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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
Man MURDERED
FROM AMBUSH

PORTLAND. July 1.-THE body Of
Alexander Huber, q milkman, with Q
bullet hole in the head, was found On
the Cornell road just outside the city
limits today. He had evidencely been
shot by persons in ambush.
Several days ago Huber and his
brother. Andreas Huber, Henry Nageli
and fourth man quarreled and fought
in a saloon and were arrested, being
released on bonds.
The police believe that last nights
murder is the outcome Of the saloon
fight All involved are milkmen.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
IS
UNCHANGED

OAKLAND, July 17.-After a meet
ing of telegraphers today President
Small made the statement he would
leave Oakland for Chicago within 4s
hours to hold a conference with prom
inent leaders next Tuesday.
He said the strike in San Francisco
and Oakland would continue. He pre-
dicted the change in the telegraphic
world in the near future as "one that
will augur we'll for the future prosper
ity Of those engaged in the service
the stockholders Of the two COM
panies. and it would improve the serv-
ice to the public"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
SEWER WORK
PROGRESSING

The down town sewer work is now
progressing under a force of so men
and the number is being increased
each day. The work was commenced
on Seventh avenue and during last
week approximately 1000 feet Of eight
inch pipe was laid there.
The ditch has been opened from
extended on Eighth avenue for about
500 feet.
Contractor Clarke has been very en-
ergetic- In his efforts to secure men
and while Iaborers are leaving each
day for the harvest aelds new men are
brought IN and Il IL believed the num-
Der viii be gradually Increased.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
EXAMINE ROAD
AND BRIDGE BILLS

The sess on of the county commits
stoners was mostly taken up today
with the examining and paying county
bills for road and bridge work.
The report of c. T. Stranahan for
the county indigents is as follows: To-
tai number on hand at the close of last
quarter was Is; total number received
during the quarter was six; total num-
ber discharged during quarter, includ-
ing two deaths, was nine; total num-
Der on hand at the close of the quar-
ter Is IL.
The report Of Road Overseer Julius
Winters, of District s. were also ex-
amined and approved.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
HAVE CHOSEN
new BUILDING

The council committee has made
the selection of the H. c. Kettenbach
building for the accommodation Of the
city departments and 1t is expected
the quarters will be completed and all
of the city officers properly installed
by September /.
The building is now being COM
pleted and the arrangement Of the
rooms will be finished according to the
plans of the council committee. The
rooms are large, well lighted and suit
ably located for the transaction Of the
city's business.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
DEMAND FOR
ABDICATION
EmperOr of Korea Asked to
Step Aside for Crown
Prince

SEOUL. July 1.-THE Korean
,remier has asked the emperor to alb
a,c.te because Of his action in send
ing a deputation TO The Hague. The
nremier's action followed cabinet
meeting last for four hours.
The premier pointed out the neces-
s,tx of the emperor's abdication in ia
vor of the crown prince and his pro-
eeeding to Toxic and apologizing to
the emperor Of Japan.
The emperor has made no definite
reo,y. The cabinet win meet again
today. 1t Is not considered likely the
emperor will yield to the demand for
his abdication without q struggle.
Il is reported the emperor has with
drawn 100000 yen deposited I'm the
bank at Shanghai.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
INSPECTION
IS BENEFICIAL
Product Has Improved I'M
Quality and Not Increased
In Price

THE people Of Idaho will demand -
state inspection OF all petroleum. prod
ucts as soon as they learn of the pro-
lection that is furnished" said r. A.
Clarke, state oil inspector of Wash
ington. who is in the city on matters
relative to the inspection Of oil in Lew
lston that is to be taken into Wash
ington points for sale
I'VE inspect large quantities fw
Portland each month INT 'a 10 ha de-
l'vored to dealers in the state Of Wash
'nston and many Portland consumers
have learned OF the superior product
secured in Washington on account OF
this inspection and demand the Wash
ington inspected goods from the Port
land dealers.
'Tn making the inspection we branG
every parcel which meets the require
ments of the WASHINGTON laws and mo-
petroleum product is allowed to bG
placed on the market in our state that
does not bear the proper stamp and
certificate of the inspection officer.
The result has been that the standard
ot all products sent into the state has
been materially improved and th@
prices remain the same in Washington.
as in any other state.
Under the new laws the improve
nent in the quality of the goods has
! resulted in a market increase in the
demand for such products and the i'm
spection reports of the first three
months of this year show an increase
Of 100000 gallons over a similar
per cd last year.
"One of the favorable points is thar
,he oil company is compelled to pay
the inspection charges which makes
the service self-sustainng to the state.
During the month of June the fees
for inspections I had personally made
amounted to approximately $500.
which was turned into the state.
"The dealer is held responsible for
the quality of oil he sells and is fia-
BILE to a heavy penalty for receiving
any product from the oil company thai
does not bear the proper inspection
certificate"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
CLASS TRIAL
is RESUMED

SAN FRANCISCO, July 17.-In the
trial of Glass today Charles ]. Hall, an
employe Of the Pacific States Tele-
phone company, testified he had seen a
number of supervisors at various times
visit Halsey's Office in the telephone
building. He had seen Vice President
Glass and Secretary and Treasurer
Eaton in Halsey's office number of
times.
On cross examination Hall testified
that a number of politicians had Wis
tied Halsey's Office seeking Jobs.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17

BUTTE. July 1.-THE west bound
North Coast Limited was ditched early
This morning three miles east of Gar
risou. +tEtN
The baggage car, smoker and day
coach left the rails. Engineer James
Graham, engineer, was killed at his
post, but no one else ives injured. The
cause 10 not learned.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
ELKS HAVE
BIC PARADE

PHILADELPHIA, July IA mass
ed band parade with, an the bands
playing the same music simuItaneounlv-
was one Of the features Of today's eeaD-
brstion. The Ells had forty banda anGs
l.Ses pieces IN me. s,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
JAP AN HAS
old CUSTOM

oAlo' July 17.-Although Japan is
a-, nonarchy the democratic custoua has
s'eo since the olden days OF de-
Olns tss the retirement from the
snS- e OF a sovereign whose conduct
So efs the national welfare. when
- an occasion arises the emperor
80 0raliy bound 70 GSdicate.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
ARRESTED FOR
BOMB THROWING

CoNsTANTINoPLE, July IA
young merchant was arrested in con-
nection with the bomb explosion In
front Of the summer questers Of the
American ambassador Sunday night at
Therapia.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
AUTO HABIT
is DANGEROUS

6osToN' July 17.-Nine pedestrians
nave lost their lives and "a were in
Jureo as the result of automobile ac-
eluents with the past 26 days in Mas
Socnusetts. There were % collisions.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
KILLS Wife
IN JEALOUSY

FORT SMITH, Ark, July 1T. o.
Ghoiston. we'll known educator, kiss
ed his wife last night and then cut
her throat. Jealousy was the cause.
Gholston is under arrest.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17

Frank Barnard. mining engineer, ieft
this morning for Q business visit 70
Spokane and eeattta. -
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-07-17
chloaoo Wheat Market.

CHICAGO. July i7.-Wheat--Iuiy.
ssSe; seRtembsr. ssMe.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
HarpOoned by Hawkins.

Gen. Rush Hawkins, in a recent ar
ticle in the New York Times. has eriti-
cised in language of unusual severity the
present management Of the Metropoli-
tan Museum OF Art The article in
question, which occupies some two
columns OF the Times, contains state
ments interesting to those who are in
teFested In the organization and MAIN
tenance Of public museums OF art OBJ
Jecls. Among other matters charged
in this letter are The recent purchase
of an example Of the work OF Hans
Holbein at a price of S50100. and which
IS characterized b. General Hawkins as
an immature example OF the work OF
this master when but nineteen years
OF age. and the purchase of an al
legged Van Dyek which he also states
could. be as easily attributed 10 Michael
Angelo, as 70 Van Dyek. and that the
purchase Of this particular picture was
not necessary as the museum already
possessed three excellent portraits BY
that artist.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
Loving Cup for Brandt.

The Postal Photographic Club, an or
ganization limited 10 a membership of
forty leading amateurs residing in the
principal cities Of the eastern States,
organized for the purpose OF the ad-
vancement OF the art OF photography,
through the issue and circulation of a
TTOnthly album among it's members
for study and criticism. presented 10
the secretary OF the organization. Gus
tayus A. Brandt, a well-known amateur
Of this city, a sterling silver loving cup
in recognition Of his efficient service TO
the club for the past seven years.
The Washington members of the So
ciety, accompanied By W. T. Knox. as
the representative OF the New York
membership, called on Mr.. Brandt. on
the evening Of January /, and made the
presentation in behalf of the entire
membership of the club. Mr. Brandt
is just entering upon his eighth year Of
service as secretary. During his Off
cal relation as secretary, the organlza-
ton, which commenced its work over
tWenty-One years ago. has enjoyed It's
record years Of prosperity.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
WHEN THE DOG GOT EVEN
WITH THE Old LADY

An old lady rented a furnished villa
for the summer. and with the villa
large dog also went.
IN the sitting room of the villa there
was a very comfortable armchair The
old lady liked this chair better than any
ether in the house. She always made
for IL the fret thing
But. alas, she nearly always found
the chair occupied by the large dog.
Being afraid Of the dog, she never
dared bid il harshly 10 get out Of the
chair, as she feared il might bite her;
but Instead she would go TO the window
and call "Cats!"
Then the dog would rush to the win
dow and bark. and the old lady would
slip into the vacant chair quietly.
one day the dog entered the room and
found the old lady in possession Of the
chair. He strOlled over to the window,
and, looking out, appeared very much
excited. and set up a tremendous bark
ing. The old lady rose and FASTENED
10 the window 10 see what was the
matter, and the dog quietly climbed
into the chair.-Rochester Herald
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
0r.laoOrS Realty

Officials OF Columbia Union. No. 101.
International Typographical Union. Of
this city, discussing the record Of the
organization during tie past year. point
with satisfaction 10 the condition OF the
organization. During the year they
have met with many obstacles. princi-
pally among them being the strike Of
the book and job men. who went out a
year ago for the eight-hour day. A
number OF men were dropped from the
rolls Of the local union for non-payment
of assessments for the support OF the
strikers, but many quickly renewed
their allegiance 20 the organization.
There has been some friction beteween
the men employed at the Government
Printing Onice and several heads OF
departments that at times threatened TO
cause serious trouble but these differ
ences have been more or less satisfac-
tortly adjusted 70 all parties concerned.
A large percentage Of the members,
who are conservative men and think
ers. are frank TO admit that they be-
lieve Public Printer Stillings will see
than they get justice.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
Art for Arts Sake.

With the constant repetition OF tbs
suggestion OF the prevailing tendency
10 cOmHercialism in art, il is graft
Tying 10 know that marked exceptions
10 this rule exist II We admit at all
the existence Of such a condition. A
recent illustration Of the serious pur-
pose Of an artist 10 give 10 a patron
the best product of his matured thought
is made public Oy the course of that
veteran sculptor. ]. .. A. Ward. 70
whom was awarded the commission for
the erection OF a statue in this city
to Lieut. Gen Philip H. Sheridan.
a model submitted by the sculptor
was accepted by the commission having
the matter in charge. and in the ordi-
nary course OF events this would be
considered as an Endorsement of the
ideas OF the sculptor. Ny. Ward, how
ever. felt that he could improve uDOa
the sketch submitted. and although at
his time OF life. time must have for
him a far greater value than 10 the
young who are without an assured repu-
tation. he destroyed the model which
had satisfied the commission, and COM
menced work upon another which he
has recently completed, and which viii
be considered by a board OF experts.
acting as an advisory board 10 the
commission
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
Moser,s Picture Here.

Moonlight on Cornwall Lake" is the
subject of a recent picture by James
Henry MOser, illustrating the versatil-
ity of this artist in his favorite medium
of water colors. In arrangement and
treatment II is thoroughly Japanese, and
when viewed in contrast with a picture
by Yoshima, the work of the latter
while the subject is Japanese-would be
easily taken for the work OF the French
school. while Mr.. Moser's picture would
be attributed 10 the Japanese school Of
art
The subject of the picture has an ex-
panse of water for the foreground.
which is so thoroughly enveloped in
mist that one loses sight OF the fore
ground, and the interest is fixed on the
range of hills forming the opposite side
of the lake. The hills are also shrouded
in mist The feeling Of night is well
sustained throughout all the planes of
the picture. The moon is above the
hills in the clear sky Of a summer night.
and rs reflected image in the water
truthfully presents that Elusive light
Of a reflection through the misty veil
hanging over the surface of the lake.
So many Of Mr.. Moser's works have
been purchased by out OF town patrons.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
To BUY THE Gulf Stream"

soon after the Opening OF the present
exhibition OF the Academy Of Design at
the Vanderbilt Galleries. in New York,
leading artists Joined in a request adj
dressed 10 the director OF the MeuopOli-
tan Museum Of Art. inviting attention
70 WinslOw Homer's conspicuous pic
ture. THE Gulf Stream and adYOcat-
ing its purchase as a worthy addition
TO the collection OF works Of American
artists now owned by the museum.
AS q result Of this concerted action, a
representative OF the museum visited
the exhibition and inspected the picture,
and the artists concerned in this move
ment have been advised by the director
that the picture viii be purchased, and
at the close Of the exhibition viii be re-
moved 10 the museum. and made q part
Of the permanent collection.
The subject OF the picture is a Ba-
hama negro. clad only ia a pair OF
coarse burlap trousers and nearly dead
from hunger and thirst, stretched on the
deck Of a dismanued schooner, which IS
drifting In a water-iogged condition in
the Gulf Stream, near the Florida coast.
A full-rigged ship is seen in the dis
lance. too. far away 20 be a sr-.-ce OF
relief. The color. like many Of homer 5
pictures. is inclined 10 hardness. but the
vigor and concentration OF interest is
such that IL becomes a memorable pic
ture. ranking among the artists best
achievements
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
END w. C. T. U.
ENDORSES REV. Mr.. REESE

At the last regular meeting OF the
West End Auxiliary TO the Woman s
Christian Temperance Union of the Dis
trict OF Columbia the following dele
gates and alteTnates were appointed 10
attend the quarterly convention of the
society TO be held January II in the Mt
Pleasant Congregational Church, Column
bia road. near Fourteenth street north
west: Delegates, Mrs. David Elker.
Mrs. George. Mrs. Jennie Eiker, Mrs.
McGlue, and Miss Mary Graham; al
ternEtes, Mrs. J. w. Cole. Mrs. Boil
lInger. Mrs. Durnbaugh. Mrs. Fannie
Hilton. Mrs. J. c. Beckett
II was decided 10 invite Mrs. Margaret
Dye Ellis to address the meeting To be
held January .. at the home of Mrs
Clinton Smith, 720 Nineteenth street
northwest. The following resolution was
unanimously carried by a rising vote:
Whereas the Rev. 5. Reese Murray
for the total abolition of the traffic in
Intoxicating liquors in the District of
Columbia IN sermon delivered from
the pulpit or Union Methodist Episcopal
Church on December so. 1906 and Civ
ing reasons for that position;
Resolved that we. the members of
the West End Union, feel encouraged
and strengthened and recommend that
similar sermons be given in all other
churches in our city
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
Camera Club Exhibition.

The sixteenth annual exhibition or the
Capital Camera Club. has been arranseu
for At the Hsmicycle OF the Corcoran
Gallery Of Art rom March 80 10 Aprh Z
The last day for the receiving OF work
for this exhibition has been fixed Tor
March 4. ". r. Peabody. one OF the
most active mer1bers Of the Camera
Club. is the chairman Of the exhibition
committee
The Camera Club has affiliated with
representative clubs in Boston, New
York. Philadelphia. Portland. Me;
Orange, y. J.. and Pittsburg, Pa, IN
the Organization Of a print interchange,
providing for the exchange OF exhibit
gions Of about fifty prints. with the
other clubs comprising the interchange.
and the selection OF the local society viii
be collected and arranged for shipment
AT an early date. BY this arrange 'nsnt
the local society viii be able TO furnish
At least six collections during the sear
OF creditabIe Photographic work which
viii be exhibited ia the assembly room
OF the club. at 100 F street northwest.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
Funeral of Walter A. wilson.

The funeral services Of Walter A.
Wilson, of the division OF appointments
who died on the morning of January
,. at the George Washington University
Hospital. where he had undergone a
surgical operation, were held at 1890 a.
m. Friday from the Methodist Epis-
cOpaI Church OF Hyattsville. Md. Of
which church Mr. Wilson was a mem
Der The funeral services were under
the auspices of the HyatJsville Lodge
OF Aiasons, and were very impressive.
Among the floral offerings was a
great piece in the form OF a cross and
crown. and composed largely OF roses,
presented by the employees OF the com
mission. Following the services at
Hyattsville, the remains We're taken 10
London, Ohio, where Mr.. Wilson for
merry lived.
Mr.. Wilson has been a member OF the
commissions force since August Z,
1890, and had attained a responsible po-
sition in the work of the division of ap-
pointments. Representing the commits
sion at the furenal services were eight
cen of Mr.. Wilson's friends, as fol-
lows: Hon. John T. Doyle, secretary
Of the commission Misses Crump,
Thompson. and Greisneimer, and
Messrs. Halloran Griffith, Chapman,
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
StenOgraphers' Examinations.

Thirty-siX male sJenOgraphers COM
peted in the expert stenographer exam
nation held on January al the Census
once Chief Examiner Francis NJ.
Higgins. OF the Civil Service Commits
sion, who personally read the dictation.
was assisted in giving the examination
by Messrs. Hess, Fisher, and Mitchell.
of the commission A preliminary
warming up" was given the competi-
tors. consisting of dictation at the rate
of 120 words per minute. The real test
consisted Of two minutes each Of dieta-
ton at the rates of 40 and 16j words
per minute, and three minutes each OF
dictatiOn at the rate of $50 ana 200
words per minute The final rating of
the papers will be completed within a
few days. Those who are successful
viii be eligible to receive positions in
the Interstate Commerce Commission
paying a salary OF $3.50 a year and ex-
penses.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
NATIONAL UNION
OFFICERS INSTALLED

Central Council, Aa- 2l9. installed
their Officers Wednesday evening last
There was a large attendance OF offl-
GERS OF the District Cabinet Remarks
on the good of the order were made
by Friend Healey. president OF the
cabinet; Senator Decker and Friends
Nachman, Ferguson, and Mallard, Of
the cabinet As the speaker OF the even
ing. Friend William Briggs. ex-presi-
dent OF the senate. gave a very inter-
esting statement Of the operations OF
the order for the previous year.
At this meeting the National Union
Club met for the last time without or
ganization, as the charter will be closed
some time during this month. This
club started only six weeks ago, and
now has a membership Of nearly 100
The objects OF this organization are
to inject new blood into the councils
OF this Jurisdiction. and to furnish en-
terJainment for the members Of the
club. 1t viii meet twice a month after
a suitable clubroom is obtained, and
members OF the different councils Will
have a place To express their views on
the propagation OF the order.
Installation OF the. oficers-elect Of
Bancroft Council, No. 466, n. u, was
performed at their hail. 5l4 Ninth street
northwest. on Friday evening. A large
delegation OF cabinet officers was pres
ent. Speeches were made by Friend
Healey. president OF the cabinet. and
Friends Girard. Nachman. and Camp
bell. An eloquent description Of scenes
during the earthquake in san Fran
cisco was given by Friend Dillon. an
eyewitness. During the evening an
elaborate collation. was furnished.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
Fishers Hidden WORKS.

The other side OF the personality OF
an artist, his personal quality in con-
trast with his professional quality. il
strongly emphasized by the exhibition
of the sketches OF the late /. J. Fisher
which is now open 70 the public on
Thursdays and Saturdays, at his former
studio in the Corcoran building, where
Mr.. Fisher maintained a studio for some
twenty-five years.
Among the professional artists Mr..
Fisher was known as a painter Of pOr-
traits. and il was IN this line OF work
and in teaching that he was best known
10 the public In his more private and
less known capacity he was an ardent
admirer OF landscape work, and his
summer vacations for many years were
almost entirely devoted 70 the work
which he loved best.
The pictures on exhibition. which
have been arranged by his widow-also
an artist-consist Of about a hundred
landscape sketches. the result OF many
vacations passed in different sections OF
the country from Maine 10 Georgia. The
list also includes a few sketches made
abroad. These sketches IN oils were
MADE in the open and never have been
s7NA -AA-aAg AtfA4a4tAlA "a A4lDl4E5 slAlEEAE
IN fact. they were painted for the love
Of the work and 10 preserve bits OF ma
ture which appealed strongly TO the
artistic sense Of the painter. For this
reason, and from the belief that all
phases Of nature contain much of beau
ty, the collection contains a much wider
range OF work than could be found IN
the studio OF the artist whose profess
sional work is wholly IL the line Of
landscape pictures
The small sketches have been care
fully mounted upon strong pieces Of
pastebOard and arranged about the wall
forming an unique collection The work
is. as are all sketches, but a brief trans
cript Of the scene as Interpreted by the
artist II is natures personal message
10 him. and ike the personal quality Of
| a daily diary. was not made with the
intention Of a serious effort or for the
consideration OF the public at large.