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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14

Dutch omnlbuses are fitted with let.
ter boxes.
OF 81 1000 breweries in the world. 25.-
600 are in Germany.
The first large iron bridge in the
world was built over the Severn in
1I117.
Scientists assert that the fly can
make $50 strokes a second with its
wings.
Moscow's orphan asylum, founded
by Catherine H.. is supported by a tax
on playing cards.
The Visitor states that the new Cath
Ollie cathedral in London will be CON-
pleted by the year 1900.
HOLSTERS have great dread of thun-
der, and when peals are very loud will
swim to deeper water.
Meteors rush through space at the
rate Of twenty-six miles second
They are not usually larger than peb-
bic. and on striking the earth's atmos-
phere they Immediately dissolve into
gas.
The British museum contains the old.
est specimen of pure glass which bears
any date. This is little lions head,
having on 1t the name Of an Egyptian
king of the eleventh dynasty.
The culver of the aspen leaves is due
to the fact Of the leaf stalk being fiat
on the sides and so thin about the mid
die that the slightest breath of wind
sets all the leaves wagging horizontal
ly.
Flogging has become so indlspensa-
BILE in Russia that some inventor has
perfected a machine which saves the
human arm. Under the fagellation OF
the machine taxes and arrears are to
become speedily collected.
| Cranberr.es are not injured by freez-
ing. They are often sent as far as
Manitoba in open box cars. When they
arrive they are frozen into solid blocks
of Ice. The sides of the cases are
knocked Off and the berries are expos
ed in a solid mass, like cakes of ice.
Hartland, in Devonshire. has had
only three Wears since 17U0. The pres
ent vicar has held the place since 1859,
his predecessor held II for sixtytwo
years, having served as curate for ten
years before, and succeeding an in
cumbent who served thilty-seven
years.
No sovereign Of the United Kingdom
/ was every crowned in Ireland; but
! double coronations of English mon
archs have not been infrequent. Henry
VII. was crowned at Westminster. and
again at Worcester: Henry III. al
| Gloucester and Westminster, ana
Henry VI. at Paris and Westminster.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14

was leading the party: how next he
had been jerked off his feet by ire
mendous pull at the rope round his
waist. AID how he had desperately
savad hims If by driving his alpenstick
into the ice Next thing he knew he
was alone alone on the edge of giant
crevasse. whose misty depths yawned
silent as 4 grave.
The instant they understood him a
rescue party was formed. under the
guidance Of Herman. the innkeeper.
All night the devoted man worked
and most of the next day. But 1t was
useless The glacier does not easily
give up its prey.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14

In Japan a man can live like a gentle
man on eco pounds a year, This sum
will pay the rent of house, the wages
of two servants and supply plenty of
food.
Two teaspoonfuls of ounce juice were
recently administered to a sufferer from
an aggravated case of hiceoughs in Chilli
eothe, Ohio. and cured after man, other
remedies had failed.
The length of the Grand canal from
Tientsin to Hangchau, in China, is $50
miles. 1t connects great ports with rich
coal regions.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14
Yellow Fever Spreading.

Memphis, Tenn. Oct. l0.-The yellow
fever situation throughout Mississippi is
assuming alarming proportions. Railroads
have suspended business and 10000 cit
liens have fled.
The disease continues to increase at
jackson, there having been Al cases since
September p.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14
MAY YET PUI IN A PROTEST
OBJECT TO TROOPS AT lilo lilo
The United states May Protest
Against Spain Reinforcing the
Philippines With Men and Arms.

New York. Oct. lO.--A dispatch to the
Herald from Washington says:
The United States may submit DIP
lomatic protest through France to the
Spanish government against Its action
in sending an auxiliary cruiser loaded
with arms and ammunition to the Phi
sppines. In any event the matter y
under consideration and it is believed
has been called to the attention OF the
American commissioners in Paris.
The cruiser in question is the Buenoo
Ayrcs, belonging to the Spanish auNl-
larry navy, which IA Rear Admiral Dew
ey reported to the navy department seF-
eral DAYS ago is due to arrive in Sing
apore October l3.
1t is appreciated By the authorities
that Spain has the same right IN the
ewes OF international law to send rein
forcements to the Philippines as THIS
government has, and any protest VIII be
OF a diplomatic character and simply de
signed to make ii plain that the contin-
uance of the voyage OF the Buenos Ayrcs
is Objectionable
On the other hand, member of the
cabinet tonight said all the Philippine
islands except Manila are in the nominal
possession of Spain and that it Is I'M.
doubted that the Madrid government, il
it deems advisable TO do so, has the right
10 send troop, to the islands to subdue
any insurrection that may occur.
Another member who talked Of the
matter with the president admitted that
spain has the moral right to dispatch re.
endorsements to the Philippines but Is
the forces of our government are in con
Grol it is within its authority to prevent
such renforcements reaching their des
tination However, it is not expected
shat the matter will go beyond protest,
III it goes that far.
From the dispatch received from Char.
man Day, the authorities are still of the
opinion that the work of the peace com
mission will be completed before con-
gress meets. Mr.. Day takes quite an
optimistic view of the situation. 1t is his
desire to limit the time for decision of
che various points raised as much rs pos
sible, in order that the organization may
seach an early conclusion.
r0dny's Sessions.
Paris, Oct. l0.-The United States
peace commission held two sessions to-
day. They were devoted to weighing
information relative to all questions in
v-olved in the matters under the mme-
diate consideration of the commissioners
what Chamberlain Says.
Paris, Oct. l0-The Evenement tod ~
publishes the substance of an interview
with Mr.. Chamberlain, the secretary 81
state for the British colonies, who is now
an America, in which he is quoted as say
ing he considers the United States, ow
ing to the recent war, to be in the sam,
position as Great Britain in Egypt, add
ing that the United States has the sam,
imperative duty to keep the Philippines
Mr.. Chamberlain is said to have added
The moment has arrived for the Unit
ed States to prepare for an extension o
ats territory, and in order to realize THU
adeal she will not refuse Great Britain
support. United, Great Britain, thu
United States and Canada will be in,u.
ferable."
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14
A HousehOlder'S OpiniOn.

Wickwire-I don't exactly like the idea
of calling one of the new ships of war
the American Girl.
Yabsley-What is the matter with It?
Wickwire-It sounds too tame. THE
Hired Girl would give much better idea
of destruction and Observation-Disclosures
lis Journal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14
Enormous Fire at Redfern.

sydney, n. S, W., Oct. l0-An euor
rnous fire at Redfern, suburb of Sydney
destroyed the whole area covered by bust
saess shops and dwellings.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14

The Kankakee river, in Illinois, is said
10 be slowly drying up, on account of the
drainage OF the swamps from which it
receives its supply.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14

If the Lord answered the girls prayers
he would affiict every one of them WIN
a. fever, after which their hair wouiu
come out and grow in curls.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14

Iowa towns along the Mississippi river
report the water lower than at any time
since 1861.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14

Every time man cuts cantaloupe
which he picked out for good one
he has to revise his rules governing ln'
points Of good cantaloupes
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14

Great luck having such lovely
weather-eh, MAXI
Lovely. indeed. Sir Robert; but pra v
don't say anything about it till we're
clear of the ice. Its the worst of bad
luck. Sir"
Sir Robert laughed-the laugh Of a
strong man who is thoroughly pleased
with himself.
Indeed he had reason to be pleased
Very few men had ever climbed the
beetlng cliffs of the Aiguille Vert at
all Fewer still could boast of having
accomplished the feat within the hours
of single day.
Half an hour later they reached the
edge of the Ice. The sun had now Sc,
and the air, chill with approaching
night, was no longer clear as it had
been. Pale wreaths of smoky mist
hung in light bands, which seemed to
shift an change kaleidoscopically
though no breeze was felt.
Still roped together, as they had been
during the entire climb. they crossed
the moraine and started steadily tramp
ing across the rough Ice, whose surface
was broken by hundred deep riffs
and lumpy, yawning crevasses.
The fog closed and fell thicker and
thicker.
Some three hours later that night one
of the guides burst into the kitchen OF
the Montvert Inn.
His face was white and drawn. and
he was almost speechless with excite
ment. misery and fatigue.
At last he managed to grasp out his
piteous story-how they had missed
their way in a fog; how he had heard
Q sharp cry of warning from Max. who
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14
THE GLACIERS
KEEPING
PRETTY tough climb, isn't

A ' IT, nas,' tough s''"'' ISN'T
Il n The speaker was a tall
Englishman of perhaps 80. but looking
as hard and tough and generally tit as
most men of half his age.
Yes. SIR" said the guide, who stood
before him at the inn door: land We'll
have to start early if we are to get
back the same day"
Sir Robert Ballard turned and re-
entered the room. From desk he
pulled out sheet of paper, and pick
ing up Il pen, sat down at a table and
began Il letter.
My dear Harry" he wrote. I'm
afraid have not been quite fair to
you. Thinking over things again can
see that your foolish pranks, which SO
much offended me, may have been
indeed, no doubt were-the results of
sheer youthful high spirits. am,
therefore, again altering my will and
instead of my cousin James Rennie be-
ing my resduary legatee, you will find
the bulk of my property will eventual
~ COlllt W ,NOu anu that Nou W III CIV"
up a man worthy of the trust | am re-
posing in you. Your affectionate uncle,
ROBERT BALLARD"
SIR Robert sealed and stamped the
letter and then on sheet of foolscap
proceeded rapidly and with business
like precision to redraught his Will.
1t seemed an easy enough matter and
took but very few minutes. You
would hardly have imagined the
amount in question was something like
100000 or 100000.
The rapid pen ceased flying over the
paper aud SIR Robert touched the bell.
Call Max Schneider" he said to the
waiter. and you, too. come in; want
you to witness this sigma ture for me. !"
He signed the document, the two
men affixed their signatures, and then
he folded it, placed it in an envelope
and slipped it into an inner pocket OF
his Norfolk jacket.
What time do we start tomorrow,
Maxi" he asked.
Not later than half-past three SIR
answered the guide.
VERY well. then. I shall go to bed
at once, and l suppose you'll do the
same" then to the waiter: Mind, you
call NE sharp at 3. Goodnight"
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1898-10-14
rOdny's Sessions.

Paris, Oct l0.-The United States
peace commission held two sessions to-
day. They were devoted to weighing
information relative to all questions in
Nolved i'll the matters under the imme-
eiiate consideration of the commissioners
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-31
AN EMERGENCY SQUAD.
Boulevard Commissioners Made Som
Appointments Yesterday.

The boulevard Commissioners held a
special meeting yesterday afternoon and
the pay rolls were passed. The Board
made two appointments. Frank La
Pointe, of Hoboken, was appointed store
keeper at the power house in Snake Hffl.
1t was explained that the power house
was open at all times and as there is a
large quantity of valuable stores there
it was necessary to have somebody to
keep tab on them. Mr.. La Pointe viii re-
ceive SIS a month. Charles Shettick was
appointed a trimmer at $50 a month.
When a resolution was offered to pay
an emergency squad which had been en-
ployed to clean out the receiving basins
along the Boulevard after the heavy snow
storms last month. Commissioner Urqu-
hart objected, because the men had not
been employed by resolution of the Board.
The resolution was adopted, notwith-
standing Commissioner Urqahart's objee-
ton. A resolution was adopted authoriz-
ing superintendent Coyle, with the con-
sent of a majority of the Board, to em-
ploy men in cases of emergency. The
Board will meet again on January 6.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-31
JEFFERSON CLUBS MEETING.
Plans for Events to Amuse the Menu
bers During the Season.

The Jefferson Club, which recently be-
came an Independent political %organiza-
ton, held it's regular monthly meeting
last night. There was a good attendance.
Nothing but routine business was trans
acted. Invitations were received from the
Liberty Social Club and the P. ]. Byrnes
Association to attend their coming recep-
tions.
The Committee on Revision of Consti-
tuition and Bylaws asked for another
weeks time in which to complete it's lab
ors. The date of the clubs next stag will
not be settled upon until after the above
named committee makes its report. L..
Barth, John HIM and J. s. ~Schuessler
were appointed a committee to arrange
TO ra pinochle tournament. A committee,
consisting of Robert Bartels, Frank Stew
art and Emil Hansen, was appointed to
see the proprietor of the hall about tear
ing out the partitions of the clubs pres
ent quarters in order to enlarge the meet
room. The rooms at present are but
ordinary living rooms
A social session followed the meeting
The committee in charge were George
Hornung and Otto Richter. REGULATIONS
and songs were sung by Roger Schuessler,
George Hornung and William Rahde.
Secretary Luenberger was instructed to
notify all members to be present at the
next meeting when the Committee on Re-
vision of Constitution n BYLAWS
makes its report.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-31
ANCHOR CLUBS RECEPTION.
.o1. Stevens Sends a Big Bell In
Honor of the Event.

The Anchor Athletic Club will hold a
eception in the uppe hall room of Gem
raj Hall tonight. Great preparations
ave been made for the event. The old
ear will be literally rung out and the
ew one rung in in old-fashioned style.
Colonel E. A Stevens, of Hoboken, has
oaned the club a mammoth bell, which
as beer hung in an deliberately decorat-
ID bower located at the e of the
ride flight Of steps leading to the ante
Dom of the hall room. There are two
oors leading to the ball room.
The grand march will form a few min
ties before twelve o'clock tonight. The
aarehers will leave the ball room by one
oor and win pass under the bower and
e-enter the ball room by the other door.
zach. lady in the march will give the
sell rope a pull as she passes under the
lower. The clang of the bell can be
heard several blocks away. The bower is
] work of art. II is p~refuseIy decorated
colored electric bulbs, encased in
of mammoth chrysanthemums.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-31
NEWS BOYS ENTERTAIN
Excellent Programme Last
Evening By the Club At
Whittier House.

Whittier House was again the scene OF
Christmas festivities last evening. THIS
| time it was the Newsboys' Club that had
| the run of the house. There were about
a hundred. including boys and workers
| present. The tree first used for the kind
| ergarten was again lighted, and the pro-
gramme was In the hands of the boys,
who ~onducfe the affair most creditably.
\ There was music, instrumental and vocal,
! under the supervision of Miss Pond Ten
| nafy. who instructs the boys in this art,
and recitations. This consumed about
half an hour, HI a curtain which had
hidden from view the rear of the room
was drawn aside, exposing to view about
twenty small tables, which fairly groaned
with their load of goodies, all set beau
tifufy on snow white cloths, There was
cake, in any variety, of both quality ana
quantity; ice cream, coffee, and foods of
A palmer description, and it did not take
the boys long to dispose of the whole.
while the bright faces. gay laughter and
full sense of enjoyment which presided
over the feast was enough to repay those
who had taken the trouble to prepare
the collation.. Then, too, each boy re-
ceived. as a souvenir of the occasion,
from their president. Mr.. Fred. S. Ben
nett. of Englewood. a beautiful bouquet
of flowers. oil course, there was the usual
Christmas candy, and the boys went
home happy over another Christmas sue
cess.
Sd large and rapidly has the club
grown. to say nothing of the boys them
selves. who started in as small newsboys
in k-nickerbockers, and nave outgrown
both occupation and short sleeves, but
still cling to the club that, at present. to
call 1t a newsboys' club, seems inconsist-
ent. so the organization viii hereafter be
known as the Boys Club, being a COM
bination of smaller clubs which go to
make up the whole.
These boys have released a house next
door to the mother home, Whittier
House. where hey meet for pleasure,
study and debate on every evening Of the
week.. under the supervision Of the vari-
Gus workers and teachers. All kinds OF
useful arts are taught, from the Gaming
of a chair to a classical piece of music.
On Monday evening the boys are in
charge of Miss Pond, DIR. Valentine, Mr..
Fell, of Harlem and Mr.. Buffet. On
Tuesday Mr.. Gain, of New York, and
Misses Platt and jackson, of Englewood.
are in charge. Or Wednesday there are
no classes. that evening being taken up
with games and reading. IN Thursday
the boys are in the hands of Miss Wood.
and on Friday of Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett
and Miss Reading, of Montclair. Satur-
day evening is used for amusement. The
entire club is conducted under the
auspices of Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett and
Misc ELEANOR Wood
The boys take as much pleasure and
pride in their club as any millionaire of
his club stables. and are always busy
with some plan for its Improvement, and
incidentally, their ediication. AT present
they are busy studying up a debate for
next week as to whether or no football
is a brutal game. The club numbers over
a hundred bows.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-31

AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE CON
= struction, alteration and repairing OF puiia-
ings. \,
The Mayor and Aldermen OF jersey City do
ordain as fuliows:-
Section l. The Board OF Aldermen of Jersey
City shall annually appoint In such manner as
they may determine, q majority or all int
Aldermen elected being necessary to a. cholce,
an Inspector Of Buildings, who shall perform
such duties as are hereinafter mentioned IN
this or subsequent ordinances
enters upon the discharge of his duties, take
and subscribe to upon oath before the ely
Clerk Ia faithfully and ifnpartiaily perform the
duties Of said office, and shall give a bond g
the City, in it's corporate name. to be approved
by the Corporation Counsel or Attorney in the
least two spreties, conditioned for the faithful
performance OF the duties OF bis said offlce;
said bond to be presented to and accepted by
the Board OF Aldermen before said Inspector,
shall enter upon the duties Of said office.
Sec. 3. The said Inspector OF Buildings |sdlall
be either an architect, carpenter, mason or
other mechanic.
Sec. 4. The said Inspector shall exercise and
make q careful inspection Of all buildings in
the course OK erection and any and all buiid-
fngs undergoing repairs and alterations, and all
buildings, ehinneys. structures andJ their sey-
safe. and to see and compel proper precautions
to be taken for the protection of life and prop
erty.
Sec. {. Before any person or persons shall
erect, move, raise or commence TT erect, alter.
move. raise or alter said building nor buildings.
move, raise or alter said buifdings or buildings
shal1 first apply FOR and obtain fEcm the said
Inspector Of Buildings q permit in 4 writing. and
shall pay tor said permit the suinsy following
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-31
pNEUMoNIA's DREAD HARVEST.

There has been an alarming Increase In
the number of deaths from pneumonia
during the past two weeks and. of course.
a corresponding increase in the death
rate. The death rate for November IN
Jersey City was II per LOCO. Last week
the rate was Is per 1000. Ovee 20 per
cent. of the daths were due to pneumonia.
There was only one death from grip.
Nine deaths from pneumonia and two
from grip last week are reported from
Hoboken. The death rate for November
was 17.3. For the week ending December
% was 27.S. The death rate from pieu-
monia and grip in November was Is. In
December it was 9.S. The death rate in
November from all causes was 9. In De-
cember it was 80. Clerk Rooney of the
County Health Board, says that from
present indications the rate will be much
larger next week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-31
POLITICS IN HoBoGEN.
Ex-senator Stuhr Will Oppose
Mayor Fagnn's denomination.

Immediately following the new year the
spring campaign will open in Hoboken.
md it promises to be one of tbe most
rigorous and bitter campaigns ever held
D tina city. Mayor Pagan is said to be
eeking a fourth term. The man most
PROMINENTLY mentioned to oppose him is
counsellor William S. Stuhr, Both men
vill be candidates for the regular Demo-
sratic nomination.
In addition to the Mayoralty fight there
s7iH be hot political battles in each of the
We wards where councilmen are to be
slected. The Couneilmanic fights will
ave an important bearing on the Mayor
lily. 1t Is conceded that anti-Fagan
ounciImen will be elected. Great efforts
re being mad to induce Mayor Pagan
8 abandon his fourth term aspirations.
says he viii not run unless he gets the
sgular Democratic nomination.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-12-31

straight. The walls Of each story shah be
butt The full thickness, TO the top OF the beams
above.
Sec. q. All bearing piers are to be bulk Of
dimension stone or of brick. shall not be
higher than eight times the least width Of the
Dase, nor shall they have a smaller cross sec
ton than twelve inches by twelve inches.
WEIGHT OF MALLS n THICHNESS.
Sec. A.. The outside walls Of all public halls
and theatres and other buildings. the roofs OF
cetflngs Of which are carried on trusses or
girder5 Of a span Of fifty feet or more, shall
nave walls as foIlowsE
? Walls less than twenty-five feet high, not
less than % inches thick; if more than twenty
i've feet and less than f~orty-hve fest, the walls
snail not be less than twenty-fouT inches
thick II more than f~orty-hve and less thar
twenty-eight inches thick. If the walls are
over sixty feet and less than seyenty-fge feet.
the walls shall not be less than thirty-twe
inches. IF more than seyenty-fva feet and less
than ninety feet high, the walls snail mt be
issS than thirty-six inches. An increase Of
four inches in thickness Of walls shall be made
in all cases where walls are over one hundred
feet long. without cross walls Of equal height.
For rooms less than fifty feet wide the thick
ness OF walls before given may be reduced four
inches.
THICKNESS OF WALLS.
See. 10. IN all buildings having the base
naent or first story. or both. designed for
business purposes, and the upper stories for
feet long between cross wallis. the thichaess
Of such walls, If OF brick, shah not be less
than The number of inches given in the fol-
lowing table,