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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-15
I0WA'S NEED
is DRAINAGE
And a Committee Now in Session
at AmeS Will Attempt
a Solution

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
AMES, Ia. Jan. '15.-Of the several
meetings held recently at the State Ag-
ricultural college here none is OF more
Importance to the farmers of Iowa and
OF this section of the country in general
than the state drainage convention
which assembled today.
Plans for the gathering have been
making for several months, and a large
attendance and an interesting program
are the results. Informal discussions
occupied the day.
The opening of the regular proceed
ings was deferred until this evening in
order that full attendance might be
assured. The program will begin with
an Introductory address by Prof. c. F.
Curtiss, which will be followed by
discussion of the drainage laws of
Iowa, their defects and remedies. Prof.
w. Fl. Stevenson of Iowa State college,
will speak on Data Regarding Drain
age Conditions of Iowa." and c. G. Ell
lott, drainage expert of the United
states department of agriculture, will
follow with paper on Drainage Laws
of Other States"
A second session of the convention
VIII be held tomorrow morning.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-15

application was made by the men two
years after the commencement of the
stoppage of work for the appointment
of a conciliator. and the board, having
come to the conclusion that no action
which it was in its power to take would
have any probability of facilitating a
settlement, declined to comply with the
mems request.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-15
TIMELY DOINCS
IN DRAMA
G. AIDES Third Play The County
Chairman" Adelaide ThurStOn
and Polly Primrose

In THE County Chairman" George
AIDES third play. which is now the at
traction at Wallack's theater. Manager
Henry w. Savage has a worthy sue
cessOr to The Sultan of Suu" and
Peggy From Paris" also by the au
thor of the far famed Fables 10
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-15
Pratt City Jail Burns

Especial Telegram to Evening TellerO
BIRMINGHAM. Ala. Jan. 15.-The
Jail at Pratt City was destroyed by fire
yesterday morning and three prisoners
were burned to death and two others
fatally burned. Fifteen prisoners es-
capped during the panic but were re-
captured.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-15

New York, Baltimore. Philadelphia and
other eastern places, several western
teams are taking part in the annual
meeting and tournament begun here to-
day by the Atlantic Whist association.
The feature of the meeting, which con-
tinues through tomorrow, is the third
annual contest for the Atlantic trophy,
open to all players.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-15

HELEN REDMOND. APPEARING IN WIN
SOME WINNIE"
his prospective bride. but the persua
sive veteran chairman finally stimulat-
ed the candidates courage by telling
him that there never was a woman
yet who would fall in love with IA
gutter"
The campaign opens and moves
aPace. Hacker prods Wheeler and
constantly encourages him by quoting
In manner and a phraseology peculiar
70 the county chairman in particular
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-15

Atlantic Whist Association
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SCRANTON Pa, Jan. 15.-In addi-
ton to the delegations from Boston,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-15


Slang" A success in Chicago. The
County Chairman" is proving popular
In New York too. Episodes in rural
politics are pictured accurately and at
the same time amusingly. Political
rivalry, intrigue. love and Revenge-a
large sized K. if you please-are min
gied in medley of witticisms, cpl
grams and criticisms together with
persons and personalities of every i'm
aginable sort. AS the smoke Of battle
clears away Jim Hacker and his polit-
ical protege, Tillford Wheeler, emerge
from the conflict triumphant, the for
mer facing the necessity to remain con
tent with gratified vengeance. if he can,
the latter gaining high county office
and bride.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-15

The play opens 'in front of Jimmi.
sons store. Antioch, the day of the
convention Ga convention to nominate
a prosecuting attorney and resulting
from call for a special election,. Here
on drowsy summer day the townsfok
are gathered to, hear the news frou
the convention. On the $50 train ar
rives Jim Hacker (capitally played by
Maciyn Arbuckle). He is the "coun-
ty chairman. Hacker announces that
In order to break deadlock he placed
the name of his young partner, Wheel
er. before the assemblage and that he
was duly nominated.
The merry, merry villagers" receive
the news with great surprise. Wheeler
1t may well be said. being the most as
tonished of all. Aside from the fact
fhat he was not anxious for political
honors. he had also won the consent of
the daughter OF his rival nominee. Elias
Rigby, TO marry him. Wheeler explain.
ed to Hacker that by endeavoring to
defeat Rigby he would certainly los.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-01-15

Idaho day at the worlds fair will be
September s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
NEW RECORD
WAS MADE

ST. LOUIS. Sept S-The cam
championship honora iu the swim
mlua contest. which has been EoluE
ON for the paat three days In the
aatinK lake. was Won hy New
York with 40 points Germany va
aeeoud. with 80 points. Hungary
third. Il points aud The olympic
club. Of san Francisco. fourth. with
rs points
e II Daniels. of the n Y. A 6.
broke the American record for the
go yard swim ilu made the DIS
tauee In GiS16 THIS was not nj
lawed. however. owing 10 one Of
the three watches required 10 record
the time having stopped The half
mile championship race wm won hY
Ruuaeh. Of Germany who made the
distance In Is 1895. The Amor
tan record Tor that distance eaH
~ q 90 held BY T. G. Sehaefsf. IF
the University of Pennsylvania
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
MANAGER ARRESTED

EVERETT. sept Emil Wal.
tera captain - the Everett base
ball team. has hseu arrested on a
CharEr made - Manager Dresden
uho arruHsa WaHefa ~ eunfsrafinE
the property 81 the club last sun.
DAY Walters and the abole team
sent to AuaenftHa ahsu they Hrhrd
uied tn PLAY the Hasheil team in
Everett Manager Dresden says
Capt Walters and the team had
no right 81 take the climbs property
The members - the team claim Ig
waa their uEhf financial difficult.
ties are said To have caused dia-
satisfaction with the management
under Dresden
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
HELD FOR GAMBLING

Frank stupIsini arrested la the
Monte Carlo aaluun. at Fluh ave.
nue. south near Jackson street. a
short time ago ~ deputy ahcriffa
mo raidrd the place upon lnforma-
ton of gambling furnished hy the
civic union. vas yesterday after.
noon bound over % the superior
court hY Justice George aud hin
bonds fixed AZ s. eoa The bail wua
furnished Prom the testimony
glyen Yesterday slunlglnl wuH only
a walter in the place However
sufficient evidence Wa brought out
90 convince the court that he
should be held for trial In the high
&c court
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
RECEPTION IS PLANNED

Thr Rainier clubs urv h"tu~ al
th. southeast conner uf toufth ave-
nue. tui Marion street Vill h~ fof
mhlIy ournri on the evening of Sep
fruihrr 30 b reception 20 b. hold
brtaesu a'eloak and "a gio.k
Jlub members and theIr families
have been Invited Ia sttcud thr
Function and the evening ia pisuurd
Cd b. one 20 thH maH6 enjoyable Dee
thr giubH hIatafK
IN. cost af tn uHW club building
l. 4bnut gIlEaea lest March tho
atfurturr r4uKhf Hfe aud che into
fiar Fittings seFa destroyed. the club
iaa.nr ifadaa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
A Very Strong Demand for
Northside Garden Tracts
Fine Land, Attractive Location
Low Prices and Easy
Terms, a Popular
Combination

Postmaster Holloway. b.
d1H lie ha been obliged
INT" ffNer i' convey intending
Tracts These pufehaasH have
hef Their
Ihy are pleased Win The land delighted with location
rii'tzfi the
permitted them they
buy completion -
HufeH them ~ Immediate profit d
land
eaf hr TO rashon
Tract payments 81 from s. "a NOR
ths beet county fasd leading
property
train any morning 80 richmond Beach Postmaster Holloway
VII ~ The
Take along
Holloway disappointment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
PLENTY
OF FUN
Boxing Contest al Ranke Hall
Tonight Promises Much for
tho Sports

Tonight the Phoenix Athletic club
Nill hold lts nah amateur hoslns
contest az Rankr halt Three ban
tam bouts have been arranged
which will prove more than salts
factory 20 the uporta KID Ander
sou. the fast youngatcr Nho Won
over Harry Baum Ia the laat event
vii meet nuung Harry Mason aud
= } Boucher Will BE- on the mat
for tWatfcrt' tonight also.
Tho 80 between Charlie White
and Jack Taylor ought u ha fast
one Tho nght FOR hiood viii be-
between Chris Mus.en. Of Tacoma
and Percy Cove The iiEhtNeI sht
honorB viii BE- fought out hel eecn
A hembcrty OF Kent and Charlie
War1. 90 tho Ninth 80 meat
Among the heavier class wlil be
booked for tonight are Frank
Street and Prank CaHstrns Al
Smith against Jimmy Ciark Niek
Pleraon against Tommy nolan
George seaton against Chris Davis
and Mike butler against Joe Hall
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08

At CLEvELAND-cisvelaud 8.
So Louis l.
At DETROIT Detroit .. Chi
eaKo T.
At BOSTON Boston 81. wash
lnEtan 30.
At PHILADELPHIA Philadel-
phIa 3. New York 0.
PACIFIC NATIONAL LEAGUE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
NO NEW RECORDS

SUMMIT. y. J sept s-Y~ater.
dAys playing IN the golf tourua
mcnt on the naltuar1l links show
ed no change In the score
" Chandler Exam again tied his
score ~ the first days trial In
which he made eighteen holes Va SO
strokes The next highest score was
made hy r e Newton with ST.
3 VI Byera made the course IN 50.
while Walter EEan dropped back
with a score 81 -. one more than
he made In his first attempt
GO % spiuninE.a for bicycle re-
mira 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08

( They are hiEh school Students
but in a couple - ynara wiii enter
an eastern university. and much ia
expected % them
An nid tennis player Nho Eaw ths
boys play duriuK the resent Minns-
aota championship sid that they
Npre the nlaHf active and graceful
younEaiera be la ever aeen play
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08

The wrestling match al the Indus
trial exposition last night bei = essa
FRANK Vance aud Louis CAiiaa -
quilted IN a tie Caliua won the flrHt
fall In four minutes and eiEht aes
unda ~hIle Vance threw his opnun
eut In the iaat eight minutes aiiut
tel the vreatlefH BY the manage
mrnt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
FAILED AGAM

POI ksTONE. England sept -
nurEraa. the Preach uWimua uE
champion. and Wcimrr Weldman.
the English champion. Who lnade
an uunautg a.af1ii attempt "a swim
the English channel Tuesday talied
In auethef attempt yesterday nur.
Eesa Eut 10 within tao miles Of "a e
treneh cast When be- let the -
ter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
In the World of Sports

yesterday Tho GWendolur and
iiniduh finished With the former
slightly Ina ire lead and second
place was giyeu u the Ialdah. oV-
Ing 90 time allowance
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08

ST PAUL Minn Minuesata
baaata Of a pair % young tennis
players equal io auy in the Unlled
sfatas They are Carl and ken
nsIh sIscho. Who uou ffat and
sseuud In the singles and fnt In
the doubles Ia the receai toafua-
meat Of the Hollywood Tennis club
over = field Of g1 adult HlaYeFz-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08

At ST LOUIS Chicago 81. g.
Louis a.
At BOSTON HrapEifn @ noa
ton g
AT CINCINNATI f.ttahurE 81.
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AN 0EEER IL MZAERD

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PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE


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Standing Of the Clubs.

At BOIsE-B 2. Salt Lake /.
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THE NATIONAL LEAGUE.
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The Yacht Madahue. Of seattle
whn the race la whigh the Ualdah
If Tacuma. and the u GNendoliuc.
u Seattle. participated At Taeoma
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08
Puget Sound Leads the World
State Labor Day
Celebration and
Seattle Industrial
Exposition

Createst Display Il Local Industries
Ever Exhibited Ia Seattle.
TIME Or FREE ACTS
ExerY Day,
Gilmore Family Aerial Tapeze
Act - and %
FNnclno side for tAfe-3 IS and
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Ia Bell High Wire Act 30 and
no %
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Puget Sound Leads the World
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-09-08

ADMISSION Zoe.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-08-10

Of the country demanded Under the
direction of President Mckinley, defec-
tive features of the coast defense were
corrected, and he promptly used part
of the emergency appropriation OF
$4,000, 900 for the planting of harbOr
mines and protecting important ocean
Earbors of the country with modern
submarine mines. Since that time the
whole subject of coast defense has
been more seriously regarded until to-
day the report of the war department
shows that since the system was in
augurated this military defense shows
the expenditure for Notifications, arm
aments, electrical appliances, ETC., OF
100000, 900 in round numbers. Accord
ing to the defense project first mapped
out, and which is still being followed,
it will yet cost to complete the work
about about $51 ,00O, 600 The whole ag-
gregate cost of providing defense for
the coast, ocean harbors and seaport
cities will, therefore, be approximately
$141, 100000 The annual cost of main
tanning this defense, including gar
risoning, annual supplies, ETC., is esti-
mated at $18,000,000.
1t will be seen that the war depa TT
ment has considerable to its credit as
well as the navy department in provid-
ing adequate defense for the country
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-08-10

so essentially Saxon, was in the as
cendant; now we have changed all
that. and have become more cosmo-
politan in our taste.
There are few entertainments given
where the orthodox blue serge is al.
together absent. To-day this can be
the very smartest of garments, for our
tailors are copying the Viennese style
with the excellence of American work.
manship. Some of the best serges OF
the moment are heavily braided with
fiat silk braidS and ornamented with
tiny gold or silver wrought buttons,
Of course, nothing looks more charm.
ing than the white serge frock
Smart and suitable tailor-made
wraps are great consideration. Linen
is an excellent substitute for the Tus-
sore dust wrap. 1t looks very smart
in pretty shades, and, without being
too heavy, has certain amount Of
weight Some of the smartest wraps
of the season are in serge, cloth and
linen. The latter in pale blue, decor
ated with straps, lined with thin silk
and showing a collar and revers of
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-08-10

the shooting party that consent was
given
Pierre, blunderbuss in hand, and three
sailors started for the forest.
An hour later, the three men hurried
down to the beach laden with game, but
without Pierre Where he was they did
not know; they had missed him more
than half and hour before, and supposed
he had returned to the beach
Here he is now, suddenly exclaimed
one Of the men.
And there, indeed, he was, hatless and
in haste. AS quickly as his short legs
could carry him. he was tearing through
the underbrush; and as he drew nearer
the men on the beach could see that he
was frightened.
When he reached the alarmed sailors,
he sank, painting and exhausted, on the
sand. To all their hurried questions he
could only gaps out. After mel and
point to the forest Whereupon they all
gathered eagerly about him to hear his
story
After we had gone about two miles
into the forest" he began, Il left the
others, because | thought We would see
more game in two parties than in one.
"A little while after had left them
saw what looked like a large round white
stone in the thick brush | thought |
might as well find out what 1t was, and
made my way to it. and, give you my
word, it was a great big gg-almost as
big as a tar-bucket l made up my mind
to carry it back to the ship to take home,
though it was heavy; but while / stood
with it in my arms. brushing on the dirt
that was on the under side, heard a
rustling in the bushes. and then ]
thought there must have been big bird
to lay that enormous egg. and then
shook so that nearly dropped the egg
ST got behind q tree near by and
stopped down SO thatI could see through
the bushes what kind of bird was CON-
tlg.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-08-10

handsome embroidery, is very effect
i've
l have seen most delightful white
linen wrap, the front and collar Of
which are trimmed with curious
linen embroidery Of a coarse make,
taking in several shades of dull red
and black. This is lined with white
corded silk, and is further decorated
with some beautiful oxidized buttons.
There is a new make of coarse yak
lace, which forms a delightful ap-
plique trimming, and is quite in keep
ing with this kind of smart tailor-built
garment.
Lovely specimens of the kimono are
made of thick white satin, trimmed
with gold and silver gallon; satin cut
in this rather severe style falls into
delightful folds by it's own weight, and
a soft effect is obtained by Innings of
chiffon and lace.
A girl friend asked me questions re-
garding trousseau lingerie the other
day, and 1 will tell you something Of
what 1 told her. The girl who is to
be married of course wants everything
of the very incest, and to secure this
desired effect she should have her lin
gerie made of nainsook. Nothing else
is so good, nor will anything else wash
or wear SO well. In the same connec-
ton | ran across a sketch of what
consider a charming nainsook chemise
suitable for evening wear. 1t is made
with little turnout points Of lace in
sertion and embroidery, edged with
frills of lace. Straps of soft silk rib
bon pass over the shoulders, and are
fastened back and front with ribbon
rOSetteS.
ELLEN OSMONDE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-08-10
A GIANT IN FEATHERS.
eJoHN R. CoRYELL, in St. Nicholas.)
nee Of a Young Frenchman in
n Madagascar.

Il never saw such thing in my life
before! Maybe you won't believe me.
but that bird made so much noise as it
came through the bushes that thought
it was a. herd of cattle. And when it
came to where could see it, each of its
legs looked as big around as my leg, and
it was as tall as small tree. And such
beak as it had!
1T went directly to the spot where the
egg had been, and then was frightened.
for knew if it caught me with the egg
I'd be eaten up in minute. Butt didn't
dare to move. When the monstrous
creature missed the egg, it set up an
awful squawk. Then dropped the egg
and ran in the direction that seemed
clearest of trees.
'"The bird ran, too. for could hear IL
crashing through the bushes, and ex-
pected every minute to be taken in its
big mouth. By and by 1 couldn't run
any more, and fell down, when five big
birds similar to the one had already
seen came leaping along straight at me.
Il lifted my gun, but before l coule