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The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09

In his annual report the Secretary OF Agriculture
presents most excellent summary Of American agri-
culture In the 1905 The report includes forceful
esapartsons by which the statistical of
niisns OF tons and billions bushels and dollars
are translated into language ineligible TO the
average citizen.
Thus expressed the facts relating to our crops live
stock and land values have been called The Epic Of
the Farm" An epic. told BY the lexieogra-
piers. Ii presentation Of q great and noble theme
IL narrafes exploits benencent In their
results aud greater nsbler theme can be found
than the enc which depicts the relations Of these
achievements to human well being.
Expressed In millions Of bushels the production Of
Ersia In the United States follows: Corn
27os; eats $50; wheat 6s4: barley 1888 and
grsns Including rice and buckwhest sufcient TO
swell the grand total to 4b2I 10000 bushels or 22
see.eeo.e0o pounds
Such quantity Of grain would require for trans
psrtatisn by rail oo5ooo standard freight cars which
placed end end. would enclrcle earth and
fsur-afths times II Is sufficient give every man
woman and child the globe $50 pounds. approx
imately sne-hfth Of their annual supply OF ma
teria fer their feed II Is enough furnish the
lean farmers with seed for their succeeding crops
give to the people Of the land all the breadstun re-
CURED by them and leave 35ooOo0 bushels for ex-
pert to BE used In the arts csaverted second
airy or higher ferns Of human fosd in the shape OF /
neat milk butter. cheese. etc These grains
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09

doctor had showed him where to put
II. Mullins had gone OF to see hts
mother-sDd now OF was the doctor
himself. And we women. my mistress
and myself, alone.
remember how dark II was as the
long clock began to strike IL. And
just as It stopped there came a knock
at the door.
went to open Il and there were two
men with a wagon. and in the wagon
a long bundle Of something served up
In a cloth.
'Dr. James live hereT
HE does" says I.
Here's q bundle for him"
BLESS us, it's big enough" says I.
at is." said he. well. let's in
with It. old lady. Wei put II in the
corner of the hall. And your master
left particular directions that II must
not be opened until he came" says
ne-"s sort OF surprise for your mis-
Iress."
and what's In the bund1eT
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09
FRESH AIR AND REST.

Common sense In the osfaeor
Treatment of Consumption.
@. X. Pogue says that much harm has
been done 10 consumptives by the I'm.
Discriminate prescribing Of fresh air.
outdoor life and exercise. without prop-
er instructions aud education Of the On
tent. together with a consideration Of
the extent OF the LESSONS present. says
the New York Medical Record. II Is
folly to place a patient with high Re.
yer, chills and swcats outdoors all DAY
long in cold weather and then require
him to sleep In an open tent with no
provision made for tho comforts OF life
to which he has been accustomed. On
the other hand. the patient In the early
stages Of the disease who ia told 10
adopt tent life. without being given
definite instructions IL very apt to shut
himself up tight at night In bis tent
and so spends seven or eight hours n
day In closed canvas box.
Patients must be kept outdoors all
day long In the open air, and practic.
ally the same conditions must prevail |
It night, but they must be made com. |
and be protected from cold |
Winds, rains and storms and, during the |
summer months, from the direct rays
If the sun. The beginning OF the out.
ioor life must be made gradual. with
nut abrupt transition from the patients
Usual mode Of life. Similar fallacles
xist in the minds Of the laity. and even
4 the profession also. regarding the
'alus Of exercise. The patient who is
old to live out Of doors and rough IT,
sually does not live long to carry out
he injunction. or sixty-two patients
a various stages Of the disease. whose
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09

II don't know" says be. The doc.
tor was too vet 10 talk much"
Its the Turkey carpet I've wanted
for the parior this twelve months. .
says my Mistress.
Il think II Is that. ms'zm." says I.
1T can't be anything but a carpet. ("
says abe. and she went close TO Il aud
put her hand on IT, l saw her turn
quite pale.
Yes. it's the carpet said shs;
let's 90 In; it's chilly"
Then she drew me back into the
psrior and put her hand over my
mouth.
Don't speak or scream. whatever
you think" says she.
Nancy. come out into the entry
with me. stand behind me and hold the
Hight high. Whatever do don't
scream until It's over
Then she took the masters big gun
from over the manteipiecs and went
out into the hall She lifted the gun
to her shoulder. took aim. and fred
straight into the bundle those men
had left for master We heard q
dreadful scream. and the bundle rolled |
over on the floor. and the next minute |
here was great red spot on II. Then
We heard a groan and everything was
IT'LL
II knew there was a man In that
said mistress.
And then 1 screamed and screamed
Is II ia never stop. And my mistress
led a rope around the poor things
rms. which we could see now
Trough the cloth.
At daybreak Master Mullins came
nd he called some men from Greg.
rvs farm. and they undid the bun
le. and out OF II took the worst look.
az robber ever saw. with a black
row and a fierce eye.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09

ragged janitorship. "You unSratsful
dog he cried. raising his stick.
Mr.. North put up hand. That will
do. Troke." he said. I know your re-
speet for the cloth. Move the msa on
agaiR."
Get on;'' aud Dawes felt his newly
riveted chain tug. II was some time
since be had been In a chain gang. aud
the sudden jerk nearly over balanced
hlm- He caught at his neighbor. and
looking up. met a pair Of black eyes
which cleaned recognition His neigh
Dor was John Rex. Mr.. North, watch
ing them, was struck by the resemblance
the two men bore to each other. Their
height. eyes. hair and complexion were
similar. Despite the difference In name.
they might be related. They might be
brothers" thought he. "Poor fellows.
l never knew a prisoner refuse tobacco
before" And he looked on the ground
for the despised portion. But In vain.
John Rex. oppressed by no foolish senti-
ment had picked il up and put II In his
mouth.
SO Rufus Dawes was relegated to his
old life again. and came back TO his
prison with the hatred Of his kind. that
his prison had bred in him. increased
hundred-fold. IL seemed to him that
the sudden awakening had dazed him.
that the food of light so suddenly let In
upon his slumbering soul had blinded his
eyes. used so long TO the sweetly cheat
Ing twilight. He was at hrst unable 10
spprehend the details Of his misery. He
knew only that his dresm-child was alive
and shuddered at him. that the only
thing he loved and trusted had betrayed
him; that all hope Of justice and mercy
had gone from him forever; that the
beauty had gone from earth. the bright
ness from heaven: and that he was doom
ed still to live. He went about his work.
unheedful Of the jests Of Troke. ungalled
BY his irons, unmindfnl of the groans
and laughter about him. His ma gnificent
muscles saved him from the lash, for
he amiable Troke tried to break him
Town In vain He did not complain. he
lid not laugh. he did not weep. His
mate" Rex tried TO converse with him.
'ut did not succeed In the midst Of one
# Rex's excellent tales Rufus Dawes
would sigh wearily. There's something
N that fellows mind" thought Rex.
rome TO watch the signs BY which the
oul Is read HE has some secret which
Feighs upon him"
Then Rex came TO a conclusion. His
nate was plotting an escape. He him
elf cherished a notion Of that kind. as
id Gzbbett and Vetch. but by common
istrust no one ever gave utferance to
ioughts Of this nature. II would be too
angerous- HE would be good com
tde for rush." thought Rex. and re-
,lved more firmly than ever TO ally
Imself to this dangerous and silent com
znion-
One question Dawes had asked which
ex had been able TO answer. "who u
at North"
"A chaplain He Is only here for -
eek or so. There IS a new one com
g. North goes to Sidney. He Is not =
favor with the bishop" -
SILENCE there cries the overseer. ~.
20 you want me to report yerY'
Amidst such diversions the days rolled -.
, and Rufus Dawes almost lonxed for wa
E coal mines To be seat from the
element to the coal mines, and from W
E coal mines to the settlement, was TO wa
sc unhappy men "trip"
fro ~ contfuued-l a
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09
PRIVILEGES OF AN ENVOY.

Amb.ss.dors Are Exempt From Ar
rest or From Any Legal Process.
Quaint etiquette and strange laws
are associated with the position OF an
ambassador OF the powers. The main
difference between an ambassador and
minister Is rather one Of person than
OF power. since both are accredited
pIen!potentiaries. The ambassador rep
reseGts the person OF his sovereign I;
rhe minister represents the government.
The social precedence given to an am
bassador Is Immediately after the
| princes OF the blood royal. while
minister only takes rank after a duke.
Ambassadors and ministers are ac-
corded precedence amsng themselves
according to the dates Of their appoint
meEts. and their wives enjoy the same
priv legcs. In Rome a curious bit Of
etiquitse obtains. In a black" house
the plenipotentiary accredited to the
quirinal takes precedence OF his col
league at the vatican. while In a
white house the converse rule Is OBJ
served
An ambassador cannot be put up
and balloted for at a club: he must be
invited to Join, and In the leading clubs
rrle empowering the committee to
Issue such Invitations Is generally
found. When a sovereign or a member
of the royal house deputed by him
Visits foreign country the embassy
becomes his private residence and the
ambassador is. pro tenn, officially ex-
The representatives Of foreign powers
enjoy various curious privileges. The
embassy or legation Is to all Intents
and purposes a piece Of the country
which 1t represents and Its occupants
are not amenabIe to the ordinary laws
II the country In which II stands.
An ambassador cannot be sued-in
TACT, he Is exempted from all legal pro-
.ess by a statute which was passed to
ippease the wrath Of Peter the Great =
" Russia. whose ambassador was
Ictually arrested IN London for -<eof II
Il $50 Ambassadors are In all coun- n
ries permitted the free exercise of h
heir religion. They are exempted from a
irect taxation. they have special letter
ags for their malls and they pay no 10
ustoms duties on anything they Inn il
ort This latter privilege Is. however. a
ow subject to limitations, for 1t was
orrneriy mucn abused In certain coun- m
ries where high customs duties OBJ
ained In
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09
TIE DAVID HARUNv
OF I0wA's LOWER HOUSE

This IL not picture Of David Hs-
rum. a. one would thiak AZ nrss
glance. Il Is = characteristic Likeness.
Of Hon A. .. cassel. whs has been
chosen BY the electors Of Jefferson
County to represent them 10 the low
er branch Of the Iowa General Assem-
bly,.
When a stranger visiting the house
frst spys Mr. cassei. be inrslnntarily
looks for the carpet bag. Needless to
state. Mr.. Cassei belongs to thar
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09

visitor--I suppose there is history
connected with that spade7
Museum Attendant--There Is, sir;
It Is one Of our greatest curiosities-
That spade was actually used to dig
with at Panama.-Puck.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09

great class which Il the backbone OF
bis great Staic-thc agricultnrallsta.
His postofiice address Is I.ockrldge.
Jefferson County. II. y. u. No. 4.
Mr. Casscl would never be mistaken
for Beau BrummcI. or Ward McAiils-
ter. but. on the other hand. nobody
who ever knew either OF these fashion
plates would mistake them for Mr..
Cassel by hearing them talk without
looking on their face and ngure. Mr.
Csssel II what Gilbert Hubbard would
call "a diamond in the rough" and II
bis necktie Is not always OF the latest.
approved pattern. his heart IL lnva.
riably in the right place aud his hand
In bis pocket ready to haul out bis
long leather purse when some verify
cause Is presented to him for ceasid-
Grafton.
Mr. Cassei IL not a dude. but. then.
he doesn't need TO be. lie Is Kind. he
g generous. he IL true to his friends
be respects womsnhood, he IL SQUARE
md he Is sharper than tack and
quicker than steel trap when II
comes to seeing the peint You don't
nave to diagram things for cas~ei.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09

histories are known TO The sgsA~r. Who
durinx the last ave years have tskea
the -rouxhinx it- cure. forty .tsr~~ ar.
dead and only two show signs q hsv-
Ing their disease arrested Rest IL tho
element II IA important 10 secure. for
usually the patient Il only toe sp, Of
his own secord 10 take too mues active
exercise.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09
THE MYSTERIOUS BUNDLE

AN AsTER MULLINS. that was
JMl experimenting the new
works. had come down to pay
the hands. He had Travelled. armed.
for many a mile. and he arrived a day
too soon-that Is. IL was a Friday.
and Saturday was to be pay day.
Says Master Mullins to my master.
the doctor: III I leave the money
here no one will know IT," and the
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09

Between Tonopah and Manhattan,
New. fifty miles, there Is an automobile
service. Round trip. SIS.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09
for The Term of Ills Natural Life
CHAPTER xIx.-fcontinued.,

ChAFIER XlN--fContinued-l
We'll, you see. that is the reason why
am angry with myself for not loving
you as ! ought. l want you to like
the thinks l like, and to love the books
and the music and the pictures and the
the world | love; and forget that you
are man. you know. and that am only
girl; and | forget how nobly you be-
haved. Maurice. and how unselfshly you
rlsked your life for mine. Why. what
Is the matter, dearT''
He had put her away from him sud
denly, and gone to the window. gazing
across the sloping garden at the bay
below, sleeping In the soft evening light
The schooner which had brought the
witnesses from Port Arthur lay of the
shore. and the yellow flag at her mast
huttered gently in the cool evening
breeze The sight of this flag appeared
to anger him. for. as his eyes fell on
II he uttered an impatient exclamation.
and turned round again. Some sudden.
desperate whim caused him to exclaim,
Suppose ! had not done all you think.
would you not love me stillY'
Her eyes. raised TO his face with anx-
ious tenderness for the pain she had be- /
heved herself TO have inflicted. fell at /
this speech
What question. | don't know. /
suppose l should: yet-but what is the
use. Maurice. of supposingf know
you have done it. and that is enough
How can l say what l might have done
II something else had happened? Why.
you might not have loved me-"
If there had been for moment any
sentiment Of remorse in his selfish heart,
the hesitation of her answer went far
to dispel it, With the hypocrisy of self
lshness which deceives even itself. he
laid the little head upon his heart with
4 sensible glow Of virtue.
God bless you. darling, You are my
rood angel"
The girl sighed. Il will be your good
nigel. dear, If you viii let me-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-08-09

Full many a gem which should have
raised serene
Burns to crisp behind the orsn
door.
And many sack OF -four ts horn 81
burst unseen
And waste It's Wilderness on tn
pantry floor
Hood Housekeepi
One g.. ..on IN.
ont the aid Of an undertnker
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-03

The latest reports and all the cir
cumstances testify to the seriousness
OF the situation in Cuba. II has not
been made clear what substantial
grievances exist, but II is clear that
disaffection towards the government is
widespread, already involving in one
degree or another the majority of the
population in several Of the important
provinces, while a great many bands
have arms in their hands, and are en-
gagged in active hostilities. It may be
that as yet the insurgents are not suf-
flciently organized to operate as con-
quering armies, but the military forces
at command OF the government are
very small and the response to appeals
for enlistment shows either popular
Indifference or fear Of the insurgents
that on it's face seems discouraging.
/ The formidable fact now looming up
is the apparent impotency of the gov
eminent, even though its military
forces we're far greater, to psralyse
the insurgents, who in any event seem
able to perpetuate themselves indefi-
nitely by the old guerilla tactics that
baffled the power of Spain. Guerilla
warfare, maintained by raising bands
here and there, now coalescing into
powerful bodies and again separating
into the original constituents in the
presence Of superior army, is almost
natural habit In Cuba, and, was in
deed, its sole means OF defense for gen.
erations. The grave danger is that
thus the insurgents, while they may
not be able conclusively to overthrow
and supplant the government, may
nevertheless succeed in Indefinitely de-
flying its authority throughout large
portion of the island.
The result could not but be a vir-
tual reign of anarchy in which Sc
curity for person and property,
whether of natives or of foreigners,
would disappear The country is only
beginning to recover from the ravages
of its protracted guerilla resistance to
Spain, and the only possibility of its
speedy and complete recovery rested in
the maintenance of orderly conditions
in which industry could win its reward
and the confidence and aid OF the out
side world could be secured, For Cuba
now to relapse into chronic civil COM
motion would inevitably be to post
pone for half century rehabilitation
of an island which is naturally so fer
tile and needs only peace and order
for development.
The situation, therefore, is neces-
sarily most grave also for the United
States, whose interests, present and
prospective, In, Cuba are so intimate
and important, and which by express
treaty obligations as well as by the ma.
ture of things is bound to intervene II
matters drift to extremes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-03
ERE rAxpArERs, lNrERrsr.


The monthly statement issued by
Treasurer Mortensen makes a show
ing which must be very satisfactory to
the taxpayers of the state. It indi-
Gates that the financial affairs OF the
great state of Nebraska are being ad-
ministered with prudence and fidelity
and that the chaos which prevailed In
the treasury department few years
ago has given way to order. The most
significant fact in connection with the
matter is that Treasurer Mortensen
publicly designates each bank In which
state money is deposited, taking the
people of the state fully into his con-
fidence. II was neglect of this funda-
mental principle of safety that led to
the deplorabIe condition from which
the treasury is but now emerging.
I. There lie, however, a still deeper in
terest for the taxpayers OF Nebraska
in the treasuret's statement Mr.. Nor
tensen has from time to time during
his administration of the affairs OF the
Office given evidence of his care and
exactness, and has at no time concealed
any fact that would be, of even re-
mote interest in regard TO treasury
transactions. He has recently made
statements showing the exact amount
by which the enormous floating indebt-
edness of the state has been reduced
during his term of office. This reduc-
ton has been accomplished by the levy
of direct tax SUFFICIENT to bring the
income of the state far above its nor
NAL expenditures. This tax will very
likely be continued for at least one
more biennial period.
A study of the reports furnished by
Mr.<Mortensen suggests possible econo-
mics, which may be provided for by the
next legislature when It comes to con-
slider the appropriation bills. 1t has
been the practice in Nebraska to make
certain appropriations by levying a
blanket tax; for example, a l mill tar
on all property for the benefit OF the
State university. Only a few years
d6O JAiS was IONiCu Oh q SaAaOAV
uation of some $27O,O00,0 900. Now II
is levied on a valuation of $340,00O,-
900, raising thus more than $4,000
above what was originally intended to
be appropriated for the use OF the
State university. It Is believed that
this tax, at least, might be lowered to
an appreciate degree without in the
least interfering with the usefulness
and activity Of the Great educational
institution. The case of the university
is cited merely as an example. Some
abuses exist and should be given
proper attention by the coming legis,
lature,, in order that with the, In.
creased valuation placed on the prop
erty in Nebraska the levy for taxes
may be made as little burdensome al
Is absolutely necessary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-03
PERSONAL NOTES.

Lolita, the once favorite actress, is said
to be one Of the biggest taxpayers among
the women Of Boston.
Thomas A. Edison never carries a watch,
fearing that he might learn to take note
of the passage OF time.
An American girl who lately married a
bogus baron seems to have as bad a bar
gain as though she had married the real
thing.
A New York paper. in illustrating the
story OF an Iowa girl who husked III
bushels Of corn In day. has her sitting
in an easy chair with the corn piled neatly
on a table within reach. What sort OF a
farmer is that artist
Chief Plessant Porter OF the Creek tribe
OF Indians. who Is probably the most ad-
vanced thinking Indian OF the present day.
says ''ths death kneil OF the individuality
Of my race is sounded In Indian Territory
in the establishment OF statehood"
Judge Charles Field Of AthoI, Mass, lie
still dispensing justice. although 81 years
Of age. Recently he disposed OF three
cases In one morning. then went to Gar
diner, thirteen miles away, and disposed
OF eight cases. He walked a mile from
the court room to the railroad station. His
figure IL erect and his step nrm.
Other features Of the common language,
even more than spelling. stands in need OF
reform with a club. Instance this gem:
Yes" said the college student. dad got
the idea that was cutting up too much
and so he cut in and threatened TO cut
down my allowance unless took brace.
/ felt all cut up at once. bat didn't want
my allowance cut on or cut into just for
a little funny business and 50 cut IL out
A big stick could cut In there beautifully.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-09-03
AUoUsrREoErprs IND expENDrrunEs

AUGUST RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
The monthly statement of the, gov
eminent receipts and expenditures for
August makes an extraordinarily IA
vorable showing, the surplus being
sS,156,147, against deficit of
$4,660,061 for August of last year
There was deficit for July, although
It was materially less than for July,
1905, and ordinarily O deficit was to
be expected also for August this year.
The comparatively heavy revenue
during the last month Is due mainly
to prosperous business conditions
which have encouraged merchants to
be forehanded and confident in maxi
ing their purchases abroad. The re-
suit is that importations for the fall
and winter trade have begun to arrive
earlier than usual. and the enormous
purchasing power Of production in the
United States, now that all our cap
ital crops are assured, has swelled the
volume Of imports.
Notwithstanding the large expendi-
lures on account of the government,
receipts thus are growing at more than
corresponding rate, The revenue
during the opening months of the cur
rent fiscal year accordingly make prac-
ticaRy sure that its end VIII show a
substantial Surplus, and indeed more
than warrant the estimates which the
treasury officials laid before congress.
Moreover, the disbursements on ac-
cauat ~ the Panama canal, which have
6ser met hitherto out of current taxa
ton. although the burden OF such a
work belonging 10 the ages ought to
be proportionately borne by the gen.
eratiops which are to be chiefly bene-
fted, will this fiscal year be repaid
to the treasury with the proceeds OF
the late bond sale, thus greatly
strengthening our fiscal positions