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The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

The development of manual training
schools and departments in our high
schools for the study of bookkeeping.
stenography and other branches con-
nected with clerical work would seem
at first glance to be an unmixed bless
Ing. AS pointed out by Supt. Nightin-
gale, of the Chicago schools, the pupils
who complete such courses are ready
to take positions Immediately on leav-
ing school, and become self-supporting.
The Importance of being equipped by
the State, without cost, for the inevita-
bic struggle for existence is easily seen.
but such equipment, If granted at all,
should be uniform. To increase the
number of bookkeepers or stenogra-
piers in this way is certainly a dis
elimination against the people who are
now making living in such branches.
1t is inconceivable that business men
should encourage the growth of a cleri-
cal ideal in pupils or a method of pub
lie education that will reduce wages in
particular occupations, and apart
from this 1t is little less than a crime
to teach young men shorthand. True.
the study is optional, but 1t is a tempt
ing chance, and since the announce
ment was made great many who have
no definite aims as to the future have
drifted into this practical opportunity
which is so temptingly placed before
them. The youth who knows short
hand is handicapped. While he is act
ing as an amenuensis, and doing mere
ly mechanical work, his possibly less
accomplished schOolmate is receiving a
smaller salary, but plugging away at
some trade or business that will ulti-
mately bring its reward in spirit OF
independence and a knowledge the DOS
sible reward of which may be a com
Portable existence. A good stenogra-
pher is too valuable to the promoted.
Instances might be given In answer to
this, where stenographers have risen
above their positions by the influence
of their employers. There are many
such cases, but they depend on a spe-
cies Of charity and are exceptional IL
boy wishes to become a professional
reporter for the courts. lectures. etc.
| II is another question. He cannot bring
too much intelligence or physical ca
| pacity for the nervous strain of these
| positions, and he may make money
but the public school is not the place
for him to receive the training, any
more than it would be II he desired to
become journalist a physician, or q
lawyer. unless the system OF public in.
struction is to develop into the fitting
of pupils f-r work In all walks OF life
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
a Fifty Thousand Army.

Senator Proctor of the senate COM
mittee on military affairs and Adju-
tant General Corbin have held an in
formal conference with the president
relative to legislation to ask of con-
gress in connection with the proposed
increase of the regular army.
Under the existing law" said Sena-
tor Proctor, at the conclusion of the
conference, "the present strength of
the army, $1,000 regulars and $4,000
volunteers, will be reduced on the first
day of next July to $4,000 regulars.
This is an absurdly small number and
congress will be asked by the president
to reorganize the army upon a larger
basis. 1t will be impossible TO keep
any troops in the Philippines unless
the army is increased, to say nothing
of the garrisons for the forts in this
country.
MY own judgment is that congress
will provide a regular army of $4,000
or about $4,000 men, with discretion
to the president to raise the total to
100000 if he finds the larger number
necessary. / have no doubt that this
legislation will be enacted at the COM
ing session"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

Politicians will scan the census re-
turns with lively interest, because pop
ulation forms the basis of the appor-
tionment of representation in Congress.
Some States will gain and some viii
lose, relatively at least, according to
the measure Of growth OF population;
but it will be months, probably, before
the full statistics are tabulated, and
much longer time before the ratio of
apportionment is settled. The ratio
adopted after the census OF 1890 was
one Representative to each 113 901 Of
the population. This resulted in
House of three hundred and fifty-six
members; when Utah was admitted the
number was increased one. The use
Of the same ratio, with a population
larger by twelve to fifteen millions than
that of 1890, would add about seventy
five to the membership of the House.
Congress will undoubtedly-as has
been the almost UNMARRIED rule-adopt
larger divsor to determine the repre-
sentation, but a number that will result
in some increase of members. Under
the last apportionment, thirty-one mem
bers were added, and under the appOr-
tionment next preceding, thirty-two.
The present House is not large body,
rs compared with European parliament
tary assemblies. 1t is smaller than the
German Reichstag much smaller than
the French Chamber of Deputies, and
but a little more than half as large as
the British House of Commons. But
the size of the present hall of the House
of Representatives sets limit to in
crease, unless the desks and chairs are
removed. and benches are provided. af-
ter the British custom. The center of
population was fixed, by the last cen
sus, at a point twenty miles east of
Columbus, Indiana. 1t had moved
farther and farther westward with
each census. Doubtless the new CEN
sus Will show 1t to have moved still
farther west, but it is probable that
the change will be less marked than
in some previous decades. The last
decade has not been one of blooms. >"
but Of widely distributed growth. The
indications are that the largest per-
centage OF growth will be found in the
central West rather than the farther
West, and in the States which have a
considerable urban population rather
than those whose population is chiefly
agricultural.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

A New York railway man says that
there should be schools for the educa-
ton of engineers, iremen and other
railway workers. While it is true that
railroad work can only be finally mas
tered in practice. the suggestion is a
good one and applies to other callings
where the members are public or semi
public servants. Schools for motormen
and conductors would no doubt do
much good. In such schools the gem
eral education OF the pupil should re-
ceive attention. And in the case Of
conductors and other individuals com
ing in close contact with the public,
manners and department might be in
cluded in the curriculum with advan-
tage. With such schools in existence
and with laws providing that efficiency
should be a prerequisite for employ
ment in these semi-public occupations
In which inefficiency endangers human
life, accidents might be greatly reduced
in number and extent Of damage done.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
butte Wine ON Fire.

Butte, Mont, Nov. 12.-Fire broke
out in the 20O-foot level of the Bell
mine, an Amalgamated Copper Com
pany property. 1t is under control, but
grave apprehensions are entertained
that it can not be extinguished. The.
ore in this mine is free milling, con-
tanning large percentage of sulphur,
and fire once started is a hard propo-
sition to handle. The loss will Ger
tainly be large. The source of the fire.
ia unknown.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

and all other quallries or character
which 20 to the making Of real man.
hood are all reduced to material
sources in the blood corpuscles. The
more Dutch blood the Drawer is the
nan. An interesting question is. what
if the professor had found say 30 per
cent English or American blood in adj
ditiou to the 100 per cent? The Boer
would certainly be invincible had lie
thought to introduce little OF this
fluid in his veins. 1t is not right to
treat science with levity, but one can't
help wondering if great follies aee not
sometimes committed in the name Of
science.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
MISS FLETCHER'S SUCCESS.
The Daughter Of Former Governor of
South Dakota ttsins an
EnviabIe Position.
From the oregon Independent, salem. Ore.

From the Oregon Independent, Salem, Ore.
The daughter of Hon. J. H. Fletcher,
formerly governor of-South Dakota, but
now a resident of Salem, Oregon, has
lately attained an enviable position.
II er success is remarkable, especially
when the fact is known that for some
time it was feared her career would be
shortened because of ill health.
Ex-Governor Fletcher in speaking Of
the happy event in his daughters life
said:
'For over two years my daughter
had been declining from strong.
healthy. rosy checked person to pale,
weakly and helpless girl. She was
afflicted with terrible headaches, and
apparently grew weaker and more lam
guild, and apparently without cause.
We became greatly alarmed and feared
that her days were already mum bered.
al tried several doctors, one after
the other. but all without avail. Fin
ally. to please friend, / bought box
of DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People, and to our surprise, before il
was used her headaches ceased, the
color began to return to her cheeks and
lips and her strength began to assert
itself.
Il bought five boxes more and by
the time she had finished them she was
completely restored to her health, and
today our hearts are gladdened with
the society of robust, rosy and
healthy girl instead of pale. tired and
sicklv one. In her case the transfer
nation was rapid and wonderful, and
l can never speak too highly of the
splendid merits of DIR. Williams Pink
Pills.
No discovery of modern times has
proved such boon to women as DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
Acting directly on the blood and
nerves, invigorating the body, regulat-
ing the functions, they restore the
strength and health to the exhausted
woman when every effort of the ply 81
clan proves unavailing.
For the growing girl they are of the
utmost benefit, for the mother indis-
pensable, for every woman invaluable.
Everywhere DIR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People are recognized as a
specific for diseases of the blood and
nerves. For paralysis, locomotor ajax
ia, and other diseases long supposed
1ncurable. they have proved their eff
cacy in thousands of cases. They are
one of the greatest blessings ever be-
slowed upon mankind.
This remedy is sold by druggists
generally, or will be sent. postpaid, bv
the DR.. Williams Medicine Co., Sche-
nectady, n. Y, on receipt of price, 30
cents per Dox. six boxes for $3.50.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

"A library In garden" the aspira-
ton of an old scholar who loved nature
as well as books is In a fair way to be
realized for everybody In Brooklyn. BY
the cooperation of the public library
and the park commission there were
reading-rooms and Libraries in three of
the Brooklyn parks during the sum-
mer, and one of them was visited by
more than six thousand persons in
month. People who used to sit around
stupidity. half-asleep, read while enjoy
ing the peace and quiet of the place,
and children found something to do
besides playing until they were tired
and quarrelsome. They all are to be
congratulated. but equally warm con-
gratulations are due the public library,
which has found one more way to full
I'LL its mission of reaching the public
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
school Girls Poisoned.

ST. Petersburg, Nov. 1.-TWO hun
dred and fifty girls, pupils of the Mon
ley institute, a boarding school patron
lied exclusively by the nobility, were
taken sick with evident symptoms of
poison after dinner Friday evening. It
is reported that two have died but that
the others have recovered. The poison
ing is attributed to faulty metallic
cooking utensils.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

"Music has won more battles than
gunpowder," said great general. Ger
tainly more flags have been taken by
Sousa's band than by all our armies
in the field. Nearly every city in Eu-
rope has presented Sousa with a civic
banner, and his so-called American"
music has marched triumphant
through camps usually half-hostile to
the States" May such peaceful vic
tories attend THE Stars and Stripes
Forever"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
DON'T GET FOOTsORE. GET FOOT
EASE.

A powder. Al this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and uncomfortable. If
you have smarting feet or tight shoes. try
Aliens Fuot-Ease. 1t rests aud comforts ;
makes walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet blisters and callous spots.
Relieves cOrns and bunions of all pain and
is certain cure for Chilhains. Sweating,
Damp or Frosted Feet. We have over 30
0O0 testimonials Don't get tootsore get
Foot Ease. Try il toddg. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address. Allen S. Ohm
sted. lie Roy. n Y.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

General Frederick Ellsworth Mather
died at his home in New York recently,
aged 92 years. He was the last surviv-
ing member of the original IA who
formed the "Skull and Bones Society"
of Yale university. He entered Yale in
1882, and the society was formed in
the same year.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

Prof. Cesare Lombroso accounts for
the desperate bravery of the Beers on
chemical principles. He made analy-
sis of some Boer blood he obtained
for the purpose. His conclusion was
that 1t was composed of 78 per cent
Dutch blood. II per cent French, IL per
cent Scotch and per cent German.
This is said TO be very strong mixture.
The professors percentages foot up
105, instead of 100. II this is correct
the Boer Is indeed very remarkable
Individual. But let that pass. The
saint is that spirit, courage. patriotism
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
Mccoy,s wife Gets Her Divorce.

New York, Nov. 1.-THE referee in
the divorce suit brought by Mrs. Norman
Selby against her husband Norman Selby
kid Mccoy, has fled his report and
finds that the pugilist's wife is entitled to
her divorce.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

More than one-half of the white Gu
ban citizens are unable to read, and
of the colored Cuban citizens three out
of four are illiterates. Altogether,
about one-half of the voting population
is unable to read.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

where lies the Bast?" was the
eager query Of the fifteenth century
navigators seeking a passage to China
Captains OF Occidental ships Of state
In this last quarter-year of the nine
teenth century put it differently: How
the East liesr'
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

A Philadelphia woman has begun
suit for $1,000 against NAN who caEs-
ed her IAN old maid" Perhaps As
didn't know when she decided to take
this course that she would have to tell
her age In court.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
A New Fire Extinguisher.

A scientist suggests that milk be used to
extinguish the flames of kerosene, because
milk forms an emulsion with the oil,
which makes it accomplish Its object more
quickly" The best medicine TO quickly
cure constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia,
biliousness or hatulency, is Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters. Try it also for malaria,
fever and ague.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
The Population of Colorado.

Washington census bureau has an
nounced the population of Colorado.
The population of the state in 1900 is
$50, 200. as compared with a population in
1890 of ACIDS. representing an increase
during the decade of I27 502, on 300 per
cent
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

A London newspaper calls Yerkes the
skiing of the tramways." Before they
are through with him they will find he
Is also the ace and joker.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

The weather expert at Galveston esi-
mates that the wind blew at the rate of
120 miles an hour during the great
storm. This appears to be a very mod
est estimate, considering the fact that
thelanemometer had blown away and he
was left wholly to his imagination.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
Bryan to Mckinley.


New York, Nov. s.-The Evening Jour
nal prints the following telegram from
William j. Bryan:
Lincoln, Neb, Nov 9.-To the Editors.
of the Evening Journal: You may say
officially that under no circumstances.
would l accept the office of United States.
senator, even were it rendered me- 1
made my fight for the presidency and L
lost. am not going to take other mems.
positions from them.
"WILLIAM j. BRYAN"
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

Hetty Green says she is using her
money to save souls. She probably
goes on the theory that everybody who
gets money is damned; hence she is
keeping as many as possible from OBJ
tanning any.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

While the whipping post is not a low
able institution, should 1t come into this
State there are doubtless some who ia
time will get attached to it.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

Judging by the recent tests, the
United States submarine boat Holland
promises TO beat the Dutch.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

The man who would serve himself
and not other people will not live long
after he is dead.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

A recent automobile race from Ber-
lin to Aix-la-Chappelle resulted in loss
of life to COW, two hogs, three sheep,
16 dogs and 23 chickens. A stone wall
and hay cart were also damaged.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

It is stated that nearly all the i'm
portant barber shops in San Francisco,
Cal. will be run on union lines after
December 1.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

BY the aid of modern machinery one
man can cut 10000 watch wheels in a
day.
Britain makes SoO,OOo.OOO yards OF
linen year.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

1t is said that there is multitude Of
old copper cents that cannot be located.
The same elusive quality has been OBJ
served frequently about the $50 gold
pieces.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

The bicycle could not do it, nor will
the automobile starve out the horse.
These increasing shows are proof he
will never be without a bit In his
mouth
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE K1-

When you take Groves Tasteless Chin Ton c
because the formula is plainly print d on very
bottle, showing that it is simply Iron anu Qui-
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
wreck on the Missouri Pacific.

Pueblo. Nov. (Sunday)-A wreck
on the Missouri Pacific, near Sugar City,
resulted in at least six people being killed
and several being wounded.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
LATER RETURNS.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. s.-The returns
received up to noon today indicated Nc
Kmley has carried the state by about
$4,000
Congressman Jones will have about
10000 and Cushman in the neighborhood
OF 1000 plurality.
All the republican candidates for state
offices are elected by pluralities ranging
from 5000 to 10000
The vote on governor is stlll very close,
but in favor of Rogers. and the later re-
Turns are showing such tendency to-
wards him as to insure his election by a
small plurality, possibly 1900.
In Seattle.
Seattle, Wash, Nov s-While the
-moo 90 lou HIN Glunoo SUN III lunoo
pleted until tomorrow night, by reason OF
the local methods adopted, the following
estimates of majorities for Mckinley over
Bryan and Rogers over Fink are sub
stantially accurate: Mckinley 2200, Rog-
ers 500.
In Tacoma.
Tacoma, Wash, Nov. S.-Pierce county
complete: Mckinley 500, Bryan 3549.
For congress-Cushman, rep, colo;
Jones, rep. 56Sl; Robertson, dem, 1904.
Ronald, dem, 1902.
For governor-Rogers, dem, Sis;
Frink, rep, 472l. Rogers majority 397-
In Spokane.
w. w. Tolman and Stanley Hallett,
state senators.
Samuel Miller, H. d. Merritt, c. w
Bovine and James Pickett, state represen-
tatives.
George w. Belt, Judge.
w, E. Richardson, joint judge.
George AIudgett, treasurer.
Further than this the democrats claim
nothing and the republicans claim every
thing.
In Nebraska.
Fullerton, Neb., Nov. 9-Nebraska is.
redeemed. Mckinley has carried the state.
by not less than 5000 The legislature is
republican in both houses.
Bryan to Mckinley.
Lincoln Neb, Nov. S.-Wilham J..
Bryan sent the following telegram at
noon Thursday to President Mckinley:
Zion. William AlclAlnley President OF
the United States, Washington, D. c.: At
the close of another presidential cam
paign it is my lot to congratulate you
upon a second victory.
"W. j. BRYAN"
Bryan to Journal.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16
The Best Preparation for Malaria

Chllls and Fever is a bottle OF Groves Taste
less Chill Tonic Il is simply iron and qunine
In q tasteless form. No cure--no pay. Price soc.
The Kootenai herald. [volume] (Kootenai, Idaho) 1891-1904, 1900-11-16

Brunswick, Ca. has federal labor
ers union composed almost entirely Of
women.
New-York tribune., 1900-10-20
NOT YET.

The chairman of the Democratic State Execu-
tive Committee is apparently fearful lest with
Mr.. Croker IN full charge of the campaign, his
own official existence may be forgotten unless
he takes uncommon pains TO keep himself in
evidence. Accordingly he comes out every two
or three days with some weird announcement
which the papers are sure to print on account
of its source and substance. 1t is an interesting
process. and we shall take pleasure in examin-
ing the result when the proper time arrives.
A few weeks ago, when it looked as if the be-
wildered Mr.. Stanchfield. alleged TO be running
for Governor in this campaign, might be com
PEELED to employ somebody 10 inform him how
he stood on various questions. Chairman Nc
Guire stepped considerably to the front and
officially declared that Stnnchfeld was in favor
Of expansion and the Presidents Philippine
policy but down on trusts. which he would de-
nounce on all occasions. while carefully avoid
ing any further references 10 the department
store question. on which he had inadvertently
given an extremely poor exhibition Of himself.
Having made this auspicious start Mr. Mcclure
has kept on in the same course with great per
sistence aud personal satisfaction. He evidently
has a special fancy for the field in which he
won his first success rs a political announcer,
and never hesitates for q moment to discrimi-
nate between the issues TO which his party is
committed by way Of keeping candidates and
speakers in touch with the people Thus yes
terday afternoon, having nothing particular 10
do in any other line, he again took the public
into his confidence, declared that "the free
silver issue was eliminated week after the
kansas City Convention" AMI added that Mr..
Bryan showed his good sense in saying nothing
on that subject. few moments hter Mr.
Croker expressed considerable surprise on learn
ing that the chairman OF tho Executive Com
mittee had delivered himself to that effect, bnt
Mr.. Mcclure bad accomplished his main pur-
pose of pOstpOniDg the date of his official OK
tinction and was doubtless content
It is fortunate for Mr.. Mcclure. however
that his object in such proclamations is strictly
personal. inasmuch rs they are sure not 10 have
the slightest effect on the campaign Four
years ago Mr. Bryan condensed his financial
programme into n single sentence Of A speecb
delivered at Knoxville, Tenn, on September lG.
saying with directness which grammatical
infeiicities could not obscure: "Tf there Is any
~e2e who believes that the gold standard is n