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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

love for all that Is British. He is at
present the American correspondent
for the London Times. For many years
he was correspondent for New York
paper in London. He first came to tho
front as journalist during the war.
and did brilliant work for the New York
Tribune. His first visit to Europe was
in 1865. and one year later he went to
London to organize the European bu-
reau OF his paper. 1t has always been
alleged that his letters have taken the
English view Of things. and his 0pin-
ions have never been favoMbly re-
ceived by many Americans. In fact, It
has been charged that Smalley was a
tory. 1t Is said that he sneers at
American institutions and customs and
dearly loves all that Is English In the
way OF customs and institutions. 1t Is
said that he has clever way OF twist
ing situation so a. to give 1t the
proper English color. An instance Ia
specified in his recent treatment OF the
French crisis, In which Mr.. Smalley
favored the senate as against the Bour-
geois ministry. Mr.. Smalley not Iona
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
A YOUNG EXPLORER.

william AAtor Chanier Has Hat Many
Strange Adventures.
There Is at present in San Francisco
a young man, William Aston Chanler.
who has been a most intrepid traveller
and enthusiastic explorer. He is q son
Of the late John Winthrop Chanler. for
many years a member of the legislature
from New York, and his mother was
daughter of William b. Aston. When
he graduated from Harvard he In
herited large fortune and turned his
attention to travel in 1889. when he
was but Fl years old. Just now he has
been down in Arizona and New Mexico.
where he had the pleasure OF helping
some United States soldiers chase q
band of apaches that had been murder
ing settlers. Mr.. Chanler was the first
white man to make the complete cir
cult of Kilimanjara in Africa. He
headed for Africa when he first started
out and with a small caravan OF Fan
zibaris he marched into Masailand. In
1892 he equipped another expedition
which was said to be the most perfect
in its way Of any known. He was ac-
companied by his body servant. George
Calvin, and an Austrian lieutenant.
He had force of 200 native rifles and a
lot OF scientific apparatus for expert
| ments. The expedition was not so sue.
cessful as he had hoped. as the natives
deserted. the pack mules died and the
lieutenant was wounded by a rhinoce.
| ros and had to be sent back to the coast
Mr.. Chanler returned 20 New Yorl
city in 1894 and has since then writer
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

terable opposition to free trade against
an entire ministry. whose strength was
by no means to be despised, made
hero of him for French protectionists.
Every Frenchman is a politician. and
Meline is one OF the fortunate few who
have come to the front. Born In Re-
miremont. he studied law. and was an
intense politician at his majority. He
was elected member of the commune,
but declined the Office. He was made
national assemblyman in 1872, and
four years later was elected to the
chamber For fifteen years he was al
most constantly before the public as
deputy or as filling some function un-
der the patronage or necessity of some
ministry. He was under secretary of
the interior with Grevy. but resigned
at one months end. Later he was
made a member of the tariff commits
sion, and in 1880 he battled with the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

party in power for protection, making
his influence felt in all directions. So
totally was he convinced Of the
strength Of his position that he favored
protection that was practically pro-
hibitive. The only concessions he
would listen to were few points in
favor of Switzerland and the United
States. One year thereafter he wins re-
turned as deputy. In 1888 we find him
minister Of agriculture. Retiring in
1885 with Ferry's cabinet, he went
back to the chamber, and in 1888 he
presided over that body. Since then he
has been in the chamber at odd times.
and has never been out of the public
eye. He. is sharp politician, a good
statesman, and thoroughly understands
the temper Of his countrymen.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

nCV. y. ~. JOI1AN0O&N,
man who breaches to q charge In Bel
fast. yet he Is neither Roman Catholic
nor Episcopal. An Irish cleric who IL
not Anglican or Roman Catholic is .
rarity, but Mr.. johnson is Methodist.
He has fine church In Belfast and IL
one Of the most attractive preachers in
the emerald isle. He is native Irish,
born in the County Of Antrim, which
is in the northern end OF the island. He
has devoted most Of his life TO pastoral
work in his native land and has spent
his life in Ireland. with the exception
Of the years he gave to culture, study
and thought in Didsbury College. which
Is hard by Manchester. About six years
ago Mr.. johnson was given charge Of
the city missions in Belfast In order to
reach the masses, and his work there
has been a fine success. He breaches
in a great auditorium called Grosvenor
Hall and is the leading man in the
forward movement in Ireland. This
movement aims to lift the masses by
giving them libraries. reading-rooms
and training schools. During his stay
in America DIR. Johnson will look into
kindred institutions and take back
with him to Belfast whatever improve
ments he thinks can be adopted with
profit. The Doctors wife and son ac-
company him.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
A Braiily Won An.

One of the most influential women Of
the middle west is Mrs Ellen M. Hen
rotin, president of the Federation Of
Women's clubs of the United States.
Born in Maine, educated in America,
England, France and Germany, and
married to Mr.. Charles Henrotin. the
Chicago banker, who is Belgian by
birth, Mrs. Henrotin is a woman OF
cosmopolitan culture, patriotic princl-
pie, and rare social accomplishments.
Mrs. Henrotin was vice-president and
acting president OF the woman S branch
of the Worlds Congress Auxiliary
which arranged various congresses dur
ing the exposition at Chicago In 1892
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
MARQUIS YAMAGATA.

accomplished linguist and scholar, and
four other gentlemen of rank.
Although travelling practically in
cognito, and not presenting themselves
as visitors to this country, the party
were received by the United States
Army commanders at San Francisco,
Omaha. and Chicago with the courtesy
BETTING their high rank and reputa-
ton. Gen. Yamagata, indeed, excused
himself as much as possible from public
display, and only accepted official cour-
tesies as honors paid to his Imperial
Majesty in the person of his representa-
tive.
The officials of the Union Pacific,
Chicago and Northwestern, and Michi-
gan Central railroads had the party in
charge from San Francisco, and did
every thing in their power to contri-
butte to the comfort and convenience of
the general and his suite. who, in fact,
expressed themselves as overwhelmed
with the kindness and attentions every
where shown them, and will doubtless
take back home with them the report
that nowhere in the world is travel
Ilidue SO PHEASANT anu dSIccdUic ds III
America. One circumstance which es-
pecially impressed the sentimental
Orientalss was the loading of their
special ear with flowers at Niles. in
Michigan, where the greenhouses of
the Michigan Central railroad are To-
Gated. That railroads grew flowers was
revelation to the fiower-lovers of
Japan. At Buffalo the party were met
by a special train of the New York Cen
tral, n charge of Mr.. George H. Daniels,
the general passenger agent of the road,
with the governors staff and COM
mittee from the legislature. At Albany
the governor held reception in honor
of the distinguished visitors, and the
journey to New York was continued
in rapid time. In that city the party
was received by the authorities with be-
fitting honors, and after four days stay
they sailed for Havre.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
1.-THE BURNING TREE"
A Plant Of lndiA Whose Touch IL Dreaded
by tho Natives.

A Plant Of IndiA Whose Touch II Dreaded
by tho Natives.
There has lately been added to the
collection of plants at the botanic
gardens at Madras, India. q specimen Of
a strange tree says an East Indian cor
respondent to London. 1t Is in size
scarcely more than bush, but other
individuals of Its species are known to
have attained. in their habitat In the
Himalayas, Burmah and the Malacca
peninsula, the dimensions of a large
tree, from fifty to seventy-ive feet in
height. The Madras specimen Is sur
rounded by q strong railing, which
bears the sign. Dangerous: all persons
are forbidden to touch the leaves or
branches of this tree" 1: Is therefore
a forbidden tree In the midst Of the
garden. but no one Is tempted to touch
1t, for it's known to be burning
tree" This name 3 a misnomer, for
the tree stings rather than burns. Be-
meath the leaves there are stings COM
parable to those Of nettles. which, when
touched. pierce the skin and secrete
| a MUD which certainly has burning
effect. The stings leave no outward
sign. but the sensation Of pain exists
sometimes for months. and Is espe-
cially keen on damp days. or when the
place which has been wounded ID
plunged into water. The natives In
the part Burmah where this tree grows
are in such terror OF 1t that they fly
when they perceive the peculiar Odoi
which 1t exhales. II they happen tt
touch 1t they fall on the ground and
roll over and over on the earth with
shrieks. Dogs touched by 1t yelp ant
run, biting and tearing the part OF thu
body which has been touched. A hors'
which had been in contact with I
burning tree ran like a mad thing, bit
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

many years a well-known solicitor OF
London. In appearance he is 6 feet 2
inches in height, has clear-out. intellec-
tual features and is siagularly prepos-
sessing. After he left college he trav-
eled extensively, and among other
places spent some time in Tasmania
Australia and Ceylon, where 1t is said
at least one mahatma resides. He Is a
lawyer but does not practice, and since
coming to America has taken out
naturalization papers. 1t was by
merest accident he became interested
in theosophy. but he has since become
entirely devoted to it. He was with
William @. Judge, the late president OF
the theOsophists, when the latter died
recently.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
Sis marck Failing Fast.

The prolongation of the celebration
OF Bismarck's birthday has been this
year, as last. a great physical TAX on the
man who was once said to be of iron.
Though his mind is as clear as bell
he is no longer a strong man except by
fits and starts, and he shows various
unmistakable signs of great age. His
worst foe now, though his foes have
been numerous enough, is the neu.
ralgia which affiicts him. and the hard
est battle he has ever fought is his
struggle to keep his pipes OF strong to-
bacco down to minimum. He is
happy. like Gladstone, in failing physi
cally first.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
QUALITY OF CYPRESS WOOD.
The Trees Are Notoriously Slow Grow
ing Hut Are Durable.


Ing Hut Are Durable.
The cypress is VIGOROUSLY slow
growing tree, and its wood is Just as no.
toriously durable, says an exchange 1t
is capable of not only resisting the ac-
ton Of the weather in manner totally
different to all other woods, but it is
wholly uninfluenced by immersion in
water over long period of years 1t has
many curious chemical properties.
which hold it's fibers and other con-
stituents together so indissolubly that
the ordinary changes which break
down the tissues OF ordinary woods are
in cypress wholly resisted
Instances are known where the wood
of the cypress has endured for more
than 1000 years. leaving it still in a
solid condition. subject only to the at
triton of the elements, such as the
gradual wearing away one sees in ex-
posed rocks. In the lower valley of the
Mississippi species of cypress is ex-
tremely abundant, and in New Orleans
lately, while some men were excavat
ing trench. a cypress stockade was
found which was erected in 1870 by the
French as protection against the In
dians. Some of the pieces measured
twenty-one inches in width. with a
thickness of about twelve inches. and
though it had been buried for 50 many
years. it was in perfect condition when
eXhumed. even the tool marks being
still clearly visible
BY series of experiments extending
| over many years. 1t has been found that
| cypress wood endures the varying con-
ditio1s of greenhouses better than an!
other wood. Greenhouses exposed tC
all the vicissitudes of heat, moisture
| and changes Of temperature. show the
| cypress timber used in heir construc
ton to be practically unchanged aftel
more than fifty years of use; and, being
sufficiently tough for the purpose, 1t il
probable it will come mo," general!
into use for building wnere wood 0
great resisting power is required. Man.
old doors made by the early Spaniard
in America are still as sarviceable a
ever. although exposed to most tryin'
climate.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
MuLE runp IN MONTANA.
now Lowly Male BY = Timely ASsa
Earned Fame and Frssd0n.

e
now . LowIy NAL. BY =. Timely kisA
Earned Fame and Frssdon.
Citizens Of Montana, ara having the
opportunity to contribute to fund that
strikes popular chord and II meet
ing with hearty response from those
solicited to subscribe. The name
would be more self-explanatory and ~
the same time aliiteratiyely rhythmical
II it was called the Montana Mule
Money" for that is' exactly what It -.
money for a mule. The circunn-
stance that gave rise to the formation
of this collection L. founded on the
following story, which. unfortunately
for the good name Of a late resident o.
the state, is atrictly true. This citi-
zen had become widely and unfavor-
ably known through the publicity
given to the many acts Of cruelty To-
dumb brutes and harsh treatment Of
members OF his family Of which hs
had been guilty, and public execration
had In several especially aggravated
instances almost assumed the form o.
q call from . vigilance committee. A.
meanness OF his nature be hsd con-
demned refractory mule to be work
ed with . bride bit made Of bas6ed
wire. . species Of torture. II u needlese
| to state. that mono but the most cruel
would have conceived. much less have
carried into execution. After brieS.
enforced submission 10 this mStAod a
puntshment the mule improved : paf-
ticularly favorable Opportunity 70 mete
out wefl-merited punishment 70 hin
human tormentor and by . well-di-
rected kick on the head stretched him
lifeless on the ground beside the pillow
with which he had been working.
During the course Of the day
neighbors found the body and carried
II to the house. Here they were hor-
rlhcd to ilnd the wife and mother.
fortunately now q widow. securely
chained to ring bolted to tho stud
ding OF an attic room. the key Of the
paddock being found IN the pocket 81
the corpse. After releasing the woman
from her imprisonment and canvaasing
the various acts OF infamy that had
so strongly marked the life Of the dead
man. the assembled neighbors came r.
the unanimous conclusion that the
mule had rendered humanity service
Of such proportions AZ to be worthy
Of recognition at the hands Of Z Crate.
full community. This conviction deep.
ened as additional circumstances came
to light, all OF which served q
heighten the extent OF the dead mans
depravity and to swell the list Of hi
evil deeds until the mule loomed up q
positive hero, and public appreclatior
began on the spot to take substantia
form.
A subscription paper was startet
, then and there headed: For the pur
/ pose OF raising fund for the use ant
I benefit OF the aforesaid mule 30 lonl
= as he may live" The fund ut once -
; sumed large proportions and now tina
1t has been added to from almost IL
4 parts OF the stats has reached the sun
y Of $4,000. Montana citizens are NOV
falling over each other In their eager
!. ness to contribute and q. the sam
n time testify to their appreciation o
|. the good radiance effected by the time
y ly kick OF the humble mule.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
Rrilllant Young Novelist.

One of the interesting younger novel
lists of the day is Edward S. Van Zile.
who has produced several successful
romances, notably his recent "Manhat-
taners." He is man Of perhaps thirty
four years, a graduate OF Trinity Col
lege. Hartford. and resident of Brook
Ign. For a number of years he has
been a regular writer on the New York
press. Mr. Van lille is of small pm! s.
iQue, but athletic and possessed OF
abundant good looks. AS an athlete he
is said to be proficient with his
dukes"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

Mark Hanna of Cleveland. O., cele-
brated at present, is a native Ohioan,
and lacks one year of being seventy.
Fortune gave him the Midas touch. and
whether he ventured to sell groceries
and oil, or mine coal and iron, or build
lake vessels, or buy real estate, the re-
suit has uniformly been large addi-
ton to a constantly increasing for
tune One of his possessions is the
Euclid Avenue Opera House in Cleve-
land. He is somewhat of the Grant
style of man-solid and substantial
wholly lacking in "style," reserved
and somewhat brusque.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

kilograms from Miss Clara Barton
give an encouraging report Of the re-
lief work which is being prosecuted
by her agents in Armenia. The suf-
fering is so universal and intense, how
ever. that the suceOr supplied by
American charity needs to be greatly
enlarged. and urgent appeals for funds
are made by the committee in this city.
Miss Barton's persistence and courage
of purpose seem to have made decid-
ed impression even on the stolid Turk
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

ago let some of the acid from his pen
fall upon Gladstone. The grand old
man" is not liked In certain English
quarters. whereas he Is thought well Of
in this country. That was another
reason why Mr.. Smalley was criticised.
During his long residence in England
the American journalist made many
friends among the best people there.
His return to New York was in the ca
paclty OF London not an American
journalist. The aggressive Americans
In the Century association we're by no
means pleased when the great cor
respondents name was proposed for
membership. and his friends were per-
suadcd to withdraw 1t.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

A marriage which attracted con-
siderable attention in London occurred
recently between Mr.. Arthur Playfair
and Miss Lena Ashwell. Miss Ashwell
is a great beauty and is 4 daughter of
the ocean. When a girl she received
her education abroal AMI entered the
Royal Academy Of Music. where she
attracted the attention of Miss Terry.
who advised her to go on the stage. AS
her father had taken holy orders on
leaving the sea Miss Ashwell followed
Ellen Terry's advice and scored an in
slant success. Her husband is the
younger son Of Maj.-Gen. Playfair OF
the Indian army. who is cousin of
Lord Playfair. He inherits his theatri-
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
GEORGE w. SMALLEY.
FAMOUS CORRESPONDENT FOR
THE LONDON TIMES.
refused Membership In tho Century
Club BcCansc Of His Utterances AgAtnst
American Institutions-Cold Comfort
for AnglomAniaes

GORGE w. Small
ley. who has just
been practically
blackballed by the
Century assOcia-
ton, Of New York,
on the ground that
he is an anti
American. has been
rather severely
criticised for hif
freely expressed
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
FELIX JULES MELINE.

ing everything and everybody that Il,
could reach. A missionary at Manda-
lay who Investigated leaf of the plant
with his f0refinger suffered agony for
several weeks. and for ten months felt
occasional pains in his finger
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
Vice and Virtue.

There is a far closer connection be-
tween our virtues and our vices han
most of lis are accustomed to suppose.
What is the relation between them!
This: Our vices are our virtues. car
ried to excess Rev. ]. ]. Lainer.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

ear. the American people have soDwn
that they have not forgotten the honors
which the Japanese bestowed upon Gen.
Grant when he visited their country
after his retirement from the Presi-
dency. Indeed, Yamagata is often
STYLED the Gen. Grant of Japan. title
which his eminent services as minister,
president Of the privy council, or
sanizer Of the new army, strategist and
victorious commander entirely warrant.
Yamagata is of humble lineage. being
of the Samurai class. He joined the
army at The age of nineteen. and won
his promotions through merit alone.
Like Gen Grant, he is noted for his
modesty and taciturnity. He is sixty
three years of age, small of stature, but
physically of great strength and en-
duranCe.
Among the generalissimo's staff were
Gen. Osnima, who, If his chief is styled
the Grant, is worthy to be called the
Sheridan of Japan for his brilliant SER
vices in the Chinese war; President
Tsudziki, of the Imperial Library, ar
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
Prealdent Of TheOaOpIliats.

Presldent OF TheOsOphtsts.
Ernest Temple HargrOve, president
of the American Philosophical society,
is very young for the position. He is
an Englisbman and his father was for
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
FRANCE'SNEWLEADER
FELIX JULES MELiNE, HEAD OF
THE LATEST CABINET.
Has Been in Public Life Since the Days
of the Paris Communal Friend Of
This Country In Trade ReiatlonS--S short
Sketch OF His Public Career.

ELIX Jules Meline,
now at the helm of
the French govern
ment as prime
minister, is one Of
the strong men in
G allie politics.
The uncompromis-
ing war M. Meline
has made for high
tariff in his coun-
try and his mail
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02


q book. Through jungle and Desert"
II 1t had not been for the recent dis
turbances in Africa Mr.. Chanler says
he would have fitted out another expe-
dition this year. as the fever for AZ
rican exploration has never left him.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
THE GRANT OF JAPAN
CEN. YAMACATA THE ViCTORl-
Gus MILITARY LEADER.

uis Recent Enthusiastic Reception In
This Country u Fitting Return for the
Courtesy shown the Lamented Amerl-
ca, Commander.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

N THEIR EN-
thusiastic reception
of the famous
Japanese soldier,
General = in = Chief
Marquis Yamagata
and his suite, who
recently pas S e d
through this coun-
try en- route to Mos
COW to attend the
cOrOnatiOn of the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
AN IRISH METHODIST.

A Distinguished Clergy man who ID New
visiting In the Unitsd states.
Rev. r. Crawford johnson, who 10
visiting this country, II an Irish clergy
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

cal instincts from his grandfather. who
was a patron of the stage and on his
English estate had small theater
built. where he used to act. Young Mr..
Playfair has made his success by bur-
iesquing well-known actors. principally
Sir Henry Irving.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
ntrOd uced the Rainea Bill.

Introduced the Raines Bill.
The Kaines law Is at present stirring
up New York. f.ff
The man who introduced the bill into
the legislature, Senator Raines, is a
tall gentleman with a determined face,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

The smallest hunming bird weighs
twenty grains.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

MRS. CHARLES HENRoTIN.
and Is not only q social leader but
marked force in the progressive and
humanitarian movement that is making
itself felt in the new altruistic Chicago