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The Republican., 1900-08-30
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
1t is said that irregular eyebrows
are an Indication of insanity.

1t is said that irregular eyebrows
are an indication of insanity
Kansas cows to the number of 50. 1872
contributed creamery supplies last
year.
The Oregon's hull and machinery
cost $3,222,S1O. Fitted out for service
this great ship represented an outlay
of $6,575, ,032.
Dried orange peel, allowed to smoul-
der on red-hot piece of iron or stove,
will kill any bad odor and leave in
stead fragrant one.
One-quarter of the people on the
earth die before the age of six, one
half before the age of 16, and only one
out of each 100 born lives to the
age of 65.
Many years ago Linnaeus declared
that gout might be prevented by a
free use of Strawberries night and
morning, while later times have
proved Strawberries to be especially
beneficial to persons of anaemic or
rheumatic tendencies.
In Great Britain "a per cent. of the
population is in cities; Australia, Al
per cent; Holland, SO per cent; Ger
many, 30 per cent; United States, 30
per cent; Canada, 2s.7 per cent; Bel
gium, 27 per cent; France, "a per
cent; Italy, II per cent; Russia, 10
per cent.
The worst famines of modern times
were the famine in Ireland in 1S46-47,
in which 100000 people pc"ished;
the Indian famine of 1866, which
claimed 1,450,000 victims; the Indian
famine of 1877, in which 100000 peo-
pie persisted; and the great famine in
China in 1878, in which 9,5O0,O00 died.
The Republican., 1900-08-30
IT'LL BUY YOU EvERGREENs. &"

at must not be. Here, James carry
back the champagne to Mr.. Sill, and l
will call there and explain about it."
''Oh, aunt" eXpostulated Laura; mo
wine, and to look so queer and dismal,
all because this boys father, and other
poor fellows, will get drunk on gin and
rum
oh" said the boy struggling his
shoulders, my father was a gentleman
once, and my mother was lady al
ways. I'm glad she's dead;" but his
lips quivered as he spoke.
Glad, you wicked boy! you mon
ster!"
Better be dead than cold and sick
and hungry, miss"
The carriage rolled away.
"Child,"' said Mrs. Webb, 'I'll buy
your evergreens. Come in, you need
a dinner, and to get warm. You look
frozen"
'And some clothes he needs, too
said Laura. "but he won't get them
here. That is one thing we need-a
boy in the house,
boys is plenty mumbled the waif.
following Mrs. Webb in. Hundreds
of 'em round the streets. without a
place to go. Why, I'm not nice enough
to sit in this fine room, ma'am."
''Sit down there before the fire on the
rug, and I'll ring for some dinner.
What's your name. child?"
Harry, but 1 don't like to tell the
rest. I makes up a name for some, but
don't like to make up to you"
Shocking to tell stories," volun-
teered Laura. "Aunt, if he won't tell
his name there's something wrong
about him.
$50 there is something wrong" as
serted the boy. defantly.
'But l shall feed him all the same,
poor boy" said Mrs. Webb.
"Just as like as not he's pickpocket,
or helps housebreakers. like that boy in
Dickens-that Twist boy" said Laura.
She laid the loss of her wine to the boy,
and was angry.
The hot temper of the forlorn child
boiled over; he leaped from the rug.
''There is something wrong" he cried,
turning his back on Laura and holding
out his hands towards Mrs. Webb; "but
1t isn't that. I'm ashamed of my name,
ma'am, for it was my fathers, and he's
in the state prison for life. 1 am
ashamed, for my mother said my
grandfRthers were as nice as any, and
I've seen the good house where they
used to live, and rich folks live there,
while l run like this. 1t was drinking
did it, ma'am; my father went wild on
drinking, and his name-my name,
ma'am, was Harry Livermore Rich
ards
Harry Livermore Richards, and in
state prison for life!" said Mrs. Webb,
family, and quivering as in palsy, as
she sank back in her chair. God for
give me! Your father was my cousin,
and his first intoxication was at party
The Republican., 1900-08-30

Many regiments in the British army
have nicknames of which they are ex-
ceedingly proud. This is not the case
with the Eighteenth hussars, now on
service in South Africa, which has
been nicknamed "Kruger's Own" be.
cause such large number of its men
were captured by the Beers.
The Republican., 1900-08-30

Tiepass Teddy-I see feller wot
writes in dis paper says it's all rign.
ter use intoXicatin' licker ez long e5
yer don't abuse it.
Handout Harry-Dat's wot l allus
said. It's all right ter drink it, but
don't believe in bathin' IL it.-N. Y.
World.
The Republican., 1900-08-30
A big Bank FaIlure

Deep distress has been caused on the
Isle of Man by the failure of the large
and trusted Dumbell's bank. Many
well-to-do families have been reduced
to penury, and over 20 deaths, for the
most part suicides, have been caused by
the disaster.
The Republican., 1900-08-30

May-Clara is the lucliest girl in
our class.
Belle-What has happened to her?
"She got a lovely frame for her
graduation diploma and now she is
going to use it for her marriage Ger.
tificate instead."-Puck.
The Republican., 1900-08-30
MIX Consumed in New York.

The people of New York buy daily the
milk produced by 100000 cows. It is
brought from farms in New York state,
New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachu.
etts and Pennsylvania.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
Lake House Now Open.

Thomas oliver, proprietor of the Lake
House, Waha, desires to state to the pub
lie that his summer resort is now open
for the season. Those desiring to spend
few days or months at some mountain
resort during the hot season can find no
nicer or more convenient place in this
section than the Lake House. Just 20
miles from Lewiston and situated on the
beautiful Lake Waha, it should be YER
table paradise for those who desire to
escape the heated term in the lower alti-
tude. Fine fishing and abundance of
game are some of the attractions. Those
desiring to make the trip to the Lake
House can leave their orders with Ed
Fountain at the Hotel Grand, where ar
engagements have been made for their
transportation. So-Im.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
Prospects in Bear Lake.

PARIS, Idaho, July 1.-THE republic
can county convention was held at Mont
pelier, Saturday, July 9TH, and was one of
the most harmonious gatherings ever
held here in the history of the party.
VIM. Hull, prominent railroad man
here, and heretofore strong silver re-
publican, was honored with the perma-
nent Craftsmanship of the convention.
James H. Wallis, editor of the Post, was
permanent secretary. Ex-representative
w. w. Clark, another ex-silver republi-
can was elected temporary chairman.
The delegates elected to the state con-
vention are: VIM. Bulge, James H.
Wallis, w. w. Clark, Walter Hoge, John
A. Bagley, Alfred Bulge, c. c. Gray, E.
N. Austin, J. R. Shepherd, ]. A. Hulme,
James Redmond, +. A. Austin. The del.
egates go uninstructed, and no candi.
dates rame was mentioned in the conven.
ton. The newly-elected members of the
county central committee met immedi
ately after the convention, and organized
by re-electing Walter Hoge, chairman
and James II. Wallis, secretary. Never
did the prospects for republican success
seem SO bright.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
NOTICE OF THE ISSUE OF COUNTY
FUNDING BONDS.

Notice is hereby given that in pursu-
ance of resolution adopted by the Board
of County Commissioners of Neg Perez
County, at its adjourned April meeting
on May ~, 1900, funding bonds of the
said county to the amount of $4,000 90
will be issued under date of July 1, 1900.
The bonds to be payable any time after
ten and before twenty years, at the option
of the Board of County Commissioners.
The said bonds will bear interest at the
rate of five per cent per annun, payable
semi-annually on January and July l of
each year, and will be made payable at
the Office of the New York Security and
Trust Company, New York. The said
bonds are issued to fund and in exchange
for that amount of outstanding county
| warrants. Bids for the said bonds in ex-
change for such outstanding warrants will
be received by the Board of Commission
ers until 10 O'Clock a. nj. July IL 1900.
The Board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids offered for said bonds.
| Lewiston, Idaho, May ~, 1900
| S. G. ISAMAN,
| Attest: LIS. Chairman
p. f. STooKEY,
| Clerk.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
BANKRUPT'S PETITION FOR DIS.
CHARGE.

In the district court of the United
States for the district of Idaho, Northern
Division.
In the matter of Walter o. Booth,
Bankrupt.
In Bankruptcy No Bankrupts
petition for discharge.
To the Honorable James II. Beatty,
Judge of the District Court of the United
States for the District of Idaho;
Walter O. Booth, of Nezperce City, in
the county of Nez Perez and State of
Idaho, i'll said district, respectfully rep
resents that on the third day of March,
last past, he was duly adjudged bankrupt
under the acts of congress relating to
bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered
all his property and rights of property,
and has fully complied with the require
ments of said bankrupt acts and of the
orders of the court touching his bank.
ruptcy.
Wherefore he pravs that he may be
decreed by the court to have full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankrupt acts, ex-
cept such as are excepted by law from
such discharge. Dated this 25th day of
June, A. d., 1900.
WALTER o. BooTH, Bankrupt.
BY LANE & MCDONALD, His Attorneys.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

District of Idaho, IS.
On this fifth day of July, A. D., 1900,
on reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the court that hearing be
had upon the same on the 3Ist day of
July, A. d., 1900, before J. M. Adams,
Referee, in the said district, in his Office
in Lewiston, at 10 o'clock a. M, of said
day and that notice thereof be published
in the Lewiston TELEER, a newspaper
printed in said district, and that all
known creditors and other persons in in
terest may appear at said time and place
and show cause, if any they have, why
the prayer of the said petitioner should
not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the referee
that notice by mail to all known cred
itors with copies of said petition and this
order shall be sent to them at their place
of residence as stated.
Witness my hand this 9th day of July,
A. ID. 1900. J. M. ADAMS,
Referee.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
FuSiOniStS Convened.

LINCOLN, July Io.-Under the inspira-
ton of tonight's ratification, with the
added presence of national leaders, the
three parties, comprising fusion in Ne
braska, are expected to conduct their
state convention, to be held here tomor-
row, with much harmony and moderate
industry. The three conventions will
convene in separate halls at :, p. M Some
time will be devoted in speechmaking
and it is expected Mr.. Bryan will address
all three of the conventions.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF DELINQUENT
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES.

LEWISTON, Idaho, June 20. 1900.
Herewith l call your attention to Sec
ton 2o4o of the Revised Statutes of
Idaho:
The assessor must perform all the du-
ties required and imposed by law in the
assessment OF all property for taxation.
He is ex-officio tax collector, and is
authorized and required to receive and
collect all per capita and poll taxes and
all taxes assessed upon real and personal
property as provided by law, and he has
powers provided by law to enforce the
collection and payment of all such taxes. "
According to the duties and the obliga-
tons of my Office, / must and will en-
force the collection and payment of ali
such taxes. STAAs SPEAKER,
Assessor and Tax Collector
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
PEACE DECLARED.

Why devote all your time reading
about the Boer war and the gold fields OF
Alaska? There are other matters of vital
Importance. You may make a trip east
and will waut to know how to travel. In
order to have the best service use the
Wisconsin Central Railway between St
Paul and Chicago. For rates and other
information write James A. Clock, Gen
eral Agent, Portland, Oregon. Aft
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
Notice.

LEWISTON, IDAHO, July 6, 1900.
Notice is hereby given of call issued
by the president Of the Sweetwater Irri-
CATION & Power Co. Limited, for meet
ing of the stockholders of said company
for the annual election of officers and
transaction of such other business as may
come before the meeting. To be held at
the office of John P. Vollmer, at Lewis
ton, Idaho, at 2 O'Clock p. m, on the
26th day of July, 1900, A. d.
Signed: A. w. KRoUTINGER,
Sec'y.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
Bids for Wood.

Bids will be received by the board of
county commissioners for wood to supply
the court house for the coming year. Wood
to be straight red fir. Bids will be re-
ceived up to Friday noon July 20.
S. G.. IsAMAN, Chairman.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
NOTICE OF REPAIR OF COUNTY
BRIDGE.

Notice is hereby given that in pur-
suance of an order made by the Board of
County Commissioners of Nez Perez
county, Idaho, at their regular April.
1900, term, on the third day of said term,
April nth, 1900, bids for the repair Of
county bridge across Cow Creek, near
Leon Station, in road Dist. No. 8, in said
county, will be received by said board,
from this date till the nth day of July,
1900, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
Said bridge shall be SO repaired as to
make it Is feet in width.
Said bids shall specify the amount Of
new material to be furnished in the repair
of said bridge.
Said board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
| Lewiston, Idaho, june 9TH, 1900.
P. +. STooKEy,
Clerk Of the Board of Co. Comms.
By ]. A. Gill, Deputy.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
ELECTRIC LIGHT NOTICE.

Commencing Jure 1, the Lewiston
Light Co. will resume their day service.
Anyone desiring electric fans should
leave their orders with w. A. Smith
superintendent. All light consumers
should see that their lamps are shut of
during the day to save the life Of thei,
lamps.
75-tf S. ii. REED, Secy.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.

At a meeting of the directors of the
Lewiston Interstate Fair and Racing asso-
citation Qtd) held in Lewiston, Idaho,
July grid, board ordered second and final
assessment of the fifty per cent of the
subscribed capital stock now unpaid.
This will be payable at the Office OF the
secretary in Lewiston, Idaho, on July 10,
1900.
w. A. AUSTIN, Sec.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
NOTICE.

The Prescription Drug store is now To-
Gated at the place formerly occupied by
the Fashion. Captain Schattner, we'll
known as competent and thorough
pharmacist, personally compounds all
prescriptions and private recipes, thereby
insuring that thoroughness so essential IN
all prescription work.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
Real Estate and Mines

lots and lands Tor sale located the cities Lewiston and Vineand
of
Florence mining districts, bond SELL
noial
ndacknow AIKEN.
all kinds for locating lands and
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12

Gold Medal lea, the choicest blend
on the market at Wildenthaler's.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
Houses tor Sale.

Large modern house. Lot Ioox4oo on
Main street; also large house, ana iot
about IooxI25, near town: inquire %
James f. Babb, Lewiston NATIONAL BANK
building
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12

.-Cudahy's Celebrated Rex brand Of
hams and bacon at Wildenthaler's.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
KENTUcK FERRY.

The Kentuck ferry is back at its old
vater. MI. GOLDSMITH Co.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
-Wildenthaler's headquarters for all
kinds of Schilling's Best goods.
Vim. F. Galbraith, Dentist, three
doors west of postoffice.

LADIES',
Buy your homemade Bread, Doughnuts,
Cake, ETC., at the Woman's Exchange IF
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-12
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
House and lot 100 foot front on Snake
River avenue. >. WlLDkNTHALhk'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05

was secured, in the effort to induce
the admiral to visit the three cities
and Rock Island arsenal during his
proposed western trip. While it
would not be we'll to be too hopeful
in view of the fact that many other
cities have received negative
answer from Dewey, there is chance,
anyway, that we will have the honor
of entertaining the distinguished
gentleman. 1t is not thought it would
interfere much with his original itin-
erary for him o stop off for day. If ne
does consent to stop, he will receive
one of those warm and enthusiastic
welcomes for which the people of this
community are famed. 1t is expected
his reply to the invitation will be
given in few days. The answer is
anNiously awaited. The text of the
invitation is as follows:
The citizens of the tri-cities of
Davenport, Iowa, Rock Island and
Moline, ILL.,, including within their
borders the government island of
Rock Island, containing the greatest
manufacturing arsenal of the United
States (Which is now being greatly
enlarged by the addition of small
arms Plant); the representative cities
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05
DEWEY IS INVITED.
Bid of the Three Cities Extended
to Him in Washington
Today.
HIS ANSWER ANXIoUsLY AWAITED

Committee Headed by congressman Tells
the Great Naval Hero How DESTROYS
the People Hereabout Are to Have a
Visit From Him During His Proposed
Western Trip.
The invitation of the tri-cities to
Admiral George Dewey was presented
at Was hington today by Congressman
George w. Prince and Joe K. Lane,
Senators Shelby NJ. Cullom and w. B.
Allison, and Capt. Lon Bryson, of
Davenport. The influence of John K.
Mclean, editor of the Cincinnati
Enquirer, who makes his home in
Washington. and who is brother-in-
law of the hero of Manila. was sought
by the committee, and it is supposed,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05
Merits All Praise.

Macomb, Ill. Jan. 6, 1901 cannot say
enough in praise OF the Diamond Garment Cut
ter, for IL merits all the PRAISE one can give it,
and l can safely Recommend it TO any one.
Sincerely yours, HELEN OLKER.
Monmouth, Ill Il am member of the Da-
mond Garment Cutter class OF this city. and
am pleased with the Instructions and practical
results 1 have receives. 1 find the same salts
faction throughout the class, which IS quite
large. think the tuition is reasonable when
compared with the extensive course.
MRS. d. G. HANNA
We have had dealings with the managers of
the Diamond Garment Cutter School of this
city and We have found them TO be perfectly
reliable. REVIEW PRINTING Co,
Monmouth, Ill
1t is ia every form practical economy.
K. LAHAHN, Mayor, Monmouth, III
IL gives US pleasure to recommend the meth
cd of drrSsmaEing recently introduced in our
city by the Diamond Garment Cutter company.
Some of our pupils, now studying the system,
are making such rapid progress that their " Ork
is receiving merited appreciation.
SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS,
St. Joseph's Academy, South Bend, Ind.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05
Story of a Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains of disease is the worst
form of slavery. George d. Williams,
of Manchester, Mich, tells how such
a slave was made free. He says:
MY wife has been so helpless for five
wears that she could not turn over in
bed alone. After using two bottles OF
Electric Bitters she is wonderful !
improved and able to do her own
work" This supreme remedy for
female diseases quickly cures nerV-
business, sleeplessness, melancholy,
headache, bac&ache, fainting and dizzy
spells. This miracle working mcdi-
cine is godsend to weak, sickly, run
down people. Every bottle guaran-
teed. Only so cents. Sold by Hart
& Ullemeyer, druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05
New Enterprise.
THE DIAMOND
GARMENT CUTTER.
People are Now Organizing One
of these Schools in this
City

for the purpose of giving complete
instruction and training in the cut
ting and fitting of all kinds of gar
ments. The splendid success of these
schools in other parts of the country
demonstrates the practical value of
their special line of education, and
the establishment of this school here
well certainly prove of great benefit
to all persons who are interested in
the art of dress. We have been shown
many testimonials from pupils of the
Diamond Garment Cutter system, and
take pleasure in publishing few, be-
lieving that in so doing it will adj
vance the interests of practical edu-
cation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05
Other Obituary.


Taxes for the year 1899 are due.
Parties having personal tax and no
real estate will be expected to make
immediate payment. The penalties
pres cribed by the statute will be en-
forced for nonpayment of personal
taxes after notification by postal card
or otherwise. Office with Hull & Co.,
real estate and insurance agents.
Room 81, Mitchell 81 Lynde building.
CHARLES BOWERS,
Township Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05
Chronic nasal catarrh poisons every

Chronic nasal catarrh poisons every
breath that is drawn into the lungs.
There is procurable from any drug
gist the remedy for the cure of this
trouble. 4 small quantity of of Ely's
Cream Balm placed into the uostrils
spreads over an infiamed and angry
surface, relieving Immediately the
painful Inflammation. cleanses,
heals and cures. a cold in the head
vanishes Immediately. Sold by drug
gists or will be mailed for so cents by
Ely Brothers, IS Warren street. New
York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05
Visitation Academy.

Academy of the Visitation. conduct
ed by the sisters of the Visitation
2939 Fifth avenue, Rock Island. The
academic, preparatory and kinder
ten departments of the new academy
are now opened to Students.
Superior advantages in music. art,
elocution, physical culture and the
lanPuapes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05
Lingering La Grippe Cough.

G. Vachter, 157 Osgood street, Chi
cago, says: My wife had a very Sc
we're case OF la grippe, and it left her
with a very bad cough She tried a
bottle of FOley's Honey and Tar. and
it gave immediate relief. A 5O-cent
bottle cured her cough entirely. Price
% cents and so cents" All drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05
BIsmarck,s Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid health
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where stomach,
liver, kidney and bowels are out of
order. If you want these qualities
and the success they bring, use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body. Only
% cents at Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug
store
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05
Going Down Hill.

People suffering from kidney dis
ease feel a gradual but steady loss
of vitality. They should lose no time
in trying Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t is
guaranteed. All druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething- Ii
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain, cures wind collie. and
is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Is
cents bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-03-05
ADMIRAL DEWEY.

Tonight is German night, and, among
other attractions, there will be songs
by the Maennerchor.