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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22
HASTINGS, The Shoeman
4O2 MAIN STREET
One Of the
Essentials

Of the happy homes Of to-day is vast
fund Of information as to the best methods
of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge of the worlds
best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to world wide
acceptance through the approval of the
Well Informed OF the World; net of indi-
viduals cn!;;-, but of the many who hay
the happy faculty of selecting and obt:....
ing the best the world affords.
One of the products of that class, of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy. approved by physicians and com
mended by the Well Informed OF tho
World as a valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the wcll-known Syrup of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA. TO get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22
MEMS SHOES

Shoes for eaaywar for Or Shoes for the Ncr
strmyG for tmmyd
for which Shoes wanted
MoesM@ hN nix,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22
= PERSONALS. =
: +++++*$$ . ++$+t

Mrs. J. b. Pollard left yesterday
afternoon for visit with friends in
Denver and Chicago.
James Stuart departed this morn
ing for Chemawa, Ore, with three
pupils who will enter the Chemawa
Indian school.
F. X. Prugger Of the Northern
Construction company. Milwaukee,
Wis, arrived in the city yesterday
to spend the holidays with his fam
lily. Mr.. Prugger has had head
Quarters at WATERFOWL s. d., this
summer. where he is experimenting
the construction of government
building
Mrs. c. NJ Day and Mrs. Sara
Clarke arrived in the city today
from Grangeville and are register
ed at the Raymond.
I. D. Cleek. prominent mining
man Of the Pierce section. was AZ
arrival on the Clearwater train this
morning.
Attorney NJ. o. Reed OF Colfax Is
in the city today on business in con
nection with his professional duties
w. A. Wellman. who has been .
visitor in the city for a few DAYS
left for his home in Orofino this
afternoon.
P. c. Milburn. attendant at the
northern insane asylum. was in the
city today and received from the pro
| bate court Joseph Caselman. adjudg-
ed insane this morning.
Attorney Alex Kasberg left this
afternoon for the Weippe section
where he went for Christmaf
hunting trip. expecting to get sew
raj deer on the trip.
Harold Porter went to Koosk'a
this afternoon to spend the holidays
with his brothers family
Louis Clark was business visi-
tor today from Clifford.
J. H. Wann OF Spaldin was trans.
acting business in the city today.
w. II. Ude. travelling passenger
agent Of the Northern Pacific, was
Lewiston visitor today.
A. w. Conway was Lewiston Wis
itor today from Culdesac.
William DIVER returned thi
morning from a short trip into thu
Clearwater country.
Louis Clark OF Clifford &c bust
ness visitor in the city today.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22

Cures baby's Group, Willie's daily
cuts and bruises mammals sore
throat. grapdma's lameness-Dr
Thomas Electric Oil--the g-eat
household remedy.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22
There is a Reason

when you step into a first
class tailor shop there Il a
feeling Of satisfaction that
you will be able 70 secure
jus. what you want in the
matter Of clothes. You have
the pleasure Of seeing the
material in the piece. judg.
inC is quality in texture
and finish and the pleasure
Of planning the making Of
the suit.
Styles are not set simply
as guides for the artist and
your tailor understands his
business he can adopt the
style to his patrons tastes.
It is not necessary thai you
yor should. ir order to be
stylish. ever adopt the ex-
treme Of fashions decree.
The Tailor's business is
to guide YOU in the matter
of STYLE. inst as in the selec-
ton of the goods. You can
readily see TIM how inpcrt-
snt it is that vorr tailor
understands his work and
what an imnor'art position
he occupies in the matter of
dress.
We strdv the needs Of
r'en and know that we csn
be of service to vou-helr
Won to dress correct1v and
economically. Come in and
leA us chat with vcr about
vorr next dress or business
suit.
BERG. THE TAILOR.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22

To feel strong, have good appe-
tito and digestion. sleep sonndly and
enjoy life. use Burdock Blood Bit
ters. the great system tonic and
builder.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22
|SANTA CLAUS HOME In
THE BARGAIN BASEMENT

We have five tables of Christ
mas TOYS arranged for quick sell
ing. They are specially priced as
follows:
Your choice on Table One. :. &c
Your choice on Table Two. 1Oc
Your choice on Table Three. .15c
Your choice on Table Four. .25c
Your choice on Table Five. SOC
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22

LOST-Masonic Blue Lodge Wa'cn
Charm Finder will please return
to The Teller ONCE and receive
reward
We are CARVING the finest line Of
hi~h-orade candles in this citv and
would be pleased TO have von call
before hnving elsewhere. orr pocds
are hacked in fancy poxes end make
most srreptable pift. Narv Christ
-~as novelties in stock. The Ron Ton,
East Main street.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22
Boys Christmas Special
100 Knee Length Suits at nearly
Half Price
Mems Wear

Special Christmas Discounts on
Loungln~ and Pe..h rches
Fancy Susrenaers j. Christmas
boxes .......... DOC to $1.75
Christmas Neckwear osn = $3.50
Christmas Hosiery 0 75c
Dress Gloves 81. IL I, $500
IN THE SHOE SECTION.
Mems House Slippers
75c to 80. 50
Shoe Trees 75c to 500
Mems Puttees $500 and $500
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22

Gertrude. who have been here to
visit Mrs. Charles Smith. Mrs. Cow
ans daughter, left yesterday for
their home in Entiat. Wash. Mr..
Cowan's Christmas present 20 Mrs,
Smith is a house and lot on Idaho
street.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22

Marriage licenses were issued to-
day to the following parts: Sam
uel H. VOrhies and Elenor Farmer
of Nezperce, George F.. Hobson and
Leola Eichelberger OF Peck and
Claude Burge and Wilma d. Lena
han OF Woodland. Ida.
Itch, Itch, Itch.-Scratch!
Cora oh. Scratch, The more you
scratch the worse the tic. Try DOan'!
Ointment It cures piles. eczema
"rv skin itching. All druggists sci
-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-12-22
meet me at the Raymond"

Go to Russell's for Toys for the
little boys and girls.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24
Long a Temperance Worker.

Mother" Stewart, who died recently was 90
years old. She devoted her life TO the temperance
oanse Mrs Stewart established the first w, c. T.
IT, In Ohio at Osborn in 1873. In 1875 she visited
England and organized the first w c. T. L. In that
country, Following the civil war she lectured ex-
tensivey in the southern states on behalf Of the
war sufferers.
Five years ago Mother Stewart became inter
VSreL M rIru rVrrnrrT or -rrvt- rrt1 -fSr
visited Zion City where she remained one year,
since which time she lived with friends at Hicks
willie. Until Ave years ago she resided in Spring
field, o., where she led In many temperance cru
sades. Scarcely a woman In America could boast
of the praise from pulpit and press like Mother
Stewart
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24

Is taken into consideration by some persons. The
young man. probably. was sorry for the abrupt
termination OF his friendship with the young lady.
but perhaps II was for the best. That his
version OF II. anyhow
Most English speaking nations celebrate Christ
mastide Just Americans do. but each has Its
little selfmade variation. In Italy they celebrate
with grand dance, as a rule, and they take great
pains to be attred In gaudy raiment The Danish
are very deliberate about their Christmas festiyi-
ties and great fetes and gifts the order OF the
day The Swiss are fervent In their worship OF
the Saviour on that day and the little children
dressed for gala affairs parade the streets in or
der that their parents may look at them and com.
pare them with the kids next door"
Many persons who have read much history and
who have been able to persuade themselves that
the present century Is all wrong to the date
OF the birth of Christ skeptical as to whether
we should observe the sacred day when we do.
Estimates ms TO when Christ was born extend
clear from June TO January 26.
Prior to the fourth century Christmas was not
observed ON December 25. for there was period
OF uniformity In observing the day among the
early churches The skepucal persons who have
studied the thing from end to end say that on
fvrvupve5 attention
Is called to the Biblical statement that shepherds
were watching their hocks when Christ was born.
Now how could they watch their Hocks when II
ralning2 Is the argument of the unbelievers
that December 25 is the correct day of feast
one person who is not skeptical declared that
perhaps they didn't have sense enough TO come in
out OF the rain In those days. But Of course that
is no argument The chances are the calendars
have been changed much that the original
December %, II hunted down, would be found
flirting with May /, or course the correct day
upon which TO worship has much to do with the
feeling OF Christians In the matter but at the
same time II the event Is properly observed the
time of observance is but detail
Many good churchmen who seldom attend
church ON Sundays find Christmas an excellent
day 10 attend church because only falls ON sun
day once In seven years and Il doesn't break In
their weekly holiday morning nap.
Millions Of dollars are spent every year IN every
country Of the globe for presents. Il Is declared
In mercantile circles that the United States in
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24
DIALECTS h the phllInnin.s

There are 80 different races in the
Philippine islands, all speaking dis.
tinct dialects, the largest tribe being
the Visayans, who form nearly one.
fourth of the entire civilized popula.
ton. The Tagalogs, occupying the
provinces in the vicinity of Manila,
rank second In number, and the llo.
cans third. Education has been prac.
ucally recognized by the Americans.
The number OF PERSONS attending
school is Sll.7l5. Six thousand teach,
ers are employed, four-fifths of whom
are Filipinos. English is very general
ly taught and the next generation of
Filipinos viii probably speak that
tongue.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24

Chrstmastide axioms OF that KIND Which are useu
and nIsused toward the end OF the year. That
first saying has been cleverly shifted about In
this manner ut is not the gift, but the price
which the gver putteth into the gift
The proper Christmas spirit as told from the
pulpit is far from that which many follow out In
selecting presents, Mother countries exhibit less
interest In costly gifts than does America Travel
ers in countries of the old world have been sur
prised at the great number of Christmas presents
which are ome.manufactured. Several weeks be-
fore the glad event. the families sit themselves
down in their rooms and start secretly, work upon
the Christmas gifts. In the country districts OF Ger.
tain parts OF America this custom is still retained
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24
Sees Great Future For Siberia.

More than 5000 900 persons emlgrated from Eu
ropean Russia TO Siberia In 1907 Vice-Consul Chan
Ter OF Dalny reports. and OF this record breaking
number fewer than ever before returned to their
homes Every colonst arriving in Siberia receives
81 acres OF land free, paying no taxes the first
three years and only half the regular the next
three.
Siberia imports s10OO000O worth OF goods by
caravan from China annually. almost entirely tea
while siberia exports TO China only S750,OOO worth
OF articles annually and many of these originate in
European Russia,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24

proportion to population Is the biggest
national distributor Of gifts.
There are many concerns In Ger
many, England and France which con
fine themselves exclusively to the manu-
facture of gifts such as are exchanged
only during the celebration of the
birth of Christ. Besides being a holi
day which should be devoted to worship
of Jesus Christ, II is a day which Is
looked forward to by merchants as o
big source of profit,
In other countries. as In America,
there are many small Christmas TRACE.
dies enacted because of the dislike
which some folks take to gifts and be
cause Of the thoughtlessness of others
In emitting some OF their friends. Some
make II rule, and advertise II well,
that they have decided to conflne gifts
to the immediate family circle, so that
none will take offense II they receive
no gifts from their hitherto cherished
friends. or course the ones who are
notified OF the change in the routine
are careful to scratch OFF the names Of
the friends who have eliminated them
SO that when Christmas comes there is
no needless embarrassment.
The poets once sang; ut is not the
gift but the spirit OF the giver," and
also Don't look a gift horse in the
mouth" There are dozens of little
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24
THE RULE OF THREE.

dimes Jingle merrily into their little
tin boxes.
Behind this generous giving Is a su.
petaiiiious belief that amid risks like
these il Is well 20 propitiate Fate all
you can. For Fate IS q relentless old
machine, and when once IS wheels
begin grinding no power on earth can
stop them. The Rule OF Three" Is
centuries old. You may hear Of II out
on the ocean. In the steel mills. IN the
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24
The Men Who Work on skyserapers
Are Generous Lot.

These airy crews are generous
crowd They earn high pay When
working fun time they make s21 a
week. and. like their rough brothers
out on the plains. they are quick TO
give Of their earnings On Saturday
afternoons when they line up at the
pay window. the Sisters Of Charity
are ALWAYS there. and quarters ana
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24

Wen" he said, IAN can say is
this II may be a spell or It may be
because OF the way he whole crew Is
expecting II, But anyhow, when two
accidents come close together, you
can be sure that the third isn't very
far oif"--Ernest Poole, I'M Every
body's.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24

railroad camps, and down In the mines.
And you find Il up he,e on the Jobs
In the skies
Relieve ito said an old foreman.
You bet. they believe H."
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24
Robert Br0wnlng:

Robert Browning
When be had become famous some
one wanted very much TO meet him. A
kind friend arranged meeting, ana
the guest besleged Browning with
questions and conversation during din
ner, and even after dinner he contin-
ued buttonholing his victim Come.
said the poet, this will never do; they
viii say am monoDolizing you"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24


the uncertainty attending the possibility of tho
woman being dslodged and second. the uncertain
~ as to whether the less favored OF the family
circle will draw any presents from the treasure
store beneath the skirts OF the woman
Christmas. Of course, is observed only in Chris
tian countries. but some heather. In fact, nearly
all OF them. have one day another on which
to receive and send presents to their friends and
others who are not friends In countries ruled
by absolute monarchies the rulers are sometimes
afraid to open their gift receptacles for the rea
that oftentimes reasonable persons lnclose
fancy little bombs not marked IN the Invoice. OF
course such undesirable persons do not have any
Christmases to celebrate, affairs being ar
ranged In that manner II they are caught
While the Christmas idea is practically the
same In most countries OF the globe which OBJ
the day. there is a great variety OF presents
and certain nations desire for gifts made In
wide variance to that which the next door neish.
Dor believes In. Germans rule give the chill.
dren presents, most of which are made IN this
country. while Americans are always particular
about buying the babies toys marked made In
Germany"
A Frenchman told clever little story at
Christmas banquet In Paris year ago, which ran
along on that line He was enamonTed With q
beautiful young lady whose home was on Rue de
Boulevarde. She was OF artistic taste so he stud
led her desire in painting creations for three
weeks before Christmas AT last he came to the
conclusion that probably an oil painting by
noted French artist might please her He took
special pains TO hunt out store where he might
procure one. He did and put several weeks
salary into the gift.
He had Il delivered Christmas morning and re-
celyed a cordial note of thanks from the young
lady, who unfortunately had not thought to pur-
chase anything for him This. of course, was en-
barrassing to both parties but that evening while
fondling the creation in his presence she hap
pened TO sean the back OF the portrait. II said
Made In TiNboken. n. j." She was In the midst
OF thanks and an embarrassing explanation OF
why she hadn't sent him present when she
notified the birthmark of the oil painting She
stopped. and they haven't spoken TO each other
since ,ccordng TO the story.
All of which goes "a show that the value Of a
gift moro than the spirit which the giyer exhibits
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24
ehnadelpnla.

Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is the city OF small
homes for large families, and is IA.
nous for the scarcity Of cheap and IN.
ventilated tenements. Down in the
a three-story house with marble stoop.
marble window stills and caps. marble
door stills. caps aud jambs. marble
vestibules. marble ireplaces and man
tells, marble wainsooting, etc. for a
few dollars a month.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24

They can conquer who believe they
can.-Virgl
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24

festive occasion. People begin buy
ing presents a week before; they pre-
sent them Christmas morning and the
next day return to work. the entire
AFFAIR forgotten until the following
brings the season around again.
Not 80 In the countries across the
water. They observe every tradition
in the mother lands: they plan for
weeks aud the festivities which mark
the birth OF Jesus Christ are carried
on for week or more. The Christ
mas tree In Germany Is allowed to
remain decorated far into the next
year. extending over period of sew
eral months.
Unique ceremonies grace the Danish,
French. Swiss and Scotch Christmas
celebrations and that which the Teu-
tons foster have been handed down
from ages, In Mexico ono OF the treas
ured customs is the breaking OF the
Pinata, a tradition being connected
with the little ceremony which ushers
in Christmas day. A Queer'v con-
structed efiigy OF a woman Is hung
up In a corner OF room and a child
blindfolded. armed with a stick, pro
ceeds to dislodge the old woman from
her position close TO the ceiling. When
the feat Is accomplished the presents
contained under the covering OF the
dress OF the figure arc distributed.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24

had not seen much
OF the world. should
awake on Christmas
morn while a German,
French, English. Ital.
ian. Swiss or Danish
Christmas celebration
was In progress In his
vicinity. he would imag.
inc himself within the
exclusive confines OF a
home for the mentally
Incompetent.
The American Christ
mas IN a matter-Of-fac
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-24
OUR BUSINESS GUIDR.

Directory for those Wishing IN. !.
dress Of any Of the following bu.la =.
tnen Of Provo.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-05-21
KOOSkIA
(From Mountaineer)

We are surprised at some people
in this town who are Of the opin.
ion that the stock ordinance is un-
just. OF corse there are some
among Us who think any law is
unjust, but what they say or do
does not surprise any one. A
place where an ordinance regu.
lating the pasturing of stock in the
public streets is not enforced is fit
only for cattle and hogs to live in.
Dirty sidewalks and jingling COW
bells make y great hit with strang.
ers-leaves Q sort Of a sickening
impression; and when they step Oh
the train they imagine that the
town is good only for stock graz.
ing purposes.
Work on the -four mill is being
pushed right along and the old
stock yards location does not look
much like the old place. The
work OF excavating for the base
ment has been in progres sc during
the week and the stone work will
be common ced in few days.
"A fine black Pecheron stallion
arrived here last Saturday and
was turned over to Mage Farris
OF Winona. They are getting
some good horseflesh in that sec.
ton.
Gardner Porter and family de-
parted Tuesday for Elk City whore
Mr.. Porter will continue to work
in the forest service as deputy
ranger.
W. Sensney shipped q carload OF
potatoes to Kansas City last week.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-05-21
Sites
From the Sentinel)

Will Boyer has taken his family
into the Thunder Mountain min.
ing Camp for the summer. Will il
employed in the mines.
Jas. Jump-and most every.
body around here knows "Jum. y
one OF our old. time knock about
citizens, was in town for q sho ri
visit with old friends.
Alfred Ada ms, Jr., of Atlanti,
City, N. J owner OF the .Espsey'
Mine in South Fork, and II. B.
Suppler, of Philadelphia, Pa, pass.
ed through Sites yesterday for the
mine and will spend this season
there, where extensive improve.
ments are being made.
Uncle John Gibson and Joe
Wimpy, after an absence Of several
months returned home to Sites
the last of the week. They were
at Twin Falls, Glenn Falls and
other Snake River points.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardner l. Potter
and family on their way to their
Red River home, spent several
days in Sites. Gardner will
make his head quarters at or near
bis home for the summer.
+. NJ. Clarke and Chas. Dow.
ney are doing some splendid work
on the Elk, road that is appreciat.
ed by all using it.
Mrs. M. Reese Hattabaueh,s
concert Of last Friday evening was
most heartily enjoyed by ali who
attended. The highest praises Of
her singing, and Miss Paula Ho.
haus' playing were given on the
street the next morning by every.
one who had listened to them
The program, which was not short
seemed only half rendered when
the close of the Entertainments was
announced, for oil gave expression
OF their desire for more. Mrs,
Hatssbaugh is to be congratulated
ON the possession Of such a voice
and her ability to use it 80 that
the audience, at the close Of her
concert is clsmerous for more of
her highly enjoyable singing.
Miss Hohaus il said to have made
the piano speak better than any.
one In these parts has ever done.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1908-05-21
visit for a few days with her sister
Mrs. A, +, Turner.

visit for few days with her sister
Mrs. A. F. Turner.
The Vollmer band met for the
first time Tuesday night with Prof.
Harris for instructor. The meet.
ing was held in the Ramey build.
ing, . wise precaution for had
they assembled anywhere near the
residence portion there is no telling
how many complaints would have
been filed before the police magis-
trate the next morning, for the
noise and discord produced might
have caused those who have a
tendency to nervousness to be.
come Frustrated from its effects.
Yet when everything is taken in.
to consideration the boys got along
fine and we believe will be able to
practice up and furnish good mu-
sic for the Fourth. Theirs is plenty
of musical talent to make one OF
the best bands in the upper coun.
try.