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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE
IN CHICAGO HOLOCAUST
Officials Now Estimate that Fully 600 Are Dead
or Dying With Many Bodies
Not Yet Recovered

sands of dollars worth of wraps and
jewels have been hauled to the police
headquarters.
The rear and side walls of the stage
are in danger of falling. The archi-
tects today warned the firemen that the
rear of the building might collapse at
any moment and crush to death all in
that portion.
William Dee, wealthy contractor,
whose two children, Edward aged six,
and Louisa three years of age and their
nurse are missing, chartered special
train from Mecca, Indiana, today and
found the nurse and Louisa. The latter
was picked up crying in the streets in
front of the theater. The nurse badly
injured is in the hospital; the boy is
missing.
Origin Of the Fire
The fire is now attributed to an eX-
plosion of the gas tanks used for lime
lights, which spread death dealing
fumes over the top galleries from which
so many died from inhalation. Many
members of the company are supposed
| to be dead in the flies and upper dress
ing rooms from the same cause. In
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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
FUNDS FOR
CODY'S CANAL
Biz Horn Canal Scheme of Buffalo
Bills Has Been Capitalized
at S3,5OO,OOO

(Special Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CHEYENNE. Wyo., Dec. S1.-A tele-
gram has been received from Col. w.
F. Cody, who is now in New York, stat
ing that he had secured $3,500,OOO in
cash for the big Cody Salisbury canal
and irrigation project in the Big Horn
basin and that work will be commenced
early in the spring on this and several
other enterprises in northern Wyom-
ing.
The Cody Salisbury canal was plan
ned years ago, but not untl now has
Col Cody been able to interest suffi-
cient capital in the scheme to warrant
going ahead with the project.
The canal will be seventy-f five miles
in length. The headgate will be in
deep canaan where the Shoshone river
cuts through Cedar mountain, six miles
above Cody City. The big ditch Will
pass to the north of Cody City. and will
carry sufficient water to irrigate several
hundred thousands acres of land. OF
the tract to be irrigated, however, So
900 acres have already been segregated
under the carey act ana tnere are 3d.
900 acres more of tillable land below the
10000 acre tract to be reclaimed
1t is estimated that this canal and ir-
rigation project will cost approximate
ly one million dollars. but when COM
pleted it will be one of the most COM
plete systems of irrigation to be found
anywehere.
The land to be irrigated is the richest
of any to be found in the Big Horn
basin. 1t is the land selected by Buffa-
10 Bill after travelling over the west
and examining millions of acres of arid
tracts.
In addition to the building of the big
canal the $3,500,O00 will be used ir
building mercantile establishments, es-
tablishing breeding farms, building ho-
tells, hunting lodges and summer resorts
in the mountains west of Cody, and the
establishment of stage and automobile
lines from Cody to the Yellowstone
park. Col. Cody has alerady arranged
for the stage line. which will probably
be in operation in time to care for the
tourist travel to the park the coming
year.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
SENATOR CRUM
RETURNS HOME
Business Conditions Good in
Middle West But mo Place
Like Idaho"

Mr. Geo. f. Crum, one of the firm
of White Bros. company, returned last
night from an extended business trip
throughout Kansas Nebraska, Texas,
Oklahoma and Indian Territory and
speaks very encouragingly of the busi-
ness conditions existing in those states.
When asked concerning the general
business conditions he said:
Il found good business conditions OBJ
tanning everywhere, one hears occa-
sionally about the impending danger
of a panic, but l saw nothing to cause
any alarm along this line. There were
evidences on all sides of prosperous
conditions. Railroads were taxed to
their utmost to handle their traffic,
shippers in all departments of trade
were complaining of "A shortage of cars
to handle the business.
"Farrers seem to he in the height of
prosperity. They are improving their
rqnches and living better than ever be-
fore.
I'm the cities l found a remarkable
growth and increased values in real
estate. Business men everywhere seem
to have had a splendid trade. SO long
qs farr' ere are rec pir- good crops and
selling ter' at satisfactory. prices, busi-
ness men are flush with business and
railroads handling enormous traffic, l
see no occasion for any one to sound
the tocsin of alarm of n panic
Yes, there was an intense interest
manifested in the development of the
Of Ia hp ft1rn
ing their faces othe great northwest
and are looking this way for invest
ment Many of them have been here
, and have seen the wonderful resources
of this country and a climate contain
ing the very wine of life and are now
impatient to come here and make per-
manent investments.
"Since making this trip / am firmer
than ever in the conviction that there
is no place like Idaho"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
FRENCH PANAMA COMPANY
Meeting of Stockholders Shows Some
Opposition to Panama

Especial Telegram to Evening TellerO
of the French Panama company, to-
day was the occasion of an uproarious
tumult. President Loud when the sec
retary alluded to the independence of
the Panama republic warned the stock
holders of the danger of the company
being repudiated by Colombia should
state The meeting closed after ap-
proving the accounts of the past year.
The present commissioners were re-
elected.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
WORD FROM
SAN DOMINGO
Important Capture of Arms and
Ammunition Made by Pro.
viSiOnaI Government

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.--A dispatch
from Powell dated yesterday says two
sailing vessels from Curacao bound for
Agusa loaded with arms and ammuni-
ton for the insurgents were captured
by the provisional dominion govern
ment.
The latter assuming the offensive was
successful at Guerin. The prisoners
are being sent to Sandomingo city.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
MAN CRAzED
WITH DRINK
Charles Peckropy an Employe OF
the Stockyards Shoots Two
Persons then Escapes

,snecia1 Telegram to Evening Tellero
CuICAGO, Dec. 31.-A stockyard'
.mploye, Charles Peckropy, crazed with
drink this morning entered the room
=. boarding house and attempted to
force a fellow boarder, Vincent Clark
n take a drink. The latter refused
and Peckropy shot and mortally
wounded him. He then rushed into the
hall way, met Mrs. Mary Kreegk, and
without warning shot her twice infiiet-
ING a fatal wound. Peckropy is still
uncaptured.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
CLEVELAND, Dec. 31.-Seven men
were scalded and three probably fatally
by an explosion of a steam pipe at the
Kuntz cabinet works, today. Those
probably fatally hurt are Vincent
Kuntz, George Gable and Adolph Ged-
con
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
WILL SERVE 25 YEARS
Murderer and Rioter Gets a Long Sent
ence For His. Grimes

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller0
HAMILTON, o., Dec. 31.-Joseph
Spivey, who created a riot in oxford,
October first and was nearly lynched
after shooting down two men and at
tempting to shoot another was this
morning sentenced for twenty five
years on three counts.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
LAKE SHORE
TRAIN WRECK
Passenger Double Hea ed Ran
Into an Open Switch Killing
Both Engineers

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
GENEVA, o., Dec. 31.-The Lake
Shore limited. double header, ran into
an open switch at sixty miles per hour
just west of the city this morning.
Engineers Spring and Macintosh and
Fireman Kelpin were killed outright.
A number of passengers were injured,
three seriously
The wreck has caught fire.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
Indietment AGAINST sensOn

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
HELENA. Mont, Dee S1.-Twin
Cities limited Northern Pacific east
bound has been wrecked near Troy
Montana None are seriously injured.
Seven cars left the track
DES MONIES, Dec. a1.-The safe Of
o. Cohen. pawnbroker, was cracked last
night and $4,000 worth of diamonds
taken Ten suspicious characters have
been arrested.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
CHICAGO Wheat

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CHICAGO, Dec. 31.-There was no
attempt to transact business on the
board of trade today, the terrible fire
of yesterday casting a gloom over the
brokers
No one seemed to care to trade, and
when the depressed feeling became
more apparent brokers left the pit.
May wheat was nominal at S41sc.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
New Year Chicago eS changed aday mourning
LOOTED THREE SAFES
Robbers Make a Good Haul and Get
Away Safely

Especial Telegram 70 Evening Tellero
BLOOMINGTON. Ill, Dec. 31.-At
san Jose last night burglars blew open
the postoffice safe and stole one thou
sand dollars. They also opened the
safe of the Timer Hardware store and
secured two hundred; also the same
amount from the safe of the Westside
saloon, then escaped in a buggy.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
He INSPECTS
THE CRUISERS
Japanese Minister al Rene Makes
an Official Inspection of the
New Warships

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
ROME Dec. 31.-The Japanese min
inspect the two Argentine cruisers re-
Gently purchased by Japan. The guns
are not yet mounted but could be made
ready for active service in a short time.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
Bank Cashier Suicides

Especial Telegram to Evening TellerO
MINOT, N. D., Dec. 31.-W. c. Put
nam, cashier of the bank at Lansford
committed suicide by shooting today.
His accounts are believed to be cor
rect.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
HAVE OUTSIDE AccoMPLIcEs
Car-Barn Bandits Admit They Have
Friends Helping Them

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
this afternoon, admits that the car
barn bandits had accomplices outside
whom the police have never suspected.
He says he would have made his es-
cape if the saw had not broken. All
efforts of the police to find the saw
have been fruitleSs.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
WILL REPLY JANUARY 18TH
Word That Russia Has Set That Date
to Answer Japan

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
PARIS. Dec. S1.-A dispatch from
St Petersburg says Russia's reply to
Japan will be delivered on January
18th. 1t is intimated it will be in con-
ciliatory terms.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-31
TARIFF BILL DEFEATED
Cuban Congress Will Not Levy Add
tional Duties on the United States

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
HAVANA, Dec. 3l.-The senate last
night defeated the bill proposing to
raise 25 per cent duties on American
goods The house today will probably
take similar action.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

pleasing impartiality, seldom il ever
sees or hears of the thousand and
one pecularities and Cdities of Gus
toms that are in vogue in the various
towns and villages through which he
has made his gaping way. 1t is only
after long residence and familiarity
with the languages that these are
brought to ones attention. while even
then many may be missed, for the
Swiss are too phlesmatic people to
draw attention to their own little idio-
syncrasies.
Take. for instance, the custom Of
anneXing the wife's maiden name to
that of her husband by means of a
hyphen. Then signs over the shops
are generally letterCd in that way, and
one may read over the door of a con-
fectioner, Arnold Wicsendanger-
Nievergelt," through which sign the
public is Immediately informed that
Mr.. Wiesendanger married; Miss Niev-
ergelt, and that no error in the name
of Mr.. Wiesendanger' mothcr-in-law
need be made Which is comforting,
to say the least.
The different districts have an ofIl
eial publicity organ caned the An
zeiger," or, literally, "Ine lnformer,"
which is nothing more or less than
the ancient town crier moderniZed for
present usage and put on paper. In
Borne, this advertiser for the City
of Berne'' is published every morning
and distributed gratis to each house
holder by women messengers, who
carry the publication in market bas-
kets or push it in old pCrambulators.
Unconscious humor frequently plays
a generous part in the columns of the
"Anzeiger," as the request of a young
man to learn billiards from an expert
enccd player in exchange for gratis
refreshments consumed by the teach
er during the lessons, or another,
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

came out onto large threshing floor,
where men were tossing up the corn
with large forks, and women. in very
graceful positions, holding up baskets
above their heads and letting the
chaff fly away. forming an exceeding
ly pretty picture.
Leaving the threshers, our guide
brought us out to an open expanse
from which we had grand view be.
fore us. AS We stood on the top OF
that hill, where the Israelites had en-.
camped so many centuries ago, it
was with a strange feeling that We
looked down into the Valley of Elah.
which separated them from the Phil
istines. who were encamped opposite
on Mt. Schochoh. To the right lay
the road they had come by from their
cities-GaZa, Ascolon, etc.
1t all seemed very real as we stood
looking down on tie valley before
US. and we meditated wonderingly on
the events of that great day, with it's
memorable victory for Israel and the
speedy flight of their enemies.
great King David have visited this
spot-the site of the commencement
of his greatness.
Shochoh could be distinguished by
patch of trees and slightly differ
ent shade of earth.
On the left hand side lay hollow
patch-in winter it becomes little
stream. It may have been here that
David picked up the stones for his
sling. Though there is another stream
near Bethlehem to which the guides
point out as David's stream.
Ephes-Damim, Sam. xvii. l. men.
toned in describing the locality of
this battle, means Field of blood"
and to this day they tell US that when
the spot is plowed, the earth of Sho-
choh has a reddish tint.
The Valley Of Elah means the Val
ley of the Terebinth, and the present
name is Wady es-Sumt, the Valley of
the Acacia, probably changed when
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

non-capabiIty, tax must be paid in
its stead. If this tax remains unpaid
the "Wirtshausv sverbot," or, literally,
saloon ban " as the law is designated
is called into force and the name OF
the delinquent is published in the OFF,
cial paper mentioned above, while
penalty is imposed upon an innkeepcr
who Willingly caters to such person.
The government believes that If a man
has money to spend for beer and liq-
uOrs, he must certainly be in posi-.
ton to adjust his small dues to the
state. and in consequence Of publicity
this loss of the privilege of hobnob
bling with ones friends in a favorita
resort Is felt greatly by the errinG
ones, who realize kecnly the humilia.
tion caused by the prohibition. and
pay at their earliest opportunity.
Even though such a law can be but
partially enforced. it appears to serve
its purpose.
Another peculiar law in certain OF
the cantOns is that which compels
man to vote at local elections whether
he so desires or not. A fine of a small
sum is eXacted from those who do not
go to the polls and the only excuse
is absence death in the family, or .
condition of health that renders II
necessary for the citizen to remain at
home. This enforced voting may tend
to bring out respectabl2 percentage
Of electors, yet the provcrb, You may
lead a horse to water. but you cannot
make him drink" in this case might
well be varied so that one could say.
you may lead voter to the poll.
ing place, but you canno1 prevent his
casting a blank or mutilated ballot"
The more money one deposits in 4
bank, t." less interest is paid. A large
sign posted next to the teller's win
dow in the Swiss Peoples bank states
the amount of interest the bank pays
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

Hebron, the city made so memorable
by Abraham and later on by David
Here, or in the near vicinity, Abroham
pitched his tent and entertained the
three weary passersby who after.
ward proved to be messengers from
God. An immense oak tree, doubt
less very ancient, Is pointed out as
the one under which he pitched the
tent.
Hebron is a delightful place for a
vacation, and has many other inter
esting sights: the cave of Macpelah
Is reverently preserved and guarded
by Moslems, who reverence Abraham
as much as any Jew or Christian does.
However, it Is not about Hebron
l wish to write, but about the Valley
Of Elah, a few miles from Hebron.
1t was in this valley that the giant
Goliath defied the armies of the liv-
ing God" and fell ignominiously be-
fore the sling of little David Sam.
II. The Arab mud hut village near
the valley is Belt Netif, and we de-.
cided to spend the day in this in
teresting valley. We decided to start
the next morning. very early. so as
to get there before the heat became
oppressive.
We were off next morning, with
our saddle grips on either side of us
on our horses, and it proved to be a
most delightful ride through deep val
leys and barren hills, though every
thing looked very dry and barren.
We arrived at Belt Netif about eleven,
and were shown to the sheik's house,
the only stone building in the village
Here we opened up our lunch bas-
kets, and were glad to add to their
contents the delicious grapes. water
melons, breadmelons, pomegranates,
and other nuts and sweetmeats the
natives brought to us. We had long
rest and chat with the sheik, who was
most cordial. Not that he was un-
usually so, for all shieks, without ex-
reption, are hospitable to strangers,
and Abraham's act Of hospitality to
the travellers whom We have already
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
iUSINGS.

Speak Of votes. it isn't quality,
but qua rl that counts.
A pr'...r"Q creditor is one who
never as ."r his money.
Some women coniide in men for the
purpose ". oN'racting secrets from
them.
Many d man goes to the bad be.
cause h' attempts to pose as good
fellow.
Bache.0rs may lead blissful lives.
but you can't make spinster be.
lieye it.
There !s certainly enough money
spent or The road to ruin to keep it
in excellcnt shape.
When some men have to walk home
on ve@ wide street it takes them
all night 10 get there.
At the age of l27 this country's re
markabIe vitality may be attributed
to its wonderful constitution.
Men laugh at trouble and women
cry over lr or at least that's the way
they usually act at wedding.
Good advice has a monetary value.
It's the other kind that is handed out
by those who are running gift en-
terprise.
1t seryo- a man right if he marries
womau because she has more sense
than he las if she never allows him
to forge il.
While the easygoing Individual is
trying to figure out which is the best
foot to put forward the strenuous
man get there with both feet.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
SOME FLORIDA PHILOSOPHY.

Flattery is like whitewash-soon
wears off,
1t takes a small man to swell up
and be cruel.
You can but seldom find a man who
is guilty to himself.
Lsve is 10 the soul as the printing
press is TO white paper.
Existence of friendships depends
upon reciprocity of esteem.
Too much liberty with the con-
science is taking chances with the
soul.
The eyes of some men are SO built
in their heads that they can look no
way except backwards.
The man who has the least char
acter is the one who is continually
trying to have it indicated.
There may not be much sentiment
in philosophy, but there would be no
philosophy without sentiment
The first step to greatness is. free
yourself from envy-the first step 10
happiness is. cast off jealousy.
The SORROWS of human existence are
clothed within three things-the
cradle the grave and the fair sex.
The man who is incapable of shed
dig tears can neither lead an army
no: enter the kingdom of heaven by
the pray yer-route.-Florida Times,
Union
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

seems TO be made Of baked mud; wo-
men were grinding the corn to make
bread for the return of their husbands
from the fields. others were rocking
their babies as they sang TO them
about Jarob; and others We're merely
sitting in groups on the ground out
side their huts, gossiping and sewing
their long, simple blue garments: and
all much interested and curious about
these "forcisners."
Passing through the village, we
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
BOYS, PLEASE DON'T

Imasino that you must always ap-
pear as comedian.
Pronounce a girl slow just because
she is not hoydcn.
Talk in boastful way of your
rough house" doings.
Show a spirit of independence that
partakes Of impudence.
Throw away an opportunity of doing
good turn for a friend.
FORGE that girls hand is easily
hurt when you take hold of it.
Sheer at a woman when she points
out the mistakes you are making
Howl about the way you are treated
when a girl leaves you in the lurch.
Imagine it makes you appear i'm
portant to boast of engaging in sharr
practices.
Assume the supercilieas smile of a
man Who knows it all.-Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
LAND OF SCRIPTURE.
The Valley OF Eah Where David Trumphed Over Giant
Goliath. Has Undergone Little Change Since That
Faeful Day.
Especial Correspondencc.)

We we're living in Jerusalem. It
was summer time and very warm in.
deed. For six long summer months
we have no rain in Palestine, and it
becomes exhausting, SO we generally
arrange to take vacation and be
back in time to attend to the preser.
vation of the fall rains, which. to.
gether with the spring showers. make
up our following summers supply of
water for all purposes.
This year we decided to go to
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
SOME PEOPLE

Manage their financial affairs as
though the public would some day ex.
anime them
Shirk responsibility in a way that
seems positively childish.
Write letters which place them in an
equivocal position without cause.
Show a spirit Of selfshness toward
a wife which is anything but manly.
Think of advanced age as something
not likely ever to reach them.
Inject the gambling spirit in1o even
a social game of cards.
Speak of women in Il contemptuous
way because they regard it as smart
Become so inflated by success they
forget there always is possibility of
a fall.
Go through the world without even
thinning of extending a helping hand
to the needy.
Reprima1d child in public merely
to show their sense of discipline
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07
WIT AND WISDOM.

Never hurry. leisurely gaE gives
an air of prosperity.
It's a toss up which is preferable
too much meckneSs or too much mean
ness.
What pity it is that the motherin.
law cannot be guaranteed to wear
well.
If money could buy the opera boxes
of heaven millionaires might have
chance.
When you get good old case of
''papsy lals" take any old thing except
the advice of your friends.
People with little purses generally
have big healthy hearts. Those with
big purses have shrveled little dough
nuts.
A woman shows her love for a man
when she gives him all she possesses
Sometimes the man never shows up
again.
Adam was fellow to be envied. He
never saw milliner's bill nor dress,
makers account, and never had to
listen to Eve grumblng when she
mended his old trousers.
The difference between a poor man
and rich man is that the poor man
has both the appetite and the stomach
while the rich mans appetite is gone
when he thinks of his stomach.-Kate
Thyson Mari.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-08-07

which read For sale-Two canary
birds and small cook stove, cheap"
pensable In it's connection with the
canary birds or whether the young
man found a person to partake of his
gratis refreshments the nature Of
which, by the way, was not given, Will
have to be learned from private
sources.
In several of the cantons. notably
Berne ard Vaud, and in few smaller
ores, punishment is inflicted upon
wayward citizens. which consists sim