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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15
American Shamrock.

"Few people, comparatively speak
ing, are aware that the shamrock. Ire
lands national emblem. grows In many
parts Of the United States" said
Michael Cavanagh, Of Boston, during
q recent visit to Washington:
II was out walking In the northwest
section Of Washington yesterday, and
saw loads of shamrock In one Of the
parks. 1t is identically the same as
that which flourishes on the soil OF
Erin. A good many people confuse the
shamrock with clover. which 1t resem-
bles considerably, but the shamrock
can always be told from the other by
its small, yellow blossoms, exactly like
strawberry bloom. This blossom puts
forth Ave little yellow leaves. Now
the blossom Of the clover Is either red
or white. and 1t Is larger and shaped
differently.
'The shamrock has three leaves,
which. in most instances, are perfect
in their heart shape, though not al.
ways SO. and 1t grows luxuriantly In
limestone regions. The tradition that
st. Patrick explained the mystery OF
the Trinity by the little flower is the
common explanation Of its adoption Al
Ireland's most cherished emblem
Washington Post.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

Attention has often been called to
the extent to which rural neighbor-
hoods now share the conveniences of
city life, but it is only by grouping some
of the improvements that the change
which they are bringing to pass is made
clear. Good roads. scientifically built,
are no longer found in the cities only.
but in remote towns, built by State or
County aid. or through well-directed 10
cal energy. Not only do they add
greatly to the pleasure Of country life.
but they tighten loads for farm horses
and enhance the value Of farm prop
erty. The extension Of trolley lines Is
an influence working in the same direc-
ton. Ten years ago there were less
than two thousand miles Of car tracks
In the United States on which electric
ity was employed: now there are nearly
twenty thousand. Until five or six
years ago the electric car was rarely
seen save on city streets, but the larg-
est part OF the new construction Of the
last few years has been, on rural lines.
The trolley-car lures city residents into
the suburbs, and suburban residents
into the country. In some places 1t IL
used probably for freight transporta-
ton as well as for passengers. One
road running into Cleveland. Ohio. gets
about one-third of its revenue from
milk and vegetables sent in by farm
ers, and from the return freights of ar
ticles which they need. They get bet
ter and surer markets. and reach them
more easily than they did formerly.
The telephone, at first plaything, then
a luxury, and now a necessity of city
life, has been rapidly extended into
the country Of late years. Through To-
cal companies, or by clubbing together
to build their own lines. many farmers
in the East and Middle West now
enjoy regular service at small cost.
Rural free delivery was regarded as a
doubtful experiment but a few years
ago. Now, along five thousand or more
rural routes, the carriers take the farm
er's mail to him daily, These advan-
tages are as yet enjoyed by com
paratively small proportion of the rural
communities, but the proportion is con.
stantly growing larger. The changes
make rural life more attractive, and II
is certain that they will have an infiu
ence In checking the cityward drift OF
| population.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15
ROMANTIC HISTORY.
Story OF Ohio summer Resort-Capt.
Brady's Leap.


Story OF Ohio eummer Resort-capt.
Brsdy's Leap.
Brady's Lake, growing summer re-
sort in Portage County, Ohio. has a his
tory romantic enough to turn all the
other summer resorts In the State green
with envy.
The name Of the lake originated from
an adventure which Capt. Samuel Bra
dy had with the Indians in 1880, writes
e. w. MaxsOn In the Ohio State Jour-
nal. Brady was man Of large proper
lions and herculean strength-a daring
fighter and relentless foe Of the In
dian. He was the Daniel Boone OF the
northeast valley Of the Ohio, as the
other was OF the southwest. Portage
County is full Of the traditional legends
Of his adventures and hairbreadth es-
capes. Brady was familiar with all Of
this territory and its surroundings. He
knew the courses Of the Cuyahoga River
near this lake as well as the paths
about Charters Greek, near his own
home, south OF the Ohio. Whenever he
went on any OF his hunting expeditions
he was the one shining mark for the
Indians bullet or arrow, but was al.
~ays able to escape by his superior
ABILITY In woodcraft. Many times he
met the Indian single-handed. With hid
unerring rile and knife. which he a.
ways carried in his belt. he was dan.
gsrous TO- 10 the red man. who fos
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

vided his force and followed. He and
his party followed them to an Indian
village near where Is Northampton,
Summit County. They We're expecting
Brady with numbers four to his one.
and compelled him to retreat. Brady
and his companions separated and the
Indians followed him. trying to capture
him. They expected to corner him at
the Cuyahoga River. He directed his
course to a narrow place In the river at
the present site Of Kent, near where
the large stone bridge now stands. The
overhanging rocks on each side made
the distance twenty-five feet. The In
dams refrained from shooting, as they
desired to capture him alive for torture
Arriving at the narrow place on the
river, with superhuman strength and
agility, Brady jumped and landed safe
ly on the rock on the other side. The
foremost Indian called on him, Heap
jump, white man." Knowing they
could not make the leap. they fired
upon him--one bullet wQunding him In
the hip.
This place on the Cuyahoga River has
since been called "Brsdy's Leap
Brady Immediately made his way, fol-
lowed by the Indians, to the lake. and
jumped In and swan under water until
he reached a fallen oak tree on the west
side, and hid himself under this tree.
getting breath by using the broken
stem Of hollow weed. The Indians
followed him and were once upon the
fallen tree beneath which he was con.
cealed. He could hear their converse.
ton. When at last they decided he
was drowned they withdrew. With pan
and suffering Brady at last reached his
home again.
From this incident this lake was fol
many years known as "Brady's Pond.
and finally In later years has beer
"Brady's Lake." For the last ter
years t has been used as a summer re
| sort.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15
WORLDS QueEREsT NEWSPAPER
The Telephone Journal Of Blu iapest
AMI How 1t Il Worked.

The Telephone Journal Of Blu iapest.
AMI How 1t ls Worked.
Budapest has the most singular news
paper in the world. 1t is called the
'Telefon- Hismondo." or Telephone
News"
For eight years this venture has been
In working order. and 1t Is a great fnan-
cIal success. There are 600 subscrib.
ers, who at regular stated intervals re-
ceive the news Of the day, hot" from
all over the world, while sitting COM
fortably at home. The subscribers take
up at certain time Of day their tele-
phone receivers and listen to the news
which is spoken to them all simulta-
neously by teller" In the newspaper
office. Advertisements are heard In the
same way. You cannot skip the adver-
tisements in the telephone newspaper,
for they are artfully sandwiched by the
teller between exciting pieces Of news,
and you are bound to listen for fear Of
missing anything.
One editor, four assistant editors,
nine reporters, and q number Of tell
ers' compose the staff of the paper.
News Is collected In the usual way, and
is written out by the reporters. passed
by the assistant editors, and finally
initiated by the editor. Then it IL
handed in to the teller" who speaks II
over the wires. There are two Sunday
ISSUES" as well as many editions
during the secular days of the week.
/ Aggrieved subscribers dissatisfied
with the editorial policy Of the paper
sometimes wish to stop their connection
with 1t, but this is not done easily. In
the first place. instruments have been
Installed in the house. and security Civ.
en- for years subscription, and some
time must elapse before the receivers
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

can be removed. The subscriber may
decline to listen to the news, but the
maddening bell will nevertheless con-
tinue to ring him up at the customary
intervals.
The penny4n-the-slot system is being
tried /. connection with the newspaper,
30 that soon anyone in Budapest win
be able to have "pennorth's" Of news
doled out to them.
This novel and interesting enterprise
was started about eight years ago By
Theodore Buschgasch, who had been In.
terested In electricity and had patented
some inventions. Mr.. Buschgasch died
March 16. 1893. and the present en-
cheney Of the paper in Ill that pertaini
to its technique ID largely due 70 Mr.
Emil Won esveties. who h known on thu
stan - technical director. Hls skill
and energy have produced great results
The concern 10 owned BY . stock com
pany with capital Of about go Oo0
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

Consumption is the only disease
which causes man to die because he
Is poor" said physician at the recent
session Of the Congress of American
tuberculosis Experts in New York.
He went further, aud asserted that
"A per cent Of the cOnsumptives could
be saved II competent physicians took
charge Of the patients in the early
stages Of the disease. 1t was the voice
Of the Congress that free State sani-
tariums should be established for con-
sumptives without means. And there
the matter ended. The doctors stated
condition and suggested a remedy.
They did all in their power to awaken
public interest. Human life Is cheap.
however, and it will take years of agi-
tatiOn before the recommendation ad-
vances beyond the resolution stage.
This isn't matter for philanthrOpists.
The States are rich enough to do all
that is needed. Consumption Is a dis
ease where poverty blocks the physi-
clans efforts. 1t Is a disease that calls
for constant body building. There
must be nourishing food. pleasant and
cheerful surroundings, quiet. mental
peace, sunshine and pure air. People
die because they can not have these
things. 1t isn't because there is not
money enough somewhere. A great
State can afford to build dozen hos
pitfalls. We devote millions every year
to caring for those hOpelessly afflicted.
They can never be cured or in any way
benefit society. 1t is all for humanity's
sake. Why not devote other millions to
preserving the lives of those who only
lack wealth to become good and able
citizens? Isn't the game worth q
mighty effort?
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15
photography 70 the Front.

FnOtO&ropny 10 inc 'FRONT.'.
A well-known photographer recently
had his house Overhauled. A new sky-
light was added and alterations were
made In the roof.
The men took their time and did NOT
overwOrk themselves, but this did not
prevent the builder from presenting 4
very long bill.
When the owner Of the house expos
tulated It was explained to him that the,
men had to be paid for their time. and
they had spent several days on the job
mo wonder" said the photographer,
and then he produced number of
snapshot photographs representing the
men ON the roof Of his house a. takea
from the attic window Of On adjoining
building. Some were sitting smoking,
some were reading newspapers, and
others were lying on their backs.
"Why.' said the astonished builder,
"these are my men,
Exactly so" replied the photoe-
rapher, land they are earning my
money"
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

In q recent sermon the preacher said
that in these days Of softness and silli-
ness the world needs more strong char
acters. Personality, character, self
hood" said the preacher, lis the crown
ing glory Of creation" Every serious
minded person will register q hearty
amen to this sentiment. Especially are
strong characters needed in the politi-
cal .world-men Of personality, char
acter, selfhood." It is all very well for
statesmen to keep their ears to the
ground, and know public sentiment,
but the time is coming, and Is now
here, when men of positive convictions
are needed. Our social and economic
fabrics Is changing. Great new Ques-
lions are confronting the country. Pos
tive, assertive men who have cOnvic-
lions and the courage Of them, ought
to 20 to the front. Political parties are
looking for this type Of men. Yes, the
world needs strong men. And as the
world needs them. they appear. The
world recognizes them and stands
ready to put them where they belong.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

The exhibitions which go under the
name Of worlds fair do not pay. Phil
adelphia discovered this In 1875, for
her centennial show, though mere
pigmy when likened to later day stand
ards. left her out Of pocket several mill
lion dollars. The lesson was effective.
Tor the Quaker metropolis would under
no circumstances consider another
Chicago, which set out to make the
Philadelphia exhibit miniature baxar
In comparison and succeeded, found
herself poorer by 100000. 900 for graft
flying this fancy. She has pulled out Of
the race forever and wants no better
fun than to see her antagonist. New
York. struggling with colossal fair
some q these days. Paris has footed
up income and ontgo for last year and
reckons the latter exceeds the former
By 100000 200. She has made mp her
mind that results do not justify the
carrying ont Of these stupendous I'M
6ertak1nss and win have ~ more r
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

Americans will unanimously agree
with Lord Wolseley that the United
States army is 1.-THE finest Of Its size in
the world" He thinks Its superiority
10 due to good wages. This may have
something to do with 1t, but it Is doubt
ful how far the actual pay is an induce
ment to recruits. While 1t Is very much
better than the British army pay, and
does afford an actual means Of liveli-
hood, not many Americans, we mag
Inc, deliberately choose the military
service for that reason. There are GER
tain types of character for whom the
life has a peculiar attraction, and the
proportion Of the army to the whole
population is SO small that recruiting
officers are likely to select the men who
are likely to make good soldiers and to
reject the rest, while the European ar.
mics are compelled to draw largely
upon unit material. Nevertheless, the
general principle Is sound that good
wages is necessary to good service
This Ii one of the Yankee notions that
are gaining recognition throughout the
world.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

At first some difficulty was expert
enced in hearing the news clearly over
the telephones difficulty which tele-
phone subscribers In other countries
experience In ordinary conversation
but simple invention soon disposed Of
this obstacle.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

do with them. New York IL debating
whether she will have one that will ex-
coed the vast dimensions Of Chicago
and Paris in 1905. The newspapers
generally advocate the proposition for
1t means big addition to their adver-
tising receipts; the railroads governed
by metropolitan influences are also ar
rayed in its favor, but outside of these
forces it Is practically unsupported.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15
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Since It has been discovered that the
dog also has appendicitis. probably we
shall mot hear 90 much Of it in the hui
man family.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

The Locomotor Ataxia people have
organized in New York with 800 men,
bers. They are offering a money prize
for any remedy that wiR cure their
disease. 1t Is the disease that Null
vaney called 1.-THE locomotive attacks
us," and that Is bout the way it hits.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

King Edward. it is stated, wants to
abolish the tile as fashionable head
gear. 1t remains to be seen II this is a
case where the world will uncover it.
self In the presence of royalty.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15
Memorial Of King Alfred.

The colossal memorial Of King Aires
the Great, now In course of prepayar
ton, which II to be erected In Wincheos
ter, England. win probably be one ~
the most remarkable pieces Is aculD-
ture IN the kingdom. q
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

While some millionaires are endow-
ING colleges others are warning young
men against colleges. The plut0crats
should get together.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15
CECIL RHODES A WRECK.

victim Of an lncurable Disease, He
Will eoon Return to Euglamd.
Cecil Rhodes, hero of London jing-
oes and the uncrowned king of South
Africa, IL soon to return to England,
a physical wreck. He has left Cape
Town to consult the most eminent
specialists of London and the CONT
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

A Western man spanked his married
daughter with hard pine shingle be-
cause she was too giddy. The Court
dismissed his case. but laid it down
that his act was unlawful.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

nent, but 1t Is predicted nothing can
resue him from the clutches OF gener4.
nj paralysis, Of which he Is said to b,
the victim. The change il especially
noticeable in his bent figure, his droop--
Ing lip and his lack luster eyes-eyes.
which once shot magnetic Ore and.
were his chief aid In securing power
in the dark continent The steamer on
which he 10 returning IL fitted out for
his especial comfort.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-08-15

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Evening star., 1901-09-14
JAPAN'S SHIP SUBSIDIES.
Development of the Merchant Marine
of the MikadO's Empire.

Development of the Merchant Marine
of the MikadO's Empire.
From the Shipping Gazette.
Japan was not slow to initiate certain
European nations in the adoption Of the
subsidy system, and to all appearances she
has, like Germany, obtained something for
her money. Comparisons are, however,
somewhat difficult, because the japanese
shipping companies which receive subven-
tions are under an obligation, If required
to carry mails, and no portion of the pay
ment is specially earmarked as being in
recognition of that service.
The latest returns issued by the foreign
Office show that in 1898 the total amount
of bounty granted was $4,000, which rep
resents a substantial increase compared
with previous years But for 1899 the total
estimated payment was 1854 ,000 SO that the
state disbursements for this purpose are
still on the upgrade. OF the last-mention-
ed total, only about t27 900 is In respect of
bounties for the construction of ships and
marine engines, SO that in the main the
subventions take the form of a navigation
bounty.
In return the Japanese get lines of steam
ers to Europe, Bombay, Melbourne Seat
tie, San Francisco and Chinese and Rus
sian Pacific ports, to say nothing of good
deal of regular domestic communication.
This is really a very extensive range of
operations for so young maritime ration,
and specially daring seems the creation of
direct line to England, which involves an
annual contribution of. roughly, f27O 600 or
nearly half the total estimated subven-
tions. In this European service, which is
fortnightly, twelve steamships of not less
than 5000 tons gross, and minimum speed
or IA knots, are required.
For the Hong Kong and San Francisco
line, which comes next in Importance a
payment Of something over f1OO 900 Is an
nually authorized. The contract demand in
this case is for service at least every
four weeks with three steamers of at least
5000 tons gross. and a minimum speed of
IL knots. The Hong Kong and Seattle line
receives state support to the extent Of
about t65,OOO per annum, and in this In
stance three steamers of 5000 tons gross,
and Of not less than 10 knots speed are ex-
pected to make a total of at least thirteen
trips per year. These payments which
represent a total OF above f435, ,OOO run until
the year 1910, SO that there will be ample
opportunity for the determination of ex-
periments which are certainly remarkably
bold. whether from the standpoint Of the
tonnage Of the vessels engaged or of their
speed.
Evening star., 1901-09-14
Interesting Statistics Of Building in
Leading Cities.
PERMITS FOR AUGUST, 1900 And 1901
Washington Showed an Increase
of 146 Per Cent
LED ALL OTHER PLACES

Apparently the strike of the steel work
ers, contrary to the expectations of many
has resulted in little or no Ill effect upon
building operations throughout the coun-
try. Statistics, officially compiled for Con-
struction News of Chicago, display a
healthy increase during August over those
for July Of this year, and still larger
gain over the totals of July, 1900 The
increase over last month was, in a meas
ure, expected, as during the torrid spell
during the month previous a slight halt
in building circles was apparent. However,
it was anticipated by some that the sum
total of operations for last month would
suffer a slump and that the factor in the
diminution would be the steel strike. Hap
PLY, this has not been the case in general.
1t is admitted that the strike has caused
a lull in building operations in Pittsburg,
owing to the difficulty attendant upon OBJ
tanning the iron and steel. But reports from
nineteen other cities indicate that the battle
between the United States Steel Corpora
tion and It's men has not initiated against
the improvements planned for those NUM-
cipalities. Last monthss figures present a
notable Increase over those of the corre-
spending period Of last year.
During August 500 permits, involving an
outlay of $21 ,56S $685. were issued, as against
4,761 buildings that represented an expendi-
ture of S13 7O9,95S during August, 1900
an increase of 448 structures and of the
sum Of $7,S59,01O in their cost, or a general
increase OF 81 per cent Following are the
figures in detail. showing Washington sixth
in the list.