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Evening journal., 1907-12-07


conspicuous vocation OF the law. The
memory Of his stories and humor still
survives in the national capital, where
few men have been more popular
The story Of the way Allen got his
title Of Private" is still worth telling,
though the incident happened over
twenty years ago. It was when he
first ran for congress. His opponent
was a General Tucker, and the two
campaigned together The general at
one meeting told the crowd how he had
saved their town during the war and
grew particularly eloquent III describ-
ing his sleeping in a tent the night be-
fore the battle.
Allen, who was not within a hundred
miles Of that battle, rejoined in his
inimitable manner:
Friends and Fellow Citizens-Its all
true what General Tucker told You about
his sleeping IN his tent that night before
the battle. I know all about Il, for I was
guarding that tent all night long in the
cold and wet on picket And now just
want to say TO al Of you who were gem
erals in the war and slept at nights in
your guarded tents. like General Tucker,
you vote for him. But an you fellows
that guarded the generals tents In the
wet and cold, like me. you vote for Prt-
vate Allen.
That speech gained Allen his sobri-
quet and his election at one and the
same time.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

You'll be pleased with
the compliments;
And that's something
And you'll be grati6ed
with the more substantial
results;
And that's something
In fact, the purchase OF a
tailored suit or overcoat
from us brings a chain of
agreeable experiences.
The style and fit of our
garments arouse the com
pliments;
The c serviceability an d
price produce the grati6-
cation.
All in all, you'll find
yourself profoundly salts
fed.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

Emperor Nicholas, Of Russia, has
given Premier Stolypin permission to
wear the Japanese Order Of the sun
OF Paulownia. bestowed upon him by
the Emperor OF Japan. This Is the
first time since the late war that the
Car has granted such request
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
ceIebrates EiahtY- Eiahth Ririhdav.

Mrs J. ]. wilhelm celebrated the
anniversary of her eighty-eighth
birthday on December /. at the resi-
dence Of her eldest son, Artemas Will
helm of 1O5 S. Adams street. over
100 souvenir postals and birthday
cards were received from relatives and
friends
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
22S-23O KING STREET.

Neese viii be married at the home
Church. The bride viii be attended by
her cousin, Miss Georgia Newman, as
bridesmaid. and A. +. Neese win be
groomsman. The ushers will be j.
Earl Newman and J. Willard Robert
son. The bridesmaids costume will
be pink net over pink silk. and she
viii carry bouquet of pink chrysan-
themums The couple win be at home
after January Is. at Norristown. Pa.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

A few days ago David Pingree. OF
Salem. Mass, bought several hundred
thousand acres of the wild lands" OF
Maine. thereby becoming possessor o.
a tract Of land larger than the entire
state OF Rhode Island. II Is the best
hunting ground in the Eastern part Of
the United States.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

One OF Mr.. Aliens most famous
speeches in congress was delivered In
the summer Of 1896. when Speaker
Reed and Major Mckinley were both
candidates for the Republican presi-
dental nomination and, as conse-
quence were saying little on public
questions.
Allen began by stating that there had
been considerable comment in the
newspapers respecting the somewhat
unusual silence which had character
lied him in this session. "But, Mr..
Speaker" he continued, there has
been little in this session Of congress
to inspire a Christian man to be To-
quacious. / am not the only one who
has been silent in these days. There
are many Of us leaders who are not
talking much lately"
Mr.. Allen said the Republicans were
evidently going to select for their can
didate man who had the qualities for
which the colonel Of cavalry regi-
ment selected animals for his troops
"He must turn quick and go fast"
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Denies Report.

Roland Harris denies the reports that
he and Miss Blanche Robinson were
married in Camden, n. p, on October
II last. lie says he is not married
and is trying TO fnd out who caused
the publication Of the marriage notice
in the newspapers.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Mollwain. Newman.

Miss Virginia B. Newman and II. A.
McIlwain will be married at the home
of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
street, this evening by the Rev. G. r..
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Meetinn of ihe b. "a III

The regular monthly meeting Of the
Caesar Rodney Chapter. d. A. r.. viii
be held this afternoon at the head
quarters, the Historical Society build
ing. The election of officers win be
held.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Eox-Berrv.

Charles Fox end Miss Matte Berry,
both of this city were married on
Wednesday evening at the residence Of
Rev. J. c. Lane. pastor of Olivet
Church.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

The postofice in Russia Is a part Of
the military system, and all the post
men are on the same basis as the sol
diers.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

All-wool Jerseys. 81. s225. $3.50
and SO.
Rugby Footballs, 81. 50. SO. s4 and
IS.
Association Footballs. Sips. 50, So,
81 and IS.
Pen knives. s25. $50. SIS. 81. 1.25.
$3.50, 50 and $3.50.
Gillette Razor Sets. IS, $3.50. $3.50
and $500.
Striidng Bag Platform. complete
with bag. S.. $3.50, 50 and SIS.
Striking Bags. SIPS. st50, 50,
$3.50, S2.75, SO. $3.50 and IS.
Boxing Gloves. Flash Lights, Cum
ming Goats, Polo and Hockey Sticks,
Fencing Foils. Masks ana Gloves,
Tennis Raoquets, Tennis Shoes,
Water Pistols, Etc.
Diaboio Game, 50c, 81. s;.25. s175,
$3.50 and s3.5O.
Base Fall Game, $500 each.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Suggestions for Xmas

Bicycles. SIS. $50. SIS, ss5. $40. $50
and 500.
Basket Balls. $3.50. 81. So. s4. IS
; and Sc. .e.f ASK
First Quality Sweaters. s4, So and
$3.50.
First Quality Sweater Jackets,
$3.50, $3.50, So. SC and 81.
Whitley Exerciser. 81, $3.50. 50.
So and 81
Ice Skates, 75c, 81. $3.50, Sc. $3.50.
$3.50 and IS.
Rink Skates. $3.50, 81 SO and $3.50.
Roller Skates, CSC, S1.25 and $3.50.
Golf Balls, 50, $3.50, Sc and SO per
dozen Come 1-2 doz in box.
College Pennants and Shields, z5c.
soc, 75c and S1.00.
Inverted and other Gas Lamps.
also Table Lamps, soc. 81. $1.50 and
mp. laa rae@ 81
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Sound Reasoning.

Mrs. Dashaway-Why have you nev.
er married?
Colonel Oldboy-By George, madam,
you surely couldn't expect me to be
such fool as TO marry woman who
would be fool enough to marry mel
Philadelphia Press.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Not Whst she Expeeted.

First Stout Lady Cto second stout
lady)-Well. dear. I've tried practically
everything to reduce my size, but moth
ing seems to make me any thinner.
Marjory (rehectively, watching her
kittens)-Eat some files.-Sketch.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
fF SHOPPING DAYS
AO TO XMAS

Don't be an Eleventh heur
buyer during the holiday season.
Make your selections now. For
Xmas suggestions read THE
EVENING JOURNALS Adver-
tisements.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
9. 3. RI EY

Ror0ainSf New SeasoDabIe Merchandise Suit
- 3 able for Gifts Cut Deep in This
Sale for Tonight and Monday.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Wit and Humor
Of
PRIVATE" JOHN ALLEN.

A FTER sixteen
"A years Of serv-
ice, during
which time he en-
joyed the reputation
OF being the wit OF
the national house
Of representatives,
"Private" John NJ.
Allen Of Tupelo,
Miss. voluntarily
retired TO the more
lucrative IL less
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

Read THE EVENING JOURNAL
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

At a banquet given by millionaire
senator one evening Allen hesitated as
he was entering the magnificent din
ing room and then remarked to his
partner:
my dear young lady, let us pause
moment or two. l doubt If 1 can re-
strain my feelings"
There seemed to be trouble on his
face. and the lady said:
"Why. Mr.. Allen, what is the matter
With your
81 am sad" was his reply.
"For what reasonT"
"Oh, it makes me sad to look at this
room. It reminds me so much Of my
own dining room at Tupelo."
Those who knew poor Aliens fnan-
cial circumstances could appreciate the
point of his joke.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07
Anty Drudge changes Crocers.

Grocer Shortsoht-M Madam the whole secret in the
naphtha. Now here's naphtha soap-try it."
Antg Drudge-Naphtha nothin'l Couldn't get little
naphtha of my own, if it was only naphtha did it.
tell You these limitations don't have the combination
that's in Fels-Naptha soap, and won't wash clothes
the Fels-Naptha way. Here's where quit trading
with YOU"
We are sometimes asked by housewives
if Fels-Naptha soap is as good for washing
clothes in winter as in summer. Better, if
that is possible.
The best thing about Fels-Naptha is that
you don't have to boil the clothes either
winter or summer. And because boiling is
more disagreeable in winter, Fels-Naptha
is a greater blessing then. In the winter
doors and windows are closed, and the
nauseous odor of boiling clothes cannot
escape to the open air; then, too, steam
loosenS and wrinkles wall paper. And
chapped hands are caused by dipping them
in hot water and then exposing to the cold.
You don't need hot water in washing
with Fels-Naptha. But be sure and use 1t
the Fels- Naptha way. Follow the direc-
tions on the red and green wrapper.
Evening journal., 1907-12-07

When showing one of his Mississippi
constituents about the house, the de-
lighted countryman asked:
''Who IS the leader Of this houseT
"Oh." said Allen modestly, "you will
find out when they call the roll. The
first man on the list is the leader OF
the house. They are just now getting
ready for call"
The Mississippian pricked up his
ears and listened. A moment later
the clerk bawled out at the head Of the
list:
"John NJ. Allen"
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-11
Ths Pathos Of Kor.s,s P,,rht.

Despite the efforts to keep the Ko-
rean situation IN the dark or at least
prevent the truth being noIsed to the
world the story OF Japan's treatment Of
the Hermit Kingdom Is becoming
known. Our own relation to the pres
ant case Is peculiar. for by treaty the
United States at one time undertook to
guarantee the Integrity OF Korea. De.
velopments Ia the far east In recent
years are held by diplomats to have ab.
solved this country from its obliga.
tons. Korea has itself made treaties
with Japan which the nations must
recognize, the United States as wen
a. others.
Il Il always sad spectacle to wilt
ness the struggles Of u people 70 pre-
serve their ancient liberties But the
spectacle Is not new for us. early in
Nhe nineteenth century the liberals OF
Europe looked for the Intervention OF
this country at the time OF the dis.
memberment OF Poland More recent.
y the boer cause appealed TO our gym.
pathles as the champion OF the rights
OF man. But while posing as an asylum
for the politically oppressed the Amerl.
can republic has never set up as the
physical champion of oppressed PEG
pies Of the old world. Otherwise we
would hong ago have lnterposed against
the atrocities OF Turkey. the oppression
In Russia aud above all the crueltles
of the Belgian K0ngo rule.
China was Korea's natural protector
az against Japanese aggression. and
Russia stood next, The defeat OF Chi
ma by Japan In 1896 was the beginning
Of the end, Ten years later Russia
recognlIed by the treaty OF Portsmouth
Japan's right To exercise protectoratt
over Korea. The moral side OF the
case remains 20 be- developed. japan
claims TO be engaged In laudahle and
benoheent enterprise In Korea. And
ahe now has free hand except as th,
natives themselves put up a fight q
resistance
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-11

The Spokane fair managers declared
the big show would not be held I'M
less the city permitted pool selling.
The city complied with the demand
for gambling Oh the Taees and nov
the management Is confronted with
financial loss on account Of general
feeling among people who oppose
gambling to remain away from the
fair. The Washington Grange passed
resolutions against the fair, the Meth
odiat conference did the same and
there seems to be a Widespread feel
Ing that the whole force Of the man
agement 10 to be expended In the
races for the purpose Of reapinR
big dividends from pool selling. Oh
course the winners are known before
the country lambs are led In 10 be
shown. Clean horse racing, honest
~ conducted, where the best animal
wins, IL = legitimate and mos: pleas
Ing sport, but no one expects tina
under present methods.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-11
rs.,. Eor Antn nrivsr..

At present any one may operate a
self propelling carriage II he under
stands the rudiments Of its mechanism,
Ills sight may be defective. his hearing
thick. his nerves fattlcd. his muscular
force insufficient. his heart uncertain.
In such case he Is a dangerous man to
run an automobileI since he may not
b. able 10 see Tar enough ahead or hear
fnr enough on either side TO avoid ac,
eideRt. lie may not have the address
Or the physical strength to move
promptly and certainly In u tight place.
Excitement may 80 affcct his heart as
70 cause faintness or Inconsistencies.
and the liability to trouble Ii therefore
Increased by his bodily defects.
Strength. sight. bearing and steadi-
nnas are required II railroad engineers,
and the automobile Is more likely than
the locomotive to run down pedestrians
and passenger vehicles. especially n
thoae qualities are lacking IN the QUE
who drives Il. The proposal to lnstl.
tute physical as well as technical tests
for ehautfeurs should be- sanctioned by
machine owners and result In laws
making these tests obligatory.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-11

and being as happy as ons cln b
in the springtime Of life.
At Mrs. MetcaB came in and told
them that the nurse had departed In
high dudgeon. They did not get any
one in her place, Marjory and Tom
and Mrs. Metcalf taking care Of him
themselves.
The night before he was to leave
Marjory came UP with the maid who
brought his dinner. She was so per
fecty lovely in a c!.nglng white dress,
open at the neck, that he had no eyes
for anything except her dainty beauty
She finally decided that If he would
not eat she would feed him, and they
made a great froIic of the meal.
After she had made him take the
last morse!, she decided TO make him
presentable. SO she washed his face,
then she combed his hair, and then he
but you would have done IL yourself
she was so sweet OF course she
eried-they always do-and he had to
kiss her again 10 comfort her. Then
she grew little saucy and tipped UP
her cleft chin and looked so irresisti-
BILE he simply had to-just once more.
Mrs. Metcalf came In and found her
daughter kneeling by Phil PembertOn's
chair with her head on his shoulder
Her mother wss 50 overcome that she
forgot her grammar and exclaimed
why. Marjory, you've been being
kissed"
Mother" said Marjory, how can
you speak Of such things before q
strange man.?
'He is acting like stranger, isn't
he?" shifted the lady of the house
Are you engagedr'
you'll have to ask him." said Mar
jory. Il don't really know"
why, yes, Mrs. Metcalf," answered
Phil. I'VE are-I am sorry Marjory
never told you"
why, Phil" exclaimed his sweet
heart, you know we have never men
toned it,"
Mother" she cried. don't you think
| father must be lonely downstairs
alone? should think you'd hate to
leave him."
Mrs. Metcalf went and told her hus-
band, who said he was delighted-that
he would rather have her marry a poor
man who promised well than a rich
one who did not. Phil stayed a week
longer, then begged Marjory to marry
and go with him. He was six feet
three, but he persuaded this little maid
that he could not live without her
that loneliness would be his undOing
So they were married, not downstairs,
as they ought to have been, but up in
the coy room where he had first seen
her in the nurses clothes.
Mr.. Metcalf gave her away and Tom
was best man, while Mrs. Metcall
stood very near and smiled through
misty eyes. The little bride wore the
white dress with the open neck and
looked like n morning glory. In heI
hair she wore no orange flowers, not
even a ''sunburst, the gift Of the
groom"-but she did wear a moth
eaten, much used feather buster.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-11

The county commissioners have
llxed the tax levy ut % mills, the
same a. last year. This is better
than expected, as many thought that
the division Of the county would re-
suit Ia increased taxes. The board
has done we'll to hold the levy down.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-11
Hia QuerN,

Wllfred was taken to the lake. which
was entirely frozen over, and the
smooth ice gllttered in the sunlight. 1t
was the first time the little fellow had
seen this body OF water covered with
Ice, and, after viewing 1t for a few
minutes. he turned TO his mother and
asked innocently:
"Say, mamma, who put the lid on
the lakeT'-Circle.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-11

Hubby (returnlng from his club at
3 a. m. and finding his wife, dressed
In widows weeds, awaiting himl-
What on earth are you In mourning
for?
MY late husband" came the tear
full reply.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-11
Didn't Fire Him

A kind old gentleman, seeing a small
hoy who was carrying lot Of news
papers under his arm. said. Don't all
those papers make you tired, my boyY"
Nav, l don't read EN-" replied the
tad Canadian Courier.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-11

The same old story and the same
old methods are employed la collect
ing dog taxes. Those who can be
easily reached are compelled to pay
aud for about two weeks the dog
catcher gets very busy. The fever
passes and about one dog In ten that
now roam tho streets bears a tag.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-09-11

Il IL reported that Ao00 actors were
stranded in Chicago this season. They
ssem to have taken good care not TO
get stranded IN the country while the
farmers were bowling for harvest
hanAs.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-02
. THIS IS MY 5oTH BIRTHDAY. :
, M. Carey Thomas.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - y -
M. Carey Thomas, probably the
most famous educator among the
women of America, was born at Bal
timore, January 2, 1857. Her father
was a physician of prominence and
she was given the best education that
the times afforded. After receiving
her early training in the public schools
and from private tutors Miss Thomas
attended Cornell college, from which
institution she graduated with honors
in 1877, when but 20 years of age. The
next year she spent at Johns Hopkins
university and then came four years
at the most noted schools of Europe,
including Leipzig university and the
University Of Zurich. Returning to
the United States in 1885 she accepted
a position as professor Of English at
Bryn Mawr college, and since 1894
she has been president OF that famous
college for girls. Miss Thomas IL the
author of several works dealing with
the subject Of the higher education OF
women.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-02
BAD WEATHER DELAYS WORK
c. N. Day Says Little is Being Done
on Selway Trail.

Work on the Selway trail is prog
ressing very nicely. We are now work
Ing eight men, and expect to have II
completed by April L." says Fores,
Supervisor c. M. Day.
Mr.. Day further states that the men
are working at disadvantage be-
cause of the Indictment weather adding
that should such weather conditions
continue throughout the month. work
will be delayed to such an extent as
to put off the completion OF the trail
until next winter.
The men are working about -four
miles from the forks of the Middle
Fork, and are camped about half a
mile from the Selway river.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-02
SCARLET fever
CLOSES SCHOOL
Daughter Of Frank Kasper
at Ferdinand, Con-
tracts Disease
to Evening Teller.

Special to Evening Teller.
FERDINAND. Idaho. Jan. 1.-THE
public school did not open here this
morning. an contemplated last week.
owing to the presence OF scarlet fever
in the family Of Frank Kasper. His
little daughter is afiiicted with the dis
ease.
Although every possible precaution
has been taken to prevent spread 81
the disease, It was considered advisa-
BILE, by the school authorities, to keep
the school closed for few days and
watch developments among the other
scholars.
DR.. Truitt, who h attending the
Kasper child, Is also taking care OF
Mrs Mat Lowen, who Is suffering
from brain fever. Little hopes are en-
tertained for her recovery.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-02
LOCAL BRIEFS.

. . . . . . - . . . . . . .
Rev. Mr.. Haudenschield Of Chicago
the noted evangelist. was delayed in
reaching here yesterday and viii open
his meetings in the M. E. church this
evening.
The local lodge. X, of p, will in
stall officers this evening. There will
also be work in the second rank de-
gree.
The public schools opened this
morning after the Christmas holidays
The thermometer took such a sud
den drop last night as to freeze the
mud in the streets.
The light fall of snow last night,
and the fitful spittings today gave the
city regular winter appearance. On
the sidewalks there was sufficient
snow for the children to use their
sleds.
F. L. Lee of Spokane was in the city
yesterday en- route to Sites, where he
viii install large pump in eonnec-
ton with the water system which that
town is putting in.
The twenty-one committee of the
Promotion club held it's weekly dinner
at noon today at the Bollinger hotel.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-02
CHIEF SAYS 70 SHOOT mAsHERs
Alton, Ill.,, Police to Protect Women
on the Streets.

ALTON. ILL.,, Jan. 2.-Orders have
been issued to the police by Chief Of
Police Maxwell to shoot all Washers
who annoy women on the streets and
attempt to resist arrest.
The order followed an unsuccessful
attempt by Chief Maxwell to hit q
masher at whom he fired. The chief
chased the man two blocks and be-
cause the latter failed to obey the
command to halt two bullets were fired
after him, but without effect other
than to increase his speed. The chief
then issued general shooting order
and said he hoped his men would be
better marksmen.
1.-THE Insulting Of women on the
streets by tloafers and Washers must
STOP" he said.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-01-02
ANOTHER ROAD
FOR LEWISTON
WalIa Walla Man Thinks
CRITIC. Is Coming
to This City
Special to Evening Teller.

Special to Evening Teller.
MOSCOW, Idaho, Jan. 2.--The Ev-
ening Journal publishes the following
Interview with d. J. Bennett Of walla
Walla:
1.-THE fact that the proposed electric
line from Spokane to walla walla via
Moscow and Lewiston is no idle dream
has been proven by the statement OF
ID. j. Bennett, of Walla Walla, who
spent several days in the city. While
Mr.. Bennett claims that he is In no
way interested in the great PROPOSE
ton. his sincere faith that within two
years Moscowites will be able to trav-
81 by electricity to Valla Walla. gives
evidence that there is something be-
hind press rumors.
~ know for a certainty that the
Columbia River Traction Company is
preparing to establish lines through
the Columbia river basin. Mr.. M. g.
Moore, of Walla Walla, president Of
the company, predicts that within an
other year, or as soon as the survey
IL made, work on grading will COM
mence. / know but very little about
the intentions OF the Spokane & In
land Railway. further than what !
have been told, as well az that Of many
others who are interested in the Walla
Walla company, that the G. R. T. Co.
will beat the Spokane road into Lew
iston THE route chosen ~ the G. r.
+. Co. viii invade i very rich terril
tory. The nrst II February win fnd
8 party Of surveyors near Dayton.
Washington. Oh the preliminary sur
vey to Charleston and lewiston