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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

Five hundred Cubans are said to have
been killed or wounded in engagements
with Spaniards since the signing of the
peace protocol.
Crops have failed in six provinces of
Russia, where great distress prevails,
even the landed gentry appealing to the
government for relief.
George V. Anderson has been arrested
at Washington for fraudulently imper-
sonating pension bureau officer in Mary
land
Many people in Brooklyn, Mass, re-
Gently paid $3.50 each for painted spar
rows on the representation that they
were canaries.
Pension Commissioner Evans has is
sued an order prohibiting the sending OF
pension checks to general delivery" in
postotiices.
There is a state movement in Ken
lucky to provide a Bible for every Off
Ger and man on the new battleship named
after that state.
A Manila dispatch says it is reported
that the religious orders of the Philip
pines are selling their property to Hong
Kong syndicate.
At different times last week three men
were instantly killed and cut to pieces
by a shifting engine at the Phoenix iron
works, Pittsburg, Pa.
The Spanish government authorities
state that since the beginning of the
sixteenth century their country has lost
600 war vessels in action.
Three persons are seriously ill in New
York as the result of drinking poisoned
whisky which had been sent them by an
unknown person.
next month and deliver lectures on art,
literature and on Dreyfus, the innocent
prisoner on Devils island.
The United States signal corps at Ma
Mia reports that telegraphic communica-
ton has been opened between that city
and the Viscayas islands.
| The Spanish government has published
decree calling to arms 100000 men, out
of whom 10000 are for the colonies, pre-.
sumably for the Philippines.
The Illinois Manufacturers Association
is collecting evidence against several
leading express companies, which are al
legged to have formed combination in
restraint of trade.
The trip of the Monterey to the Phil
ippines demonstrates that with good
weather this class of vessel may, with
her own steam and tow, cross the Pa
cific ocean.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
BLAACO SEES HIS FOES
COMMISSION IS IN HAVANA.
American commissioners Landed
and Were Accorded Military Hon
Ors-FOrmaIly Presented to the
Captain GeneraI-OffciaIs Visit
Admiral MonterOla.

Havana, Sept. l2.-The United States
transport Resolute, having on board the
American commissioners, arrived Satur-
day morning. The Spanish government
officials went ON board the transport to
welcome the Americans.
At Gals o'clock the American commits
sioners, accompanied by the Spanish Of
ticers representing Captain General Blan-
co, landed at La Machina wharf, and ar
rived at the palace at $40, where the
captain generals body guard presented
arms. Captain General Blaneo, in full
uniform, received the commissioners in
the reception room, where, after the for
NAL presentation had taken place and the
official courtesies had been extended,
they sat down and conferred for about 20
minutes. The captain general addressed
the commissioners in English.
The United States commissioners left
the palace shortly after 10 o'clock, ac-
companied by DIR. Congosto and General
Solano. They were driven to the Ma,
china wharf, opposite the wreck of the
Maine, where they took lunch before re.
turning to the resolute for dinner.
Colonel Cloud and Captain Hart, ac-
companied by Spanish officer, then paid
visit to Admiral Manterola and to the
captain of the port, after which they
returned on board the Resolute.
The general public crowded the wharf
when the arrival of the Resolute became
known, but there was no demonstration
The first session of the commission will
take place this morning at 8 o'clock 81,
the colonial government office.
On Friday the entire archives were
carted from the military governors pal
ace to the wharf. where they were de
livered to lighters for shipment to the
Spanish mail steamer Ciudad de Cadiz
that sails for Spain tomorrow. Prepare
tions are being made for an early de
parture in every branch of the govern
ment.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
WHO ARE THE CARI1srs
what Is the RevoIutionist Part,
Much Feared by SPAIN

At the death of King Ferd;,,
oP"ih' III 1861 his 3-year-old daughter
succeeded to the throne, though CT
Ferdinand brother, claimed Ia ho o.,,'
tied to the honor under the saI;o
which provided that no female should w.
to the throne as long as anv mall =
scendant of the king was living Til ,a
however, had been revoked by Ferdinand
VINO had no children at the time but ~.
months after his death daughter ,r,.
born, and she became queen to the ovo,,,
sion of Carlos. The latter's desce,d,,',
who are called Carlists, have since 49,.
sistently insisted that, by right of sur.
cession, the throne belongs to them. ana
for over 80 years Spain has been subioo,
to Carlist uprisings, which have simni,.
meant number of unsuccessful v.a,'
the destruction of property, and general
public unrest. The Carlists have foul
their strength in what are called tho
Basque provinces, dominated mostly IN,
the clergy, who believe in the divine
right OF kings and of kingly succession
The inhabitants of the Basque regions ara
largely shepherds and farmers. They .ro.
good fighters, and have been the main
strength of the Carlist forces. stron,
sentiment in favor of a republic exists in
the cities, where the people have been led
to independent views by education, read.
ing and travel. 1t is unnecessary to saw
that between what are called the repub-
licans and Carlists there is strong antin.
athy, for their aims are radically differ.
ent. In 1873 Spain was republic, and
the people owe to the brief period OF pop,
ular government many of the liberties
which they now enjoy.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
THE HEAVIEST METAL KNOWN
1t Makes the brightest Light for
Electric Bulbs

A new filament for incandescent lamps
has been discovered in osmium, the dens
est and most refractory of all metals, be-
ing infusible except on the highest attain
able temperature. Osmium is found ma
tive as an alloy in certain ores of plat
mum and iridium. 1t is a hard, BLUSH
gray metal, with an atomic weight OF
l9l.l and the enormous specific gravity
of 22.477, the heaviest substance known
Its tetroxide has strong odor of chlor-
inc. The properties that suggested its
use are its practical infusibility and its
known resistance to temperatures in
which platinum and iridium volatilize
and disappear. 1t is well known that the.
intensity of light emitted by an incan
descent substance increases rapidly with
its absolute temperature. BY heating os-
MUM in vacuum with an electrical
current strong enough to volatilize plati-
mum, it is said to attain luminosity
hitherto almost unknown, emitting a
white light of agreeable quality and col
or, but of great intensity. Coating with
refractory oxide like thoria is resorted
to to secure more perfect medium.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
A MILLION IN PRIZE MONEY.
American Sailors Will Make Money
Out of the Spanish War.

AT least 100000 prize money will be
distributed among American sailors as a
result of the war with Spain. More than
e-half of this sum will be paid in ac-
cordance with that section of law provid-
ing for the payment of a bounty for per-
sons on board vessels of war sunk in &C.
ton. The rest will be turned into the
treasury for distribution by the courts
which shall pass upon vessels of the en-
envy captured by American men-of-war.
From the official report of Admiral
Montojo, commanding the Spanish fleet
sunk at Manila, there We're 1875 persons
on board the ships under his command
The Spanish fleet was of inferior force to
the American squadron, and Rear Ad-
miral Deweys men will therefore get
only 500 for each person.
1t is estimated that the aggregate
amount due the Asiatic fleet as the result
of the destruction of the Spanish force
amounts to $lS7 500, which congress will
be asked to appropriate during the com.
ing session. One-twentieth of this sum
belongs to Rear Admiral Dewey, as com
mander-in- chief, and he will therefore be
$9375 richer than he was before the war
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

between decks during the engagement
In hosting and passing charges for the
great guns. After the battle at Manila
the Admiral found number of Chi
nese stewards aboard his flagship with
their raw hands bleeding from the la
Dor of hosting ammunition. The Adj
miral recommended that these brave
fellows be made American citizens for
their heroic and valuable services on
board his ships, and it is to be hoped
that the recommendation will not go
unheeded. If these men are not worthy
of being granted citizenship it is hard
to say what they would have to do to
merit 1t. We admit the lowest of the
low. If they hail from Italy or Bohemia.
but dehar the gallant Chinaman who
did such heroic work at Manila bay.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

Americans have reason to feel proud
Of the expressions Of foreign experts
regarding the recent performances of
our army and navy. These experts, II
should be understood, were sent here
as the official representatives of their
respective Governments. selected on
account of professional and technical
qualifications, with Instructions to OBJ
serve and report the actual facts re-
garding military and naval operations.
Coming as official representatives, they
were given every possible facility for
observing. and their opinions are enti-
tied to full weight. Indoctrinated as
they were with European ideas of army
discipline and militarism, they could
not be expected to have any prejudice
In favor of American methods, and yet
they were unanimous in their praise Of
the performances of our army and
navy, of the officers, soldiers gunnery,
figting qualities, bravery, dash. endur-
ance-in fact. of all they saw. So far
as the conclusions of these foreign OBJ
servers have been made public there
is no difference of opinion among them
or in the reports they have made to
their respective Governments. These
conclusions are gratifying to our ma
tional pride and will have much great
er influence abroad than any claims we
might make or than reports by our own
officers.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

Deny 1t as we may, 1t Is a fact that
the sentiment of hero worship is not
more deeply fixed characteristic of any
While we make less of our army and
navy than almost any other nation, and
while we offer no provisions for re-
warding successful officers other than
giving them the promotions which they
justly earn. it is fact that the people
Of the country are always willing to
show their appreciation of the heroic
and to reward 1t in so far as they are
able by political preferment. We have
had five wars in this country, and the
people have in each instance taken the
popular hero who won success and
made him President. In each case
with two exceptions. they have shown
their gratitude or admiration by giving
such heroes double term in the execu-
tive office. After the winning of our
independence no one except Gen.
Washington could have been elected to
the presidency with such unanimity Of
public sentiment, and he would have
been chosen for the third term had he
been willing to accept It. Then came
the war of 1912, in which Jackson was
the one who by his battle at New Or
leans won the popular favor. He was
defeated by the House of Representa-
tives in 1924, but he succeeded in 1928
and 1882. The various Indian wars
that covered the period from 1913 to
1887 caused Gen. Harrison to be wide
ly known and popular at the West and
made him the presidential nominee in
1910. His death in the first year of his
administration, Of course, prevented a
denomination for second term. The
Mexican war made Gen. Taylor the ma
tional hero for the time, and caused his
nomination for the presidency in 1s4S.
He died before his term of office was
completed. The civil war made many
commanders dear to the people, but
Gen. Grant was the most sincerely be-
ed his nomination and election in 1865
| and again In 1872. Other military men,
| like Pierce, Hayes and Garfield, have
been chosen to the presidency, but II
was SO long after their services had
been rendered that they were chosen
rather because of their political abili.
ties than their military records, cred.
table as they may have been. 1t is
worthy Of note that none Of the men
who by his sword won the gratitude OF
the people was political general" OF
had been placed In position as a reward
for party service. In fact, with some
of them 1t was serious question to
which party they belonged. If to any
AS rule, political generals have no,
won much renown as military men. and
they have usually returned to civil life
before the fighting was done. The mar
IN war who does his duty faithfully ant
succeeds will be more than likely t
occupy the presidential mansion II ht
| lives.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

In one of the soldier boy letters FROM
San Francisco it is recounted that com
pany of farmer boys recently arrived at
Camp Merritt and were examined for EN-
listment Very much to the surprise OF
the officers, who regarded the men as the
strongest and most rugged looking OF any
in camp, 20 out of 90 were rejected on ac-
count of heart disease and rupture. The
examining surgeon advanced the theory
that farmer boys were put at heavy work
too young.
Prescott, Ariz, claims that it furnished
the first volunteer in the present war, ana
that from that place the first company
started the front. The volunteer was
Captain O'Neill of the Rough Riders, ana
monument to his memory is to be erect
ed on the courthouse plaza of Prescott.
Scotchmen have another grievance
They object to the adjective scotch
especially in official documents, and de-
mand that "Scots" or Scottish" be used
instead.
The Hebrews are now in possession Oh
about go square miles of Palestine, or
per cent of the country. and have agri-
cultural establishments at Ekson, JANA
and in Galilee.
Superstition is so common in Paris thaA
cards tastefully embellished and contain
ing a list of "hours to be avoided are eA-
tensively sold.
The willow is one of the most adapt
able of plants A willow switch stuck IL
the wet will almost invariably take root
A German officer estimates that III 'h0
course of the present century wars nave
killed 100000 men in civilized eou"'
tries.
The Russian state scepter is OF soi'u
gold, three feet long, and contains among
| its ornaments 26S diamonds, 800 ruole7
and 10 emeralds.
Many people in Brookline, Mass re-
Gently paid $3.50 each for painted spar
rows on the representation that theS
were canaries.
Whistling is practically unkno""
among the Icelanders, who regard II a.
| irreligious and violation OF the di''i0
law. -o
Two British Guiana stamps, dated lo'''
and worth originally one penny eaCn'
were sold in Berlin not long ago for soooo:
Less than so years ago the offense "a
numbering horse was punished by ue'''
in England. ,,,
When English soldiers are on the MARI laa
and billeted upon. publicans only thiee
halfpence per man is allowed Tor 'h'''
breakfast.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
City of Tents.

Vancouver, B. c.. Sept. l2.-At New
Westminster this morning there are
many peculiar scenes after the fire. On
the wide open space just beyond where
the fearful fire stopped city of tents
has arisen. Here the provisional gov
eminent and the Vancouver authorities
have housed in tents lent by the militia
department all the homeless sufferers.
The property loss this morning is esti-
mated at about $l,OOO,OOO.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

Blessings sometimes come in dis
guise. 1t might be immensely benefi-
cial to Spain to get rid of all of her
island colonies. AS far as they are
concerned 1t would be u great gain for
civilization for them to escape from
Spanish rule, and It might be an equal
gain for Spain in freeing her from a
prolific source Of national corruption
and enabling the Government to de-
vote itself to the development of home
interests. The Spanish people ought
TO find life worth living even II they
lose all their colonies, and certainly
the colonies will be infinitely better of.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
Acute Industrial Crisis.

Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. l2-Advices
received here from Antigua, the British
West Indies, of the Leeward group, indi-
cate there is an acute industrial crisis
there, owing to the shutting down of the
sugar plantations, constraining the gov
eminent to inaugurate relief works in or
der to avoid threatened outbreak of
riot and pillage among the idle and starv-
ing laboring people. The sum of $4,000
has been appropriated for the immediate
relief of the crisis.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
Forty-Eight Cents for Club.

Pendleton, Or, Sept l2,--Saturday aft
ernoon the first wheat sales for several
weeks We're made. A total of 10000
bushels We're bought at As cents for club
wheat under the standard grade. The
total crop of this county this year
amounts to over 100000 bushels, of
which scarcely 100000 bushels, is yet
sold. 1t is the opinion here that if this
price holds good a large amount of wheat
will move from growers to buyers during
the week
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

Nine times In ten 1t would be
mercy II some able bodied person
would grab an oar and knock senseless
the man who rocks the boat. If that
vigorous course, had been pursued at
Columbia Park. near Chicago. some, il
not all, of the boat-rocker's FIVE vic
tins might now be alive and we'll, and
the rocker would be nursing broken
head at worst. It's no use trying TO
teach him. The cook that pours kero-
sene In the stove to make the fire burn
faster has proved an intelligent and
teachable person compared with the
boat-rocker. Even when she was In
the height Of her popularity the worst
of her offending was usually to kill
herself, set the house atire, and give
the rest of the occupants a chance to
escape. but the boat-rocker never
learns and never seems able to confine
his attentions to his own amusing. He
never rocks the boat II he Is the only
occupant. He must have others to
share his pleasure. And he Is never n
sailor. You never see a sailor rock a
boat. Since he cant be taught. he
should be suppressed. He is commit
ting assault and battery, and his vic
tins certainly have the right of self
defense. Self-defense conducted with
an oar or boat-hook or stretcher.
providing 1t did not rock the boat more
than the rocker does, might often save
life. At any rate, 1t seems worth
trying.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

A New York bacteriologist claims
that he has discovered about a billion
germs on IS bill. He is lucky; great
many of us would like to try that ex-
pertinent
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

For several correspondents to be put
out of Cuba by the military authorities
would indicate that the pen, being
mightier than the sword, has its limi-
tations.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
Falcon Island Is No More.

Victoria, B. c., Sept. News comes
from Suva by the steamer Miowera that
Falcon island, recently situated midway
between the Tongatabu and Haafai
groups and Immediately opposite the
Nomuka group of islets, has disappeared
beneath the waves in consequence of
volcanic action.
There We're about 20 native fishermen
on the island who have doubtless per-
ished.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

The Boston Traveller says that 10
seph Leadbetter Is astonished to find
that his 1S-year-old wife Is really the
wife of another man" Joseph must
be very sensitive fellow II he is as
tonished by little thing like that.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
Don't Use Wine.

Chicago, Sept. 1.-THE national w. C.
T. u. directed letter to President Nc
kinley today urging the prevention Of
the use of wine in christening the battle
ship Illinois by Miss Letter.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

To include all the heroes of the Merri-
mac in the Senate's vote of thanks to
Lieut. Hobson was a deed worthy Of
republic. 1t detracts nothing from our
recognition of intelligent leadership, to
reassert that the strength Of this ma
ton Is In the manhood that never hest
tates to follow.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

The London Standard sweetly re-
marks that "Great Britain favors the
American side of this war because she
understands the kind Of stuff the Amer
leans are made Of" She does; she
learned that In 1776 and 1872.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
Gasoline Killed Five.

Philadelphia, Sept. l2.-Five persons
are known to have lost their lives as the
result of a gasoline explosion which oc
Cured last night at Fifteenth and South
streets. 1t is believed that at least halt
dozen bodies are yet in the ruins.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

A Boston theater announces the
forthcoming production Of new play
entitled "Strangled on Sunday" Some
playwright evidently has discovered
that the Boston saloons sell mighty
poor stuff on Sunday.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

And now a Western musician an
nounces the Forthcoming publication OF
''The Chigger Waltz" If there Is any
thing in a name we have no doubt that
this composition will be right up to the
ecratch
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

A throne Is a good deal like bicycle.
AS long as the occupant sits firmly
and there is no obstacle In the way
things go smoothly enough. But when
throne or bicycle once begin to totter
It does not last long until they fall and,
as a rule. 1t is difficult matter to step
Down In time and In graceful manner
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

Admiral Dewey did not hesitate. in
his official report TO highly praise the
Chinese servants employed on his ship.
While they were non-combatants. they
supplied the gunners with ammunition
during the fight with the Spanish feet.
The wardroom stewards. most Of whom
we're Chinese anS japanese, were busy
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
WOTAN AND MIME.

Two Pets of Seidl Named After wsx-
merriam Characters.
Anton Seidl loved his dogs almost as
devotedly as he did his art. He not
only made provision for them In his
will. but he was never happier than
when with them.
Two Of them-a great st. Bernard
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

AS to this resemblance between Ad-
miral Diederichs and the Prince OF
Wales. some have thought as lively
old boy the latter hadn't his like on two
continents.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

Superstition prevails in the highest
Spanish circles In the navy 1t Is con-
sidered extremely unlucky to be struck
by q 13-inch shell.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

The American forces may not have
smokeless powder, but they seem to be
able to cope with the enemy's deathless
guns.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16
Jackson,s Panic Is Ended.

Jackson, Miss. Sept l2.-No new cases
of yellow fever have developed. The PAN
subsidized and many who fled have re-
turned.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

When a Russian town cannot pay
what 1t owes to the Government 1t Is
sold by auction. That's one way to
make a sparsely inhabited place settle
up
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-09-16

Two French scientists propose to sail
over the Sahara in a balloon. 1t takes
sand to carry out such an enterprise
as that.