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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01
ABSTRACT SHEET FOR NEE PIERCE COUNTY
Prepared by II. X. Barnett, Abstractor, for
Week Ending May I.

week Ending May ].
/ DEEDs-F. J. Holman.to John Chrisen
sen, half of Sc or sec 81 W half of sw or
sec 81 tip 50 urIw b III; consideration
5000.
/ A. I. McCarty and wife to EIectus M.
Frost. t half of NV Or half of ne or sec
I9tp 35nrIw B III; consideration $1,000
w. b. Reese, probate judge to Morti-
more A. SNYDER, lots and 10 blk ) town
of Melrose; considerations.
Mortmore A. Snyder to Thomas II.
Thompson, same as first above; considera-
ton $50.
Otto Keetenbach to J. +. Atkinson,
lots 4, s. 8, blk 8 Riverview addn to city
of Lewiston; considera ion 1915.
Same to b. NJ. Jacobs, lots /, 2, s. blk
Riverview addn. city of lewiston; con-
sderation $3.50.
A. H. Vaver and wife to + F. Stamper
lots s, 9, 10 blk town of Melrose; con-
sideration g.
David H. Lowry to Charles S. Wright,
'SNS - D. yin ) loN VI CuDiip, WI
sideration Fl.
7. o. Hanlon and wife to Maud Wann,
lots 2, 8, 4, a. 2S, 20, blk town of
Mohler; ,nsideration $3.50.
William S Clayton and wife to Henry
Harriet, Lot 9 blk I town of Eugene;
consideration $3.50.
Edna NJ. Day and husband 10 Martha
Dent, part of lot S block 3 part of lot S
of Acres, city of Lewiston; consideration
81
Martha Dent to Edna NJ. Day, part of
lot 1 blk 3 part of lot S of Acres city of
Lewiston; consideration 81.
Oscar Hodgins to c. T. Stranahan n
half of Sc or ne or of sw vr sec IS tip SO II
RS W and lets ? and 3 and Sc or of NV sec
Is tip SO II r W III; consideration $50.
Rysa Deacon ct al to same lot and sc
or of NV or sec IS tip 36nr5wB m;
consideration $I25.
William H. Skinner, mayor city of
Lewiston, Idaho, to the state of Idaho,
one lot in the s corner of lot 3 of Acres
city of Lewiston. consideration 81.
Philip Nutting and wife to John 7.
Knight, lot IL blk s Riverside addn city
of Lewiston; consideration 1875.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01
Low Rates to Los Angeles

The o. r. & N. company desires to
announce that on account of the general
Presbyterian meeting round trip tickets
will be sold Lewiston TO Los Angeles via
steamship from Portland on May 10, II,
IS and 10 at 1860, including meals and
berth on the steamer, and on May IS, ID
and IS via Southern Pacific from Port
land, 1850. Tickets will be good for
two months, are FIRST class in every re-
spect and will permit Of stopovers in
California in either direction. For
further particulars enquire of c. w.
MOUNT, general agent, Lewiston, Idaho.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01
Eighth Grade Examinations.

Eighth grade examinations for the pub.
lie schools of the county will be held on
Thursday and Friday, Nav I4th and 18th,
at Lewiston, conducted by Miss Mccoy,
county superintendent, and at Leland,
Myrtle and Clifford, Idaho.
These arrangements are made owing TO
the fact that many of the country schools
close in May and it will be convenient
then to have the pupils take the exami-
nation BERNICE MCCOY,
County School Supt.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01
Free Lamps.

The Lewiston Light Co., Ltd, an
nounce that from and after May Ist it
will furnish lamp renewals to its Gus
toners free of cost, provided only that
the old lamp or lamps are brought in and
exchanged. The company requests that
after that date no one will use dim or
smoky lamps. Only lamps at present in
actual use will be exchanged.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01
Teachers Quarterly Examination.

The regular quarterly examination for
teachers will be held at the court house
in Lew ston, Idaho, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, May 81, 28 and 20, 1903
This examination is for second and third
grade certificates only.
BERNICE MCCOY,
County Supt. of Schools.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01
TRIAL JURY.


B. F. Huky. Fletcher.
William Lawrence, Cavendish.
w. H. Nichols, JuIiaetta.
John ]. Morrison, Waha.
a. J. Black, Leland,
William A. McFar and, Leland.
{. l.. Kinman, Leland.
J. II. Wist, Cora.
William Hechtner, Lapwai.
Marshall Farmhouse, Lapwai.
r. c. Sinclair, Kendrick.
Lafayette Keene, Kendrick.
w. B. Cooper, Lewiston
Frank Cole, Lewiston.
+. II. Krier, Moscow.
]. l.. Kaufman, Moscow.
] H. Mcguire, Moscow.
August Held, Moscow.
James II. Wann, Spalding.
c. c. Carpenter, Thorn Creek.
David Yates, Denver.
II. J, Rossi, Wallace.
William Stoddard, Genesee.
William A. Nixon, Genesee.
J. F. Beede, Harpster.
John c Larkee, Lenore
Frank Wallen, Collins.
Alfred Johnson, Troy.
A. A, Benscotter, Vollmer.
Frank Radd, Cottonwood.
GRAND JURY.
G. A. Stevens, Moscow.
William o. Griffin, Moscow.
Perry +. Miller, Nezperce.
S. J. Prince, Lenore.
Louis Oylear, Eenore.
John A. Rozen, Russell.
J. ], Owen, Genesee
George II. Daugherly, Kendrick.
Melvin Lovill, Linville.
Paul Steineke, Wallace.
A. c. Clark, Wallace.
Ira S Sperry, Pack.
Harry d. Penden, Leland.
Jesse Marks, Rathdrum.
Hugh Bovill, Collins.
Charles S. McEachron, Lewiston.
Franklin ]. Boston, Lewiston.
J. w. Whitcomb, Lewiston.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01
Tahoe Toll Road Franchise

The county commissioners OF Idaho
county have granted.a franchise for toll
road to the Clear Creek Development
company, which has employed an engin-
eer and is having survey made OF the
new road up the south side of the middle
fork of the Clearwater to the mouth OF
Clear creek. Work on the road will be
commenced sometime next month and 1t
passible the road will be completed by
harvest time. There is about three miles
of road to build along the middle fork OF
the Clearwater, and at east mile OF this
will have to be carved on, of the solid
rock, where the river washes the base OF
the bluff that forms one bank OF the
river.
The construction of this toll road VIII
open up large section OF fine farming
country in the Tahoe region, where there
are at least three tIwnships of fine grain
land and large amount of grazing land.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01
Killing at Buffalo humn.

Word was brought out from Buffalo
trump to Grangeville Tuesday of the
killing of John Bishop by George Ash
Sunday morning.
Ash was proprietor of hotel in the
hump and Bishop was waiting on table.
lhey quarreled over the affections of the
woman who cooked for the house and
over business matters.
sunday morning Ash said he came
ao"n stairs, finding Bishop up and the
nre lighted. Ash demanded settlement.
lie says Bishop replied: "Ill get some
'hihg to settle you." and started upstairs
as Ii Tor weapon. Ash had 80 caliber
winchester aud demanded that Bishop re-
'urn' As the latter started ont the door
ASH hired, the bullet entering Bishops
sue and coming out overhis heart, caus-
Ing Instant death.
No one else was near 10 affirm or deny
MS story. There was talk of lynching
when the story was known. Ash is
under arrest.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01

Miss Leona schofeld returned this
week from Fraser, Shoshone county,
@nere she recently completed success
ful term of school.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01
Federal Jurors for Northern Division.

Federdl'court for the northern division
OF the district of Idaho will convene at
Moscow May II. The jurors for the
term have been drawn the following
being the names and postofices of those
selected.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01

The repairs aud enlargement of the
Christian church in Lewiston have been
completed and arrangements have been
made for holding dedicatory exeacises
Nav 10 Rev. B f Uiz, pastor of the
Central Christian church of Spokane
will deliver the sermon and special
program of music viii be rendered
A. v. Mccarty, stock buyer for carsten
Bros. Of Seattle, is in the city today from
Kamiah.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-05-01

No. i0-East bound passenger,
departs daily at...,.......S,35 a. m
No. 9-West bound passenger,
arrives daily at............-3s45 p. m
No. i2-For Clearwater points,
except Sunday, departs. 2.30 p. m
No. iI-From Clearwater points
except Sunday, arrives. los a. m
No. iS-Local freight, departs
from Lewiston at...............7 am
on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, for
Clearwater points...~...
No. i7-Local freight from Clear
water points, arrives al .. .4,l0 p. m
on Tuesdays Thursdays
and Saturdays............
No. li3 Departs from North
Lapwai at......,.........lZ,45 p. m
Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays for Cul
desac ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
No. 60-Local freight for Spo-
kane, daily, departs at 2,40 a. IN
No. SOL .ocal freight from Spo-
kane daily, arrives ai.......2 pm
For any additional information call on
or write
w. j. JORDAN, Agent.
LEWISTON, IDAHO
a. d. CHARLTON, n. 6. p. a.
PORTLAND. OREGON.
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GEORGE W. TANNAHILI..
attorney at Law.

Probate matters aud settlement ~
estates carefully attended to, Dfticr IL
Adams Block.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

Jell.o the delicious dessert sold by
Johnson Bros.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
FELL ON JAGGED ROCKS.
Four Year Old Son OF William Medley
Is In Precarious Condition

Ernest, the four year old son oil ME-
and Mrs. William Medley. of the Ne
halem house. bs7 Exchange strict Is "
Ing at his home In a semi-eonscioua
condition, as the result of a terrible iai'
sustained last evening on Fourteehsh
street between Commercial and En-
change. The little fellow was playing
with his companions Just south OF sar-
rl's photograph gallery when the cries
OF the children drew the attention OF
adults to the scene, An investigator
showed that Ernest had fallen from tne
sidewalk onto the beach, disance ot
about 20 feet His head and rish'
shoulder struck on an extremely sharp
boulder. and when picked up was nleeu
ing freely from his wounds. The BOY
was hurried at cnce to pr, Fulton's o.
| Ace where 1t was found that his skull
was fractured and his shoulder badly
dislocated. 1t seems only miracle ina
the child was not killed outright A
| it is he is very seriously injured but VI
less complications set in careful nurs
ing may pull him through,
Bicycle suits half price at Danzigers
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
NOVEL coRoNER's CASE.

No sooner had Coroner Pohl returned
from Sand island yesterday afternoon
than he got hurry-up call to Upper
town. where II was reported that the
body OF man had been discovered on
the beach.
The coroner as usual lost no time, and
was on the scene of the gruesome dis
coyery within a few minutes OF his re-
turn from the island. This wayS
cried several eager voices. as they d.
rected Mr.. Pohl to the spot. here's the
body"
The body was there, sure enough, but
hasty inspection soon made the cor
orer aware OF the fact that It was the
remains OF hog.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
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} ERsoNAL MENTION =


n. NJ. stuart Is in Portland today.
Judge page went to Portland last
night.
George ". Barker spent yesterday In
Portland.
q. :. curtis went down TO Seaside
last evening.
Frank KobIltz was In Astoria yester-
day from skamokawa.
Anton sorensoh OF drays river was
in the city yesterday on business
Howell Lewis was in the city from
his FernhIll home yesterday afternoon.
II. J. Abbott, prominent merehan,
Of the west side. visited Astoria yeSter"
day.
city Attorney Smith returned from
San Francisco on the Elder yeSter-
day.
W. w. Ridehalgh was passenger
Yesterday on the Alliance from Empire
city.
Mrs. Sabine and daughter Miss Anna
we're In the city yesterday from war
renton.
Rev. D. NJ. Holden left yesterday foi
| pecora. iowa. to attend a meeting o
| the Lutheran synod.
DR.. Earie has been confined 70 ny
bed for the past few days with an at
tack of rheumatism.
Edward Prior, who has been IN Can
fornia for some months. returned yes
terday To his home IN this city
stensIand Brothers and Johnson VII
| run a large seining station. were IN th
city Yesterday purchasing extensiv
supplies FOR their outfit at Baker bay
| Mayor suprenant was at work yea
terday again. clearing of business an
signing the ordinance passed BY IN
council the preceding night. The may
or,s health was greatly benefited b
his stay at Hot Lake.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
CAUGHT HIS HAT.

y
with helpers so near that then hands
caught his hat as he sank, Emil Junna
was drowned of Sand Island on sun
day morning at 1880 o'clock, Junna
fell out of his fishing boat in some un-
explained manner, and sank 50 quickly
that, although there was another boat
close by, help could not reach him in
time,
Junna was boat puller for NJ, I, John
son, who works for the Warren Pack
ing company. He was nephew OF
Abran. Junna, 2s years of age and un-
married.
Young mems nobby suits at Danzig'
er's.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
Returns In
Handouts
Books Second Visit Does Not
Promise Same Remuneration
As Did Ills First.

Handcnffed wrist 10 writ, John l..
pock aud Josiah Smith yesterday mar
eaed with bowed heads down COM
rneyeial Atreet from the q. II. e. NJ.
dock 10 the county jail in the custody
Of sheriff Linyille. A large number q
the citizens that the men had ~ near
ly swindled lined both sides OF the
s,re,t as The man with the injured knee
cap llmped along.
The return, Of Sheriff Llnsllle, city
Attorney smith, and the prisoners on
The elder was the result OF good work
ON the part Of the officers named ana
Of District Attorney Allen. No tune
WAS lost by Mr. Alien In preparing new
papers when Governor Pardee reiaSsd
10 grant ex,radiIion on the FIRST OWING
TO the wording being different IRON
that required by the California statute
mn. Oakland officers and court officials
sheriff Llnyile says assisted him IN
every way. and did their best to pre-
vent the prisoners from escaping on
,eehnlcali,y. While the second set q
,,an.ra was on the way. city Attorney
| smith and sheriff Linyille did their
bes, 10 delay matters NO that the requi-
.n,on should be honored before the
men were discharged. The case Was
| ena,,v BY strong efforts postponed un-
"A Monday lala. The papers were III
,he aherir's hands on Saturday. ana On
Sunday he was on has way home WIN
both men.
noer Who ia 40 years old has from
an accounts, a very bad record, ana MS
conviction seems practical certainty
IN which event the least penalty IL
three years in the peniien'lary. sH''n
liz "a. and n married man. NO tna' NJ
arrest affects more people than boeS
who Is single.
II Condensed from affidavits used IN th'
case. Bocks career Is as follows IL
FOLSOM. CAL, penlientiary from Angus
1895 10 December. 1897. for grand lar
eanv Al that time his right kneecal
was described In the prison reeords ~
being broken. according to the aitioaN'
~ Thomas Wilkinson, warden OF IN
ncnltentlary. In 1899 Book. who IL de
sc,,hai under various aliases, IL said o.
In. w. Lues to have secured $500 trou
a woman In San Francisco; In the sam
year 1890 from another person In sa
Francisco; TO have been paid for alies
"A injuries in 1901 $50 by the san Papi
s,reetcar company: and last year. w
der the aame OF John Il. b. Myers
have obtained $1,000 from the city OF -
attic for his injured kneecap, Lnes ~
,har aavs that smith, known at u
& trial here as Rogers, Is an accomp'H
Of Book. and that Smiths son. Aae
4 hort was twice arrested for burglar
Nlc. l., Perkins in an affidavit says TN
he has known Book to be crippled y
4 the past u years AT least.
The case against the prisoners TN
II anpears 10 be so clear that there Is
Il chance for them TO escape the pei
,entlary, and that such sentence
In accord with their deserts VIII De u
MED by no one in Astoria.
j. The time for. the preliminary heaf'
has not vet been fixed
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
COMES UPON MONDAY.

Next Monday morning at 10 o'clock
the case against G. p. Moore charged
with n murderous assault upon Harry
Miller viii, be heard. Moore was
hound over yesterday under $500 bonds
in the justice court, and Miller was
held in bonds of 800 to appear at that
dime. The proprietor Of the Tosea sa-
loon where the affray took place put
nm the bond for Miller yesterday, and
The wounded man is now out of Gus
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

The swcllest shop in the city. SIX
artists at the Palace baths.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

Fluhermen. Dixie Queen. In is-os'
nails, 40 cents. p. A. Trulllnger.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

A good workman, using good mater
ials, makes a good job and saves mucn
annoyance. You especially need the
best in plumbing, gas fitting, heating
appliances and tlnwork. Call on John
A. Montgomery, 4O5 Bond street and
avoid trouble, Phone 1881.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
APRON AND GOLF SUN SHADE

APRON AND GOLF SUN Shade
SALE.
The sale OF golf sun shades and APP
rons, by the ladies Of the Monday club
viii be continued today Masonic build
ing, corI,er Ninth and Commercial
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
WANTED TO TAKE THE RISK

Captain staples. who went to Seattle
In Jack Reds launch, is back again IN
the city, and in this connection there Is
an interesting story of his confidence
In the boat and his knowledge OF the
sea. Skipper Reid wanted to insure the
launch before sailing, but the premium
was placed at 500, rather nigh sum
to nay for Sc hours insurance. While
IN doubt over the natter Captain
staples offered to insure the launch him
self for the same amount at $50, and
the result was that Jack is now In SlOo'
the amount of the premium that he
| would otherwise, in all probability
have paid.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
LODGE ENTERTAINMENT.

Monday evening, Pacific lodge NO. sS
d. OF H., gave one of the most enjoy
able socials yet given by that very pop
.nlar lodgs. The COMMITTEES on enter
tainment arranged most pleasing pro-
gram that vas carried out without a
single failure. Ice cream and reai
homemade cake were served. The pro-
gram was helped out by defamation
by Miss Bertha coe. The following
toasts were responded to; "The City
Council" by Bro. Jens Hanson who
gave an amusing account Of the inner
workings of that august body Bro
| Leander Lebeck responded TO What
| Know About the Labor Question CIV
ing his experience with strikes and th'
lumber combine. Bro. =. A. coe re
sponded to at Is Better Late Thai
Never"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

Roslyn coal lasts longer, Is cleaner
and makes less trouble with stoves
and chimney flues than any other coal
on the market. George W, sanoorn'
agent. Telephone 1871.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
GOOD FOR THE HEALTH.

What is nicer than tender, juicy
steak properly broiled? And where
can 1t be prepared SO wen as at the
Toke Point oyster House? Try It.
Everything that is good and in season.
and served so you win enjoy it, Short
orders. Private rooms. Neat and at
tracsive.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

Grays river full cream cheese war;
,ar,ed the best on the coast. Depot and
uole agency at No Az Bond street, Bond
street market. Wholesale and retail.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09

Mrs. Edward Heintze, $40 Franklin
avenue, wishes music pupils. Begin
ners only accepted. Special attention
TO lingering and time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-06-09
Marks End OF
School Days
Commencement Exercises OF The
High School On Friday Prom.
ise Attractive Program.

On Friday evening in Fishers opera
house the commencement exercises OF
the high school will be held. an especial |
~ interesting program, which Is given
In full below. having been prepared for
the occasion. Other arrangements for
the ciose OF the school term are:
Junior reception TO seniors tomorrow
evening in the high school assembly
hail.
Graduating exercises OF the Eighth
grade In the Adair school al 2:30 p. m.
Alumni reception and banquet in
Hanthorn's hall en- Saturday evening.
In connection with the close Of the
term II ~ noteworthy that the first
four pupils were separated BY decimal
points on the marking for the entire |
year, with the exception Of Laurids
Lauridson, who was FIRST with nearly
| three marks to spare. Alice ". God
dard. Alvin r. Campbell, and Ethel
Timmons, who were placed in the or
der named. all scored 50 and fraction.
Such result is most creditable to the
stan OF the high school, as II shows
that all possible care and attention
was spent in the training Of the pu-
pills.
THE class officers are: Alvin r.
Campbell, president; Laura M. Fasta-
bend. secretary; Ethel Timmons. treas
urer: Laurids Lauridson, valedictorian,
The class motto is: Find a Way or
Make One" The coiors are green and
white. and the flower is the carnation.
The full program OF the commence
meut exercises is as follows:
PARTI.
string Selected y Messrs. J
w. johnson. Conrad Leblanc, Theo.
Freaerickson, B. D. johnson.
saiutatory-Nature's Tracings- Alice
1
NJ. Goddard
: Male ouartette-The whippcr-will-
E Messrs. J. johnson, T. D. Ferguson. F
carnahan. w. Gratke.
oration--Russia AS She Is-Emeila
! Una.
Z oration-The Happ Medium-wil.
: liam H. Wood.
Oration-Uncrowned Queens = Mary
: II. Dawson.
e soio-My Heart Loves You Too
--Roma--Mrs. J. T. Ross.
Il oratloE-Luxury, a Fore-runner q
: Decay-Grover Utzinger,
le oration-Landmarks Of Civilization
Laura NJ. Fastabend.
Grafton -By-corners-Feiix E. Moore
PART II.
Ladies Quartette-B Bend-time Song
le Nevin-Misses Bess Reed, May Utzing
IN er. Margaret Busey, Nellie Utzinger.
Is oration-Truth Unbelieved- r.. Eth
" ei Timmons.
ne oration--Crimes Against the nnocer
ne Alvin r. Campbell.
IN neutrality-suspicious. Of unitedstatl
I'M Senator by Popular vote-Laurids La
NC ridson.
hh String Quartette- Selected
I'M Address to Graduates-Prof. II. {
nu Howe.
W. Solo-The Arrow and the song-Pii
ny suti--F. Carnahan.
W. Presentation Of CASA. L. Clarl
Conferring Of Diplomas VIM. ]
Barker.
String Quartette-Selected.
- Presentation Of Flowers to Glass.
" Music under direction of Mrs. J.
- Ross. Aceompanist, Mrs. Q, F. He
. born.
Custer County Republican. (Broken Bow, Neb.) 1882-1921, 1903-11-12
Troops may Go to Isthmus.

NEW YORK, Nov. 9.-'YeS there
is a possibility that troops may have
to be sent to the iSthmus," said
Secretary Of War Rol in speaking OF
the Panama situation on his arrival
from Europe. "There always is a
possibility; that is what the army is
for, but / hardly think it will be
necessary'in this case.
Beyond this he declined to be quot,
ed, pleading lack Of information
about the situation, but he read
eagerly number Of Associated press
dispatches which were shown him on
the steamer; commenting on the
statement of Secretary Hay and the
instructions cabled to the minister
at BOgOta and the acting consul at
Panama that "This is very interest.
ing, very"
Mr.. Root, who went abroad as one
OF the American comm isiCners on the
Alaskan tribunal, returned on the
steamer Celtic. At the dock he was
met by Major General CUrbin, com.
manding the department of the east
with whom he bad long talk before
leaving the steamer.