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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

The DOwager Empress Of Germany.
Queen victoria's first-born child. who
died recently. was not so fortunate as
her mother. She did not possess 80
much power. she did not have so happy
a life, and she died slowly. from pain
ful disease. Her husband loved her.
but the German people did not, and
bismarck did not. While her father
in-law lived and Bismarck ruled she
had to stay in the background, which
was not pleasant for an ambitious and
an able woman. Her husband came to
the throne at last, but he lived for only
nlnety-nine days. Then she became
the Dowager Empress. and nonenity.
The Dowager Empress of China has
been far from being noneatty, ard the
Emperor Frederick's widow would
have preferred not to be one, but the
:ates were against her. The stories told
OF the unfriendly or strained relations
existing between her and her son, the
present Emperor. doubtless are to q
great extent without foundation, but It
Is certain that their relations were not
specially cordial. II IL doubtful whether
she could exercise any influence what
ever over him. For more than ten years,
while her mother was still reignine
over great Kingdom. and was Witness
ing from time to time the manifesto
tons Of the growing affection Of her
people. her daughter was living out
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26
CxOlxOsg Examined.

Buffalo. Set. 2.-LeOn +. Czolgosz
whose trial for the assassination of Presi.
dent Mckinley began Monday, was ex-
amined as to his sanity by DR.. Carter F.
Mcdonald of New York, the eminent
physician who was for years chairman OF
the state board of the lunacy commission
Ihe prisoner counsel, Judges Lewis and
Titus, were present at different times
during the examination. At its close DR..
Mcdonald declined to discuss the case
and the attorneys would not express their
opinion us to the assassins mental condi.
ton, although the inference drawn from
their answers was that they believed
Czolgosz was sane. Mr. McDoland was
brought to Buffalo through the efforts OF
Professor Moot and others of the bar as
ISOLATION for the purpose of passing on
the assassins mind. as the association has
promised to assist Judges Lewis and
lltu, who were suggested as counsel for
the defense by the trustees of the bay
association.
The examination was held in the pri-
waite office of District Attorney Penny in
the city and county Jail. preparations for
it being kept secret. Judges Lewis and
Titus appeared at the city hall few
minutes past o'clock and went at once
into the district attorneys private office
At 1928 Czolgosz was brought into the
office. handcutfed to Assistant Superin.
tendent Cussack of the police department
he had been taken through the tunnel
under Delaware avenue. The prisone.
was left alone with Judges Lewis and
Titus.
At $40 O'Clock DR.. Mcdonald appeared
in the district attorneys office and went
at once in the private office with Mr.
Penny. Ten minutes later the two law.
yers and the district attorney came out
leaving DR.. Mcdonald alone with the
prisoner. The prisoner sat at the end OF
the district attorneys desk and DR.. Nc.
Donald sat in chair directly in front
OF him, STOPPING down and peering into
Czolgosz's face. They remained alone for
exactly half hour. when the prisoner
attorneys again filed out of the room
Five minutes later Judge Lewis left to
catch the train for his summer home al
lewiston. When questioned as to wheth
er or not the prisoner would talk to his
counsel. as he had refused when Judge
Lewis visited him on Tuesday before the
arraignment to say a word. the veneer.
able Judge said:
"He is talking more freely, but he is
not voluble chap. He said nothing
upon which we might work in basing a
defense
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

Evidence produced from the libraries
Of this country that fiction is losing
some Of Its overwhelming popularity is
followed by testimony that the same
phenomenon is observable In England.
A London correspondent of the New
York Evening Post quotes one Of the
principal British publishers to the ef-
feet that novels and romances are Civ
Ing way before "belles-lettres, travel
books and books on practical subjects"
The change apparently is even more
marked In England than it Is on this
side Of the Atlantic, for the correspond
ent goes on to add: Novels that have
sold hundred thousand copies in
America are selling only five. six and
possibly up to ten thousand here" But
whichever ccHntry may be leading In
this Intellectual reform. there can be
no doubt that movement Of the kind
would be most desirable. Most novel
reading is worse than a mere waste of
time. 1t weakens the power Of mental
application. wrecks the memory and
forms a disastrous habit Of inattention.
1t Is no more an exercise for the brain
than sitting in the stern Of the boat Ia
exercise for the body. and to confuse
such reading with what is called intel
lectuality Is one of the most absurd
mistakes imaginable. Flowing q
straight furrow Is much more intellec.
tual employment and one quite beyond
the capacity Of the habitual and omniv-
orous novel reader. The confusion does
the greatest harm in childhood, when
the time should be improved to produce
intellectual as well as physical athletes.
A training Is then needed which should
be felt as the training Of the gymnasi.
um or Of outdoor sports is felt upon the
muscles. Stories should be admitted
as an occasional luxury, and only the
best at that. Indiscriminate browsing
around among books that are neither
literature nor science Is infinitely worse
than an exclusive devotion to the pla Y.
ground. 1t is to be hoped, most earnest.
~. that the change of taste is reaching
the juveniles.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

Whether we need more battleships or
more cruisers appears to depend large
~ on the question whether. in the next
war, we shall have more need to catch
and capture the enemy's merchant yes
sells or to meet and fight his men-of-
war. A cruiser is lighting vessel only
little more lightly armed and armor-
ed than those classed as battleships,
and with somewhat greater speed. In
the great majority Of sea fights she
could give quite as good account OF her.
self as the heavier vessel; so there Is
some merit In the argument that 1t is
better to build five cruisers than four
oattleships for the same amount Of
money.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26
Cresceus Beat The Abbot.

Readville, Mass. Sept. 23.-The great
stallion Cresceus (2:O2 l-4) obtained
firmer grasp on his crown as King of trot.
tiers by defeating his only rival, The Alb
bolt (2:O3 LAY on the Readville track to-
day in three out of four heats. The two
fastest trotters in the world raced for
$4,000 purse offered by Thomas W.
Lawton, and the money which the $4,000
people paid to see the event all went to
a we'll known local charity. The weather
was perfect, but the track was very
heavy, so that no records were broken or
even approached. In fact, the fastest
time. that in the last heat, was only
2:O7 "a.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26
SPOKANE QUOTATIONS.

The Spokane mills pay the following
prices for grain, delivered: Club wheat.
44c bulk, As sacked; bluestem, 46c
bulk, 48c sacked; red, 44c bulk, 46
sacked.
Poultry and eggs-Chickens old, 90
10c per lb., live weight; spring chick.
ems. 1904 dozen: ducks, 81 per dozen;
geese, dressed. 12c per b.; turkeys.
live. 10@12c; dressed, 12@13c; eggs,
fresh. IS per case.
Observation-Disclosures, 90c to 81 per
cwt.; onions. $1.35 per cwt.
Observation-Disclosures, 100 each:
short wool pelts. 30050c: medium
wool. 50@75c: long wool. 75c0$1.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26
Great skua i'm Danger Of Extiction

The fishermen Of Di.ppe, Boulogne
and Gravelines are accused by the So
Ciety for the Protection Of Birds Of
catching that rare species Of gull
known as the great skua and using 1t
as bait. The great sIua Is already in
danger of extinction and it's only
known nesting place nOw is Foula, a
mountainous islet or the west coast
Of Scotland. Steps are being taken to
have the breeding grounds sclosely
watched this season. Toula was the
last haunt Of the extinct great aux
London Express.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

France is the only great nation in
Europe that has had the strength of
mind and OF purpose to establish a re-
publican form Of government. 1t Is the
only nation on earth which has made
successful attempts to solve the prob.
lem OF the equal distribution Of land.
Its percentage Of pauperism is the low
est In Europe. its percentage Of invid.
ual efficiency In production is the high.
est among the great nations.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

Sociologists and business men have
been declaiming for thirty years against
the tendency of young Americans to de-
sert the country and flock to the cities.
All the arguments advanced, all the
vivid picturing the dark side of city
life. all the records Of privation, demon
alization, and disaster in the cities have
had little or no effect. Country-bred
boys and girls, thrown on their own re-
sources, drifted by common impulse to
the cities. There was reason for this
drifting cityward that was bred in the
bone. The immigration movement that
began in the eos. and that carried thou
sands of people from the Eastern and
Middle Western States to the isolated
farms Of the Far West, aggravated con-
ditions that had prevailed in all farm
ing districts. Houses were often mere
excuses for homes. Families camped
down In localities where they hoped In
due time to become possessors of COM
Portable homes. In their eagerness to
possess land many immigrants failed to
measure properly or prepare for prevail
Ing conditions. There were disappoint-
ment, loneliness. and a longing for the
cOnveniences. comforts and privileges
Of modern life. Denial Of these led to q
migration toward the cities, and the
circumstances Of life In many rural
communities justified 1t. Gradually
there has come a change. Wherever
mortgages have been lifted country
homes have taken on an air OF comfort.
The young people who thirty years ago
looked in vain for the advantages Of
city life In country neighborhoods now
flnd them at their doors. The mail that
came once a week in the old-time, comes
now every day. The extension Of the
rural delivery system carries letters and
newspaper to the homes Of farmers Just
as they are carried to homes In the
cities. The building Of trolley lines
brings villages and farms closer togeth-
er In the matter Of time. The bette,
organization of country schools and OF
teachers Institutes puts the education.
al privileges on par with those in the
city. Fashion itself has changed. The
well-to-do people Of the cities are look
ing countryward. The wealthy are in
vesting money in country establish
lnents. People tired Of the incessant
activity and the stress and noise OF city
life are longing now for the quiet and
air of the country. This reaction gives
new value to many farms. 1t sets new
standards for country boys and girls.
and the fact that city people admit a
liking for the country may do for the
young people of the country more than
all the arguments that have been
thrown at them for the last quarter of
a century.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26
Furs That Arc Coin.

The Dowager Empress Of Russia IL
the possesosr Of the finest collection Of
Russian sables In the world. One Of he,
nantes, which she wears In winter
sledge drives and In travelling, has a
lining worth 10000. 1t was made Of
skins gathered for her by the governor
Of polar province. where taxes ere
paid In kind with furs.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26
How Spring Comes in England


The larks have begun to sing their
spring carols, and the privet is green.
Ing in the hedge, says an English mag.
azine. A crimson shell OF the apricot
has broken to show Its creamy, folded
petals. Under the naked lime trees the
exquisite blossom-like leaves Of the
columbine are mastering, a purplish
magenta beneath, a .pearly green on
the surface. II no rude hand Of frost
or east wind prevail the daffodils will
soon be in bloom. The little dark
green rosettes Of the London pride are
rounding gracefully. and the spikes of
the great flag lily push upward from
the earth as II they were the bayonets
Of buried warriors.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

Deficiency In the teaching Of band
writing In the common schools of the
country receives vivid illustration In
the failure Of many possible winners in
the land lottery Of Oklahoma. The pen
manship Of numerous registered appH-
cants was 30 bad that their names and
addresses could not be made out.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

Side the world Of action. without influ.
ence and without popularity. There is
good reason to believe that In her case
royal lineage and high station did not
bring much happiness with them. Her
career was not what she thought it was
going to be when she married the
Crown Prince forty three years ago.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26
The Point OF View.

mike" said Flooding Pete. do you
t'ink New York is de wickedest city on
de mapY'
"No. sir" answered Meandering
Mike. Desc little towns is de ones
dat sets de dogs ON you an makes ye
saw wood. instid Of arrestin' you a.
tryin' to make you comfortablA*-
Washington Star.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26
LATER.

The most important development in
the Czolgosz case is the announce.
r1ent that no poison had been foun 1
on the bullets or the revolver with
which the anarchist assassinated
President Mckinley. Chemical and
b2 psychological examinations were
made,
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

Uncle Sam does many generous things
for his old soldiers, but now and then
he is guilty Of small oct. For in
stance, he kept $25 of soldiers pay
thirty years ago to Offset possible de-
dciencies In the mans clothing account
The other day the soldier received a
check for the $25. Is he not entitled to
interest also?
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

Gen. Chaffee urges American army
officers to employ good tailors on their
uniforms 50 as to set a useful example
in dressiness to the privates. The fact
that the American army captured San
tiago and Manila in it's shirt sleeves and
without It's boots BACKED must be lived
down II possible.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

There are exceptions to all rules. No
doubt 1t is true, as the women declare,
that men are all alike, excepting your
wife's first husband.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26
commander in Chief g. A. r."

On account of . scarcity Of bricks in
Z Texas town the congregation Of the
local church allowed their new ediice to
remain unfinished while q saloon was 10.
ing erected.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

One Of :ha Rothschilds 10 reported &c
have paid $1,000 'foy q butterfly. Tlis
extensive collection Of BUTTERFLIES Il
valued Ut 100000.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

A man should not be judged by ar
occasional exertion, but by his every
day actions.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

One Of King Edwards daughters con-
templates matrimony. but she has not
fully decided as to the man. She can
probably have her pick and no Ques-
lions asked.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

Young ladies and promissory notes
should be settled when they arrive at
maturity.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

James b. Parker of 40 Sixth avenue New
York city, IL the negro who stood directly
ahead of Csolgosx when he shot President Nc
Kinley and who hurled him to the ground with
q terrific blow after the second shot was fred.
Parker was born In Atlanta Is years ago. In
slavery. He left New York last spring to
wait In an exposition cafe. He II q Giant In
sixe standing over six feet and ~ erect a. an
Indian. The ASSASSIN tore his vest buttons en-
tirely off In the struggle. Parker was at one
time waiter In the KimhalI house, Atlanta.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

A Montana reader asks II dentists
have right to pull a patients leg. No;
but they do sometimes.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

A lovely young thing has escaped
from under the Sultan's wing, and
threatens to lecture in this country
Perhaps she'd compromise on comic
opera.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26
TIMELY TOPICS
That shoe trust win pinch.

There 10 no man 30 deep but that he
has at least one shallow spot.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

Some men resemble pyramids-broad
at the foundation, but narrow at the
top.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

An appropriate wedding present for a
bachelor is a copy of Paradise Lost"
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-09-26

No man is strong who is unable to
conquer himself.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-02
rDcI1ED UP IN GENERAL OFFICES

a request has been made by the Cana
clan Pacific road that the various roads
throughout the country sell through tick
cts to HOngkopg and Yokohama. by way
f Vancouver, at the same rates as ap-
rlv by San Francisco. The Southwest rn
Passenger ass 0ciatilS. took the matter up
with the chairman C. the Transcontinen-
tai Passenger association with the view
Of having rates quoted in the regular
tariff sheets. but MIR. Charlton replied
that he could do nothing in the matter,
rs under the TranScontinental asSocia-
lon agreement tTans-Pacific business is
pecifcany exempt from the jurisdiction
Of the association.
The Santa FEES proposition to make re-
3uced rates to Canyon, Diablo, WinSioW
and Holbrook for the Maxi snake dance
# the Pueblo Indians there in August
Y, was voted down by the roads in the
Western Passenger association.
News comes from the East of the ap
pOintment of George r. Slade to the posi-
non of assistant general manager Of the
Erie system, with offices at New York
Mr.. Slade came to Scranton, Pa, from
Erie system, with offices in New York
years ago, to become general superin-
tendent of the Erie. Wyoming and Jeffer-
son divisions.
The Great Northern road took out
about fifteen cars of harvest hands last
night, bound for North Dakota The re
ports OF good wages that the farmers are
paying hands have attracted many men
from the Twin c ties. The Street railway
company is experiencing q scarcity Of
men on this account.
W. S. Howell has been appointed gem
eral Eastern agent of the MilwalI kee
road in charge of freight ana passenger
hce5 al New York. The appointment be-
came effective Aug. l.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-02
COKE CONCERNS COMBINE.
Frick Company VIII Control Nearly
Thirty Thousand Ovens

PITTSBURG, Pa, Aug. 1.-The actual
consolidation Of the coke properties of
the constituent concerns of the United
States Steel corporation occurred today,
when the H. c. Frick company of the
Carnegie company, became paramount in
the coke operations of the ConnellsviMe
district. All of the coke properties of the
Federal Steel company are to go into the
Eureka Fuel company, the largest coke
concern in that company. All the scat
tered properties of the American Steel
and Wire company are to go into the
American Coke company, and all the
properties of the National Steel company
into the Continental Coke company.
Thomas Lynch, president of the Frick
concern, becomes president today of all
four companies, with W. Kennedy gen
eral manager. No such sweeping changes
have ever occurred in the great Penn
sylvania coke fields. Today the Prick
company controls four-f1fths of the pro-
duction and acreage of the district. The
total number of ovens owned and con-
trOlled is 1888 and about 10000 are build.
ing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-02
IRON WORKERS HAVE A KICK.

Protest Against Contract Awarded
to Moran Brothers, of Seattle.
TACOMA, Wash, Aug. 1.-The Tacoma
Machinists' union today sent the follow
ing telegram to President Mckinley.
Moran Bros, at Seattle, with a strike
on involving all iron workers, have been
awarded a government contract, while
men on the COVE nment work at Bremen
ton have been laid off on account of lack
of work. A member OF the Metal Trades
association here made a statement be-
fore witnesses that the az ISOLATION has
influence with the administration and
that influence has brought about a change
in plans.
Tacoma Machinists' Union"
The fact that the contract for the re-
pair of the Seward has been awarded to
the MOrans, while the force of men at
the Bremerton naval static has been re-
duced, led to the report quoted, and the
machinists accordingly forwarded the
telegram
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-02
Tells All About 1t.

A little pamphlet describes quite fully
the picturesque trip VIA The North West
ern Line-"Omaha'' Road-from Minneap-
oils and st. Paul to Duluth, Isle Royale
and Port Arthur, along the rugged north
shore of Lake Superior This is rest
full healthful trip. Leaving Twin Cities
Saturday afternoon, return Tuesday even
ing-fefty-two hours on beautiful Lake
Superior. Fare only $12 for the round
trip, including meals and berths on the
new steel steamer Argo.
Get tickets, the descriptive pamphlet
and all information at city offices of The
North Western Line, 413 Nicollet avenue,
Paul. or address T. w. Teasdale Cen
eral Passenger Agent, st. Paul, MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-02
DRAWING Is COMPLETED.
Thirteen Thousand Homesteads in
Oklahoma Allotted.

Ell RENO. o. T., Aug. 1.-The drawing
OF winning numbers in the United States
land lottery was concluded today, 1900
envelopes having been taken from the
wheels, $500 for each land district. The
crowd out on the platform on which the
drawing took place was much smaller
than on previous days. Beginning Aug. S.
125 names in each district will be called
daily for sixty days for the fling of
homestead entries.
The estimate is made by a government
official that in each land district 100 of
the $500 numbers will not be taken in
the sixty days because of homesteaders
VINO VIII ne disqualified, or who will leave
the country, believing their claims to he
worthless. lis will leave only $500 per-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-02
IONS who win make entry in their respec-

sons who will make entry in their respec-
tive districts. l.4-'1
Two thousand claims will be left for
the wagon emigrants and others, who
have been in the country for months and
failed to draw a number At the end
Of the sixty days all these persons can
go Immediately to their land Office and
file, or if they settle upon a homestead in
advance of any other person, they can
remain thereon three months before filing
their entry.
Homestead spectators, who registered
for the sole purpose of selling their prize
if winners, are already seeking to sell
ACCOMPLISHMENTS of their claims.
Among today's winners was w. H.
Lotus, Minneapolis MINI.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-02
New Hutchinson Train
Via GGTvha MiIwauLae -

On and after June 18th an additional
passenger train will be put on via c., NJ.
Cities and Hutchinson daily except
Sunday.
New train leaves Hutchinson 1880 a. M,
GlecOe S a. M, Plato 500 a. M, Nor
wood S:18 a. M, Cologne $3.50 a. M, and
arrives Minneapolis 9:45 a. M, ST. Paul
1920 a. m.
Returning, leaves ST. Paul p. M,
coe $3.50 p. m. and Hutchinson D. m.