postoflice or Express
money order, payable at Lewiston,
Idaho. Remember,
The Jennings Architect Co,
has had over twenty years experience.
Address, Concord, Wash.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-07

ID. s. Fountain purchased two lots in
Fairvlew addition, from ). IL. Reed,
last week. consideration S4oo.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-12-07

Felix Warren was Installed as deputy
marshal OH the first Of the month.
MARSHAL Roos made the appointment.
Nr. Warren has been on the police
|prce before. He is no stranger to the
Iuties he has taken up and taking
lis past record for a guide be
hay be expected TO be faithful to
ID trust.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-02-25
Notice.

ESQ acres of land at a bargain.
The place is at Beaver Creek, Lin
coin county, about 8 miles from
Yaquina city and about a mile
from Ona postoffice. About so
acres of bottom land and about s
acres cleared land. There is also
a small house and a barn Oh the
place. Several other tracts of land
can be had a l low figure by adj
dressing,
PETER TELLEFsoN,
Yaquina Ore.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-02-25

love for the workingman that makes
the world 60 round. How we all
adore him-just now upon the eve
of another election. Titania awoke
and straightway loved an ass; but
ours is more impressive spectacle,
a nation awakes and loves the
workingman. Hanna loves him,
Vanderbilt loves him, Mckinley
loves him, Wall street loves him.
Did not fair Juliet say, give me
my Romeo, and when he shall die
take him and cut him out in little
stars and he will make the face of
heaven so fine that all the world
will be in love with night and pay
no attention to the garish sunH'
How sweet it this Romeo with din
ner pail. Do we adore him? We
are losing sleep over his wages, and
the danger that he may be paid in
fifty cent dollars. The bankers are
communicating with them in the
shape of little leaflets on the money
question. The railroad magnates
are warning him of the danger of
free silver. The horny-handed son
of toll must feel deeply touched
as he contemplates the scene. Mark
Hanna, Mckinley, Cleveland, and
all of us. Oh, the workingmen's
worshippers are legions, list to their
strains. We look forward to in
crease the prosperity of the work
ingman, shouts Bourke Cochran,
the populists and silver republicans
want to exclude the American
workingmen. Nor is it wonderful
that Rome in overalls has so many
Juliets in National banks and coun-
try seats. Who built our railroads.?
Who delve in the mines? Who is it
that does all the hard work? Romeo.
Who always comes out at the little
end of the horn? Romeo. Let
Romeo tell us how it is that he in
spires affection from these incor-
porations. What made the lamb
love Mary so?
B. F. Jones.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-02-25

Mr.. Ward L. Smith, of Frede-
rickstown, Mo-, was troubled with
chronic diarrhoea for over thirty
years. He had become fully salts
fled that ii was only QUESTION of
a short time until he would have to
give up. He had been treated by
some of the best physicians in Eu-
rope and America but got no per-
manent relief. One day he picked
up newspaper and chanced to
read all advertisement of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. He got bottle of it, the
first dose helped him and its con.
tinued use cured him. For sale b
o. O. Krogstad Druggist,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-02-25
Notice.

Sealed bids will be received by
the committee up to noon on the
first day of March, 1898, for the
construction of a dixie across Olalla
Slough according to the following
general specifications. The dixie to
be 100 feet long, 80 feet base, 10
feet on top and 20 feet high; to be
constructed of piling, lumber, rock
and earth; in the center thereof a
flood gate is to be constructed, 16
feet wide and of sufficient height to
admit boats, scows and logs at all
stages of the tide. Detailed plans
and specifications may be seen at
the place of business of the secre-
tary, Otto o. Krogstad. Committee
reserves the right to reject any aud
all bids.
B. F. JONES,
H. OLSON,
OTTo o. KRoGsTAD,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-02-25
B. F. JONES,
H. OLSON,
OTTo o. KRoGsTAD
Committee.
Wanted.

Fresh cougar and bear hides, suit
BILE for making into rugs. Must
be first class. Will pay best mar.
Address,
THE LEADER.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-02-25

To Cure Constipation Forever.
TAKE Cilsearets Candy Cathartic. l0c or $50.
II c. O. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-02-25


wonder would sweep the country,
but failing in this Mr.. Hanna makes
sure of the palace car owner, Mr..
Hanna advises the gold democrats
that the country has been been led
to anarchy, and that it behooves all
good men to work for the gold
standard and thereby save the poor
horny-fsted sons of toll from fur
ther reduction of wages, and fifty
cent dollar. Also is interested that
great and good man, Edwin ].
Phelps, of Vermont, whose long let
ter written while he was a guest of
the Queens over in old England as
our prime minister set up British
policy for us and warned us from
across the waters 10 denounce the
silver forces as something most
damuable, denouncing the Chicago
platform as undemocratic and a
mob of anarchists. Yes, his heart
was bleeding for the poor down
trodden workiugmen. When Mr..
Whitney talks about obtaining the
aid of other nations, he means Eng
land. The might of Britain is in
gold. Yes, It's love-, very strong