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The Republican journal., 1896-06-11
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IS 5rren, collected by Mrs. NJ. f.
~ tuwn, who has taken great in
work of the society.
I-en asked to enquire of our
.Hs one has seen bluehird in
s.., ,uce the severe winter of 1894.
n. the bluebirds persisted by
. 10 their winter resorts in the
The gentleman who prompted
says he has seen none since
They have always come before
land were regarded as the feath
GERS of spring.
. .-. NARY YACHT. Capt. Allen was
week in his missionary yacht
vas bound from Ellsworth to
where he was to preach and
- school on Sunday. Thursday
Is at the meeting of the North
INVITED the members to a cruise
next day, Friday morning,
rarty on board he set sail and
reuobscot river as far as Sandy
.r MAS served on board and the
-f.od down the bay as far as
-uts from whence they returned
Allen sailed next morning for
..u. He VIII return soon and
church on the subject of his
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kick himself last week. He de-
aur in large bed of carrots. and
1I. ueiphbor' seed planter to dron
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The Republican journal., 1896-06-11
REMOVAL.

o'"0 p"rc"ase" the interest and good NJ Tyer of
Ell facilities IN the store occupied
aJfef o"ne sOh Special bargains before the ahoy
tate OF reora at the present location Block h 8,
o"2+ SAMUEL
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-01-23

He had enjoyed heartily his own fire.
guent reading of the works of the great
authors he wrote about, and he was able
to convey some OF this enjoyment to
his own readers, and had to. explain to
them the reasons for his liking. His
favorite of all was the mighty Floren-
tine poet. Dante, whom Lowell steadily
studied from early life. Indeed. the ad-
vice he gave to young men seeking cul-
ture was to find the great writer whom
they most appreciated. and to give
themselves to the constant perusal OF
this great writer. growing up to him
slowly, and discovering gradually that
to understand him adequately would
force them sooner or later to learn many
of the things best worth learning.
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NAPOLEON SAT- IN THIS CHAIR.

NAfOLEON Sal In lHlS CHAlh,
of curios But most of all he prizes
this chair. as to the genuineness of
which he was satisfied by Bernard
Franck, the well known French expert
on all matters pertaining to the late
empire.
AS far as can be learned It was the
chair which graced the Chateau st.
Cloud, or that was at Compiegne. As
the story runs, 1t was taken away dur
ing the Franco Prussian war. just be-
fore the appearance of the Prussians.
by patriotic Frenchman, who was de-
termined that the chair in which the
emperor had seated himself should
never be desecrated by falling into the
hands OF the foes Of France. To in
sure its safety he stored 1t away In the
cellar of his house. and In the cOnse
quent turmoil and excitement he for
got all about 1t.
1t was not until after his death. a
few years ago. that his relatives, In
searching the house. found the chair.
Hidden away among what might be
termed rubbish for nearly quarter Of
a century, 1t was badly worm-eaten
and otherwise soiled but the family
made inquiries, learned the value OF
the discovery, and. having no use for
throne of their own. sold 1t to a
dealer in antiquities for nice little
sum. The dealer had 1t reproduced
faithfully, put 1t in his store, and there
1t was when Mr.. de Young found it.
Any one who has noticed the two
handsome chairs which are at the en-
trance to the winter garden in the Ho-
tel Waldorf will hardly need descrip-
ton of Mr.. de Young's treasure. says
the New York Herald. They are re-
productions of the chair used by the
emperor at Fontainbleau. This is sim
| liar in all respects, save that the front
supports are of plain carved wood, in
| stead Of taking the form of caryatides.
1t stands about three and one-half
! feet high, the framework being OF
carved oak, with heavy gliding. after
| the fashion of the day. The back shows
| a circular wreath of oak leaves in the
wood. being about two feet in diameter
The center is upholstered in rich Grim
! son velvet, handsomely embroidered
with heavy gold thread. with big n
standing out in prominent relief. The
! seat is of the same crimson velvet, with
| gold thread embroidery, and on eacf
side. on top of the arm posts, is {
heavy globe of satin wood. on which
| probably Napoleon often rested hi.
hands while listening to the artful fiat
terry of his courtiers. On the wood o
the seat, at the back OF the chair. i
/ opuravo6 Tho M mo NJ tho W, a lar ubi ri
is taken as strong proof of the chair
genuineness. Mr.. de Young. however
was careful to get the advice of severa
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An Cnwashed Mod 81.

This is one of my models" Mr..
Brown said one day to the writer.
pointing to ragged urchin. who
looked as if he had walked out Of the
frame of one of the artists pictures
to take rest in the armchair in which
he was SO comfortably curled up. This
is Pete The little rascal never took
a bath in his life. When his hands and
feet show in a picture he has to be
washed up a little, as they are even
too dirty to be picturesque" Pete
grinned as If he was pleased with the
distinction of being an absolute strang-
err to the bath. But he probably does
wash his face and hands occasionally
His face was bright enough to deserve
not be hidden by dirt.-"The Child
Painter: J. G. Brown" by John J. a
Beckett, in St. Nicholas.
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An English view Of Cusa.

When the present trouble began last
winter the American papers treated II
contemptuously as another device to
raise more money for the use OF the
revolutionary junta In New York. II
is not unlikely that they were right.
But 1t turned out that Cuba itself was
Unexpectedly ripe for revolt and from
the feeble beginnings, inaugurated by
half dozen little bands OF marauders
scattered In the mountains, the move
ment has spread until 1t embraces 4
considerable part OF the island and II
taxing the military and financial re-
sources OF Spain to the very utmost.
To the world at large the ultimate IL.
sue OF the conflict Is matter OF indif-
ference. Undoubtedly Spain has mis-
ruled Cuba an badly as she could. But
there Is no reason to believe that the
Cubans themselves would improve mat
ters. Our grandfathers went into rap
lures over Simon Bolivar and viewed
with cnthusiasms the creation OF the
various South American republics. We
who have seen what these republics are
like find ourselves more skcptical.--
Saturday Review.
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Wine at Two Million Dollars Bottle.

Wine at Two Million Dollars Bottle.
In the rose apartment ESQ called from
bronze bas-rclie0 Of the ancient cellar
under the Hotel de Vile. in the city
of Bremen. is the famous "Rosenwein,
deposited nearly two centuries and
half ago. There are twelve larges cases.
each bearing the name OF one of the
apostles; and the wine Of Judas, despite
the Reproduction attached to his name,
is to this day more highly esteemed
than the others. One case of wine. con-
tanning five oXhoft of 204 bottles, cost
500 rix-dollars in 1924. Including the
expenses Of keeping up the cellar, and
OF the contributions, interest OF the
amounts. and interests upon interests,
an oxhoft costs at the present time
5o5, 6o7 GAO riX dollars, and consequently
bottle is worth 2,723,S12 rix-dollars;
a glass. or the eighth part of a bottle.
is worth 34O,476 riXdollars, or s272, $3.50;
CT at the rate of $40 rix-dollars. or $272
per drop. A burgomaster of Bremen Is
privileged to have one bottle whenever
he entertains a distinguished guest who
enjoys German or European reputa-
ton.
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Minister Bayard's Impress!Ons.

Among the things that impress Min
lister Bayard in London, as related by
him TO a British interviewer, are the
absence of artificiality in society and
the democracy that prevails in outdoor
life As an instance of this, he was
rowed about at Henley by waterman
who smoked short black pipe, as did
another passenger in the little boat.
When they reached shore the other pas
senger revealed himself as a clergyman
"a dean at least. On the other hand.
the interviewer was visibly impressed
by the abundance Of heirlooms and
family portraits in the American min
ister's house.
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the national capital-a diminutive man
with foot as small as q girls and n
head topped with sombrero that
dwarfed 1t and left nothing of the face
to view but the piercing eyes and the
immense cigar protruding from the
mouth; a dandy with frilled shirt and
cuffs and with the neatest of boots. but
man devoid Of fear and of the keen
est Of minds. AS soldier. Lee valued
him as one OF the best of generals, and
as a politician he dominated Wash
ington during his career there as SEN
ator, and left public life the best hated
OF men. Gen. Malone had many Of the
characteristics Of the o.d-time Virgin
ian, but. as a matter Of fact. there was
not a drop Of Virginian blood In his
veins. He was a pure blooded Irish
man.
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New York City. Mr.. Mackay was d.
rector and member of the executive
committee of the Commercial Cable
Company, and also of the Postal Tele-
graph He was the older Of two sons.
his brother. Clarence, who was with
him when he died, being four years his
junior. If he had lived. young Mackay
would have. at some near time. con-
tro.led the large interests Of his sather,
whose successor he was to have been.
He was possessed Of large heart, re-
markable ability, quick perception and
large capacity for WORK
Young Mackay was as we'll known In
New York society as he was in San
Francisco He was a member of sew
eral clubs in the east. and retained
the year around handsome suite oil
apartments at the Belgravia, corner oil
Fifth avenue and Forty-ninth street. II
was at one time rumored that he was
engaged to Miss Virginia Fair. daugh.
ter of the California millionaire, one o.
| whose guardians was John w. Mack
ay, Sr. At another time, during the
last season, his name was persistently
connected with that Of Consuelo Van
derbilt. Mr.. Mackay had been assidu
Gus in his attentions to Miss Wander
bilt and gave box party in her honor
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-01-23

Ground Tackle Taken by . Devil Fish.
Harry 7. Howard, a wealthy citizen
of New Orleans, and his servant were
fishing in small boat of Ship islaNl
yesterday. Spanish mackeral, silver
fish and pompano were biting freely.
Suddenly a moving mass appeared
making toward the small craft. 1t
proved to be a huge devil fish, which
fastened its tentaeies on the submerged
part of the rope holding the small an
Choir. The monster dragged the small
boat through the woater with lightning
speed. A dull pocketknife was the only
thing available to cut the rope and with
this Mr.. Howard went to work with n
will. Finally. after much labor. the
last strand was severed and the great
fish made Off with the anchor and the
balance of the rope. Dispatch to the st.
Louis Globe Democrat.
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in this country. Up to the spring OF
1893 she appeared on the concert stage
every winter, and has frequently beer
the soloist of all the prominent orches
trail organizations in this country, such
as the New York Philharmonic and
Symphony societies, tie Boston Sym
phony orchestra, the Buffalo. Cincin-
natl and ST. Louis orchestras and the
Worcester festivals. Everywhere she
was pronounced pianiste of extraor-
binary attainments. Not satisfied with
the position assigned to her by Ameri
can critics, she went to Europe in the
fall of 1898, and appeared at Berlin,
Vienna. Leipsic, Dresden and other
German cities, where she was recog-
nized by the press and public alike as
the greatest living woman pianist, and
as one of the greatest pianists of all
times. On the strength of these sue
cesses she was engaged for tour
throughout Europe during the winter OF
1S94-5. During this engagement she
played in Berlin. Hamburg. Bremen.
Cologne. Frankfort, Munich. Dresden,
Leipsic, Magdeburg, Hanover, Copen-
hagen, Geneva and many other cities,
everywhere carrying away her audi
ences and winning signal triumphs.
In the spring Of 1895 she returned to
America and has since then lived in re-
tirement. preparing for the tournee, OF
which the concert given by her las,
| night at Carnegie hall was the opening
Mrs. Zeisler has her home in Chicago
| and is the wife of Mr.. Sigmund Zeis-
| Ter. a well-known lawyer and promi-
| nent citizen.
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A Brave Woman.

A brave little New York woman, the
widow Of burglar who died in the
state prison a few years ago. is to-day
a thriving dealer in cosmetics and an
accomplished face masseuse. She was
left destitute by her husbands impris-
onment, and after season OF despair
began to study with famous skin doc
tor. She became thoroughly acquainted
with the arts and mysteries of the pro-
fession. learned to apply massage to the
treatment of the complexion. invented
several creams and lotions, and to-day
numbers among her customers many
leading society women of New York,
as we'll as Kendall. Melba and Patti.
who sends for her to make profess
sional visit to Craig-y-nos once year.
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'WindIng the Chickens Up"

There is a pretty little girl of years
in northwest Baltimore who has been
tenderly raised. Her mother has
guarded her against witnessing acts Of
violence or cruelty and she is in igno-
rance of the methods employed in kill
ing fowls for the table.
Several days ago, unknown to the
careful parent, the little girl strayed
into the rear yard of her home, where
a servant was killing number of
chickens for dinner by wringing their
necks The child watched the pro-
ceedings with great interest for several
minutes, and then in glow of excite
ment ran to her mother.
Mamma" she cried. Just come and
see the fun. Mary is winding the chick
ems baltimore Sun.
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FANNIE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Itself when she was about 6 years old,
and when, before receiving any instruc-
ton, she used to pick out the notes OF
annie Laurie ana such tunes on the
piano upon which her older brother,
Maurice Bloomfield, now professor of
Sanscrit at the Johns Hopkins univer-
sity, Baltimore, did his practicing.
Her first teacher was Bernard Ziehn.
But very soon she became a pupil of
Carl Wolfsohn. Of whom she received
instruction until she was IL years old.
In 1877, when Nine. Essipoff, the great
pianiste, toured this country, she heard
little Fannie Bloomfield play and pro-
nounced her a genius who should be
educated in Europe. She strongly ad-
vised her parents to send her to Le-
schatizki, who was then and is now the
foremost piano teacher in the world.
This advice was followed, and in the
summer of 1873 little Fannie Bloomfield
went to Vienna, and for five consecutive
years studied under the great master.
In 1883, before leaving Vienna, she
played several times in that city, earn
ing high praise from the critics there.
In the fall of 1883 she returned to
America, and soon began public playing
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-01-23

Sarthe. With three friends who were
his guests he arranged horse race 10
be run upon a circular track, each TO
ride his own horse. Mr.. Mackays
horse got beyond his riders controi anu
bolted the track, throwing Mr.. Mackay
violently to the ground. AS ne
plunged forward he struck against the
butt of tree head foremost. the blow
catching him directly between the
eyes. He was Immediately picked up
and carried into the chateau. where
he was worked over assiduously in an
endeavor to restore him to conscious
ness: but all OF the restoratives were IN
vain. He died about six hours after
the accident.
]. w. Mackay, Jr., was born In San
Francisco, August II, 1870. He was edu-
Gated at Oxford University, England.
He declined to devote all his time to So
ciety, and for some time he represented
his fathers vast interests abroad. and
displayed such undeniable business tai
ents that on November IA. 1890, when
only twenty years old, he was ap-
pointed president and manager Of the
American Forcite Powder Manufacture
ing Company. with Offices on the tenth
floor OF the Postal Telegraph Building
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MRS. n. BLACKBURN.

she would walk mile and not mind Il.
She Apr eciates good meal and :
hearty Joke, and cannot only grasp ono
Of the latter when offered. but can per-
petrate one with vigor and appro-
priateness that are not altogether this
monopoly Of youth. Rarely despond-
ent. she keeps up line OF correspond
ence with few friends. and never
writes a letter that IL not full Of VI
tally, soul and good cheer. Mrs.
Blackburn has now living four chill
dren, seventeen grandchildren and
nineteen great-grandchildren.
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experts before purchasing. It came
across the sea in the same steamer
that carried him, was carefully packed
under his eyes, and he saw It safely
stored away In the car which will soon
land 1t on the Pacific Coast, where Il
will gladden. the eyes Of curio loving
San FrancIscans.
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Social Distinction.

Two little girls were chatting to-
sether on their way to school. MY
father is a general" said the one.
boastful.y. The other replied. as she
munched a bit of nice cake: mine is
a confectiOner" And the generals
daughter darted look of envy at her
little companion.-Der Floh.
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schons,a . Young Old Man.

Although 1t Is thirty-four years since
he was made brigadier-general, and
more than forty since he began to hold
Official position. Gen. Schofield regards
himself as still comparatively young
man, and views his retirement with q
certain degree Of pleasure. For the
first time since his boyhood he becomes
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-01-23

private citizen, and the sense Of free
dom In 1t has many charms for him.
He expects to travel in Europe, and is
meditating a tour of the world. At
Memphis. recently. Gen. Schofield had
his FIRST photograph taken in the uni
form of a acknowledgement and it does
full justice to his handsome physique
and soldierly bearing.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-01-23
LATEJ. w. MACKAY.JR.
OF THE GREAT
MILLiONAiRE'S ELDEST SON.
Gradu, ted at Oxford College In Eng
land-A Man at the Age of Twenty
Hc Was Fond of Clubs and Field
Sports.

Ohm w. MACNAY.
JR., the elder son OF
John w. Mackay, OF
San Francisco, died
in Paris recently
from injuries re-
ceived by being
thrown from his
horse. He was at
his country cha
teau at Mango, in
the department OF
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PASSES THE CENTURY MARK.
Remarkable Vitality Of an Aged Wis
conxin Woman.

cOnSin WOynan.
On Sunday, Sept. %. the bells Of the
city of Fond du Lac rung out all hail
upon the arrival Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Durrant Blackburn at the centennial
anniversary of her birth. Everybody
knows her and esteems her highly In
the fountain city.
Not only Is Mrs. Blackburn 100 years
old, but she is sound of heart, vigor-
Gus of intellect and remarkably well
preserved bodily. She Is YET able to
move about the house and d0oryard
unassisted. and balf-dozen years ago
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her audience by gentle, rather than by
forceful art. The Bloomfield Zeisler is
a great pianist, but, although brilliant
in technique. her chief power lies In
subtlety. She has the singing quality
in perfection, and under her sensitive
fingers the keys chant any melody she
calls for. Her introduction to America
was effected by superb rendering OF
the Schumann concerto, opus 81, and
before its three movements were ended
Fannie BloomfieldZeisler had estab-
lished herself firmly in our hearts. Her
triumph was maintained, although
scarcely strengthened in the Rubinstein
concerto in D minor. which not even
genius can make wholly interesting.
In a dainty Litadff scherzo Nine. Zeis-
Ter had an opportunity to display her
delcacy of touch and feeling with such
skill that the audience was aroused into
enthusiasm.
Fannie BloomfieldZeisler was born
in 1865 at Bielitz, Australian Silesia, but
came to America with her parents
when she was less than years of age
Her parents settled in Chicago and still
live there. Her musical talent showed
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Should Not See Them.

Wife-Does 1t hurt your skin when
pull a gray hair out Of your beard?
Elderly Husband-No, but it hurts
my feelings.
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A New Acquaintance.

Mother don't like the looks Of that
boy who has just moved in next door.
Small Son-Nuther do /. He's awful
wiry, and I'm afraid when it comes to
gettin' acquainted I'll be the one to get
licked