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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-11

making comfortable living for her
self than eking out bare existence
with such a man. Hiram was all right
only he never stuck to any one thing
long enough and his inventions never
seemed to be the things people wanted
Now she was almost up to the big
red and white sign. Never before had
she felt free to indulge her pet extrav-
agance, but now with steady, tidy in
come and good clothes in plenty it did
seem that Providence had put that
sandwich man right there ahead Of her.
Breathless and excited, she rushed
past the man to get front view Of the
clock. Oh, Joy. There was the long
hoped for little face and the cuckoo
half emerging from his arch as though
the clock had stopped just as he start.
ed to announce the hour.
Samantha clapped her hands in an
ecstasy Of rapture.
'Oh" she cried. Can l get one
down on Thirteenth street now?"
For the first time she turned her eyes
from the sign to the man whose way
/ she had blocked. All the light Of Joy
/ faded from her face and left it ashen.
"yIiramw she cried. Hiram Shell!'
Yes. Samanthy," he said, meek as
ever. looking at the trim little woman
before him and pulling surreptitiously
at his Worn and soiled vest.
The pallor Of her, face changed to a
flush Of anger and resentment as she
looked at the disheveled old man.
Hiram She'll" she said forcibly.
what you dom trampin' the streets
like this? Shiftless and good for moth
in, same as You always was."
Il don't know, Samanthy. l never
did seem to mount to anything" The
cuckoo clock swayed perilously near a
barber pole, but Samantha did not no
tice. She was looking at the mans
lantern jawed haggard visage and
thinking hard.
Hiram She'll" she accused. you
haven't had enough to eat. You can't
keep your knees stiff.'
He smiled weakly. "Well. it do be
hard Of an on to get a plenty. 'spe
cially when it takes quite a bit fol
wire. My new patent clothes wringer
Samanthy"-
Hiram Shell. you 60 right straight
down to Thirteenth street and tell thoet
clock people you haven't got senss
enough to pound sand In a rat hole"
, But even as she spoke her eyes wer,
moist. And. Hiram. you bring clocl
up to my house. I'm going home nov
to get supper ready" She counted on
$2O3 Is cents for car fare), gave hin
her address and told him vigorousl!
! to hurry up before he forgot what b.
was to do. She left him standing stu
pefied In the middle Of the walk gain,
after her with meek il hungry eyes.
''She be just the same as ever" b,
whispered to himself. "She'd "a mad
me a good wife. Samanthy would"
e Samantha Sanders was bustling fe
: verishly about her rooms at the New
/, Rochelle apartmentA True to her prov
! ident New England instincts, she ha,
2 a plentiful supply Of cake, pie. appl
: butter and baked beans on hand. 0h
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-11

The death OF President Harper of
Chicago University removes from the
educational world one of its most
prominent personalities. Rockefeller
with his tainted millions may lay claim
to the father of the great university.
but the real founder is Doctor Harper.
and his genius has made the institution
what 1t is. II Rockefeller deserves
any credit, 1t Is the credit of having
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-11
Making Money.

Ladies' Home Journal.
A little boy once told his friend. an
other youngster. that his mother was
accustomed to give him nickel every
morning so that he should take his
medicine in peace and quietness.
Well what do you do with it," in
quired the little friend.
Mother puts 1t in a money-box unit!
there il a dollar
And what them
Why. then. mother buys another bot
tie of medicine with it
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-11
Well Gotten Up Paper.


The Lewiston Evening Teller comes
to us this week as successor to the
Inter State News. The new daily Is
we'll gotten up. has good gist of AS
ISOLATED Press dispatches and will nc
doubt work up good business In the
coming city of Idaho.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-11

discovered Harper. The great univer-
sity being born as a child of his brain
will continue as a monument to his
memory.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-11

A good cup of coffee puts you in the
mood to enjoy the entire day. For this
purpose always get Chase & Sanborn's
nigh grade coffee. Sold only at the
Russell Grocery.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-11

leave every ID one OF YOU behind.
They started.
That was sound common sense"
said the Rev. Madison Peters, apropos
of a certain clergyman's resignation
1t was like the decision of old Bis
marks soldier.
There was a soldier who acquitted
himself with singular gallantry on the
battlefield. He carried a wounded COM
rade nearly two miles on his back
through a fusillade of bullets. Accord
ingly he came before Bismarck 10 be
rewarded for his bravery.
He was a simple minded fellow The
prince commended him, questioned him
little. and finally said. with a laugh:
New. Hans. tell me which you pre-
fer. the iron cross. or hundred tha-
lers 80
The brave Hans thought little.
How much. he said carefully. is
the cross WORTH
About three thalers.' said the
prince.
Hans frowned. and thought again
for q long time Then his brow cleared.
He smiled.
Il think he said, I'll take the cross
and 81 thalers.'"
Gabriel Dante Rossetti. the famous
poet and painter, was once visited by
an Indian prince who said To him:
Il wish to give you a commission to
paint portrait of my father
is your father in London" asked
Rossetti.
NO: my father is dead" replied the
oriental.
Have you some photographs of him.
or any portrait?'
I'VE have no portraits of him of any
kind
How can l paint portrait of him
then q" asked the artist. 1T is impos-
sible. l could not think of attempting
anything so absurd
/ why is it absurd ?" demanded the
prince eravely. You paint pictures OF
! Julius Caesar and Hannibal and John
the Baptist. and yet YOU have never
seen any Of them. Why can you not
paint my father"
He looked Enthusiastically an old sol
der. and it was not long before the
conversation dirfted to military mat.
ters Then it came out that he wa:
Crimean and Mutiny veteran, ant
soon he was fighting those terrible day!
over again for the benefit of an in
terested busful of fellow passengers.
And what was the bravest deed yo'
ever saw" asked one.
The capturin' of Rooshin gun b,
Brannigan. that l told you Of reptile.
the veteran.
And who do you consider the BRAY
est soldier you ever metz
"Brannigan, sir; Brannigan was tn
boy
AS he stepped stiffly off the back o
: the bus. with a parting military salute
a passenger remarked: Modest oil
hero that. Did you notice that he neve
boasted of his own deeds. but Away
of those of his comrade. Brannigan""
Just then. while the bus waited TO
F the policeman's signal to move on. tn
passengers saw the veteran salute
passing gentleman.
How do you do. Brannigan.' the
: heard the gentleman say.
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JUST SOME STORIES.

Extra Billy" Smith. the confederate
general. was one of the most irascible
as we'll as one of the most patriotic
of men Upon one occasion he was
leading a regiment on long and diff
ficult march. Weary and exhausted.
they halted for a rest by the wayside.
When ii became necessary to move on.
the general gave the order. but the
tired men remained stretched upon the
ground The order was repeated per-
emptorily. Still no motion. BY this
time the temper of the general was at
white heat. He Numbered out:
If YOU don't get up and start al
once. III march the regiment off and
leave every id one of you behind"
They started.
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(To Be Continued
The Childless Rich.

Andrew Carnegie has no son and
only one daughter, so his hundreds Of.
millions will start no line Of. Carnegie
kings. Russell Sage has neither sanl
nor daughter and his fortune Will be
scattered among strangers. Leland
Stanford had only one son and he died.
C. P. Huntington had, no. childrens.
Frederick Vanderbilt has no children.
Perry Belmont has no children And
three Of the younger Rockefealers, all
though married for ten years OF. more.
have no children. So we might go, on.
through the list Of miiiionaires, and
while we should meet, with somee ex-
ceptions, like William H.. Vanderbilt
with eight children, George Gulld
with six and ]. P. Morgan with, faur,
we snoui6 Quicaeiy establish: the fact.
that the average nunlbeR OF children IN
ur very rich American ffa miles, is far
below the general aEeiage; instead OF
approaching four Il. would probably
not reach two. And I have it OH the
authority of DR.. Guilfoy, registrar Of
vital statistics in New. York. that the.
Fifth avenue residence: section. where
our multi-millionairess live, shows by,
far the lowest birthl rate of any other
section in the city. I may add. that a.
doctor Of great authority. on this SUBJ
ject assures me that as riches. Increase
not only is there rapidly diminishing.
number Of births, but there, is an. in
creasing number Of crimes against:
birth. Probably this is a, new and it
may be a passing cermfE;on: fog we are,
told that seventy>fiWe years ago, rich,
New Workers were accustomed to haze
large families. THUGS we read in the.
New Workers OF the Nineteenth Cen
tury." that Colonel Nicholas Fish and
Elizabeth StuHwesant had five chill
dren; that Colonel William Duer and
Catherine Alexander had eight e}nis-
dren and one hundred great grand
children, etc Which shows low
things have changed since. then. in the
fashionable set!
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When irving Was Turned Down.

Bran Stoker, who for many years
was connected With the management
Of the, late Sir. Henry Irving tells Of
an amusing incident which occurred
during the players tour Of the Middle
West.
1t. appears that Irving, liz order to
Break a long jump from Chicago to
an0sher city, was desirous OF securing
for one night the theatre Of a tawn in
Indiana. Accordingly, ssoker wired
the individual who was both proprie-
tor. and manager of the playhouse in
question, requesting that Sir Henry
be given a nights engag cement.
In a short while Mr.. Stokec received
the following: Does Irving parade?"
When shown this the distinguished
Rriton was much amused He direct
ed Stoker to reply that Irving was
tragedian, not q minstrel
The further reply came. Don't
want Irving unless he parades."
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the governor upon the hillside, where
Mercedes was to lodge An hour would
bring them to their destination. There
was nothing to apprehend. The brig
ands in the Businesses Of the noun
tains or the savages. who sometimes
strayed along the road, never ventured
so near the town.
FadriGue, by Alvarado's orders. had
fallen back nearer the main body, so
as to be within call
eve shall be there in a little while.
See yonder the lights Of the town, .
said the captain.
..While thou art With me-" said the
girl, cit matters little where we are.
There are but two places in the world
now
"And those are?"
ssWhere thou art and where thou art
not. If I may only be with thee, if we
may be together, I want nothing else
She had scarcely spoken before the
sound Of q cry, followed by a shot,
broke on the night.
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,rle .;iJsN.ard scrainD.ei 10 Is Get
whipped out his sword. lungad for
ward and drove his blade into tie
breast Of old VeIsers. The next in
stant dozen weapons flashed over his
head One rang upon his steel casque;
another crashed against the polished
breastplate that he wore. He cut out
again in the darkness and once more
feshed his weapon
Women's screams rose above the tu-
multi. Beating back the swords, which,
menaced him, although he was reeling
from the blows which he had received,
Alvarado stroye to make his way to-
ward Donna Mercedes when lie was
seized in the darkness from behind.
.'Kill himf' cried. voice in English,
which Alvarado, and Mercedes both un-
derstood perfectly. Hes the only one
alive"
"Nay,'' cried another voice, stronger
and sterner, save him. Well question
him later. Did any escape?
'tNot one"
Are there any horses; aliye?
1.-TWO or three.''
Bring them hither.. Now back to the,
rest. Then we can show a light and
see what we have captured. Teach,
lead on. Let no harm come to the
women"
Aye, aye" answered another voice
out of the darkness, and third voice
growied ont:
Hadn't we better make sure that
none are alive to tell the tale:"
"Of course; knife for the wound
ed" answered the stern voice, ''and
bear hand
Greatly surprised and unable. to COM
prehend anything but that his men had
been slaughtered and no harm had as
yet befallen his charges, Alvarado,
whose arms had been bound 70 his side,
found himself dragged along in. the
wake Of his captors, one or two; Of
whom, mounted on the unWounded
horses, with the two women between
them, rode rapidly down the road.
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Bmyms the>heasme.

.scaits they then were,. and It received
the hearty assent Of all the men. It
ra;9 them. all day to- land the treasure
&nd make their. ether preparations.
viii: included the manufacture Of
s;.ve2.a: rude scaling ladders, pieces Of
timber with crosspieces: nailed upon
them, which could be used in sur
mounting the walls Of the town. In
the evening the order OF march was ar
ranged and their departure set for the
morrow They had saved their treas
ure. they had food In plenty now, and
with dry clothes and much rum they,
began to take a more cheerful view Of
life. They were fairly content once
more.
The next day, in the afternoon-for
he desired to approach the town at
nightfallLMorgan gave the Srder to
advance. He was as much OF a soldier
as sailor and sent ahead party
of choice spirits under Teach, while the
main body followed some distance be-
hind. AS the shades of evening de-
seenGed a messenger from the advance
guard came back with the news that
a party Of travellers had been seen COM
ing down the mountain; that they COM
prised half dozen troopers. a number
Of slaves, 9 heavily laden pack train
and two women.
Teach had stationed his men under
the trees at a bend of the road around
which the travellers had to pass, and
he awaited Morgan's orders. Taking
a detachment Of the most reliable men,
with velsers and Hornigold, and bid
ding the other officers and men to
stand where they were until he sent
word, Morgan and those with him ran
rapidly forward until they came to the
ambuscade which young Teach had
artfully prepared. He and his had
scarcely time to dispose themselves for
concealment before soldier came rid
ING carelessly down the road. Wait
ing until the man had passed him q
short distance and until the other un-
suspicious travellers were fairly abreast
the liers in wait, whom he had CD: H,ed
on no account to move until he gave
the word, Morgan stepped out into the
open and called The buccaneers In
stantly followed him.
AS the soldier saw these fierce look-
ing men spring before him out OF the
darkness he cried aloud. The next mo-
ment he was shot dead by Morgan him
self. At the same instant volley rang
out at contact range, and every man IN
the party fell to the ground. Some
were killed, others only wounded. All
of them except Alyarado were injured
in some way. He struck spurs into bis
horse when he heard the cry of Fa-
driuue and the shot. The surprised
barb plunged forward, was hit by half
a t!o7on hnllets fell to the ground In
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and would hold unless the storm came
up agai:i. As the arms came ashore
Morgan served them out to those men
whom lie considered most reliable. and.
after throwing out a strong guard
around the band, the rest sought shell
ter around huge driftwood fires which
had been kindled by the use OF flint
and steel. There was hardly posi-
biIity they would be observed in that
deserted land, but still it was wise to
take precaution.
The buccaneers We're hungry and
thirsty. but they were forced to do
without everything until morning,
when they could get all they wanted
from the ship. So they tightened their
belts and disposed themselves about
the fires az best they could to- get what
rest they might
Morgan and the officers drew apart
and consulted long and earnestly over
the situation They could never make
the ship seaworthy again. To build
smaller one ont OF her timbers would
be the work Of months, and when it
was finished it could not possibly carry
the whole crew. To march westward
toward the. isthmus meant to encounter
terrific hardships for days; their pres
ence would speedily become known,
and they would be. constantly menaced
OF attacked by troops from the heavily
garrisoned places like Porto BeIIo az
Cartagena. Back Of them a short, dis
tance away lay La Guayra. It could be
taken by surprise, Morgan urged, and
easily captured. If they started to
march westward the Indians would
apprise the SpaniarGs of their pres
ence and they would have to. fight
their way to the Pacific. If they took
La Guayra. then the viceroY,- with the
treasure OF lis palace and the opulent
city of Caracas, would be at their mer-
cE. They could rayage. the two aowns,
seize the first ship that came to the
roadstead and make their way to the
isthmus safely and speedily. AS: to the
treasure on the galleon, the buccaneer
captain proposedst to unload it and bury
it in the sand and. after they had cap
tured La Guayra it: would. be. easy to
get it back again:
Morgan's counsel. prevailed. and his
was the resolution to:which they came
The council Of war broke up, thereafter,
and those not told off to watch, with the
guards went to, sleep near. tie fires.
Morgan, under the guardianship of the
faithful Black: Dog; threw himself upon
the ground to catch a few hours rest.
The next morning the wind bad died
away and the sea: wass fairly calm.
The men swan out to- the galleon,
found her still intact. though badly
strained, and by means: Of Boats and
RATS, working with; persistent energy.
succeeded In Iandings and buryirg the
treasure under the very palm tree
which held the. rope that had given
them salvation
Morgan's plan was an, excellent one,
the best that could ha. suggested In the
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Today they lived and loved

ed all the love that beat within their
freed breasts They might die tomor-
I romS; today they lived and loved. Fain
would they have prolonged the Elysian
dream forever, but the descending sun
! Of the afternoon at last warned Alya-
RADIO if they would reach La Guayra
that night they must resume their jour-
ney. Reluctantly he gave the order to
; mcunt
/ This time. utterly Indifferent to the
Sonora Agapida. Mercedes, mounted on
one of the led horses. rode openly by
Alyarado's side. Sustained by his pres
ence, constantly in touch with him, she
made the way down the difficult wan
derings Of the roc,iy mountain trail.
they watched the sun set in all its glo-
ry over the tropic sea. The evening
breeze blew softly about them, riding
side by side. Then the night fell upon
them. Over them blazed the glorious
! canopy Of the tropic stars. chief among
them the fiery Southern Cross, emblem
! Of the faith they cherished, the most
marvellous diadem in the heavens.
There below them twinkled the lights
Of La Guayra. The road grew broader
and smoother now. It was almost at
+hA lovo, ce 81 beach. They would
la f.tss uch the town present
4 a8. 1aer 80 Jeep rocky road
~ r1al e mountain un-
- a pouateG e cliff back OF
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BY CYRUS TOWNSEND

Wnen so you TO my tIdtNeI, 0eAoA
Alvaradow she asked.
s'When he returns from the Orinoco." ;"
s.And that will not be until
Perhaps a month
ssWilt love me until then"
ST shall love thee forever
.sNay, but wilt thou tell me so, with
every day, every week, every hour, eV-
cry moment, with kisses like to these:'
"Oh, tempt me not!!' he whispered.
But he returned again and again her
caresses.
.sAh, my Alyarado, if you have once
fallen, what then? Is not one kiss as
bad as a thousand:"
.Be it so. We will be happy until
that time"
Zone month, one month Of heaven,
my love. After that let come what
may" she answered, her cheeks and
eyes aiame, her heart throbbing with
the exquisite pain in ner breast.
1.Sor,e one approaches" he said at
last. And at the same moment the rest
Of the party came around the bend Of
the road The poor duenna was con-
sumed with anxiety and remorse.
Bernardo" said Alvarado TO the SER
geant, 1--WE will take our siesta here.
Unsaddle the horses and prepare the
MONDAY meal under the trees. Send
one Of the troopers ahead to bid Fa-
drique stop on the road until we rejoin
him, keeping good guard. Sonora Aga
pida, you must be tired from the long
ride. Let me assist you to dismount."
1.-THE Senorita Mercedes?" she asked
as he lifted her to the ground. where
is her horse"
"He slipped and fell,' answered the
girl promptly.
s1Feng'
eyes; over the cliff. Captain Alvara:
do lifted me from the saddle just In
time."'
81 shall make a novena Of devotion
to ST. Jago for thy preservation, sweet
Mercedes" cried the duenna, "and you,
young sir, must have strong arm
'eIt is ever at your service" !" answer
ed Alyarado graveIy, bowing before
her.
The old woman's heart went out to
the gallant young man, so handsome,
so brave, so strong, 50 distinguished
looking.
sWhy," she mused under her breath,
Il - hor q
By this time the little place was flied
with soldiers, attendants and mule
teers. Some kindled fires, others IN
packed hampers loaded with provi-
sions, others prepared a place where
the party might rest, and as, to restore
order out of this confusion, Alvarado'
turned hither and thither he was fol
lowed in all his movements by the love
" eyes of the woman who had broken
him and who had Won him.
During the interval of repose the
young man allowed his party the two
lovers We're constantly together. 4lva-
rado had made a faint effort to go
apart and leave Mercedes to herself,
but with passionate determination she
had refused to allow it. She had thrown
prudence to the winds. Careless Of
whoever might see, Of whoever might
comment, needless Of the reproving
duenna, Indifferent to ancient practice,
reckless Of curious glances, she had IN
sisted upon accompanying the captain,
and he had yielded.
They abandoned themselves with all
the fervor Of youth and passion to their
transports Of affection. They wandered
away from the others and by the side
of the brook beneath the shelter Of the
trees remained together and whisper
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The legislature gets fighting mad
and some Of the learned and patriotic
law makers go stark raving crazy ev-
cry time the attempt is made to enact
a law that will mitigate the 'yaller
dog" curse, but let bill be introduced
to legislate against any implement Of
progress, such as the automobile, and
the reactionary measure goes through
like creased lightning. When the BIZ
cycle was being introduced into gener-
al use the same efforts were made to
legislate them off the public highways
that are now directed against the au-
tomobile.