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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-20
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Ellensburg. Further investiga-
ton of the reported oil strike has
proven the truth of the report and
a shipment of 80 barrels of the oil
has been made to Tacoma for the
purpose of having test made. The
strike was made at depth of 100
feet, and the work is the result of
private enterprise. A representa-
tive of a Boston company is here
endeavoring to secure an interest in
The proposition for his company ana
las promised TO organize a company
to fully develop the property If al
interest is secured. The strike was
~.ade in Rev. Smiths land, and he
has already refused $1,000 pei acre
Cor the entire farm.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-20

Colfax.-The patrons of the local
Office of the Western Union Tele-
graph company are bitterly protest
ing against the action of the COM
pany in dispensing with the services
Of a messenger boy and compelling
the lady operator to deliver the mes
sages to all sections of the city The
matter has been brought to the at
tention of the Commercial club, and
communication has been addressed
to the superintendent of this dis
trict protesting against the action.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-20

j. McDaniels has filed location no.
tees on two quartz properties in the
Peck section. Another claim has
been located in this district by d.
Cosner.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-20

The Royal Neighbors will meet to-
night at Woodman hall in regular
session and will ballot on number
Of applications. A full attendance of
the membership is expected.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-20

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs
George Bremen Wednesday night
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-20

Kennewick. = The Kennewick
Fruit Growers association. with a
membership OF over rs per cent of
the growers of this section. has been
organized for the purpose Of hand
ling the fruit crop and inducing
better care of the fruit and more
care in preparing the product for
market.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-20

Pendleton.- Joseph Craig, one of
the leaders of the Umatilla Indians,
was sent to Portland to attend the
funeral of the late Judge Thomas G..
HALEY, who died there several days
ago. HALEY was always friend of
the Indians, and was personally
known by nearly all of the grown
men of the Umatilla tribe. When
his death was reported the Indians
were deeply moved, and as a token
of their esteem of his friendship
they delegated Craig to go to Port
land to attend the last ceremonies.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-20

Pendleton. Alleging that he was
induced to visit Walla Walla, Athe-
ma and Pendleton, where ae was
filled with bad liquor until 10
year lease on his 640-acre farm
was secured, Desire st. Dennis has
brought an action in the district
court and asked that the lease se-
cured under those cond tons be seG
lside. lie charges Reinhod Harras
IS the guilty party ard alleges he
did not recover frJm the drunken
debaueh until early in -; rch.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-20

LOCAL BRIEFS.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
CESINO THEATRE.
'Funabashi' Is All the Title Indicates.

There is always anxiety in the town "1eii ne"
production is announced for the Casino Ihat
theatre is the permanent home Of miTth and mel
ody and on its stage have been produced nearly all
of the great light musical successes of the last
quarter of a century Few Of the musical shows
presented there in the Of two seasons have
reached the high standard set by the earlier sue
cesses nor is il likely that '+Funabashi. the nov
city produced last night by Thomas W. Ryley, will
find place among those.
The piece that preceded it not unusual yet
it was thoroughly enjoyable. and had prosperous
career ''Frnabashi' is an equally laughable affair."
and was heartily welcomed last night by an enthu-
siastic audience. Persons search of innocent
Row variety wholesome and contagious Irwin
Cobb wrote the book Those persons who have not
made Mr. Cobb's acquaintance should take the
earliest opportunity "Funabashi-' There is
no need dwell the plot fer none could be
found The first performance is memorable for the
return TO the stage of Miss Maud Fulton, a tai
ented young woman, who a pleasant feature OF
~. ..e Orchid" and who had been i'll for some
months She appeared as Macy Bloomingdale Saks.
and delighted the audience with her odd ways and
pleasant songs. William Rock, Vera Michelena,
Alice Fisher Percy Anes and Walter Percival
in the cast and all gave satisfactory perform
ance There are three acts in the piece, and all
are set in Japan. MIR. Ryley, who Will always be
remembered for ''Florodora'' and The Belle Of
Mayfair has staged the piece with the same ex-
actness and delcacy that characterize all Of his
productions.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
THE REV. DR.. ELIJAH r. CRAVEN.

The Rev DIR. Elijah Richardson Craven, secre-
tarv emeritus of the Presbyterian Board of Publi-
cation and Sabbath School Work and former pastor
of the Third Presbyterian Church of Newark. died
on Sunday at his home in Philadelphia in MS
eighty-third year
Dr. Craven was born in Washington on March 2S
1924 the son of a physician. He received his early
education in his native city and was graduated
from Princeton University when he was eighteen
years old. He took up the study of law. but gave
this up in 1S49 and entered the Princeton Theolog-
icaI Seminary In 1854 he called 10 the Newark
pastorate.
He was an active leader in denominational affairs
and was regarded as an authority on Presbyterian
law He was American editor of Langes Com
raentary on the Revelation and extensive con-
tributor TO the ecclesiastical press. For forty-fve
years DR. Craven was trustee Of Princeton Uni
verstv and at one time moderator of the Presby-
terian General Assembly.
Dr. Craven was married twice; his first wife was
a great-granddaughter of Commodore Tingey and
his second wife daughter Of Van Rensselaer,
Moore of New York, and granddaughter OF Bishop
Moore of Virginia. Two sons Commander John
E Craven L. S. n. and the Rev Charles l.
Craven pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Mat
tftuck n Y and TWO daughters. the Misses Mar-
garetha and Evelyn Green Craven, survive him
The funeral will be held at the Woodlawn Presby-
tarfan Church 42d and Pine streets, Philadelphia,
tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07

him to remain after midnight The commander
had been on duty as Supervisor of the Port on
board the government boat Vgilant up to Saturday
night He dined at the club Sunday night
Word was sent TO Captain James D. Adams, act
ing conmandant a the Brooklyn navy yard VINO
went TO the club accompanied by Lieutenant W.
lily physician DR.. Norris; Surgeon Oliver D. Nor
ton United States Navy. stationed at New York.
and Assistant Surgeon Paul 4. McDoEnold, OF the
Naval Hospital, all agreed that the death was due
to natural causes. A certificate was issued ana
Lieutenant Bricker sent for the ambulance from
the Naval Hospital in Brooklyn. to which the body
was removed. The Navy Department was informed
at once of the death of Commander Hosley and II
is expected that body will be seut to WASH
ington for burial.
Commander Hosey was born in New Hampshire
in 1851 and was graduated from the Naval Acad-
env as rnidshipman in 1875. On July IS, 1876, he
was promoted TO be ensign. In 1882 he was pro-
NOTED to the now obsolete rank Of master and IN
March 1882 to that of lieutenant OF the junior
grade On March II. 1859. he made a lieuten-
ant of the senior grade, on March B. 1853, a leu
tenant commander and on March 15 1904. full
commander.
In the Spanisil-American War he served on the
United States steamer San Francisco In April.
1900 he was sent to training ship Buffalo, with
which he conveyed a hotilla of torpedo boats TO
Manila. Later in the year he was made Su-
pervisor of the Port of New York which Office he
held until his death with the exception of the In
tarval in which he was taking the drydock Dewey
q Manila.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
asst OF QUALITY STREET -
6STOR THEATRE.

The production of The Secret Orchard" was duly
Accomplished last night the Astor Theatre, ami
that exposition of the theme Of infidety to the
marriage vow can be inspected there, by all persons
interested il such tiers. until further notice The
cast remains unchanged. The performance in IL
that best deserves study is that given by MI Nav
Eer. who shows uncommon discernment of charac-
yer and knowledge Of human nature. and whose
acting possesses impressive repose and exhibits
sustained Identification with clearly formed ideal
1he actor never laDsug out Of the part and the by
pls- I,eInc remarkably feIcitous and expressive
L understood that The Secret Orchard is one
ta= plays that expected TO prevent observers
O. them froEn yielding temptation and from doing
wrong. 10 play ever Yet accomplished that object;
experience has amply proved that human beings do
wrong frequently with their eyes wide open the
fact that they doing wrong and that Wisdom
Uttereth her voice in the streets and no man re-
Eardeth her but doubtless, the everlasting preach
VI 20 on and patience may as wei endure IL
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
MUSIC.
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE.
An Indignity to Gounod's Faust '

When Gounod's "FaustH-an opera which, con-
sidered from every point Of view and with every
pFeJudice created by nearly half century OF
progress along the lines of lyric drama, is still the
admiration of the worlds performed in Germany
foolish affectation. born Of devotion To the mas
terpiece OF German dramatic poetry, compeis man
ayers to announce IT -'Margaretha- The IN
ference is that the French authors Of the opera
had so little understanding of Goethe's creation
that 1t would be participation in sacrilege 10 call
the production of Barber. Carre and Gounod by
the name OF Goethe's hero. For the same reason
Gretchen" would not serve; the Germans con-
tent themselves with 'Margaretha." with Faust
as explanatory title in brackets Only once. so
far as the memory of the present generation OF
operagoers extends, have had Mephistopheles
who broke violently away from the Partisan tradi-
tons in order to attract large attention to himself
That was many years ago. when NJ. Castelmary. an
intelligent, well bred gentleman. illustrated few
unusual notions about the dressing and acting of
the part He made the devil bit more spectacular
than usual. among other things putting him in
black, as others have done since and took up lit
tie more OF the stage than the dramatists and
composers had allotted him: but he did not
try to monopolize the play That remained for NJ
Ckaliapine who last night at the Metropolitan
Opera House strove convince the public by ex-
travagance Of costume. gesture. pose and declana-
tory song. chiefly marked by distortions Of phrase.
that the Germans were foolish in calling the opera
'Margaretha" and the French silly IN thinking
with the authors that the story was that OF
Faust. Miss Farrar the heroine OF the rep
resentation, Mr. Caruso the hero. and Mr. Scotti
inpersonated Vaentfn: but there were minor cir
cumstances. There a devil who could grimace
voluminously enough fascinate any medieval
of gargoyIes and frfghten even so sophisti-
Gated maiden Miss Farrar's Marguerite into
convuIsions; and therefore there was much mani
festaton of delight on the part OF large element
in the audience.
Miss Farrar's mpersonation exercised the indl-
viduaI fascination which ii was found TO possess
last after she had slOughed OIL an element
which seemed to have been conceived for the lat1-
tude and longitude of Berlin. Her effort to nnd
by-play led her pretty far afeld (as when
she began the ballad of the King of Thule IN the
house and ended the jewel song with a dance)'
but such things the harmless experimentations
of young artists. and speak promsingy Of ambl-
ton and zeal Mr.. Caruso has nothing in bearing
or appearance ClIis dresser unable 10 hetp
hirn) that body forth a romantic hero; put ne
can sing, and he did that entrancinSly last night
II. E K.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
TARIETY THE4TRES.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE VAUDEVILLE

The Fifth Avenue Theatre is now devoted to vau-
deville of the higher class. The change was made
Yesterday and a bill of extraordinary variety was
ably carried through and was received with hearty
relish and frequent applause by a numerous and
delighted audience The chief feature of the enter
tainrleut was travesty of the grand opera con-
tests between Mr.. Conrfed and Mr.. Hamnlerstein
made by Victor Herbert and George V. Hobart and
executed by William Burress and company of forty
singers called THE Song Birds" The theme is a
dispute between the rival impres2rios as TO the
merits Of their singers and the eXpedent adopted
10 settle the dispute is singing match, in which
the two companies participate--glving selections
from Faust" and Die Meistersinger.' The effect
is exceedingly c0nlicaI Flo irwin and her company
played in the farce called Mrs. Peckhanls Carouse,
and elected much laughter The military spectacle
known as The Boys in Blue was likewise received
with every mark of approval Lena Maarder, the
Soldier Amazon performed, and the fun was aug
rnented by Fields and Ward, in eccentric Charac-
ter sketch. Bobby North. Hebrew comic actor;
Bradley Martin and company. in Jessie, Jack and
Jerry and the expert and amusing acrobats. Work
and Over
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE.

Miss Rebsen's engagement al the Madison Square
viii extend only till the end of the present
week Her embodiment Of the elderly spnster, kind
Of heart though fnlpetaous temper and tart in
speech is exceptionally clever and amusing, and the
lovers OF serio-comic acting should not neglect
the orrorr7,uitv OF seeing il The Regeneration Of
Aunt MAJ" viii be taken Chicago week, and
The stage the Madison Square Theatre viii be de
voted 10 one OF the morbid plays that have. OF late
been produced IN somewhat excessive abundance
the play namely, called the Reckoning Gin tie
German original -IieteieT'), which produced
On February II 1867 The Berkeley Theatre, with
Miss Katherine Grey tie dstressful heroine.
Miss Grey win make her re-entrance at the Madi-
son Square an Monday nexe. and those who have
tears 1rzy prepare shed them OF that occasion
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
THE DRAMA.
z. II. HOLLAND at DALyS.
Another Book Play.

: theatrical synopsis Of Meredith Nicholsons
uovei called The House Of Thousand Candles
vas produced last night al Days Theatre and
Edmund Milton Holland appeared in ii, inperson-
ating Bates. tie butler-thst part. which is sub
sidiary in the book. having been made the most
conspicuous the play. The return CT Mr.. Holland
- the New York stage IS an important theatrical
event for that actor Is a comedian Of exceptional
ABILITY. large experience. and fine method and one
whose acting strength and delicacy deep feeling.
and delightful humor beautifully blended The
part OF Bates is that OF a gentleman who has
chosen 20 masquerade servant. and his cue is
20 vel keen mentality and Intrinsic refinement be-
meath eccentricity. lie assumes the place of gen.
eral domestic manager for whimsical old chap,
John Marshall Glenarm. who is wishful to dis
appear. and privily TO observe the conduct OF
those persons who. under his viii, 10 in
herit his property Glenarm may be described
= compound OF Thornhin. in Goldsnliths novel
OF The Wear Of Wakefield and the Lord Tim
othy Dexter Of actual New England life. The
heirs are Jack Glenarrn. nephew TO the testator
and. failing hi.-that is if fails fulfil certain
conditions.-Narian Devereaux. The scene is the
fantastic home that old Genarm has built-a man
sion that is burTowed with secret passages and
supplied with numerous lights. strange. uncanny
house. not altogether unsuggestive of the haunted
that figures in Sir Walter Scotts delightful
novel Of Woodstock There is. of course. a schen-
ing rascal in the piece executor Pickering.
who wishes 10 extirpate young Gienarm and 10
marry the heress ana obtain her inheritance There
is plot against Bates, which fails, and Bates dis
cornits Pickering. and affairs made smooth for
the lovers by the temperance OF old Glenarrn VINO
has been supposed 10 be dead The play is
irrational, but il contains few effective the
atrical moments, together with more or less
amusing incidents ana il is earnestly acted Mr.
Hollands iuuersonation OF Bates is charming with
kind OF furtive droIlery, beneath a demure de-
OF studious decorurn. and II presents me
example Of thar transparency in acting which al
lows the interior. actual nature 10 appear TO the
auditor through a veil of artihce, without even
once rna-rlg the Illusion implicative of associa-
ted characters There is undertone of pathos in
Il furthermore. since Bates is, in a certain way,
representative OF self-sacriice for the sake Of
unspoken. hopeless love
The cast Of parts is appended:
John L AIKEN
William t1azeitine
Rev Or Ts5
IL
Morgan. Hre1 a SQlFan
Edna Conroy
Ns-fs- Mabel Roehuck
Gladys Olivia Armstrong Mary Elizabeth Forbes
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
MIR. GOODWIN AT THE GRAND.
AN American Citizen. "

The re-entrance of Mr. Goodwin was cordially
welcomed last night at the Grand Opera House.
where that excellent comedian appeared IN the
well known play, An American Citizen, long ago
made a success in his hands, and comic now as
ever. Mr.. Goodwin is intrinscally, one of the
most amusing actors of time, possessing nat
uraI hurnor and the art make 1t effectively ex-
pressive The play OF IAN American Cftlzen' az
fords TO him a good vehicle fer his dry. incisive
met nod of banter and also FOR a touch of feeling.
He comes at a time when a bright and genial
presence on our stage is much needed, and his
advent brings nothing but pleasure
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07

ARRowsMIrH-At the residence Of his nephew; Rober.
Topady ArTowsrnih, aged IS years Funeral private
BARCOCK-At Oak Bluffs. Mass. January 5th Helen
Vanderberg Babcock beloved sister Of Jared s Bah
cock InteTment private
BEACMoNT-At MOrrtstown n j. on JaRuary : HsT ar
eldest daughter William 8 Norris Of Mont
No is south ST Morristown- y J.. Tuesday Janu-
ar 11.15 the arrival OF the $50 train from
Christopher street D. l. & w. r r.
ROGARDUs-Rev. william Z Bogardus minister Of the
Brookdae u Reformed Church. on sunday. Ianu-
January 8. 2:se p. Intermsnt at Reading. Penn
BTIsIEY-on January 1908. Rebecca oldest daughter
@fte1 al flS late "'''-D''
Bt-I.KLEY-on January l. 1905 Rebekah Wheeler
Pomeroy. widow OF Henry ThorD Bulkley Funeral az
her residence Southport, Conn. on Tuesday. January
I. at o'clock D m
CRAvEN-At his home. Philadelphia. Penn. sun
day January s. 1895 Rev. Elijah Richardson Craven
y d IL. D. Secretary Emeritus CO the Presbyterian
Hoard OF publication Sabbath School Work and
former pastor OF Third Presbyterian Church Newark
Ing at the woodland Presbyterian Church. s2a and
S,ss5av afternoon al the. residence daughter
No zoos Broad st. Newark y J. lnlefhsnt al
Mount Pleasant Cemetery at convenience Of the fam
iy' -.
CpF,IrZRATR-on Epiphany Day, January d Lydia kirS
wife Robert Greizbaur and daasnteT % ~. an s, y
Kirk and granddaughter of John = FaieI OF Fhiss .
ieiaha Funeral services at her late residence Ne -
fsrooSIyn aye. Thursday az 1880 a. N InterfeAt
private. Philadelphia papers please copy
DAsFfEIL-on sunday. January 5. Iaos susan Emily.
aSife q the Alfred II Dashiel - o. ana daugl-
trties Mass Funeral her late resfienee, Lake
WOOD n J.. on Wednesday. January $ on the arrival
gd 96ad 5'e ef New New Jersey at 10 oelock a
DtTToN-on January sSh. 1905 Ruth Parker. aged two
years and tsrss months , on Fnersl .e.es
private.
Ff:HRIs-on January D. a. RET late rssidspes. Lac
vie Of sherwood Ferris. Funeral private. kindly
flowers
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
MRS. lE MOYNE'S READINGS.

The excellent elocutionist Mrs lie Moyne can
again be heard the Lvceunn Theatre this after
noon She will give her second reading OF Mac
BETH 1t does not to be essential. just now, 20
discuss that tragedy. Mrs. lie Moyne has long been
known and recognized as a thoughtful student cf
Shakespeare and competent interpreter of poetic
ideals. Her views Of Macbeth are those of
experienced actress. She knows how to discrim-
mate among characters, !n the reading OF dialogue
She possesses fine intelligence. self-cormand and
authority. She is a delightful speaker, and it is
luxury to listen to her clear articulation and the
lncisTe meodious. carrying tones of her fine voice
Mrs lie AIoyne will give another reading next FRI
day, January 10, and still another January IA
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
FIFTY-EIoHTH STREET THEATRE

diversified and pleasing bill of the play was
duly fulfilled last night the Fifty-eghth Street
Theatre The Empire City Four and JEWELS Mani
kins led the entertainment. A telling musical act
was executed by the Waterbury Brothers and
Tenny. The acTobats, from Europe, Urbani and
Son, displayed their prowess and skill farce,
called The Dude Detective" cheerily acted
by Messrs. Byron and Lansdon. Charles L.
Fletcher and Elsie Harvey also appeared There
was a good attendance and the audience seemed
nleaSed
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
MRS. LEVI JEWETT DEAD, TOO.

Mrs Jewett widow OF D.. Levi Jewett, who dieo
on Friday from pneumonia at Cobalt, Conn, died
from the same disease yesterday in Brooklyn.
where she was visiting relatives There will be
double funeral to-day, after which the bodies VIII
be buried side by side in the Cobalt Cemetery
Mr. and Mrs. Jewett were stricken with pnetI-
nnonia at the same hour a week ago Sunday, he
at home in Cobalt and she in Brooklyn where she
was visiting. They celebrated their golden we'd
ding anniversary in September Mrs Jewctt was
prominent in woman's relief works and held Va
rious state offices. DR.. JewetJs war uniform IS
nraeerved as relic in the Museum at Middletown,
Conn
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
DR. ROBERT WILLIAM TAYLOR.

Dr. Robert William Taylor died yesterday from
nephritis at his home. No. f42 West 18th street
DR. Taylor was born in London, England. on Au-
gust IL 1872 Following the completion of his
aarIv sduca tion in his native land. Or. Taylor came
to this country in 1862 and entered the College OF
PHYSICIANS and Surgeons, from which he was
graduated with the class of '6S. He was professor
of skin diseases in the Woman's Medical College
and in the medical department of the University
of Vermont Dr. Taylor surgeon in the Char
itv HospitaI Bellevue Hospital Dispensary and the
New York Dlspensary. The funeral VIII be held al
the home tomorrow evening at o'clock
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07
HARLEM OPERA HOUSE.

A smooth and effective representation Of THE
Three of Us,''-the play by Rachel Crothers, which
was a signal success last season at the Madison
Square Theatre,-was given last night at the Har-
lem Opera House. The story of the piece has been
told here and repetition Of it is not needed There
is fidelity 10 Western life in its character and tone,
and Il contains effective situations Beatrice Nor
gan and John Craig did entire justice 10 the lead
ing characters, Rhy McChesney and her suitor. The
Dlax is well mounted The includes George
Howell Louise Randolph Robert Hill, William
Norton Dudley Hawley, Louise Brunette, Emile
Melville and Ethel Wright.
New-York tribune., 1908-01-07

sion OF the play that presented by her. last
season, called The Partisan Model" That play in
us original form, hzs been described in this place
IN IT'S altered form II has not lost its primitive,
peculiar character. Mr. Otis Harlan appeared in
professional association with Miss Held. Neither
OF those performers is remarkable for refinement.
MISS Held possesses personal comeliness and,-in
her acting,-the attractive quality of piquant be-
haVlor Nj Earlans acting is marked by broad
cornicalify he gave imitation of Harry Lauder.
The attendance was large