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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01
Physical Horrors Not Art.

The subject of discussion at the
Impressionists' club was a picture,
"Circe's SWINE" by young German
painter. a grotesque study showing
the enchantress among d herd of bes-
tial things. variously diverging from
the human type-furry cared fauns,
shaggy hipped satyrs, apes with pink
palms, snuffing jackals and thick jowl-
ed swine-all with more or less OF
agonized human intelligence protest
ing mutely from their hideous Inca
ments.
They are all errors, these freakish
excesses," declared an old painter Of
the second empire. "Triboulet. Quasi
modo. Gwynplaine. have no proper
place in art. Such art belongs to the
Huns and Iroquois, who could only be
stirred by liberation and dismember-
ment. The only effects of horror prop
erly within the province of the artist
are psychological. Everything else is
q mere matter of the abattoir. The
body as nature has evolved 1t is
sanctified by her purpose, in any nat
ural function or attitude decent and
comedy. But lop away SO much as a
finger and you have wounded the crea-
ture beyond OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Sibert
Gather in McClure's.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01
The overrullno of . JUDGE.

A judge once awoke in the night to
find his room in the possession of two
armed burglars. Covered by the pistol
of one of the marauders, the judge
watched the proceedings with his usu-
al judicial calm. One of the depreda-
tors found a watch. Don't take that -
the judge said; sit has little value and
is a keepsake" 1.-THE motion is over
ruled" replied the burglar. II appeal %
rejoined the judge. The two bur-
glars consulted, and the spokesman
then replied: THE appeal is allowed.
The case coming on before a full tri-
bunal of the supreme court, that body
is of the unanimous opinion that the
decree of the lower court should be
sustained. and it is accordingly so or
dered." Pocketing the watch, court ad-
journed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01

let this terminate SO abruptly? Is It
not so?'
Give my regards to Grace in case
you see her." called Wolcott as Bevan
made for the door. Bevan breathed a
prayer that he would not see her, but
as he stepped to the platform she
came toward him with sparkling eyes.
"Why didn't you let us know that
you were coming" she cried as she
shook hands.
IL didn't know it myself" he ex-
planned. you see, was carried of
while / was saying goodby to Ted
Wolcott and Bess, so came on for a
call"
I'm glad you did" she said smil-
ingly. ITS too bad l did not know
that Bess was on the train. I came
to see May Lewis of. Oh, have you
hurt your wrist, BillyT'
"A little" he admitted Iamely, scowl-
ing at the handkerchief bandage
around the offending cuffs. Ell tell
you about 1t as we drive out"
He followed her over to the dog
cart.
THAT was very careless" she scold-
ed. you must have hurt your wrist"
ITS not my wrist that hurts; it's
my feelings" he began. When he had
explained his plight he added, Bert
was hoping you would be here to see
! me-and you were," he ended miser-
ably.
care you sorry that wasY' she de-
manded.
Sorry? Not a bit of it, only a
/ man feels such a fool"
"If you ever marry what a lot of
back scores there will be to be paid
off,"
Eyes, Ted was telling me to beware
of the benedicts. No girl would want
to marry a man that will get the send
of that's in preparation for me-"
"She would not care very much for
] you If she could not stand a little
teasing for your sake" she said softly.
"a little teasingw he echoed. "Why,
they are liable to wreck the train to
get square. How would you like
There's a blacksmith shop just
ahead" she said hurriedly to change
the topic. II guess he could cut that
cuff"
| The blacksmith could and did
That let's you out of a scrape,
Grace said when they were under way
| again.
"Only to get into greater one," he
declared. T-well, I've been trying
for months to get up my courage to
ask you to marry me, dear. think
you know that I love you. I know
that you love me or you would have
joked me about the scrape I was in.
Do you think, dear, that you love me
enough to say Yes%"
II think I can brave even the bene-
diets" she answered shyly.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01
charantar In thu Eyes.

Character reading from the features
is an interesting study In which most
people indulge, though perhaps uncon-
sciously. A man is heard frequently
to remark that he never judges per
son by external appearances, but let
person apply to this same man for a
position and the first thing he will do
will be to make a mental estimate of
the character. ability and general con-
dition Of the applicant. And he does
this from outward appearances entire
ly. When man applies for job,
look at his eyes. More signs of char
acter are expressed through the eyes
than any other feature. The eye is the
window to the brain, and through 1t an
expert character reader can often see
many a tale that would be lost to the
average person. \ guilty eve has sent
more than one criminal to meet his
fate, and steady. unllinchiny one has
helped many man through serious
acknowledgements,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01
eware Of
- BenedlCtS !
BY H. N. KERNER.
Copyrighted. 1907. by Homer sprague.

The new Mrs. Wolcott regarded Billy
IBevan distrustfully. Not until the train
had pulled out and she had sent her
j newly acquired husband forward to
-rthe baggage car to remove excess bag
gage In the shape of white satin
setreamers from their trunks would she
feel safe. Billy Bevan was only happy
when playing practical jokes. He was
happiest when his victims were bridal
couples.
Suddenly Bevan snapped a handcuff
upon her husbands wrist and was
drawing the bride and groom together
with a hooking "till death do thee
part" when he felt the cold steel on his
own wrist and heard the fatal click.
He, not the bride, was handcuffed to
Wolcott.
II say" he cried protestingly. this
is not fair"
you can unlock yourself in time to
leave at the next station" said VOL
colt. ITS poetic justice, Billy"
ITS confoundedly unpleasant" Billy
retorted. you see, did not get the
key; never supposed that should need
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01
LOGIC and Metaphysics.

Joaquin Miller was once conversing
with learned professor who was Wis
iting California. To the poets query,
what do you do?' the professor an
swered that he held the chair of meta
physics and Logic at New England uni
versity. Whereupon the venerable Mil.
Ter, with an encouraging smile, reas-
suringly patted the professor on the
shoulder. Logic and metaphysics, eh 1
Well, suppose we must have people
to look after those things. even If they
don't exist"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01
PANBESA'S LETTER.
An Account of an Egyptian City Thirty
Centuries AGO.

Centuries Ago.
Probably the oldest letter in the
world j. the letter of Panbesa, written
fifteen .enturies before Christ to his
friend, Amenemapt, a scribe.
The manuscript is of perishable
papyr1 Is, and it is amazing that it
should have survived for more than
thirty centuries and still be legible.
1t is preserved In the collection Of
the British museum. 1t has been sew
eral times translated. 1t presents an
interesting picture of life In Egypt In
the time of Rameses ii. 1t is more in
the nature of literary production, a
poem composed In celebration of the
visit of Pharaoh to the city of Pa
Rameses, than an ordinary letter Of to-
day.
Panbesa "greets his lord, the scribe
Amenemapt, to wnom be life, health
and strength" and then goes ON to de-
scribe the verdant fields, the thrashing
floors. the vineyards, the groves Of
olives, the orchards of figs, the great
daily markets, with their fish and wa
terfowl and swarms of purchasers.
The citizens had their "sweet wine Of
Khemi, pomegranate wine and wine
from the vineyards" and to these they
added "beer of Kati."
There was music in plenty furnished
by the singers of the school of Memphis.
On the whole, Pa-Rameses seems to
have been a pleasant place to live in.
'"The lesser folk are there equal with
the great folk" and Panbesa writes
that it's maidens were ''in holiday at
tire every day." with locks ''redolent of
perfumed OIL"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01
THE CITY OF CANALS.
Venice and the Many Islands Upon
Which L Is Built.

winch ie Us bullt.
Venice is one of the most singular
and famous cities in Europe and is
built upon a cluster of islands in the
lagoon. This lagoon is banked off from
the Adriatic by a long, narrow sand
bank which is divided into a number
of islands, six in number. Inside Of
this sand bank and between it and
the mainland is the lagoon, a sheet of
shallow water. In parts of this
marshy, sea covered plain islets have
become consolidated into ground, firm
enough to be cultivated.
And in the midst of crowded
cluster of such islands, amounting to
between seventy and eighty in num-
Der, the city Of Venice is built. The
chief Of these islands is called Isolda
de Rialto, or Island of the Deep
Stream. The islands, in many places
mere shoals, afford no adequate foun-
dalton for buildings, and the city for
the most part is built upon an artifi-
cial foundation of piles and stones.
The Grand canal divides Venice into
two equal parts and is the main thor
oughfare for tra.-.,c and pleasure. The
city is subdividei by some one hun
dred and forty-six small canals or
water streets, and the gondola is used
for the carriage. Access can also be
had to various parts of the city by
land, there being over three hundred
bridges across canals. The Rialto, the
most famous bridge spans the Grand
canal. There are also narrow lanes
in among the houses.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01
Both Disappointed.

Hell suppose. then. we may as well
break the engagement and say we have
both been disappointed In love. She
There seems to be no other conclusion.
You thought | had money, and GER
tainly thought you had.-Judge.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01
orture.

"The Carthaginian mercenaries," he
said. ''incased their prisoners In a ce-
ment that as 1t hardened contracted.
You can't imagine how uncomfortable
this was
"Oh, yes, can" she answered. Il
once had on a tight bathing suit when
II began to shrink" = Los Angeles
Times
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01
pIsntv Of Old onss,

Mr.. Chips docking up from the pa
per)-The doctors have discovered an
other new disease. Mrs. Chipps-Well,
wish they'd stop looking for new
diseases long enough to find cure for
my old rheumatism. - London Tele-
rrr.n nh
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01

STATION ?" ASKED THE MAGICIAN.
one. / just could see you going to the
hotel and asking that a pitcher of ice
water and policeman be sent to your
room"
This is the better joke" smiled VOL
colt ut will teach you that marriage
IA something sacred. not merely a peg
upon which to hang fool jokes. Let's
go ahead to the smoking car. We will
be less conspicuous there than here"
Arm In arm they made their way to
the cafe car, but once there Wolcott
dropped Bevan's wrist and let the cue
show.
They Immediately became the center
of attention. One man, more curious
than the rest, turned to Wolcott. "Your
prisoner he asked. The bridegroom
regarded Bevan with a benevolent
smile.
'He is a prisoner of his own max
ing" Wolcott explained. 1.-THE jail
yawns for him, but it is more likely
to be the insane asylum that finally
comes into its own"
81 see," grinned the questioner.
''You're that bridal couple three cars
back"
II am part Of that happy pair" con-
ceded Wolcott, "but this is not the
partner Of my joys and sorrows. He
simply shares my sorrows at the pres
ent time"
you're a sharer all right" agreed
Bevan with a chuckle. There's some
consolation In that. Think OF poor
Bess back there in the chair car all
alone"
"She would rather be rid Of u.s." said
Wolcott comfortably. 'It is all your
own fault, Billy. l begged you not to
try any of your fool tricks. Beware
of the benedicts, Billy. They will all
pay you back some day when your neck
goes under the matrimonial yoke"
1.-The lady says to come on back and
abring your friend" reported the white
Acoated porter. There's a seat next
yours he can get"
Bevan's eyes snapped. He could
make things interesting back in the
chair car. But his amiable intention to
turn the joke on his involuntary host
was checked, for a dapper little man
stepped forward.
Permit me-" he said. 81 am hand.
cuff magician. ~ can take those of
If you wish"
'"Then he'll go ranting through the
train" said Wolcott I'D rather have
him where can watch him."
mo, 1t will be all right" said the ma
gician as he drew a handkerchief oveI
the cuffs. A click and Wolcott with
drew his hand, rubbing his chafed
! wrist. Bevan attempted to do the same
B but when the handcuff king removed
the cloth it was seen that the cuff hat
tbeen slipped around the arm of Bevan's
chair
you wish him released at the mex
station?" asked the magician.
Better carry him to Presby." said
Wolcott "He has some friends there
Bevan groaned Grace Coburn lived
at Presby If any one should detect
his plight and tell her He shook his
free fist after Wolcott's retreatinG
form.
At Presby, Wolcott came up just as
the first cuff was unfastened from the
chair.
LET him keep the other" he sug
gested. HE seems so fond of them
1T would be a shame to remove them
"Quite So" agreed the lagician
-'Monsieur Is too fond of a joke t.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-10-01
The Test.

"Come in here. l wish TO tell you
piece Of gossip Mrs. Smith told me-"
is 1t good?"
us it? had TO promise not to tell
saul before she would tell me-
Houston Post
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20
DECISION SETTLES
WATER RIGHTS

decision of the Supreme Court Of
general interest TO the owners of irri-
gated properties and land contiguous to
waterways throughout the State was
given yesterday in the case Of the Ana
helm Water Company and the Santa
Ana Valley Irrigation Company against
o. B. Fuller, c. H. Fuller, Fred Fucker
and r. j. Smith. The decision settled
the rule of law that streams which
united were separate waterways above
their junction with regard TO the land
abutting on either of them. and that in
no case were lands on one stream above
such junction point riparian to the
other stream.
The plaintiffs are the owners of land
on the Santa Ana River, above which
the defendants have property which
extends from the Santa Ana River into
the watershed of Mill Creek. which is
a tributary of the Santa Ana. The de-
PENDANTS conveyed water from the
Santa Ana River across their own land
70 their property lying within the Mill
Creek watershed, and the plaintiffs sued
for an injunction. The decision of the
lower court, which found for the plain
tiffs. was sustained by the Supreme
Court.
The decision cited a former ruling
IN q California case to the effect that
land which was not within the water
6leO OF river was not entitled 10 the
use Of water from that river. even If it
was a portion OF tract which ex-
tended to and abutted on that river.
The defense claimed that because Of the
juncture further down Of the Santa
Ana River and Mill Creek, their prop
erty in the watershed of the latter was
also in the watershed of the former.
It was also urged that the plaintiffs
needed but 400 miners inches to irri-
gate their lands and that there was
still 1000 miners inches left after the
defendants had used the water for the
irrigation OF their more distant prop
erty.
The court held that the rule regard
ing riparian rights cannot be affected
by any difference In the size of the
streams or by the fact that both lie in
the same general watershed, but de-
clared that a low crown Of hills or
rising tablelands between the two
streams is sufficient TO divide their
watersheds and form a boundary be-
tween the lands having riparian rights
in each.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20
OAEDMoN CLUB PAYS TRIBUTE
TO THE LATE ARCHBISHOP
OrEanfEafton I'm Set of Resolutions Ex-
presses Ita Grief at Demise of
George Montgomery
At a meeting Of the directors OF

At a meeting Of the directors Of the
Caedmon Club, at the residence Of Mrs.
Eleanor Martin, president Of the organ
ization, the following resolutions IN
memory OF the late Archbishop George
Montgomery were adopted:
Whereas, The church has lost IN the death Of
Right Rev. George Montgomery, ID. D., one Of
its thoroughly devoted, active and self-sacrihcng
preates. and the citizens OF the Pacific Coast
one who was fOrceful with energy and zeal for
their uplifting and perfecting In righteousness:
and
whereas, The Eternal Father, Redeeming Son
and sanctifying Spirit has called to bis reward,
out Of the midst Of a fruitful harvest, our re-
vered COadjutor Bishop; be IL
Resolved That the Caedmon Club. remember
ing in gratitude the stimulating impulse and
wise counses with which he encouraged its ef-
forts realizing bis serious loss to the COM
munity, approaching the sorrow Of all, irre-
epectiye OF creed and nationality and bowling
humbly before the win OF God. respectfully
bears testimony TO its own poignant grief.
Resolved That copy of these resolutions be
sent 20 his Grace Archbishop p. W. Riordan
and those bound to the deceased by ties Of kin
Signed by board Of directors; Mrs Eleanor
Martin, president; Mrs. Frank J. Sullivan vice
president; Miss l. Sprague, corresponding secre-
fary; Miss NJ Finley, recording secretary; Mrs.
NJ J. FottreIl, treasurer: Mrs. ]. M. Driscoll
Nm Joseph b. Hooper Mrs. NJ. Deane Mn
Stanley Stillman. Mrs D. W. Nesheld
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20
From Chicken=POX
to Cholera
Cme-AIs No Longer Tolerated {

AUIc-f1lE NO Longer OiCid
In early days every barber shop was
an operating room and the town physi-
car resorted to bleeding as the sure
cure for all ailments, from chicken-pox
70 cholera As 3 aaa; result; m1asny' 1sd In In
The present low rate Of mortality
A due IN large measure 70 the ad-
vances made In medical science and
the knowledge Of the specific treat
ment needed for each disease known.
There is no disease more common
among american eno an snt Ensiisn Reopite
become that thousands suner with II
half unconsciously. consider the symp-
toms as natural TO their physical con-
efftuffon and resign themselves to liv-
ing on in that condition.
There is a remedy for dyspepsia, and
only one, recommenoeo sno lno95seo 1n
Depsia Tablets have stood the test OF
Years OF use BY millions OF sufferers,
been sFs5se5eo ane ne sZerica and
Efone have been found 70 contain the
Elements which Nature has put into
the stomach for digesuon-pepsih' a.
Sfuarf's Dyspepsia Tablets relieve
ste stomach and bowels N perfectly
natural way by helping enen 90 tnelr elr
80 suice Stuart's Tablets make up
ti,e 6esscfencv II the muscles are in
active, stuarts ysnensia ae1ssis rabets Dl fsie az
e-asf every form Of food entering the
e.rS~1.Cb one grain Of the active pr1n-
e;rie az these Tablets being capable OF
S5ieeeetine 1000 grains OF meat, eggs
end other foods. They are not catnaISS
~ ano nsIie--their action is simply that OF
stnart's Dyspepsia Tablets cure cur
,ofhfng but dyspepsia. ,.s.9 Weel - - 80 go
-.,,, efouach and kindred allnlsllts r. e
so.,i+,,,e sorl from the Imperfect digestion
~ food. but these diseases they posi-
- -
tZSis v-sii Gladly send you trlal
20 frove the truth OF our
ppieirne psSi1e stuarts Dyspepsia Iapieets se ss can
- Gotten Of all druggisss a. pify sy 0WIs Wa~-
a Stuart Co., 81 stuart OiOs'
ehall. Mich.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20
MONDAY PRAYER MEETINGS

Onion MONDAY gospel meetings will
be held during the week. The services
will commence tomorrow noon and last
three-ouarters of an hour. The serv-
ices are to be a continuation OF those
held in the early part of the month
They will be held in the social hall Of
the temporary location Of the First
BAPTIST Church, in the home OF the
First Society OF New Jerusalem. Sew
eral of the most prominent preachers
of the city will be the leaders during
the week.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20

when he was employed in the store of
E. C. Heller & Co.. in Fillmore street,
the same men stole a s35 overcoat
The prisoners. who gave the names of
Frank Higgins and James Maloney.
said they recently came here from
Seattle.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20
TNJTrRED BY AN ELEVATOR

Thomas Hargreaves. who lives at
2ss3 Bush street. was standing in the
basement of F'leischman g. Co.'S store
Yesterday afternoon, when the elevator
took a sudden shoot downward and hit
Hargreaves on the head He was re-
moved to the Harbor Emergency Hos
pitai, where he was attended by DR..
Glover.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20
SUSPECTED OF sHoPLIFTING

Suspected of being shoplifters, two
men were arrested yesterday afternoon
in Brown Bros clothing store, Geary
street and Van Ness avenue, on In
formation of Samuel Aaron, a clerk,
who stated that several months ago,
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20
ELLIoTr rmPRovES

United States Marshal Elliott. who
caught cold at Sacramento early this
month and was obliged to return to
San Francisco for treatment, as typhoid
pneumonia was threatened, is still on
the sick list. but indications favor his
early recovery
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20

Mrs. Allie A. Beebe, 2222 Elm street,
0aIkIand-Buy lots in the suburbs and
move thereon the cottages IN the refu-
gee parks Build a sufficient number
of additional cottages to provide homes
for the needy. who shall not have to go
in debt for their dwellings Use the bal
ance for the benefit Of destitute chill
dren and the aged
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20

M. A. stutsman, sos Twenty-ninth
street-Have the Relief Corporation Sc
lect by ballot committee OF ten. and
the refugees choose q committee by
similar method These two commit
tees TO secure all the suggestions made
through The Call and TO solicit ideas
from the donors OF the fund Then,
with the aid Of counsel TO present the
selected ideas before jury In a court
of law, that tribunal TO decide the best
disposition TO be made OF the fund on
hand.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20

r. j. E., Bryant avenue-Use s5oo.oo
immediately in the construction Of a
modern hospital Then apply $4,000, 900
to the building OF homes for the de-
serving. the money to be held in trust
by committee OF FIVE bankers. and
to be loaned out at i or III per cent
interest Let the balance stay in the
fund for the aid. in emergency, OF
widows with large families. and for the
destitute.
The San Francisco call., 1907-01-20
People Tell How to Get
Rid Of $4,0OO,OOO
Readers Of The Call Pen Meritorious Ideas
IN Effort to Gain the Prize of 500

invitation to Its readers compete for prize of 500
e person who would devise Corpora
ADOPT Tor the disposal 100000 remaining the
70 excite interest throughout
win humanity and consideration
Suggestions to The Call All
e refugees at heart and all mpled by deep consideration of the
pos OF ree work and by sympathy with the conditions
VINO sunered IN the April disaster
the letters will be by people everywhere
Inc salient ideas Of