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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-11-28

Judge Steele handed down his decision
in the water rate case yesterday after
noon. In brief the decision favors both
the parties in interest. The court denies
the temporary injunction asked for by
Mr. Mohl, but holds with the city that
the council has the right to regulate rates
snd that the present cash value of the
plant Is to be the basis for estimating
what is reasonable rate. The case will
now be heard on its merits as to whether
the new rate or the old is the just and
equitable rate.
This case came up on suit instituted
by VIM Mohl7to settle the contention be-
tween the city of Lewiston and the Lew.
iston Water Company as to whether or
not the city council had power to regu.
late the water rate. The city council
passed an ordinance lowering the old
contract rates. Mi. Mohl offered the
company the new rate which they re-
fused. The court was asked to grant q
temporary restraining order prohibiting
the company from turning of the water
from Mr.. Mohl's place and denying him
service a
The defendant company iu its answer
raised the question Of the right and
authority Of the city to regulate the rates
and claimed that the rates If raised had
to be regulated by the general laws Of
the state. The Lewiston charter provides
that the rates are to be fixed by an agree
ment between the comp,ny aud the per.
sons being supplied by the company.
The company's contention was that Sec
tion Of Ordinance No. Iso which pro-
vides that the council has authority 10
regulate the rates was "ultra wires" in as
much as it was in direct conflict with the
city charter.
The court held that Ordinance No. Ioo
granting . franchise to the water company
was contract between the city aud the
defendant company and that it was
neither ultra wires" nor in conflict with
the charter and that usder provision Of
the charter and the constitution Of the
state the general law relative to the az
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-11-28
At the Opeya lio,,se

The next attraction at the Lewiston
Opera House will be beautiful scenic
production Of the, pretty southern comedy
d. anna. THE Romance Of Coon Hallow"
In which the clever little soubrette star.
.Iole Pomeroy. win appear in the pfinci-
pal role. Besides m efficient dramatic
company, there will Be ! noted qaartette
In songs Of the south, and 4 troupe Of
dancefs sid 70 be Of unusual merit.
There are over score o. people upon the
atage. the comedy being much larger
than the average. This drama will Be
seen q the Crostein & Binnayd opera
h0use next week. December 9Th
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-11-28
ne Wees 4 Ch,Idhsod.

A Lewiston small boy just out Of
school Tuesday evening VA met coming
home crying - only : small boy can.
When asked the canse Of hia agonizine
tears he said, "I-I-I--was a-blowin
my French harp and I-I-b blew one q
my front teeth into il. and tit won't
come out" &
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-11-28
Will Open Filth Street.

The city council took action Monday
night in the matter Of opening Fifth
street through the Vollmer tract OH Nor
NAL Hill An ordinance was introduced
authorizing the city attorney to institute
proceedings to condemn strip of land
to be used as the extension of Fifth street
due north and south through the Volt
mer tract. The original plat of the adj
ditions. to Lewiston on Normal Fill laid
out Fifth street on an angle to the south
east as shown by the present side walk
line through the Vollmer tract, bur
everywhere else on the hill the old street
has been abandoned and the present
streets and lots run on right angles. The
present proceeding is instituted to force
street through the property where the
council say purchase cannot be. made.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

beautiful painting, to which the title
ssVenus at Her Toilette has been
given by Italian connoisseurs who
have made a careful examination of it.
They say that It certainly represents
the Goddess Of Love arraying herself
in the morning, and that around her
are her attendants and female slaves.
This painting Is a fresco, and the
house i (which 1t was found belonged
formerly to Marcus Lucretius Fronto,
who during his life, was evidently one
Of the most prominent men in Pom
peii. In the house are six large rooms,
all Of which were deliberately furnish
ed and decorated. Besides this fresco
another one quite equal to it in beauty
and representing the punishment of
Neoptolemus was also found. Near
them were discovered several minor
paintings, as well as other relics of
considerable value. At a little dis
lance were unearthed the skeletons of
six men, and, as one Of them held
tightly aslarge vase filled with pieces
of money, the assumption is that they
were burglars. who had taken advan-
tage Of the CONSERVATION in the city to
rush into this wealthy mans house,
and who had themselves been over
taken by the destroying fire before
they could escape.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
NAME on ONES c1cAnErrEs.
This Gives an Exclusive style THIS
IL Prised by the Boyvery Elite 1

This Gives an Exclusive style That
IL Prised by the Bowery Elite i'm
New York City.
"Your name and address printed on
all cigarettes made to order"
This sign, in bold characters, stands
in the window of a cigarettemaker in
the Bowery. The idea is novel to East
Siders. Cigarettes are cheap. There
fore. the dealer has all the orders he can
I'LL.
The charge for these cigarettes, Of
Turkish tobacco. is but 81 per 100. The
dealer said he was prompted to do this
work by a man who ordered 300 cigar
cites with his name and address printed
on the wrappers.
II took the ORDER" said the dealer.
but did o believe the man would be
satisfied with the work. I thought the
cigarette paper would be too thin to
feed into a printing press. But when I
went to a printer, and he agreed to do
the work. and at O reasonable rate. 1
decided to make it a feature Of my busi-
ness."-New York Journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
l Di.tingui.hed missionary

Washington, Ind, Sept. 23d.-There
is at present. living at LOG East 18th
street in this city, a most remarkable
man. He is Rev. C. H. Thompson. and
he came ITO Washington from Little
York, Ind, a short time ago:
Rev. Mr.. Thompson spent many years
Of his long and useful life as a mission
airy among> the Indians of the West.
The great exposure and the drinking of
so much bad water brought Of Diabe-
ties, and at Wagner, Indian Territory,
he was struck down while preaching.
Physicians. one of them a Chicago
specialist, pronounced his case hopeless.
Dodd's Kidney Pills were recommend
ed, and as a last resort he tried them.
was completely cured and restored
to good health. and his case and its
cure has caused a sensation among the
physicians.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
The Age to Marry.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, in the course
Of a letter to a young friend who had
married, wrote :
"I do, indeed. congratulate you on
changing your isolated condition into
the beatif1c state of duality. The very
moment n feels that he is falling into
the old age Of youth-which I take to
be from twenty-five to thirty, in most
cases-he must not daily any longer;
the first era in his life is fairly closed,
and he may live half his bright days
over again If 'woman's pure kiss, sweet
and long, comes only to his lips before
1t is too late. If he waits until the next
epoch of life begins, there is great dan
ger that he marry his wife as a jockey
buys a korse-sensibly, shrewdly and
merely as a convenience in his domes-
tic operations.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
joke ON the Doctor

. I ON the Doctor.
An Irishman applied to q we'll known
local surgeon the other day for ex.
animation and diagnosis OF his case.
The doctor made q careful investiga-
ton. and arrived AZ b sconclusion that
the man was suffering from q cancer
3sof the stomach and that It was NOT
capable OF operation. He was unde-
cided whether or not to- tell him his
condition, when the Irishman asked.
ss'Do you know the trouble dockter?Ys
~ d. the physician replied. II fear
you have cancer of the stomach, 6 ..ts
that 90? And can ye rachie iti.s ..I,,m
afraidsnot.'s"Ha!' the patient laughed,
picked up his hat and went away. he
5tthoughtshs had = good Joke the sur.
ageon. IN q
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y OVER - = 5
AND CURIOUS.

accompanying picture. It IS in q
dense wood, and around it on all sides
are shrubs of various kinds. The
vines, which r thick and strong.
form q natural roadway over a stream
and are so firmly secured on either
side that a passenger may avail him
self OF them without risk. It has, Of
course, taken time to produce a bridge
OF this kind, but unlike other bridges,
this one instead Of growing weaker
every year grows stronger, for the
vines are alive and their strength and
tenacity increase as they grow.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

podococcus acaulis hua, which grows
in the Lower Congo region on the
banks of the Fernan-Vaz. It is q
dwarf and quite rare. Its leaves are
soft and while the tree is young they
remain unbroken, but as soon as the
tree reaches it's full height assures ap-
pear in them. One tree was grown
from seed in France and is now at
tracing so much attention that sew
eral more seeds have been ordered
from the Congo.
The tree known as musanga Smith,
grows mainly on the western coast of
the Congo, and is one Of the most use
full trees in that country. It's growth
is extremely rapid and its wood is
very light. Its leaves, too, are quite
large, but, ~curiously enough, they do
not furnish much shade, and for this
reason the tree Is grown a good deal
on plantations Of coffee and cocoa.
where only a limited mount. of shade
Is required.
It's wood is much used by the natives
for the purpose Of making RATS. M. J..
Dybowski, director Of the Colonial
Garden at vincennes. says that he has
seen specimens on a plantation at Ca
bon which were eighty feet in height,
though they were only four years old.
The leaves of trees that have attained
such a height are eighty centimetres
in diameter and are very ornamental,
being Of q beautiful green on the upper
side and of a brick red beneath. The
musanga is indeed a most attractive
tree, and one to which French horti-=
cultursts are now giving special at
tention.
Ficus fanderifornis benth (also
known as ficus pandurata) is another
very ornamental tree. It also grows
rapidly, attaining a height Of four feet
when only eight months old. Its
leaves are bright green. with red
veins, and are Of a goodly size. Euro
pean gardeners say. that they have no
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
QUEER NEW PLANTS
FROM CONGO

New species Of plants from the
Congo are rapidly becoming popular in
Europe. Among them not one is more
admired than the calamus, which is a
species Of palm that grows in the
Ogoue region. 1t is notable for the
fact that in a wild state it remains a
low shrub for several years, then sud
denly develops and, attaching itself to
a tree near it, climbs quickly to its
summit. Its wood is in much demand
in the Congo, long straight canes,
which are used for various purposes,
being fashioned from it.
Another popular palm tree is the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
An In~com,plc,e House.

We run wild over the furnishings OF
the house; its furniture. carpets, hang
ings, pictures and music. and always
forget or neglect the most important
requisite. Something there should be
always on the shelf to provide against
sudden casualties or attacks of pain
Such some like a thief in the night; a
sprain, train, sudden backache, tooth
ache or neuralgia attack. The Is
nothing easier to fet than a bottle OF
st. Jacobs Oil, and nothing surer to
ure quickly any form of pain. The
house is incomplete without it. Com
plete it with a good supply. ~
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
Not to BE outyvitted.

It was late, and getting later.
However, that did not stop the sound
of muf1ed voices in the parlor.
Meantime. the gas meter worked
steadily.
The pater endured it as long as he
could. and then resolved on heroic
assures.
phyllis" he called, from the top OF
the stairs, has the morning paper
come YETI"
"No, sir" replied the funny man or
the Daily Bugle, W are holding the
forms for an important decision"
And the pater went back to bed, Won
dering If they would keep house or live
on him.-Colorado Springs Gazette.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
THE "oYsTER TRAP"

ter-who lives above his store--was
awakened one night by an astonishing
racket going on beneath him.
He thought burglars were trying to
break iato his store. When he eau
tiously entered with a light he could
see nothing unusual. The noise-now
mixed with squealing-was proceeding
from a dark corner There he found
a rat frantically attempting to get
down his hole, but prevented from do
ing so by a large oyster that had hold
of his tail.
The rats tail had happened to enter
between the shells of the oyster as the
former was prowling about for food.
and the shells Immediately closed and
held him fast. Then his ratship jump
ed for his hole, dragging the oyster
with him. r
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
PATENTS.

List of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.
John T. flaming, Minneapolis, MIMI.
transmitting dynamometer; Henry
Haussamen, Grafton, N. D., combined
manifold writing tablet and holder;
Charles McCord. Grand Rapids. Mimi,
brush handle; Chris. Paulson, Boyd,
Mimi, hay rake and cocker; Otto
swanstrom, Frazee, MIMI, horseshoe;
John Swanson, Great Bend, N. D., fish
plate; Emil Wagner. Aberdeen. s. D.,
pulley.
Lothrop & johnson. patent attorneys. oil 4
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

LIFE OF PRESIDENT M'KIr,LEY.
BY Murat Halstead; large book;
only $1.50; big profits to agents;
freight paid; credit given; agents max
ing SIS daily. Send 10 cts for mailing
free OUTFIT at once
KNAPP PUBLISHING CO.,
Kansas City. Mo
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
This Rat Caught BY
an Oyster.

Rats are the quickest Of creatures
and oysters the slowest., It is. there
fore, surprising to learn that an oyster,
recently caught a rat. This happened
in the shop Of a fishmenger. The lat
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

"New York City, Jnne 18th, 19O1.-lheart-
ny recommend Garfield Tea for liver trouble.
Our family physician prescribed your Tea,
and after taking four packages my system
- In perfect condition and my complexion
has become clear, It has been demonstrat-
cd by years Of use throughout the world that
Garfield Tea cleanses the system n dpurt1es
the blood; from all reports It would Seem
that nothing can equal this simple herb med.
Icino that cures In Nature's way.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
Translated.

"Duz yez belong T. TIL A. P. Az"
asked the Irishman, t~hreateningly Of
the hobo, who shuffled by where he was
working.
Nav" answered the hobo. unterri-
fled.
Thin wot be tn msEin' av thin let.
theirs, "A. p. A., on yerz hat?"
''Aw,'' said the hobo. YEARLY, "them
stands for .Anti-Perspire Associa-
tion.'"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

Mr.. Fremont calls this trick the
civilian Tell" He performs 1t on
any ordinary billiard table, upon
which a lighted candle has been
placed.
{. BY hitting q ball with his cue ball,
he sends the former over the fame.
describing an arc. The holder or can-:
die is not touched by the ball, but its
motion extinguishes the light.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
Tho Typewrtter lnvention.

A statistician has proved that the tn
vention Of the typewriter has given em-
-ployment to 10000 people. but ne fails TO-
state how many cases of weak stomacho.
Of sedentary occupation need Hostetter'o
Stomach Bitters. It is a wonderful med
icine and helps nature bear the strain
cures dyspepsia. Indigestion. constipation
n flatulency. Be sure to try 1t n You
will not be disappointed.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
Adyantare.. a Civi,,xation.

Advantages Of Civilization.
Il presume you appreciate the adj.
vantages you derive from being assimi-
lated by q civilized country" said the
interviewer to the Sultan of Bazoo
island. Eyes. indeed" assented his:
majesty. why, l got $1,000 damages.
because Of INJURIES sustained by swal-.
lowing the false teeth Of the last mis-
sionary we put in the royal con.
somme."-Baltimore American.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
H CHEAPEST PAINT

LIZ NAx1Ix1A 1o Z x4xkN i
The economy in using
Devoe ready paint is in re-
suits more than price. It
covers more and lasts longer
than lead and oil, two to
one; ten to one of some paint.
Use Devoe; and figure cost
by the square yard, or year,
not by the gallon; it's the
cheapest paint made, figured
that way.
Ask the nearest dealer for Devocs
insist on having it. Our pamphlet on
painting free if you mention this paper.
GoOD-PA1NT DEvoE, CHICAGO
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
Easily Bluned.

"say, my friend, In describing that
house Of yours in the suburbs, you say
it is contiguous to the railway station
Eth! Did the types max 1t contigu-
Gus? 1t meant contagious, Of course
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
Her Loving Friends.

Maud-Mabel is trying t catch the
new minister, isn's she?
Irene-Desperately. She thinks he
would have propo, ad the other evening
If he had come prepared, but that he
was afraid to undertake it extempora-
neously.-Leslie's Weekly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
Puts Out Candle with
Billiard Ball.

An entirely, new performance with
cue and billiard bal. has been given
by the famous billiard player, Robert
de Fremont, and has evoked a great
deal of applause from billiard enthu.
siasts.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

Are You Using Allen's Foot-Ease1
It is the only cure for Swollen.
smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet.
Corns and bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease. q powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and shoe
Stores. CSC. Sample sent FREE. Adj
dress Allen 8. Olmsted. Le Roy, N. I.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
ENCOURAGING Him.

IF 1 thought any girl would accept
me-" casually remarked the bashful
Mr.. Dolyers. I'D propose to her to-
morrow
Why not this EVENING"" asked Miss
Fosdick, coyly.
The affair will take place in about a
month.-Detroit Free Press.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
A KENTUCKY suspicion.

"Do you agree with the people who
assert that milk is not a wholesome
article Of diet?"
"Well," answered Col. stillwell, II
wouldn't like to make positive asser-
lions. But I have heard 1t rumored
that they put a great deal Of water into
it. '-Washington Star.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

IN Either Case.
"a missing Michigan girl 10 thought
to be the victim Of love OF somnambu-
lism." :.
"Well. In either case she'll wake up"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
willinr Is Help.

IT am very careful OF my Digestion"
said the star boarder. as he reached for
the last piece Of pie.
II am willing to do all I car to help
you take a r Of IT," interrupted the
end man. who got to the pie before the
star boarder.-Ohio State Journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
shed Give Him one.

MADAM" said the hungry tramp
II haven't had a bite for a week."
How extremely careless of you,'' she
replied. as she called the dog.-Denver
Times.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
II Took Time.

I'm so tired'!' she sighed to the wo.
man next door.
What doing?" ESQ., 49,
'I've been the last four hours at the
photographers having an i~nstantane-
GUS picture of the baby taken.'
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
Re.l C.l.mitx.

A Real Calamity.
The Father-You have rescued my
daughter from drowning. sir. What
shall be YOU reward?
The stranger-Don't mention It.; I'll
send you a bill. I'm a specialist from
New York.
"sGcod heavens! TIM ruined!"-Life.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

Fish-Are you auitor for Aiss
Browns hand9 III
eprat-Yes but I didn''t..''
Msh-Didnst what1ss
gp1it---suits her. s4+-T1d-Bits
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

trouble in growing this tree. since It
flourishes in a hot house and IAN safe
" be placed in the open ground In
summer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

There are q, 1894 Juvenile temperance
Iocieties In the British islands. With .
Of 2.6s6.00o. s &
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

Il nay be more blessed to give than
TO receive, but with most people this -
only u dress.parade theory.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
Harder.

AutEor-There! I've finished that
novel in three weeks, and now I must
not be interrupted for six months.
His wife-What are you going to do
now?
Author-I'm going to write a short
stOry.-Harper's Bazaar. +
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

1do not believe Piso.s euro for Consumption
hos an equal for coughs and colds.-JoH y
BOYER, Trinity Springs. Ind. Feb. il. 1900
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

We thank you for trying Wizard OIL
for rheumatism or neuralgia, then you
will thank us. Ask your druggist.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
This Bridge is of
Growing Vines.

There is hardly any country in
which more natural curiosities are to
be found than In our neighbor, Mexi-
CO. One reason is because vegetation
there Is very luxuriant. and there are
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

MI HalI's Catarrh Cure
- constitutional cure. Prizes. 76e
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28

sober. It appears this has given great
onense. We therefore beg to Withdraw
1t. Literary World.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1901-09-28
How the Kings Take. Are Paid.

How the Kings Taxes Are Paid.
1t is not. generally known that the
king pays taxes under protest.-that is
to say. his majesty, like Queen Victo-
ria, claims to be exempt from impost,
and yet is willing to contribute without
prejudice to the rates For instance.
part of the Windsor farm land lies with
in the radius of the borough. The mu-
nicipal authority issues demand notes
for the rates. The royal officials re-
spond by paying a sum just under the
amount requested, AID the collector is
satisfied. There is no question Of going
to law, for how can the king be sum-
.moned to his own courts?-F'ree Lance.