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PLAN ADOPTED BY THE DEPARTMENT.

The plan which the department of agric.l-
ture is working is the establishment of complete
educational ladder on which the farmer boy may
climb from the rural school up to the agricultural
high school and then up to the agricultural
college.
The first step in the ladder, according to Prof.
Hays, is the consolidated rural school, the second
the agricultural high school, and the third and last
the state agricultural college. Hence the depart
ment is friendly to the movement through the
United States for consolidated rural schools,
intended to take the place of the district schools.
One consolidated rural school be established
in township and the children be taken to it.
They would be housed in better buildings and
given better teachers and better instruction than
under the system of small school for each
of a few mi
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oUIcK-WITTED ACT OF A TEXAS
COWBOY.
GIRL BITTEN BY A SNAKE
Young Man Immediately Sucks Poison
from Wound and Wins Naughty
Fathers Consent to Their
MARRIAGE.

Houston. Tex-A dozen or more
cowboys in the employ of old Blum
derbuss" Baron on the famous Los
Floritas ranch, in southwestern Texas.
witnessed few days since remark
able scene and the display of des-
perate devotion on the part of COM
rade that has few parallels either in
fact or fiction.
Miss Sallie Baron was galloping
across the plains in company with
her father and bunch of cowboys
when she accidentally saw pretty
flower blooming near large cactus.
This famous belle of the Rio Grande
is an accomplished and spirited rider,
capable of performing many feats on
horseback that astound even the most
daring broncho buster. Without slack
ening the speed of her fine racer she
swung her 1.-THE body towards the
ground in order 70 seize the fragrant
bloom that had attracted her at
tention.
Her hand had no sooner touched the
flower than there was warning rat
tie so familiar to the ears of Texans,
and the next instant the fangs of a
monster rattlehnake were driven into
the white arm of the venturesome
girl.
Old man Baron saw the glitter of
the mad serpent's eyes and the flash
of the forked tongue and the murder
Gus fangs sinking into the arm of his
adored daughter. She is his only
child. and one for whom he has hoard
ed million. He loves her better than
his own life. Realizing that death
usually follows the bite of ouch a
monster, the terrified father threw up
his arms with a moan of despair.
Jack Garland, a quick-witted valor-
GUS ex-ranger. happened to be close
enough to seize the frightened young
womans arm as she threw it up, and
he grasped 1t above the wound. en-
circling 1t with his thumbs and fore
fingers with sinews of steel that pre-
vented the poison from reaching be-
yond his grip.
AS other comrades sprang to his as
sistance Jack pressed his lips to the
wound and began to suck the deadly
venom from the white arm with all
the strength he possessed.
Old man Baron had fallen from his
saddle in helpless terror. While some
OF the boys were dispatching the big
rattler others were helping the dis
tressed father to reach the side of
his daughter. He is an old Texan, and,
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bridge between here and Bridgeport
He explained that it had been depos-
tied in his watch box while he was
absent and he couldn't conceive why.
In the suit case. when the commits
sioners opened it, however, was a let
ter addressed to Miss Lillian Bergey.
Bridgeport. Pa, and, complying with
official instructions. the commission
ers' clerk called up Bridgeport by
phone and finally got Miss Bergey at
the wire. He explained the suit case
and the letter, whereupon the sweet
voice at the other end of the wire
said:
Il had just returned from Reading.
where l attended the wedding OF my
sister. l set down my grip while wait
ing for a trolley car. Upon my arrival
home l opened the grip to share the
wedding cake with my relatives, when,
10! l found trousers and things.
81 fastened back to the station and
found a young man tearing his hair
out by the roots searching for the very
grip l had. had become so sick of
1t | turned it over to him. whom he
proved his property, but | was unable
to find mine. l notified the railroad
authorities and they have had detec-
tives on the case, l guess"
1t has transpired. upon further in
vestigation. that mischievous boys,
with far-seeing eyes and a scent for
the grotesque. had substituted the
male for the female belongings at the
station, moving the latter to the.
watchman's box They are probably,
laughing yet.
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STRANGE CASE OF DUAL PERSON.
ALITY IN NEW YORK.
A MYSTERY TO PHYSICIANS
Enn.ishman Marries Girl at Rochester,
Then Awakens as Some One Else
and Forsets-All His Life
Like a Dream.

Rochester, N. Y.-A remarkable in
stance of a man endowed with a dual
personality. living the life of another
person for many years, even marrying
n young woman who under that hal
1ucination and giving her the name
OF supposed dead friend, whose life
he was unconsciously living, has been
made public by physicians who treat
ed the case.
The man is Horace Robbins. who
came to this country ten years ago
from England. Two years later he
became subject to nervousness. Sci
entists declare the story of his life
to be like a modern collection of Can
terbury tales; for when under the
consciousness of his other self, which
would last for months at a time, Rob-
bins has experienced the emotions
that were common in the personality
of the other, and even lost his money
fighting for the estate of the dead ia
thc- of deed friend. Horace Nor
rinD, in whoso spirit his consciousness
was merged.
While in one of these spells Rob
bins married young woman whose
Ihor1e is in Rochester The wedding
ceSSnony LOOK place In ner Srand1a-
theirs house at Sodus last Christmas
day. The next day Robbins became
Ill and had doctor attend him.
He was placed under special medi-
cal treatment. the doctors being ]. II.
Vary, general practitioner, and Ed
ward E. Angel, a specialist in neu-
rology. DR.. Vary and his wife took
= i'm home and nurscd him for fort
might. He was like a day dreamer, a
man hypnotized, occasionally writing
business letters. and then having
spells Of delusions. but on February
he appeared normal and we'll
Then he gave the first story of his
life-the first of a contradictory Sc
ries. His home is in Musselburg,
Scotland, he said, his father an army
officer. who shot himself through
grief, and he himself the sole surviv-
or of his family. emigrated to Canada
and enlisted in a Canadian contingent
for the Boer war, afterward returning
by way of England to the dominion.
Subsequently going back to Eng
land. he said. he awoke one morning
in an Edinburgh hospital, and. when
cured. went to New York for his we'd
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said. now graduated from McGill un.-
versity, Montreal, in engineering.
went to Manitoba, where both were
ill., Robbins dying and leaving him his
property. Then he assumed the name
Robbins and henceforth lived Robbins
life, with different adventures.
But this story. on inquiry. turned
out to be flight of fancy. his friend
Robbins being a myth. but he mixed
the fiction up with several true Incl
dents, such as his wedding.
AS time wore on medical attention
improved his health physically and
restored his normal mentality. Then
he committed to writing his final tale.
long narrative with the proviso: II
cannot vouch for all the statements.
so l write them. knowing they may
be either fact or fancy"
His name, he says. is Horace Raw
Inns. born on March IS. 1879. at Finch
ingfield. Essex.
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Enjoying a Nice Long Nap.

Berlin-It has been discovered that
municipal employe in this city has
been asleep for two years and four
months On the goth of June, 1904. :.
this employe was summoned to ex-
plain some fault committed by the mu-;
nicipal authorities, and in alishtingi
from the car he fell. He was able,
to answer all questions put to him.,
but on his return home, he fell asleep.
and has not awakened since. The,
doctors in attendance have been able
to nourish him and keep him alive
for over % months.
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RISKS LIFE FOR
HIS SWEETHEART

comprehending the situation at o
glance. his courage began to rise.
He knew that the poison of snake
could be sucked from the wound. and
he also was well informed as to the
risk and danger the young man was
mourning. You are brave boy" he
exclaimed. brave boy"
And what will not a brave boy do
for the girl he loves?" said one of the
cowboys.
1t soon became evident that the
young woman's life had been saved.
and then all eyes were turned upon
Jack.
the handsome young cowboy and the
pretty girl whose life he had saved
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had long been in love with one an
other. Nothing had stood in the way
of the union of the happy hearts but
the bitter hostility and determined
opposition of the naughty father OF
Sallie Baron.
The trembling old father, standing
by his daughters horse. breathing
hard, with his head against her
bosom, realized that the time had
come for capitulation. Making a des-
perate effort to master his feelings,
he raised his eyes. swimming in tears.
and taking his daughters hand. he
placed - within the clasp of the he
roic youth who had saved her life at
the risk of losing his own.
Here, my brave boy, not one man
in a million would have deared to do
what you have done. My daughter is
a better judge of young men than I
am"
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LIVES LIFE OF
A DEAD FRIEND.

ding. but lost all his wedding pres
ents.
This tale held good till his aunt.
Miss c.. arrived from England and
gave glimpses of his real history. His
name was not Robbins. but Horace
Rawlins, she said. He left England
in 1894, and wrote regularly home to
his friends until last summer. since
which time all letters to him have
been returned unopened.
Thus confronted. his true story was
puzzle to him, but later he admit
ted his real name and gave out Sec
ond extraordinary narrative to ex.
plain having taken the name of Rob-
bins. He and Horace Robbins, be
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NJ devotng
the high school He VIII probably 90
other especially Alabama
is which
once on
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-30
oRAke-ouTANe IN A RACE.
Breaks Out Of the Cage and Terrifies
Visitors at the Zoo.

New York.-Losing his temper evi.
IDENTIFY by the grimaces made by a
crowd Of women and children in the
primate house in the Geological park
the other afternoon, Dohong. large
orang-outang, pulled two iron bars
of his cage from their fastenings and
sprang through the opening. armed
with one of the bars. In a moment all
was confusion and in the panic which
followed women and children fought
each other to get through the narrow
entrances to the walk. Nobody was
injured in the rush and Dohong made
no effort to assault anybody.
After he had cleared the building
Dohong continued to brandish the iron
bar and remained master of the situa-
ton for half an hour. Keepers Riley
and Engelholm were standing outside
the building when the crowd began
to rush out. They assisted the women
and children and then closed both
doors. A consultation was held and
many plans for the capture of the
building were suggested and rejected
Finally Riley opened one of the doors
and looked in. Dohong was standing
with his legs crossed leaning on the
iron bar. He looked peaceful and OK.
tended his arm to the keeper. Riley
walked in and locking arms with Do
hong. led the orang-outang back to his
cage.
Dohong has been in the park for the
last five years. He was quite small
when he arrived, but has grown and
developed wonderful strength. He
takes exercise regularly on the hori-
zontal bars in his cage. He was the
companion of Ota Benga. an African
pygmy, and since Ota's departure
from tho park several weeks ago. has
bean out of sorts.
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kuor MAY URGE cALvo Doc1nlNE.

That Secretary of State Root will perform
another great international mission. in represent
ing this government at The Hague Peace Con-
gress next spring. is expected by public men who
know most about the motives back of his recent
tour of South America
There is strong impression that, as head of
the United States delegation to The Hague, Mr.
Root will present vigorously. behalf of the gov
ernments of all the Americas. the demand that
the Calvo doctrine be recommended for place in,
accepted international law. This is the doctrine
to which the minor republics of the Americas
just now SO devoted, that debts of government.
or Of its citizens. may not be collected by force
by another government
Diplomatic authorities recognize that
The United States must either espouse vigorously
and effectively the Calvo proposition, else have
the less powerful governments of the continent ST
the United States are not sincere in their protestat
Latin America is prepared to array itself benin
United States will take up their contention in thi
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Canadians be
of
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lucky home. The clerk and force
of porters and bellboys rushed to the
roof to rescue her. They will not.
however. receive Cargenie hero med
ais, for Miss Gladman informed them
that she was simply walking around
to dry her haid, which was hanging
down her back. and returned to her
room unassisted.
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choolhouse" a elic o the epast
idea that
S
he farm to the cit
which education agricultural with
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ace hotel simultaneously the other
afternoon. Until five weeks ago Della
was a resident of one of the purely
rural and mountainous counties of
Kentucky. Since then she has occu-
pied a position in the Palace cuisine
and a room on the eighth floor. From
1t she stepped onto the roof of the
seventh-fioor portion of the building.
a moment later Mortified pedes-
trtans by calmly walking along the
cornice. She was playing triangle"
brought with her trom the old Ken
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That Sir Mortimer Durand is too slow for the
energetic diplomacy of Secretary Root is the ex
PLANTATION given for the retirement of the British
ambassador. The friction came about 1t is said
through the failure of the Briton to cooperate sat
isfactorily with the secretary In the negotiations
for treaty with Canada which would end all dis
Mr.. Root has made this subject his hobby and
seems determined to leave such a treaty
monument to his administration.
Secretary Root. concluding that his great
aspiration could not be realized by having al
the negotiations pass through the hands of the
British ambassador, by the circumocution route,
as he termed it, that is. requiring the submission
of each step to the British foreign office at Lon
doIa ha tod tn tl1aG aiaI
The La Jara chronicle., 1906-11-30
Our Washington Letter
WEEKLY BUDGET OF NEWS.
Interesting Gossip from the Nations CaptaProbem of Keeping
Young People in the unty Receiving Attention of the Agr
cultural Department-Cause of Durands Retirement.

WASH1NGTON.-How to keep the young peo
pie of America on the farm is question to which
the department of agriculture is devoting great
deal of attention and effort. Secretary Wilson
and his lieutenants believe the future welfare OF
the nation demands that the drift cityward be
checked and that what America needs mainly ,s
to become imbued with an appreciation and love
of country life.
President Roosevelt himself entertans views
on this subject that well known and that dis.
tinctly favor the idea that the love of country life
should be cultivated among the American people.
The establishment of the agricultural high
school in number of states is a movement cal
cuated to help along the great design OF teach
ing the country boy and country girl better
knowledge of the farm and farming and through
this hotter appreciation of country life Assist
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-29
A DELIGHTFUL
SOCIAL AFFAIR
Asotin Woman Entertained At the
Beautiful eaumsister House,

Special to Evening Teller.
Asotin, Wn.. Jan 29.-About 60 or
20 friends of Mrs. Baumeister and Mrs.
Williams were entertained by these
estimable ladies at their home last
Friday afternoon at most delightful
'Birdcenter Etiquette" party.
The guests were received in the hall
by Misses Rogers and Eoben The
rooms We're decorated with evergreens
and red carnations. and sweet singing
canaries We're heard in every quar-
ter The game was a progressive one
and exceedingly amusing. Refresh
ments We're served. the hostesses be-
ing assisted by Mrs. Benedict. Mrs.
Rummens and Misses Austman and
Parrish.
Mrs. J. H. Bell was awarded the
prize for the greatest number Of pro-
gressions. the prize being a beautiful
vase. while Mrs. Van Noris was award
ed the consolation prize. The occas-
ion proved most delightful and all
voted their he tesses most delightful
entertainers.
Kicked IN Head by Horse.
The son of Attorney George Roberts
met with painful accident yesterday
being kicked by horse. The injury
was received at the back of the head
leaving an ugly wound. DR.. Woodruff
was called and after an examination
pronounced it not necessarily danger
Gus.
Home From California.
E. Baumeister is expected home to-
day from his extended trip to Califor-
MIA and other points.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-29
REV. HUbbELL
BEGINS REVIVAL
Fifty Young People in choir-subjeet
for Tonight.

The special meetings at the Christian
church began yesterday. In the morn
ing Mr.. Hubbell spoke especially to the
church people from the subject of
"Jonah's Gourd," drawing many helpful
lessons from the story Of the prophet
Jonah and his preaching to the sinful
city of Ninevah.
At the evening service the church
was we'll filled with about fifty young
people in the choir. Singing Evange-
list Chestnut is getting his singers well
in hand and everyone is taking hold
with vim. The audience was treated
to discussion of the interesting ques-
ton, why We Believe the Bible to Be
the Word Of God" the speaker receiv-
ing the best OF attention during the
sermon.
Meetings are announced for each
evening this week Subject of sermon
tonight: The Progress Of SIM
A cordial invitation is extended to
the people Of Lewiston to attend these
meetings. The meetings will begin
promptly at 1870 and not hold later
than 9 O'Clock.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-29
annoyed BY
PETTY 1HEF1S
Charleston Authorities Believe Local
Parties Are Responsible.

Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.
Charleston. Wn.. Jan. 29.-Many small
thefts have been reported of late
among the residents Of the town. ]. E.
Knapp has reported the recent loss of
stand OF bees from his house near the
fair grounds.
Several stores have been burglarized
during the past three months and the
guilty parties have not been appre-
hended, although it is believed they are
local parties. The authorities have
been very diligent in their search, but
so far have not been successful.
Delighted with This Climate.
Many people who come from the cold
districts and from the east are very
enthusiastic over the climatic condi-
tons of the Lewiston Charleston dis
trict. There are not many places in
the northwest where a ball game play
I'd on the dry earth can be witnessed
as was the case in Charleston, Satur-
day. when Asotin played the local
team.
With ire ideal climatic conditions
which prevail here and the immense
territory surrounding which contains
so much timber. vast mineral wealth,
grain and stock Industries and the in
creased railroad activity prevailing,
the distric: is taking on an air of con-
dence. and it is the firm belief that
lewiston Charleston will become one of
the host cities in the west.
Planning for the Milwaukee.
Many of the business men are con-
fident that the Milwaukee is an as
sured thing and are making their
plans accordingly.
The eastern capitalists as we'll as
those Of the west realize that there
is something doing here. which is be-
ing proven by the vast irrigating pro-
jects of the Lewiston Charleston COM
pany and the lewiston Sweetwatel
company. which will throw a vast
amount Of land under ir~igation and
| will thus treble the population OF the
| Snake river valley.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-29
Local. BRIEFS

PRESSED BRICK COMES-The
pressed brick for the front of the Mark
Means building came yesterday from
Spokane. and Contractor DuBray is
rushing them into the wall today. He
has been delayed now for two weeks
by reason Of the fact that the factory
was behind in it's orders and that cars
could not be had when the shipment
was ready. The front will now be put
in the new additions and the whole
corner carried up two stories.
POLICE COURT-There was one
drunk and two vags in the police court
this morning. The former contributed
to the city treasury $3.50 in cash. the
others were put on the chain gang I'M
der the supervision Of Street Commits
sioner Knight.
OVERCOAT STOLEN-w. w. Lo-
per reports the loss Of an overcoat
which was stolen last night from his
barn.
WORK ON RIPARIA Liner. D.
Perkins. the engineer who has recent
" taken charge IT the construction OF
the Rinaria line. was visitor yester-
day. Mr. Perkins SAYS the work on
the road will be pushed as fast as men
"rd supplies cen he secured but he
does not attempt to predict when the
road will he ready for use.
NOT HOCNDlNG DEER-Deputy
Game Warden NJ. H. Harbaugh re-
turned this morning from trip TO the
Middle Fork country 70 investigate
some complaints made of violation of
the game laws. He found that while
dogs hal several times been running
deer. the matter was accidental and
with no malice on tha Part of the
owners who kent the bounds for the
purpose of hunting cougar.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-29
SiMMS DENIED NEW TRIAL
Case Argued Before Judge Steele This
Morning. =

Special to Evening Teller.
Moscow Idaho. Jan. 29.-Rehearing
In the cases of ]. Brambett, charged
with embezlement. and A. Simms,
charged with a statutory offense, were
denied by Judge Steele this morning.
The attorney for Simms argues for
new trial on the ground that his con-
fession was made with the hope Of
lienency, and on the ground that the
defendant does not have to testify
against himself, he asked to have this
evidence excluded
1t was further alleged by Simm's at
torney that Bessie Jones. who testi-
fed against him. Is of unsound mind.
The motion was overruled.
The case OF E. Driscol. convicted OF
similar offense, was taken under adj
visement