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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-04-18

WALLACE, Idaho, April is. - The
mystery of Sunday nights tragedy at
Gem is no nearer solution today than it
was yesterday. Not only the tragedy
itself, but the circumstances surrounding
it would seem mysterious to anyone not
thoroughly acquainted with the conni-
tions heretofore existing in the Occur
d'Alenes.
In a town where saloons are open all
night and men may be found on the
streets at any time, at 10 oo'clock at night,
in front of a saloon in which there were
a number of men, directly opposite an
other similarly occupied and within so
feet of dancelall, filled with men and
women, man was shot. In all three
buildings the shot was heard, and in one
it seems impossible that the men should
fail to hear the fall Of the body and feel
its Jar as it struck the sidewalk directly
in front of their door, but not soul had
enough curiosity to open the door to see
what was the cause or result of the shot.
| One Of the saloons had its front door
| locked, although the house was still open
for business and several men were en-
gagged III a game Of cards in room just
back of the barroom which III turn opens
directly onto the street Within 80 min
utes the men who had been so indifferent
to the firing of a shot and to possible GUS
toners who might desire entrance to the
building. opened the door, but were posi-
tive that no person entered the building
between time few minutes prior to the
firing of the shot and the time their door
was unlocked, although the next morn
ing at least one of them was equally posi-.
tive that the man who fired the fatal shot
ran directly to the saloon and entered j.
and that he was the officer who few
minutes later went out onto the street
and found the body of the victim. The
further fact that all these men are enc.
mics Of the officer in question will have
to be considered in forming any theory
Of the facts in the case.
| NOiOuSt XhoSOu, a. oCui, tnlS ulOIuJuk
began holding the inquest over the body
Of George Fisher, murdered Sunday
night. A. w. Meyer, partner with Balcl
in the saloon, said he was in the room
when the shot was fired. He went to The
door and looked through the transom
He saw body lying on the sidewalk il
front Of Harringtons. He also saw San
Finlay about 20 feet away walking leis
urely down the street. At the stairwa
leading up over the postoffice, where Fin
llay roomed, Finlay went up and about
minute later came back and came dow,
toward the dance hall.
Isaac German testified that he was il
the back room Of Balch's saloon when the
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-04-18
In Operation by Nav 18th.

The new saw mill plant on Mill creek
will be saving lumber by May 18TH
Edward Feehan, who is to install the
plant was in the city this week having
some castings made at the Cooper
foundry. ~ have" said Mr.. Feehan,
zone of the finest bodies of timber in the
country and enough of it to run ten
years. am now situsted SO as to be
able to ship part of my product to Lewis
iston and will attempt to use this market y
Mr.. Feehan is refitting his plant and will
be in shape to continue business at the
new stand by the middle. of next month
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-04-18
A New Fad.

"You may have the cigar, but let me
keep the wrapper"
That statement has been made multi
tudes of times in Boise during the past
few months, and it has no doubt SUR
prised those Of the uninitiated who were
too backward to ask questions.
The cigar wrappers or bands were
wanted for wiley or sweetheart, probably
Tor sister. who. after having secured q
thousand or % Of the bright colored bits
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-04-18

shot was fired, but did not get up i'm
mediately. Meyer went to the door but
said nothing as to what he saw. In
about two minutes went to the door and
looked out. He did not see Finlay or
any one else on the street The testi
mony comes slowly and is not satisfying
The only thing yet shown is that the
killing was. almost beyond doubt, delib
crate murder
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-04-18
More Street Improvem ent.

The city council yesterday ordered a
survey and cross section of the proposed
extension of the Main street improve
ment. When this is done and the grade
established the taxpayers are ready tc
sign the petition. The macadam will be
extended then to Eugene street at point
opposite the old G. A. R. hall. The ex'
tension ON Fourth stIeet is still lacking &
few signers before it is ready to be pre-
|aented to the council for final action.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-04-18

coupled with the information that the
reservation section is also i'll conte ntion
assures a contest in the courts to settle
the legality of the new county.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1901-04-18
Crest Amount Salt Used by Idaho Stockmen

O5Sat f\IlOuUs SStt OSeu ny sudi'O SsoNnihe"'
One hundred and fifty carloads of salt,
total of nearly 3,ooo,oo pounds, is
used annually by the stockmen of Idaho.
These figures are based upon orders al
ready placed by the cattle and sheep in
terests of the state for the year 1901. Of
this great amount the Idaho Wool Grow
ers' association has contracted for 100
straight carloads. Few have any idea OF
the extent of the consumption of salt. Of
this amount something more than 20 car
loads come to Boise alone and are from
here distributed to the stockmen whose
flocks or herds Craze in adjacent territory.
For some time past the price Of salt has
advanced. but most of the heavy dealers
in this market bought before the rise
and are selling at the old prices. This,
Wholesale. is about IS cents per hundred
pounds, but at retail the price is firm at
a cent a pound.
During the past week or two immense
amounts Of salt have been freighted from
this city to nearby points, and now
hardly day passes that big freight
team does not leave loaded with salt
Statesman
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
WARNING SHIPS AT SEA.
Unique Mechanism of New Automatic
signuIer.

The mechanism of the new automatic
signaler which was lately tested in Eng
lish waters and which has for its object
the warning of vessels approaching dan
gerous coasts is somewhat similar to that
utilized by Marconl IN wireless teiegraphy.
At the shore station a mast is set up. to
the top Of which is attached a metallic
conductor. The conductor is connected
with the transmitting apparatus. The au
tomato portion Of the instrument con-
sists Of a specially cut wheel. bearing the
name Of the danger spot to which the
mast is attached This wheel controls
Morse key and is maintained in constant
rotation, the periphery being regulated
TO any desired time, so that one revolu-
tion may be completed In one, two, three
or more minutes.
Vessels are supplied with a receiver,
and as soon as ship enters the danger
zone the instruments print of on the tape
machine in the Morse code the name of
the danger spot it is approaching, at the
same time setting a bell in motion, both
bell and receiver continuing to operate
until the ship has once more passed be-
yond the influence OF the transmitting ap-
paratus. All vessels that happen to enter
the danger zone receive warning stimuli
taneously.
The preliminary experiments for dem
onstrating the efficacy OF the scheme were
conducted at the mouth of the Thames.
4 steam launch provided with a receiving
instrument put of In a thick fog from
Southend. The launch stood about eight
miles out to sea and then the automatic
apparatus at the shore station was set in
motion, the zone of influence in this in
stance extending 30 seven miles.
The launch then put about and weuded
her way shoreward. Suddenly the bell
commenced ringing violently and stimuli
taneously the word "Southend, the name
Of the danger spot. was printed upon the
tape machine. The vessel then put out to
sea again and entered the zone from an
other quarter. but the moment IT entered
the range OF influence OF the shore sta
tion the warning Was received. For two
hours these trials were continued but
with always The same result.
In connection with its adaptation for
vessels the receivers on two respective
ships approaching one another would re-
ceive the name and course OF the other.
The installation OF the apparatus at sew
eTal points OF the British coast within
the near future is considered probable
Chicago News.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
Percy HaSwell'S Stage Struggles.

The encouragement and advice OF her
father, who early saw the hisrionic tai
ent in his daughter, had much 10 do with
the shaping of Percy Haswel's career as
an actress. Haswell, pere, was an orator
of more than ordinary ability, and it was
from him that the daughter received her
first lessons in the art OF elocution.
While attending the Convent OF the Holy
Cross in this city Miss Haswell gave the
first evidence publicly Of her native dra-
matte ability. 1t was at private ex-
hibition OF the students Of the convent
before their relatives and friends Miss
Haswells portion OF the entertainment
consisted In the rendition Of a simple lit
tie piece of the conventional kind. such
as young girls affect upon such occa-
sions, but so thoroughly did she enter
into its spirit that her father determined
upon a stage career for her. "a matter
which had hitherto been a matter Of dis
cuEsion merely.
At the age of thirteen Miss Haswell
was taken TO New York and placed under
the tutelsge of Mrs. Waller. an actress Of
the oldtime legitimate school Mrs.
Waller Immediately appreciated the
worth OF the new pupil and gave her per-
sonal attention to the development OF
Miss Hagwell's talents. Those were
strenuous days for the young girl from
the convent, for her preceptress was a
hard tsskmistress. The amount OF work
accomplished will be realized when il is
stated that Miss Haswell was able to en-
act all the roles OF Shakespeare s heroines
before she was fifteen years OF age.
She made her debut as a member OF Au-
gustin Daly's company She has played
parts in the entire realm OF staseland. A
fact not generally known is that Miss
Haswell has appeared IN a number OF op-
eras and musical comedies. Her greatest
success in that line was as Molly Sea-
more in The Gelsha."
Miss Haswell remained with the Daily
company for years, playing wide range
OF parts. and looks back upon The s.ruc-
tion hen secured under that great stage
master as perhaps the most valuable Of
her career. She was the especial favorite
Of that dear old actress Mrs Gilbert, and
gained much through her advice
After leaving the DAILY forces Miss Has
well Joined William II. Crane and WAS for
three seasons his leading lady Her first
experience in stock work was taken upon
the advice Of Mrs. Gilbert. 1t was as q
member Of the company al s. John y b.
OF which organization, by the way, her
husband and manager, George FaWoett.
was member. This portion Of her expe-
riences is interesting.
In those eight weeks" she said the
other day, Il played sixteen paris. II
was a continual round Of study. study,
study, without a break or an intermission
for a moments real rest ! studied be-
fore the performance each evening, and
after It, and during every other minute OF
the day. ! studied. acted. studied ate.
studied. and slept There was positively
no time for anything else.
Il was not then as quick study as 7
am nov. My studying now Is done at
night after the performance. an hour
with the atmosphere Of the stage s,ill
clinging to one Is worth more than two
at other tines"
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
Thrift brought His Reward.

AS an instance Of thrift, no better ex-
ample. perhaps, can be found In all Bos-
ton than that afforded by Joseph Jollls,
Of this city. About five years ago he
emigrated from Kler, Russia, TO this
country with less than one dollar IN his
pocket. With this capital he began sell
ing papers at the corner OF fremont and
Boylston Streets. With the exception uf
ono morning-this time owing to illness
he has been found at his regular stand
every morning for five years. His average
earnings have been about 81 day From
this small income he had been able 10
support himself and place in the savings
bank $1,000. On Wednesday he and his
brother Jacob purchased In the North
End a house for which they paid So GOO.
making a payment and giving a mortgage
for the remainder This young hnancic,
now expects TO Withdraw from the paper
business and engage IN tho shoe trade in
Salem Street He has two brothers In ths
ard three sisters His parent
are sim in Russia,-Boston Post.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
LONG CREDIT WANTED.
why Porto Ricans DO Not Pntronize
American Dealers.

There has been considerable discussion
recently Of the fact that the merchants OF
Porto Rico continue to buy goods in tho
markets Of Spain and Germany. although
the same class Of goods could be purchas-
ed here at lower prices.
The explanation generally accepted is
that the American manufacturers and
wholesalers have not studied the tastes
OF the Porto Ricans, and that as the peo-
pie continue to demand the goods to
which they have been accustomed, the
merchants must 30 to the old markets Tor
them.
After an investigation the "Ean Juan
News" admits that the demands Of the
consumer partly explain the vitality Of
the islands foreign trade, but II also
finds another explanation. In a long dis
cussion OF the subject 1t says:
How is 1t that cotton goods snd other
fabrics are imported from Spain, paying
duty as high as 90 per cent ad valorem,
when the same thing could be bought in
the United States for practically the
same price, paying no duty2 And why is
hardware brought here in the same way?
This is the reason: The merchants are
enabled TO hold up the prices OF the COM
modities TO the same level as before by
a general understanding among them
selves, and this being the case they make
the same large profit as before, and have
one advantage which they would not have
If they traded In the United States.
In Spain and Germany they are ac-
corded long credits OF from six months
to one year, and in the United States they
would have TO pay cash. and this means
a great deal TO the merchants in a coun-
try where money is scarce, like Porto
Rico"
II is admitted that IL American retail
ors enter the field In numbers introduc-
Ing the system Of quick sales ana small
profits. they may succeed in breaking up
the local ring and reducing prices to the
consumer. provided that the goods offered
meet the tastes OF the people. Unless tti5
Is done. the Views concludes that:
In order that the American merchants
nay compete with those cf Srain and Ger
many In Porto Rico and The other Amcri-
an colonies. they must enter upon the
rciit system. and. in other words. take
tavaulaCc OF the difference between the
value OF the use OF money in the island5
and on the Continent. New York Sun.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

the doctor says it has affected my vocal
chords. | lave just paid him a pretty
sum for jamminF thTee-foot instrument
down my throat and telling me J must be
careful n I want to live. Have You tho
time? ! think II is about the hour that
should absorb some more OF the ashes BE
gave me-"
Petite Eva Tancuay here poked her head
In the door and enGQirsa nov Nr' Jones
pictures had idfned out
More bad luck he said. 10! spent Z
whole afternoon in Philadelphia swapping
views along Broad Street, apd the other
lGy icurnsysd oui 10 Cabin jonn Hrlu-e
with MRS. JoIes 10 secufe some her pic
lures. used up whole roll Of films and
anxiously handed them over 20 photcg-
Taphcr fer developing. ! went back the
next day and he informed me that they
were all dead had forgotten TO set
the shutter on the camera and there had
been no exposures.
when am / going 10 play Hamlet?
Oh, yes. / shall play Hamlet and
other ShaEespearean roles after LOUIS
Mann produces Shylock. Joe Miron and
shall then form the Jones Miron Shake
spcarean company He viii play The
ghost in cur production Of Hamlet. while
] shall play the Dane. To his Shylook
shall appear as Portia. Great idea. isn't
it?"
:. = =
Then Miron broke in: "On the level. l
came near Tlaying Talstaff once upon
time. A manager with money saw my
performance in a comedy several ears
ago and sent word that he wished t. sec
me. My boy he said, why don't you 50
into the legitimate? You would rake a
fine Falstaf. Look at the commanding
figure. and that Falstafian voice.
"Im willing l said; and il the man
aeer had said YES / should have been n
legitimate actor now. But he didn't
"And / am going to play the-the--
races" chimed in Digby Bell
We'll. / hope you viii find something
you can play" jestingly said Miron.
"Oh. you might say, interrupted Jones
that / have no interest financially IN
The Chaperons' The only interest have
is to draw my salary regularly. which !
endeavor to do promptly. number oi
persons think that because Mrs. Jones
happens TO have dollar or two that
buy ANYTHING / want. Well l don't. II Is |
true that Mrs. Jones has a pecuniary in |
terest in the play. but that has nothing |
whatever TO do with me. think the piece |
is good property and that it viii be one
of the successful musical comedies of the
season when we get into New York.
1T may be IL they don't ring In another
version on you" piped Digby Bell.
And then a strange silence ensued, IN
broken until the actors heard their cues
and made a concerted dash for the stage,
leaving a newspaper man-an ayowed en-
emy of nicotine-all alone with box Of
cigars and divers packages OF imported 1
cigarettes and a sign, Help yourself
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
Crnnh. rrnm thc TabIc.

TIE chief cook ui the emperor Of Aus
tria estimate ,ha, Of the s25gooo which
Is spent each year on the Imperial table
more than ;'tGao0 is siaply thrown away
on unusual food. or "lesvngs.' The per
quisitos from a single banquet which was
given on the occasion OF the recent Jubi-
lee amounted 10 near 5000.
The unused food and especially the
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

wines. are sold alter each meal TO the
principal restaurants OF Vienna. and in
this way the cooks and their assistants
conjrivc 10 rhtyiG 'Eico nni often three
lines as much as is paid to them each
month by The -uIpc.o- d. O.. ,.a. q.
In italy and ia Spain this leakage has
within the last few years been reduced to
D. ininum.
The Emperor Of Germany has also set
his face against this extravaganza. 1t is
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

said that m makes Contract with the
proprietor Of one Of the first hotels in
Berlin who guarantees to furnish meals
to him and to all the members on tis
'.o,,rt for the fixed sum Of about $3.50
lead.
In the imperial palaces Of Russia the
..Ieavines" must be considerable Every
Jay between slOO and Si25 worth OF wines
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

and cigars are furnished for the i'm
perial banquet. and there is a strict
rule that no bottle whether opened or
not, shall be presented twice at tho
Cars table. u is said that this rule Is
rigidly enforced. and. II SO. it can readily
ue seen that the lot OF a chef in Rus
sian royal palace is By no means unhaD-
py.-Stray Stories.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

When Francis Wilson Tetires from the
cast of The Strollers" TO originate the
leading role in this country of The To-
reador," he viii be succeeded by John h.
Henshaw. the comedian who was last
seen locally in the leading roles With
Stuart Robson
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

When Mary Mannering produces Ca
mile" in san Francisco Robert DroLet
will enact the role of Armand. Drouet is
now playing his original part, Col. Jack
Brereton. in Janice Meredith" and will
continue as Miss Mannering's main sup
port when she brings out her new Play,
"Graustark."
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Daniel Frohman's stock company will
present Paul Potter's play, "Notre Dame,
1t Daly's Theatre during the week OF De-
eember 30.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Sara Converse, Of Maud Adams com
pany. will be married shortly 10 Roscoe
E. Bronson, a non professional
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Alfred A. AaroBs has received his sec
ond discharge in bankruptcy. HIS llaoll-
ities were named as E21 ,59I.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

The James Neill company is playing an
extended engagement in Honolulu.
Edythe Chapman. at one time leading
woman with the National stock company,
is playing the principal roles with Mr..
Neill's organization.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Judges Library" for this month pre-
senjs a picture Of Robert Rogers, Of last
years Lafayette stock company, on its
title page.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Biiou Fernandez, who has bee. very III
al the home OF her mother IN New York
has recovered sufficiently TO reloin Amelia
Blngbams company IN THE Climbers" q"
now an attraction in Chicago
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Liebler a Co, have engaged Frederick
De Belleville for their production Of nan
Gaines play next season, 1.-The Eternal
CITY" in which they will present Viola
Allen
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Mrs. James Brown Potter will Join the
company supporting Beerbohm Tree when
that actor presents Stephen Phillips play
ulysses"
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Olga Nothersole has dramatic version
pr Thomas Hardy's novel The Mayor OF
casterbridge," which she conteraplates
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Mrs. Annie Yeamsns has replaced Mrs.
Mckee Rankin in The Marriage Game,
Clyde Fitchs play. in which Sadie Maru-
not is starring. and which opened at the
Victoria Theatre. New York. last Tuesday
rirhI-
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
Ore Hundred People on the Stage.

producing when she visits this country
next season.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

The Great Lafayette Show viii be Of
fered by Manager Schlesinger TO the
patrons Of the Bijou as Christmas bill,
In conjunction with the stock burlesque
company. Lafayette. himself vaudeville
star OF the highest rank, is said 10 be
surrounded by number Of 'head-liners"
that make his show one of the strongest
combinations OF vaudeville on the road
The Washington times., 1901-12-15
Brief Mention
Of the Theatres

when Leslie Stuart. composer Of
"Florodors," arrived In England last
week he was presented with loving cup
By the members Of the company present
ing his opera in London
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Miriam Lawrence has scored a distinct
quceess as Mrs. Bang in the London pro-
tuotiou Of The Messenger Boy" This IS
the role which May Robson is playing in
New York.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

When f. s. willard comes back to
America next season he viii have sew
cral new plays 10 offer. J. N. Barrie,
Louis y. Parker. and stephen Phillips are
at work on pieces for his use.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Margaret Fuller has replaced Gretchen
Lyons in the leading role OF THE Price
OF Peace" now running at McVicker's S
Theatre, Chicago. At the conclusion OF
fts season there II is likely that the play
will go to Boston for an extended en-
gagement.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Tho AID Association for the Blind Of
the District VIII have a benefit at the
Lafayette tomorrow night, when the Bel
lows stock company win do r. y. Ste
vens' romantic play. AN Enemy Of the
King" The affair is in the hands OF
committee composed Of a number OF char
itebly inclined Washington women. and
Il is pleasing TO record the fact that they
have been eminently successful in dis
posing Of the seats and that & large audi
ence is assured.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Claiming Pollock is in Boston paving
the way for William A. Brady's produc-
tion Of Way Down East which will soon
be among the attractions Of the Hub.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Edgar /. Davenport has been engaged
to play Horatio Drake IN the revival of
'The Christian" at tho Academy OF Mu-
&c. Of New York. Mr. Davenport played
the role with Viola Allen during the lat
tsr'f second season in the play.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Willard Holcomb. a former Washing
ton dramatic editor. is il the city look
ing after James X. Hackett's business af-
fHfrr
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Artie Hall has scored a great hit as
Topsy in william A. Bradys production OF
Uncle Toms Cabin Miss Hall is
prominent vaudeville star and will return
70 the continuous houses very soon.
The Washington times., 1901-12-15

Emma Calye IS still out Of the bills be-
ing presented by the Grau grand opera
company. owing to q severe cold.