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Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19

The Limit.
New York Sun.
once ON time l. knew a man
Who said it didn't pay
To advertise the goods he had
To sell or trade away.
To prove that ne was off his base
And make him clearly see
l gave him half a page Of space
And let him have 1t Free
It almost scared him into fits
To see himself displayed
AS / displayed him, but he felt
Its influence on his trade
kept 1t up. his business doomed.
The customers swoOped down
Upon his store until he had
The biggest rush in town,
One day I went around to call
And found him on the run,
With people waiting for their turn
When those ahead were done.
well, WELT" I cried, in great delight
To see things boom that way.
Don't advertising pay, old man,
What have you got to say?"
thought he'd like my work so much
And think my plan so nice
That he'd not only praise my wares,
But pay me double price.
And did he do It? Listen, please.
thought that I'd drop dead
When suddenly he turned on me
And vigorously said:
~Ve21. ~"i~
take out that advertisement quick,
Col dern yer pesky skin!
I'll never get chance to rest
Ez long ez 1t stays in"
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19
INVESTIGATION OF INSURANCE

One by one the various insurance
companies are having their affairs and
business methods examined into, ard
1t ID well that it is so. If their meth
DDS have been just, then they have
nothing to fear from the publicity
which naturally follows an investiga-
ton; II their affairs have been unwisely
administered. then 1t is time the peu-
pie should know it, and steps be taken
that will correct the evils found.
When we consider the magnitude Of
these great concerns: their almost un-
limited wealth: the immense power
they are capable of welding for good or
for evil, and the fact that all these
are derived indirectly from the savings
Of the Masses we cannot but admit
that the investigation is opportunc.
On January /. 1905. there were
outstanding In the ninety principal Ie-
gal reserve or old line life insurance
companies OF the United States. ac-
cording 70 carefully prepared figures.
presented before the Commercial Club
of BOSTON, BY Louis d. Brandeis. 21,-
Os7.S6s policies; estimated to repre-
sent policies on the lives Of 10000. 900
people. Allowing that each policy
holder represented the head Of fam
lily and that each family consisted Of
an average Of four persons. Mr.. Brand
els figures that 100000 people, or
one-half the population OF tee United
States are directly interested in the
conduct OF these ninety companies.
The same authority shows the ug-
gregate amount Of Insurance represent
ed BY these 2l.os2.352 policies to be
@11.93s. 493,7s4, sum larger than the
actual value Of all the steam railroads
IN the United States. which II 1904 was
only s11.244s63.ooo.
These figures show in a forcible man
ner to what extent life insurance has
grown IN the United tates ard how
generally the people of the country
avail themselves Of this method Of
saving for the inevitable rainy day.
Life insurance has come to be look
ia upon - the one sure way that L..r.
nhits Of the average man lie he CONF
gSs1Vs1 A4ASOICH VI PIOAc00AOla0A, IA oNvuiS
something for his family to be used in
time OF dire need. 1t has mnds easier
the struggle for thousands Of widows
ana orphans ana must continue 10 to
ia.
The fact that the affairs Of these
great companies have been shown to
~ somewhat loosely administered
should not lessen our desires for In
surance. The investigation will result
IN correcting the evils that have been
discovered: will cause general and svs-
tsnnattc pairing down Of huge salaries;
call for the cutting on OF useless ex-
apense. ana finally call forth system Of
national supervision that will give
greater stability to the business.
Z National direction Of life insrrance
conpanies will come. 1t - hut light to
me o.ooe.0o0 Of United States citizens
n the present. and the millions tEat
VIII BE- In time to come. that AFRO 80
airectly interested in the affairs Of
stAeoe concerns. who are but holders IN
TRUST 81 tho peoples money. that the
government should have an active In
teeest IN their management.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19
Brush Up on the Dirt Business.
Salt Lake telegram.

The Real Estate associations plan
for calling real estate convention
here at the same time as the convention
Of governors on the See America
First movement is good one. To
have real estate men come here and see
Salt Lake will result in great benefit
to the city. Local real estate men will
business and the people at large will
be benefited by brushing up against
the dealers in dirt.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19

The Lincoln (Neb.) Star was among
the few papers Of the land to publish
the picture of Congressman Nicholas
Longworth instead of that Of Miss
Alice Roosevelt. when public announce
ment Of the engagement was made.
While the groom is seldom the subject
OF much notice at wedding. in this
particular instance the public is anx-
ious to know who the fortunate mortal
may be.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19
River Improvement Is Imperative.
Grangeville Standard.

The chief of engineers will strongly
recommend that the government spend
million dollars on the Columbia river
jetty. The national government cannot
too quickly get this great natural high
way into condition for the most econo-
mical transportation of freight clear to
the limit of navigation. Three great
states depend largely upon the Column
bia river for cheap transportation to
the sea. The Cello canal. and the COM
pletion of the works for improving the
mouth of the river, are matters of ma
tional Importance.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19
Tie Kinder 70 Forget.
va- ws-

Senator Mitchell died at 1885 q. m.
Dec. 8th. and with him to the grave go
all unlind thoughts and unkind words
Of his personal enemies. He has left
his imprint on the pages of Oregon
history. and let us remember all the
good he has done and forget the shad-
ows that hung over him during the
closing days of his career.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19
NORTHWEST EXCHANGES
Somewhat Suggestive.

Congress convened Monday, but the
Oregon delegation looks like the comb
which hangs in the wash room Of a
country hotel
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19

Saturdays issue Of the wallace Press
was a splendid 26-page edition devoted
to special articles on the business in
terests and mining wealth Of the Occur
dAlenes. Few mining centers In the
United States have such an excellent
newspaper as the Wallace Press.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19
vvlTrG's TRYING TIME.

ND 10 the present no one in all Rus
~ ooems anxious for Premier Whites
poslt1on. There was a time when
many aspired Tor the exalted place, but
Inst nov Ranaaian politicians seem con-
fent that Count Witte should enjoy a
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19
A Plea for the Home Merchant.

PIea TOR tho Rome Merchant.
Troy News.
We hope those who have never
traded in Troy will just come here and
compare the quality and prices Of the
chants with the prices and goods sold
In other towns. See II 1t will not pay
you to trade in Troy.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19
Not So Funny.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press.
1.-The stOrk claims to be the most hui
morous bird In the world. Do you be-
lieve it," said the monkey.
NO" the parrot replied. "his jokes
are altogether too practical"
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19
WANTED

WANTED-To buy weekly paper in
Idaho or Washington town of 1000 or
over. send best terms and copy of pa
per to Chas. L. Coy, Odebolt. Iowa.
Lewiston inter-state news. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1905-1906, 1905-12-19
Political Plsasantries in Oregon.
Baker City Herald,

The webfOOt politician is hieing him.
self to the tall bunch grass and sage
brush. He had better wear thick soles
for there are sand burrs up here.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
1868 Customers. Collars, 1c; Cuffs. 1c.
Hoffman 8 Toggery Shops Laundry.
VIEWED ANCIENT CITY
HARDWARE MEN STUDY THE
ARCHAIC BUILDING METHODS
IN SANITY SUBURB.

Pleasure before business was the rule
with the National Retail Hardware
Dealers association today. The dele.
gates, visitors and friends assembled
at the West hotel at 9 am. and left for
a mornings outing in st. Paul. Char
tered cars carried the party to the sub.
urb down river. After visiting the new
capitol and other points of interest, the
visitors were entertained at luncheon
by the st. Paul Commercial club.
The final session was called at pm.
All committees outstanding reported,
including the two Important committees
on bylaws and nominations. The elec-
ton of officers followed.
The Minnesota and Minneapolis re.
tail hardware dealers were hosts last
evening at the formal banquet of the
convention in the ordinary of the West
hotel. A. T. Stebbins acted as toast
master. Mayor D. p. Jones welcomed
the VISITORS. F. G.. Moys Of Boulder,
Col, responded for the association. E.
L. Millar of Duluth, responded to the
toast, "The State Of Minnesota A.
H. Able Of New Britain, Conn.,, dis
cussed the "New England Hardware
Trade'; James Gray of 7 h J Q u r
n al, followed with "Hardfare from
the Standpoint of the Press,o and was
in turn followed by H. G. Mccormick
of Centralia, ILL.,, who spoke on :The
Influence Of Association. President
Bogardus closed with talk on
"Shop."
The convention has been most sue
cessful and the delegates are greatly
pleased with the attentions shown
them.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
SITE CHOSEN FOR
NEW ~ BUILDING
INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY AND
HYGIENE ON THE CAMPUS.
Will Be Built on the River Bank
Facing the Mechanic Arts Building
Important Addition to the Medical
College-Dr. Wesbrook Outlines the
Plans for Construction. -

The next building on the university
campus, an institute of pathology and
hygiene, for which the legislature has
already appropriated $lG5,O00,, will be
built on the river bank northeast Of
the present anatomical laboratory, med
ical building and experimental labora-
tory and facing the mechanic arts
building. This site was selected by the
executive committee Of the board Of re-
gents and as the plans for the building
outlined by DR.. +. F.. Wesbrook have
already been approved, work on this
important addition to the medical col
lege will begin at once.
In addition to facilities for handling
the univer sity work in pathology and
embryology, the south wing of the new
building will contain the quarters Of
the state board Of health. In connec-
ton with the work of the board, quar-
ters will be provided for Pasteur in
stitute, the Fourth Of it's kind in the
country. The need for such an insti-
tute has long been felt among the
medical men of the state, and the legis'
islature has been asked for an appro.
priation. New York, Baltimore and
Chicago are the three cities in which
Pasteur Institutes are now located.
The new building will be 206 feet
long and 81 feet wide. It will be
three, stories high in the center, and
wings on each side will be two .stories
in height. The central section of the
building wall be given over to mu
scum, and library and to an immense
amphitheater. The laboratory arrange
ment thruout the building is especially
adapted to the needs Of the depart
ments, and a system Of small and sep
arate laboratories, all visible to the in
structor from the center of the room
will be introduced.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
C0AXED BOYS TO
FIGHT IN SALOON
KEG OF BEER PRIZE FOR THE
VICTOR.
Excelsior Aroused over the Affair
Which Played Prominent Part in
the Defeat Of the License Element at
the Election of Tuesday-Joy over

Since the people Of Excelsior voted
to abolish saloons some interesting
facts have come to light, explaining the
result of the spring election.
AItho the defeat of the saloon ele-
ment was largely due to the efforts Of
Rev. Donald Mckenzie, who took up
the fight nearly a year ago, the crisis
came two weeks ago, when a prizefight
was held in one Of the saloons. The
participants were two well-known boys
of the town, who had been highly re-
spected. The saloonkeeper offered a
key of beer to the winner, and after
the fight the spectators were invited to
share the prize. 49,.
The amateur pugilists also INDUCED
and that night were carried home by
admiring friends. An attempt was made
to hush the matter up, but the business
men took up the fight, and many who
had thought license good thing for the
village, Voted against it. It was an
overwhelming victory for the antisaloon
element.
Many residents and property owners
are elated over the turn Of the election,
especially since the town is to be prac-
tically a suburb Of Minneapolis, when
the trolley line is completed. The sa-
loon licenses expire May l, and after
that all drinking places will be closed
for the first time in eight years.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
DANGERS LURKING
In OLD CORKS
WANT HEALTH DE-
PARTMENT TO TAKE ACTION.
Corks on Water Bottles Are Used IN
til They Are Worn Out and Are
Liable to Garry Infection from Dis
eased to Healthy Homes-Cases Cited
by Physicians.

Corks in spring water bottles are a
say physicians, who recommend that the
health department start a crusade to
prevent second usage Of corks in
water bottles. 49,
According to the physicians the corks
are used by spring water merchants
until they are practically worn out.
They 20 from house to house and back
to the headquarters. One day bottle
and the old cork might be in house
quarantined on account of diphtheria
and the next day in hospital. Altho
the bottles are thoroly sterilized before
they are sent out from the springs, 1t IS
impossible to sterilize the corks.
One physician, who was treating a
case Of diphtheria, saw one OF the pa
tients drink from the spring water bottle
and replace the cork. He Immediately
told the family to burn all the corks,
and other physicians have advised their
patients to do the same thing as a pre-
caution against the disease. The evil
has been brought to the attention OF
the health department and, if neces-
sary, the water merchants may be COM
PEELED to use new corks with all bottles
sent out. ~. -
This question has been under consid-
GRAFTON by the doctors for some time
and will probably be brought up before
the several medical clubs. The prac-
tice of using the corks a second time
is declared unsanitary, and physicians
say an ordinance prohibiting it should
be passed if necessary.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
SAY COMMERCIAL CLUB
LABORS UNDER DELUSION

Officials of the Minneapolis weather
bureau say that the Commercial club is
laboring under a delusion when it
states that St. Paul is given a promi-
nent place on the weather map, and
Minneapolis is ignored. The Mime
apOlis station was established by i spe-
cial act Of congress, and is the sect <nal
headquarters for the state.
The seventy substations are all under
the Minneapolis station and all the
printing, maps, and reports are pub
lished here and bear the title of the
Minneapolis station In addition, the
printing of the monthly and annual re-
ports for Montana are published in Min
neapolis.
It is true that the daily map, issued
at Washington, shows only St. Paul,
but it is not generally circulated, while
the maps issued all over the country,
| all the large cities sending out 500 or
more, show the weather conditions in
Minneapolis.
AS far as the river readings are con-
| cerned there is no necessity Of taking
them in both Minneapolis and st. Paul,
and as the Minneapolis officials have all
the work they can do, it would be a
waste Of time to get out two reports.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
CRUSADE AGAINST
ROOMING HOUSES
POLICE GATHERING EVIDENCE
AGAINST PROPRIEToRs.
First Arrest Made as Result Of Evil
dence Given in Police Court by Annie
Mills-Other Arrests Will Follow as
the Evidence Is Secured.

A crusade on downtown rooming
houses Of questionable reputation is
planned by the police. The first war
rant was issued today when Patrolmen
Hall and Rome made complaint against
the keeper of one of these places on
Third street s. The warrant was the
result of the estimony Of Annie Mills,
arrested in the place last night by the
officers, one Of whom was in citizen 8
clothing, and was taken there by the
woman who accosted him on the street.
1t has been known by the police
that the proprietors of these rooming-
houses had definite understanding
with women Of the streets, but no evil
dence of these compacts could be Sc
cured. When Miss Mills was on the
witness stand this morning she told
the court Of an agreement which she
had with the proprietor Of the house
where she was arrested. Judge Waite
at once directed City Attorney Finney
to issue a complaint for the keeper Of
the lodging house.
This arrest will probably open the
crusade and every effort will be made
to secure the conviction Of the pro-
prietors Of several similar places who
have been violating the ordinances.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
MISTAKE OF AN AGENT
BOARD OF CONTROL MEMBERS
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR RULING
AS TO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY.

The rule requiring competitive bids
on books for the university library was
not made by the members Of the state
board Of control. The first informa-
ton the members had was recent ar
ticle in The Journal.
On investigation, the board of con-
troll discovered that the rule had been
made by their purchasing agent at the
university, Mr.. Carter. He was acting
under general instructions to buy every
thing possible on competitive bids, and,
without knowing of special under
standing reached by the board of con-
troll and the regents before his time,
when the board of control first assumed
charge of the financial affairs Of the
university.
At that time it was agreed that the
university authorities should buy books
out of the $4,000 annual appropriation
from the boarrd of control. The new
purchasing agent, not knowing this, has
been ENDORSING all requisitions for
books, "Get competitive bids,' and the
university authorities naturally as
sumed that this was under ruling of
the board of control. ~
The ding has been cleared
up and the university authorities once
more have a free hand in buying for
the library. - = ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
eve Clean, Press Clothes; 81 Month";
M 81 ]. Hoffman s Toggery Shop.
THIS WEATHER FAV0RS
GRIP AND TYPHOID

Mud, half-melted snow, dirty water
under foot and threatening sky above
have served to make today the most
disagreeable twenty-four hours of the
past year. Grain or snow tonight and
friday" is the prediction of the wealth
er bureau, and no hope Of pleasant
weather is held out for some time to
come.
Yesterday more rain fell than has
been recorded since Nov. 10, 1904: The
catchbasins Of the sewers on the down
town streets are clogged with snow,
ice and dirt, and the streets are flooded
with water. Many cellars and base
ments are suffering. severely, and if a
sudden freeze should come the result
would be serious.
When slight rain or snow is not in
the air the mist soaks outer garments
and makes an overcoat a necessity, al
tho the temperature is far above freez.
ing. Many warnings have been sent
precaution should be taken to prevent
an epidemic Of grip and typhoid.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
JOHN JR., BROKE UP
MAlNA'S LITTLE SKETCH

Budding genius in the person OF
John J. Rosenthal, Jr., struts about the
stage of the Orpheum this week and if
the public is none the wiser it is because
a fond mama sees that said genius does
not strut behind the wings or In front
of the exposed "drops.' r..
John J. Rosenthal is the son OF one
Of the best known managers IN Amerl-
can theatricals and Mrs. Rosenthal, bet
ter known as Kathryn Osterman, APP
pearing this week in little sketch
called "Emma's Dilemma" He has
been of this world just thirty months,
and twenty-four Of these he has spent
Gin the business.
The picture was taken when J.. j.,
Jr., was but IA months old and was still
rejoicing in the fact that he was = born
in Ohic.' .. IT,
While he has been known to cry, he
is counted as the happiest kid in the
theatrical business and travels every
where his mother goes. In case he falls,
as he often does, for his round Dutch
legs are sometimes misguided, he laughs
where others might weep:
John j., Jr., made his PROFESSIONAL
debut at Omaha Saturday night. The
function was informal and broke up
the house as well as the company: His
mother was playing her sketch with an
the enthusiasm possible whilst combat,
ing an attack of laryngitis and had
reached the most serious scene when the
house suddenly burst into an uproar.
| Looking about she saw her son and
heir standing, an interested spectator,
| in the "center door, fancy Of the
stage setting, the beheld OF all behold
ers. His unexpected appearance broke
up the act and he was seized and
brought to Minneapolis forthwith. Now
The is under guard, and only appears 4,
upon invita- ton. Blood will tell, and
lheredity is responsible for many
things, = is the philosophy Of the young
ster s mother.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
AT THE AUDITORIUM
Immaculate Conception Parish to Give
Entertainment Tomorrow Evening.

Immaculate Conception Parish to Give
Entertainment Tomorrow Evening.
A musical entertainment for the
building fund of the Immaculate Con-
ception pro-cathedral will be held at the
Auditorium tomorrow evening from
7:15 to 8:l5 O'Clock. The program is
as follows:
Promenade concert. =: Apollo Mandolin orchestra
$50 Where Glory Waits Thee. Thomas Moore
Arion Male quartet.
Harp solo, "Reverie" ...................T Thomas
Miss Dellone.
'Traver's First RIDE :. Richard Harding Davis
Hugh o'Donnell.
1.-THE Minstrel Boy. Thomas Moore
Charles Laird.
William Louis Kelly.
Irish Folk Song. ............... .Foote
'Irish Love Song. Lie Lehman
Mrs. ". N. Porteous.
]. Austin Williams
Violin solo, seventh concerto. De Beriot
Miss Mabel Augustine.
Reading, selections from Eugene Field and
r. O. Bowman. ..s. -...''.z
Hugh o'Donnen.
"Bendemeers Stream" ................... Moore
1.-The Meeting of the Waters ........... Moore
.,,, Miss Frances Vincent.
Arion Male quartet. 800 : -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-16
COOLEY HAS TROUBLE
WITH SOAP AGENTS

seventy-two self-constituted experts
on sanitation have taken up 108 hours
Of Clayton R. Cooley's time the past
three weeks, trying to explain how the
postoffice lobby, can be kept clean and
the air fresh. Mr.. Cooley is custodian
Of the building, and when, he declared
three weeks ago. in an interview in
TheJ ourn a that he would welcome
a suggestion that would serve to please
all postoffice kickers he did not realize
what would happen.
He now has hundreds Of samples of
soap and cleaning acids and plans for
circulating fresh air and keeping the
building warm at the same time. One
enterprising firm has offered a prepare
ton that would clean up Lookup alley.
Mr.. Cooley sends them down to. the
lobby, and if the agent is not fright
ened out the chemicals are given a
chance to prove their worth. None Of
them has made any impression up to
date, but each trial lessons the number
of agents who clamor around Mr.. Coo
ley's door.