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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
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According to Nilsson, the zoologist,
the weight OF the Greenland whale is
one hundred tons, or 224 900 pounds. or
equal to that of lightweight elephants,
or 40 bears.
1t was the belief of Livingstone that
nearly all lions were "left-pawed." He
watched them closely, and when they
desired to strike a fierce blo~ they al
ways used the left paw.
The flying frog of Borneo has long
toes Which are webbed to the tips. Its
feet thus act as little parachutes, and
enable the frog to leap from lofty trees
and descend gradually.
Bats, strange Ito say, are provided
with two tongues. large one and n
small one. one beneath the other. the
lower and smaller one being known as
the "sublingua." This peculiar phenom-
enon is also met with in certain apes.
A scientist has been patiently watch
ing the snails in one of the large Lon
don gardens. and has discovered the
means by which they show their af-
lection for each other. The snail"
says the scientist carries Its eyes in
telescope watch-towers. They are in
the extreme tips of its horns, and as
soon as another snail approaches these
horns are drawn in, and the little ami
mai waits for his lady love to get close
by before surprising her The emo
tional natures of snails. as far as love
and affection are concerned. seem to be
highly developed. and they show plain
ly by their actions when counting the
tenderness they feel for one another.
If another snail comes along they i'm
medately retire to the shelter of a
dead leaf; or hide behind paling.
have noticed too, love-sick snail
fetching dainty bits of green for his
sweetheart from different parts of the
garden This scientist also declares
! that snails have a manner of putting
their heads together that Is not unlike
the general mode of kissing.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
RECENT INVENTIONS.

A new electric sign is fitted with a
Keyboard at which an operator sits and
touches the keys 10 close circuits lead
ing to the letters in turn. thus spelling
out an advertisement or message.
Railroad cars are being fitted with
small burglar and tireproof safes in the
sides Of the car near each seat. to re-
c"ive the valuableS of passengers. the
safes being locked with keys.
StereopriconS are being used for
new purpose in Europe, a framework
being made To fit over the shoulders of
the user and support the lantern, which
may I've carried around TO throw adver-
ti>ementS on walls or buildings.
Surgeons tools. razorS. etc, can be
liSinfected after use by a newly pat
rnted apparatus in which supports are
provided in the top of the cover IN
hold the tools. while disinfectant is
discharged into the chamber by an
ptomizer.
\ German has designed bicycle
provided with safety wheels mounted
vi lIliluS frames DIT LIE SUES VI ihc
rider. curved rods extending up on a
line with the waist to throw the side
wheels into action as soon as the rider
leans to one side.
Cigars and cigarettes are being man
ufactured in England with a plug Of
absorbent material located near the
end to be placed in the mouth. to re-
tain the poisonous nicotine, a mouth
piece being also provided composed
of split straw cemented to retaining
band.
Two New Workers. have designed a
new druggists label, which Is formed
of Il flexible card, having clock dial
printed thereon. with movable bands.
to indicate the time for taking The med
icine. the remainder Of the card being
appropriately lettered and ruled for
directions.
Photographic plates and films can be
washed under an ordinary spring lever
faucet by a new attachment, consist,
ing of a bailed tray. to be suspended
from the lever with an adjustable
spring yoke, to assist In opening tne
faucet. the tray being provided with
an outlet by which the amount of water
Is regulated.
An Illinois woman has designed a
simple burglar alarm, in which clock
mechanism Is fastened to the wall, tc
be set Off by cords running TO rhe door
window and transOm when these en-
frances are opened. the clockwork car
rying a cord which ignites Il lamp sci
on bracket near by.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
TRAITS Of THE CAT.
All Tend to show 1t Is Naturally a
Solitary Animal.

All the cats habits show it to he by
nature solitary animal, says Louis
Robinson in wild Traits in Tame AMI
mails" Even in early life, when fam
lily ties bring ont the instinct of asso-
citation, this is apparent. Ii you com
pare the play of puppies with that OF
kittens you will find in one case that
companionship of some kind is an es'
sential, for if IA puppy has no playmate
of his own species he will always try
to make one of the nearest biped;
whereas cork or bit of string is all
that is necessary to satisfy the require
ments of the kitten. The way in which
the cat takes its food is sure sign
that in its natural state it is not in the
habit of associating with greedy com.
panions.
When given something to eat 1t care.
fully smells the morsel. then takes it
in deliberate and gingerly way. ana
sits down to finish it at leisure. There
Is none of that inclination to snatch
| hastily at any food held before it which
| we observed even in we'll trained dogs,
nor does "A cat seem in any hurry to
| stow its goods in the one place where
thieving rivals cannot interfere with
them. Indeed. no greater contrast In
natural table manners can be observed
anywhere than when we turn from the
kennel or the pigsty and watch the
dainty way in which cat takes its
meals. That a cat allows people to ap
| proach il while ii is feeding withou,
showing Jealousy proves that 1t does
not attribute to human beings like
| tastes with Its own.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
Irish Evidence.

An Irshman-Duffy by name-was in
dicted
For smuggling contraband goods: and in
vited
BY the court to show proof, if he could
without fail.
or his innocense. else be remanded to Jail.
In Newberry Place-a small town on the
border
or Canada soi-was found, made to or.
der.
A mysterious casS, which was thought TO
'.ontain
SPIRITS more ardent than beer or cham
payne.
In possession Of said Patrick Duffy"
-Cwas found;
And. MS friend, Michael Durgen--at the
time on the ground
Was brought as a witness, to Establish the
crime
For the cask had been hidden away-in
meantime.
Said the Judge to Mike Durgen, "On oath,
you must tell
The truth to this court, and the whole
truth. as well.
Now. Mike. what was inside the cask that
r".: 49,:
OKememues you're under the eyes of the
awo''
Said Mike to his honor. Now. thin. since
ye ask.
It'll please me to tell all Oi know of the
caSk.
One end was marked whisky as plain as
your face.
And the other, Pat Duffy, OF Newberry
Place
Hut. as Dim on me oath. this forchenit
mint.
Oi can't say for sartin which of 'em was
in it!'
Detroit Journal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
A Quickly itted Waitress.

A specimen of clever wit was given
by waitress in Winter street restau-
rant the other day.
A middle-aged woman entered the
place, and taking a seat at the corner,
carefully scrutiniZed the bill Of fare.
She concluded to try an order of ice
cream pudding at , cents plate. Aft
or it had been served she looked it over
carefully, and calling the waitress back.
said:
do you call this ice cream puddng?"
"Iessum. and it's very nice, too:'
But where is the ice cream
"Oh, that's only the name given that
peculiar make of pudding; we are max,
ing drive on 1t. I'm sure you will like
1t when you taste it,"
1T seems to me that you ought to
give ice cream with 1t as long as you
call 1t ice cream pudding"
I'VE don't give cottages with cottage
pudding" quickly replied the witty
waitress, which threw the middle-aged
woman into CONFUSION of laughter,
and she ordered "A second plate.-Bos.
ton Herald
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
The tastidious Chinese.

The Chinese are the most fastldlous
people on earth about their dress goods,
saws a merchant. was coming through
Norfolk last week, and on one of the
wharyes saw about three hundred bales
of cotton drilling awaiting shipment to
China My attention was called to 1t
because of the neatness of packing and
the evident care with which the stuff
was being handled, only expert shutters
being employed to move 1t. This is due
to the fact that the Chinese will not
receive n bale of 1t that Is not In per
feet condition. If the covering Is soil
ed or cut. the bale Is rejected and held
subject to the order of the shipper, Be
cause of this popularity of the Celes-
tials, the cotton is beautifully packed
No other merchandise shipped from the
United States equals it in packing Or
In the care which which it is handled.
The bales are wrapped in paper, and
then clean. closely-woven burlap cloth
Is sewed over this covering and tied
with number of clean cords. All OF
this Is done in the neatest and most
secure style.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
tN GREEN CATHEDRAL AlSIES

W lthln the green cathedral aisles
The winds are whispering 'mong the
leaves,
And natures face is wreathcd in smiles
The sunlight in mosaic wraves
a gorgeous pattern meath our feet.
And summer days are fair and sweet:
NO pride or l'omp in Mammons piles
Can match These old cathedral aslrs.
The birds are chanting songs of praise,
And music murmurS in the trees,
For an these quiet woodland ways
The rhnriStcrs are birds aud bees:
The flowers with incense I'LL the air,
And natnrc'S priests her vrstmrnt> wear
In forest, free from human guiles.
Are rear'd these grand cathedral aiSlcs.
The city teens with restless life,
And tap"r.ng St"rples bear the cross
\ symbol of the Christians strife.
Tbr0 all The years If gain and loss,
$50 ever upward point the trees
And wave their plumrs in every breeze.
To aure the wandcrrr miles and miles,
Wnhin the green cathedral aisles.
N. y Home Journal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
MONUMENT TO WOLFE TONE.
Erected in Dublin to the Memory of
the Great Irish Patriot.

The dedication in Dublin of n mon
ument to Wolfe Tone. the great Irish
patriot, was the eliminating event or
the centennial celebration of the Irish
revolution of l19S. lrishmen from eV-
cry part of the world were represent
ed at the dedication. The monument
stands in Stephens Green, the pretti-
est spot in the Irish metropolis. Wolfe
Tone was the heart and soul of the IA
nous insurrection. TO him it owed its
existence. and with his death the strug-
gle waned and died. At the time of the
instruction he was 81 years of age,
having been born in Dublin on June ~,
1853. Tone, who was remarkable for
his elouuence and his daring. found
himself central factor In these
schemes for the freeing of his native
land.
Going to Belfast in 1891, he founded
+ the first club of the United lrishmen.
The relations between Ireland and Eng
land became strained. and several of
Tones friends were imprisoned. In
1874 William Jack sons was arrested for
treason in conspiring with the French.
1t was said, though denied by Tone
himself, that the fear of his own arrest
on the charge of being implicated In
the affair led to his leaving Ireland
for the new world. He arrived in Phil
adelphia In August, 1875. While In
America Tone received letters from
friends advising him to go to France
and supplicate the assistance of the
government for the Irish. He arrived
in France February l, 1896. There he
was welcomed by the French and ap'
pointed to the rank of adjutant general
and chef de brigade in the French
army. December 10. 1896, he sailed
from Brest with LOO men and, arriv
| ing at Bantry bay. made four attempts
! TO land. but was unable to succeed.
| The last expedition and the one that
cost Wolfe Tone his life, was attempt
! ed in 179S. Wexford was then ablaze
and there had been several insurrec
tons which were Suppressed by the
soldiery. A French expedition was
organized under Commodore BOmpar
in September. 1898. 1t consisted Of thu
Hoche and eight frigates. Wolfe Tone
was on the flagship. The expedition
was met by an English squadron of
Tough Swilly, and after struggle th'
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
Character Told by Tresses.

That there is physiological connsc-
ton between the hair of the head and
the temperament of the individual Is no
new idea. says the Lady. Among many
ancient nations. indeed, the condition
and quality of the hair were regarded
as infallible signs of ones nature. and
IL those signs We're unsatisfactory the
persons locks had to be in some way
altered for the better. 1t was probably
this notion as much as any other that
caused the introduction at n very early
date Of wigs and false hair.
Some physiological conditions con-
nected with the hair are revealed in a
work known as The Secrets of Beau
ty." which was published in Paris in
the year 1862. For instance, we learn
that fine. silky and supple hair" is
the mark OF a delicate and sensitive
temperament" Again, hair that is
"curly and crisp" without artificial per-
suasion betrays a dangerous clever
ness" brilliant rashness." which
may be trusted to lead to trouble nine
times out of ten. Further, white hair
presumably when II is premature-is
the sure sign of "lymphatic and indo-
lent constitution" Not one whit bet
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21

That beautiful transparent stone
called Tabriz mable. much used in the
burial places of Persia and in their
grandest editices. consists Of petritied
water of pondsIn certain parts of the
country. This petrtication may be
traced to it's examinations; In one part
the water is clear. in second 1t APP
pears thicker and stagnant. in a third
quite black, and in its last stage 1t Is
white like frost. When the operation
Is complete stone thrown on its sur
face makes no impression. and one ma Y
walk over 1t without wetting ones
shoes. The substance thus produced is
brittle and transparent and sometimes
richly striped with red. green and cop
per color. So much Is this marble. which
may be cut into large slabs, looked up.
on as luxury. that none but the king,
his sons and persons especially priyi.
legged are permitted to take it.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
$4,000. He took the policy horn,

$4,000. He took the policy homo 20 st.,
wife and said: u's
maria, here's life insurance doo.
ment for $1,000" u
Thank you, my dear" said hiS ,r,e,
How are you feeling today"
Not WELL" he replied, and doo,.
think | am long for this world ons
| want to say to you that when Al.
1t is my wish that you devote 81 ooo -.
the money TO defraying my funeral ay
penses."
Mercy on me- exclaimed his w,,,
why do you want such an eynensirn
funeralT'
'1'll explain: I'm perfectly satisso,
that nobody will attend NV funeral
and | want to hire people to 20 =, 90
much head. I'm going cut TODAY an /,
see what arrangements can mako 70,
attendants on that Forthcoming melan.
choly occasion. If they won't com,
gratis, why. I'll just hire 'em an civ.
'em an order on you for the money"
He went forth and at nightfall 20.
turned with a detected look
Maria" he said. Its no use yor
can have the whole $1,000. Just 90 70
my funeral yourself."-Atlanta Con,
stitution.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
Typewr,ting Barred.

Typewriter manuscripts are sun
barred out of the House of Commons
For copying quill pens are used, an'
the paper employed is the same az
that manufactured for the departments
of the Government centuries ago. Inc
communications made by our Govern
ment to those of foreign countries are
in longhand, although II Mr.. Blame
had lived there would have been
change, as he was making arrange
ments to introduce the typewriter
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
HON. CHARLES DENNY.
Was for Thirteen Years United States
Minister to China,

Hon. Charles DENLY. former United
States minister to China, returns to
America after the almost unprecedent-
ed record of thirteen years continuous
service as minister. Col. DENLY was
appointed by President Cleveland. May
%, 1885. his home at that time being
Evansville, Ind. 1t was due to the OBJ
iections of the Chinese Government to
the appointment of Henry W. Blair as
minister that DENLY has held his office
so long. President Harrison nominated
Senator Blair, but the New Hampshire
mans speeches attacking the Chinese
led TO his recall before he had left San
Francisco. An effort was made to per-
suade China to withdraw its opposition.
but this was Intellectual. and Minister
DENLY was permitted to remain during
the Harrison administration. Presi-
dent Cleveland retained Mr.. DENLY,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
"You have nothing against Mrs. Oar

"You have nothing against Mrs. Oar.
leyT"
Nothing whatever. l like her i'm
mensely."
This was helping matters.
You think she viii make a good
wife,"
"Admirable." said Miss ArnSworth.
calmly surveying the mountain; her
experience will be invaluable"
\ couple Just at this moment ca'ne
to view at the further end Of the ter
race.
You Will come to the wedding
\ Slight tingC of color appeared on
her cheeks rs she turned.
Has it reached that stage" she
asked
The couple were now coming nearer.
arm in arm.
Il believe So" IIildrerh answered.
There was IA slight pause. Miss Arms
worth played with tassel again,
Then | suppose | must tender my
congratulations: Z" she finally remarked.
Il believe it is customary among
friends" he replied. with glance at
her. She had allowed her eyes to fall
on the ground.
You have been most fortunate in
your endeavors," she replied. in de-
liberate tones. Il trust you'll be
happy"
The couple was now opposite 10
where Hildreth and Miss Arnsworth
were sitting. SO engrossed We're they
| In conversation that they had not no.
| ticed that there was any one sitting
| there. Hildreth felt an anticipatpry
SILVER of enjoyment. Il do not enter
| into the question:" he said. Look"
She glanced up in surprise. Harold
and Mrs. barley" she whispered.
He is wrapped up in his studies
again, notice. | fancy he has taken
| the Iadys eyes as his subject.
And you knew this all the time?"
I'm afraid so. Harold contided in
| me some months ago. and | have occa-
sionally amused myself by helping him
| Now, what was the attraction that
| brought me herey'
There was silence for minute or
| two, and again Arthur Hildreth no
| ticed how charming Miss Arnswortll
| looked In white.
Harold and Mrs. barley had passed
out OF sight.
ut wasn't the hot baths" he re-
marked at length.
| Miss Arnsworth made no reply.
| Nor an invalid's aversion TO the
| chill, damp fogs," he went on, after q
pause.
| Nor Mrs. barley" she put in.
NO" he said. slowly. Il came be
cause thought 1t possible you nigh
| be pleased to see me.
| There was another pause, and ther
he added:
Are you?"
A smile crept around the corners o
| Miss Arnsworth's mouth.
well. yes. ! think am" she said.
They seem to be trying to initiate
Harold and Mrs. barley now, for the.
stroll around arm in arm, in preoc
cupied manner, and rumor says Their
Is to be Il double wedding in the fall
Facts.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21

paign as head nurse under the medical
department. This philanthropic woman
is highly cultured in the arts and sci
ences. She is the daughter of the dis.
tinguished Prof. Simon Newcomb, the
astronomer, and her mother is Mary
c. Hassler, who was daughter of Dr.
G. A. Hassler of the navy. DR.. New
comb studied first in the United States
and then at Cambridge and in the Uni
versity of Geneva. She mastered the
theory and practice of medicine, and
after her marriage she studied sociol
oGy and won much praise for her work
in that field. She is fellow of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science and is one of the very
few women who have read papers be-
fore that learned body. DIR. McGee
has been regular practitioner in
Washington for many years.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21

British were victorious. Tone was cap
tured and taken to Dublin. where he
was tried by courtmartial and SEN
fenced to be hanged as n traitor. The
sentence of death did not affect him,
but the manner in which it was to be
executed did. and he petitioned that he
should not be made to suffer like a
felon. The officials denied the request,
and so, on the day before the time set
for the execution, he cut his throat with
a penknife.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
COMMON HOUSE FLY.

days, showing total round of life, ap
proximately, of ten days. But mean
time the fly, If it be female, has IAN
about 40 eggs, most of which develop
to the full, so that one can easily see
how the warm days and nights are
sometimes burdened with lurid ian
guage. The house fly does not olte' II
simply annoys with its buzzing ana 'ns
tickling of It's feet. The bitter Is st@
BILE fly, totally different pest
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
Singing Soldiers.

A French general has inaugurated
plan of permitting soldiers to sing
when on the march, a privilege winch
has been strictly denied until recently
1t has also been arranged that any sol
dier who can play on any of the smalie,
musical instruments shall be provideu
with such instrument at the expense
Of the state.-Boston Traveller.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
FACTS ABOUT FLIES.
These Exasperating Little Pests Are
Insects of short Life.

1t may interest many citizen to
know something about that great cause
of profanity, the common house ny
1t is pleasing to know that this exas'
parating pestais an insect of short life,
The egg matches in eight hours. the
first mott fakes place day later. and
the second three days still further
along. 1t lives as an adult about five
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
A Curious Fact.

1t is an inexplicable fact that men
buried in an avalanche Of snow hear
distinctly every word uttered by those
who are seeking for them. while their
most strenuous shouts fail to penetrate
even few feet of the snow.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21

A ThouRhtful Fiauce,

Jack-Suppose l teach you to play
cards now, and then you'n know all
about It after we're married.
Marie-Won't that be lovely! What
game will you teach me?
"Solitaire."-Life.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
DR.. ANITA NEWCOMB MGEE

First Woman to BE Sworn In a. a,
Officer in the Army,
DR.. Anita Newcomb MCGEE, the frs,
woman to be regularly sworn in as an
officer Of the United States army, took
a prominent part in the Cuban cam.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21

ter Il "harsh upright hair" which
shows ''rrticent and sour spirit" Per-
haps. however. the worst sort of all is
"tiat. clnging straight hair" denotinG
q "mplanchuly character"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
Charity.

Jawer-Charity begins at home.
Jangle-Yes, and even then a man
can't help getting mad at his wife
somet!mes.-New York Journal
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21
Long Suffering and Slow to Wrath

A Frenchmap was convicted of kill
ing his mother-in-law. When asked II
he had anything to say for himself be-
fore taking sentence. he said: Moth
ing, excepting lived with her twenty
one years and never did 1t before"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21

Some women attract attention SIM
ply because they make no enort 10 ~
tract IL.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21

guards unnecessary, but It's different
with a chainless dog.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21

Poor Is the minister whose voice fills
the church and empties the pewA
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-21

In a woman's novel the first snou"
be last and the last first