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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-11
The Ladies Have q Grievance.

The TELLER voices Il sent inleht eX-
pressed by many since the recent rri-
mares were held when it urges tn at
some action be taken to meet the
changed conditions in our municipal
elections. The time was. when Lewis
ton was small village and all the
voters were robust men that II primary
could he call, d ut most any part of the
city and the voters could he fairly lep-
resesented 10y the results, but that time
is happily passed, Lewiston is II city of
several wards and its voting lopula-
tion has been increased by recent legis-
lation admitting women to right Of
suffrage.
The claim is made, aud justly, that
the place designated to hold the pri-
maries was not centrally located for
the con venicnce of the resident voters
Of the city, nor was il Gu led ut a place
where the wives aud mothers would
feel like gong to represent their inter.
ests. 4 ticket was nominated for the
entire city by caucus of citizens
three .fourths of whom came from one
ward Of the city. And while it was
probably dOue in all fairness 1t could
not be under the circumstances a rep
resentative citizens ticket, Us the
ladies were not given expressions to
their choice in selecting the city
officers.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-11
LEWISTON. IDEH0 JUNO H. 1897.
Death Of Earle Porter.

The whole community received n
sudden shock last Sunday afternoon
when it was ,nounced that Earle
Porter was dead. He had been ailing
tor some weeks but his friends here in
the city had no intimatiOn that he
was dangerously i'll or that his death
was even probable from the disease
that held him bed fast. He contracted
Il slight cold on the night of May p,
when he came to town to witness the
graduation Of his friends, Of the High
school. He showed symptoms of ty-
phoid though not clearly defined. A
still later diagnosis gave indication
that the patient was victim Of that
dread and fatal disease appendicitis.
Death came speedily, even before those
attending him had given up hope that
he might survive.
The deceased had just passed his
eighteenth birthday. He WAS II young
man just budding into what promised
a stirling manhood. He graduated
from last years high school class ana
was pursuing hls studies in the Nor
NAL. He was amiable, generous
and kind hearted, II friend to every
one he came in contact with, IN his
brief journey through this world. lie
had energy, originality and high ideals,
characteristics which his friends recOg.
nized and upon which they built
hopes for his success in life.
The funeral services took place from
the family residence, three miles wes
of the city, Wednesday morning al
nine O'Clock. The impressive cerc
monies were conducted IN the home ht
loved and where he was beloved, sur
rounded 10y flowers, whose perfume
and beauty were a tribute to his mem
Dry, aud by sorrOw,ng friends wh'
truly n,curned his loss. He was in
tered in the Lewiston cemetery. HI
CLASSMATES helped with loving hand
to perform the last sad rites of hi
burial.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-11
Normal School Board Meeting.

The board of trustees Of the Lewis
ton Normal school held meeting
Monday night to select the fnculty for
the coming year, The following were
chosen: Geo. T.. !<nepper, \. Nj.
president, mathematics aud methods;
f. IT, Matthias, L. :. history und
science; Anna L. Carl, English aud
elocuti,n; Mary n. Galloway. Latin
and physical culture Pres Kneppers
salary was fixed at $500; Prof. Matthias
at $3.50 and the lady professors get
5000 each for the year
Miss Anna CARL, the neW professor
of English aud elocution, is II graf u tie
of the Kansas State Normal school in
the highest course OF that institution.
She taught TWO years in the Kansas
State Normsl school, and sever years
in the city schools Of Hutchinson, +,
Kansas. She is an experienced insti-
tute conductor ANA has been for four
years II county superintendent IN II
county having las teachers in charge.
She Is n you, Z woman Of splendid Ell
ergy with ample experience aud vii;
make II valuable acquisition to the
college faculty.
Pres. knepper reports a glowing out
look for next years work. There will
be ten members of next years class
the first graduating class ~ the history
of the school. With the increased
faculty there will be ample force to
meet all the present requirements o
the school.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-11

pirate picture of the Lewiston Salmon
Club. This work Of ART Is on exhibi.
zion at the club room in the Odd FEEL
on Snake river, and IL is truly realistic.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-11
Wanted.

Bids to furnish 80 cords of split wood,
four feet long, delivered at the Lewis
ton State Normal School, Lewiston,
Idaho. Address, Il. +. Morris, Secre-
tarv, Lewiston, Idaho.
-I.ye packed in sitting top can Is
pure granulated potash. All others
contain IL large portion OF salt. ASK
for Red Seal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-06-11

A whole family, consisting OF father,
mother aud two girls, was lodged in
the county Jail last Sunday This
wholesale arrest was made upon II war
rant from Judge StooKey's court upon
the complaint OF J. =. King, of the
Potlatch. The specific chine charged
consists Of breaking into cabin aud
the unlawful detainer thereof and the
use of force to resist the entry upon Il
certain piece and parcel of land upon
the reservation, near Russell The par
ties named In the complaint, and now
IN the custody Of the sheriff, are Flick
Mckenzie, Mrs. Mckenzie, Lizzie
Mckenzie aud Babe Mckenzie. This
| IL IA case of contest over IL homestead.
The county is not only called upon to
fight personal legal contest, but wo-
men and children are humiliated, il
not disgrarcd. to fuither PERSONAL ends.
The sheriff kindly spares the mother
and children the discniniOrts Of close
/ confinement. but affords them com.
Portable quarters. The hearing will
take place to-day ut 10 o'clock.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
SAM JONES WILL
REACH HERE TO-DAY
WILL LECTURE ON "SHAMS" AT
SEALS HALL TONIGHT.
BY Special Arrangement the Lecture viii BE
Given Under the Auspices of the
Birmingham Lyceum.

Sam Jones, the great lecturer and re-
vivalist, will arrive in Birmingham today.
He does not come to shake UP the sin
ners of the city, but to stay one night and
deliver his noted lecture on "Shams"
Mr.. Jones will lecture under the auspices
of the Birmingham Lyceum at Seals hail.
The lecture was first announced as an in
dependent one, but through the efforts of
Secretary H. K. White of the Lyceum the
lecture was taken in charge by that organ
ization. The regular season admission tick
cts of the members will be good and the
extra seats will be sold at so cents.
1t was a good stroke for the Lyceum to
get the lecture on it's regular course, for
1t will be one of the most enjoyable that
has or will be given during the season.
Sam Jones' reputation extends to every
city of the south. AS a revivalist he has
few equals. AS a lecturer he has an abund
ant store of humor and fund of practical
hints that form an enjoyable evenings en-
tertainment, to say the least of it.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
PERSONAL.

WIN. G. Northington, Of Prattville, is in
the city.
Thos. D. Radcliffe, of Sheffield, is at the
Morris
Arthur s. Roseablatt, of San Francisco,
is in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs A. B. Newman, of Waverly.
are in the city.
Charles D. Alexander, of Alfalfa, was in
the city last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. E. Williams, of Nash
vile, are in the city.
Mr.. William G. Little, of Livingston, was
in the city yesterday
Adrian S. vande Graft, of Tuscaloosa,
was in the city yesterday.
H. w. Bankhead, son of Representa-
tive Banl1head, was at the Morris yester-
day.
Misses Daisy and Annie McDuffy. of
Gadsden, are visiting Mrs. Joe Latham,
72O North Sixteenth street
Hon. T. ]. Simmons, chief justice of the
supreme court of Georgia, is the guest of
John W. Tomlinson.
j. G. Weatherly and Misses Ethel and
Mabel Weatherly, of Patton, were at the
Florence yesterday.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
There Are Many Hints Of PROPOSE
ton From the Gas Company.
TO BE SUBMITTED TT THE NEXT COUNCIL
Generally Beloved That the Gas Company viii Allow the
Case 10 Into the Courts-In the Event That
It Does the City is Well Fortified.

posed to corporations when they abuse the
privileges granted them, and the outrages
of the Birmingham Gas company clearly
demand that this company be driven out
of existence or be permitted to live through
the good graces of the people under con-
tract that they cannot violate. and one
charging a cheaper price for gas"
1t Has Been the Talk of the Town.
The great victory over the gas monopoly
has been the talk of Birmingham since
Wednesday night. With the exception of
a few-less than bakers dozen-the VIC
tory has been heralded with delight
The city council is being praised for its
brave and fearless action. The ultimate re-
suit is now being variously discussed. There
are hints flying thick and fast as to what
the gas company will do. 1t is whispered
that some kind of a proposition will be
made at the next meeting of the city
council.
There are others who say the gas COM
pany will carry the matter to the courts.
This is not taken seriously. Few believe
that the gas company has any such inten-
ton. In the event that the case is carried
to the courts the city is well fortified There
is no question but that it has the right
to annul the gas company's contract, when
the contract has been constantly violated.
This fact has been proven. The evidence is
in shape to go to the courts, and should
it be carried there the city will be VIC
torous in the end
City Attorney Lowe has been instructed
to furnish a further cause of procedure to
the council at its next meeting, Tuesday
night He will do this, but it is the gen.
eral impression that further action will be
forestalled by proposition from the gas
company for a new contract.
Dollar gas is what the people demand.
The city council has gone into the case
with the intention to fight 1t through. That
can be seen from the prompt action at the
meeting Wednesday night.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23

full operation last night. Stockings al
ready filed, intended to be given to the
poor, were very popular. The grab-bag
was as much in evidence as ever, as was
the parlor Kaleidoscope, new invention
appropriated by church fairs.
The lunch department is one of the feat
ures of the bazaar. There were also hosts
of the typical church fair girls on hand;
those who can eat as many as six suppers
with escorts, and eat candy in the mean
time.
The booths were also very popular. The
art department is selling a number of
sketches, though they are kept ON the wall
for the display. The Christmas booth and
houselSeepers booth, both contain numer-
GUS fancy articles and specimens of needle
work that are the delight of the women
folks.
The manager of the bazaar said that not
withstanding the rain In the early part of
the week, the bazaar had been very sue
cessful and would realize handsome
amount for the church.
The bazaar will close tonight at IL O'Clock.
Another interesting programme is an
nounced and among other attractions Miss
Kate Todds class in e,ocution will recite.
The class consists of thirteen little boys
and girls, and their recitations will no
doubt prove entertaining.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
AN ALL ROUND SNEAK.
information Received That Deaton Robbed Hotels
in Nashville.

1t now appears that officer Hamilton
made noted "catch" when he arrested w.
S. Deaton, who plead guilty to robbing a
room at the Morris hotel and also one at
the Florence.
On his person were found several checks
signed by Judge Snodgrass of Tennessee.
The checks had been paid and were worth
less, yet formed proof that Deaton had
been operating in other cities. A pawn
brokers' ticket was also found on his per-
son for an overcoat.
Yesterday telegram was received from
Manager Hancock of the Nicholson house
in Nashville, inquiring about Deaton and
bearing the information that he had robbed
the room of Chief Justice Snodgrass in the
Nicholson, besides rooms in the Maxwell
and Tulane. He was informed that Dea-
ton would likely serve several years in
Alabama and that he would then be turned
over to the Tennessee authorities.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
JAMES {. SHELLEY RET URNS.
Met With Alabama Friends in Railroad Acct
dent in Honduras.

James E. Shelley arrived in Birmingham
yesterday to spend the holidays with his
father and mother, Gen. and Mrs. Charles
M. Shelley.
Mr. Shelley has been for the last thirteen
months in the employment of the South
Honduras government on railroad which
Is being built through that country. He
was stationed about fifty miles from the
sea coast
Last week there was a large wreck re-
ported on one of the railroads, and Mr..
Shelley went over to see what services
could be rendered. All of the front part OF
the train had fallen through high tres
tie, leaving only the last passenger coach
standing on the track.
Mr.. Shelley entered this car and much to
his establishment found In there Mr.. and
Mrs. Preston Haskell. who were on their
wedding trip from Birmingham to the
gold mines in Honduras, of which MI. Has
kell is superintendent.
Mr. Shelley had not even heard of their
marriage, and his meeting with them in
such strange place as Honduras was Il
great surprise. They had not received tho
slightest injury from the wreck, and were
not in the least daunted in the rough
mule-back trip that was before them.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
Police Commission Speculation

IF any one knows what the personnel OF
the police commission will be after Jan.
I he continues to hold his peace and specu-
lation is still rife.
It is alleged that the city administration
will have some bearing on the appoint
ment of vacancies in the commission. 1t
is claimed that there is a desire to avoid
the friction that has existed between the
two departments. The friction that has
existed, SO the story goes, has engendered
some feeling among the high officials on
both sides.
A certain case has been commented on
quite frequently. 1t will be remembered
that some weeks ago the keepers of indie
cent houses were given notice to pay
boarding house license. They arose in in
dignation and said that they should be al
lowed to open their front doors If they
paid license. They were informed that
there was no law against this by the OIL
Gals at the city hall.
Matters went along for several days.
One of the persons in question opened the
front door of her place. She and all the
inmates were promptly arrested and charg-
ed with vagrancy
Some say this was done through preju-
dice and others as a slap at the admins
tration. a.
1t Is the opinion of many that it is un-
necessary to modest these characters I'M
less they become disorderly. 1t is well
known that the laws are very strict on
them, yet when they are allowed to keep
open house day the police department is
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23

Former Mayor Thompson! ST thing the
proper in requiring the gas company to
live up to the letter and spirit of its con-
tract with the city, and that The Age-Her-
aid is to be commended for bringing the
matter to light"
Oliver Chalifoux: 1.-The city council did
just the right thing at the right time and
now practically have the gas company in a
position to do what they please with it.
If it should refuse to come to terms have
no doubt that another company will jump
at the chance to furnish gas to the citizens
at dollar thousand, or even less"
Attorney H. K. White: at is a great VIC
tory for the people and must ultimately
result in public ownership of all necess-
ties in which the public is interested. The
Age-Herald has made a gallant fight for
the people and is deserving of the earnest
support of the citizens of Birmingham
Brown Crockery Co.: at was a great
victory for the people of Birmingham The
board of aldermen did the job in a clear
cut, busness-like way, and show that they
are men of whom the city should feel
proud Let them keep on, whip the gas
trust off its feet and give the people dollar
gas"
L. Burger: 1.-The council did all the peo-
pie could expect and have no doubt will
fight the gas people to a finish. The city
ought to really own its gas plant, but as it
is not in good enough condition financially
to accomplish this, dollar gas is the only
compromise the people will accept"
e. Marcus: "Our city fathers have start
ed in the right way, and it is only just
that they keep the fight up until the peo-
pie get dollar gas. They deserve the thanks
of the entire community
The Peoples Tailors: ~ am well satisfied
with the action of the board of aldermen
30 far, and I have no reason to fear that
they will not keep it up I am heartily OPP
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
PRACTICALLY At AN END
The Present Session of the United
States Court.
JUDGMENT FOR S15.779.46
Rendered in Favor of the Safe Deposit amp
Trust Company of Baltimore, Against
the City of Admission.

The fall term of the United States cir
cult court which has been in session in
this city for several weeks, is practically
at an end, although adjournment will prob
ably not be taken until Saturday.
Yesterday Judge Boarman rendered a de-
cison in the case of the Safe Deposit and
Trust company of Baltimore VS.. the city
of Admission, which was submitted Tues
day on an agreed statement of facts. CIV
ing a judgment in favor of the Safe De-
post and Trust company for S15,77946.
The action was brought on the unpaid
coupons of the bonds of the city of Annis-
ton, held by the company.
The case of Eva NJ. Bullock VS.. the Life
Insurance Clearance company for $4,000
on a policy on the life of her husband was
yesterday concluded the jury returning
the following verdict: I'VE, the jury find
for the plaintiff, and assess her damages at
s5,212.75."
The term of the United States court just
ending has been one of the most success
full terms in the history of the court. A
large volume of business has been disposed
of and the dockets materially cleared.
Judge Alex Boarman, who presided over
the deliberations of the court, enjoys a
reputation for dispatch equal to any judge
in the country. Clerk Trimble and Chief
Deputy Clerk Broadway have done much
towards facilitating the work of the term.
The prisoners who were convicted in the
criminal branch will be taken to the diff
ferent prisons to which they were SEN
fenced after the holidays.
The court room and corridors of the gov
eminent building, which have presented an
animated scene will bear deserted ap-
pearance.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
METHODIST CHURCH Bt2AAR.
The Attendance Very Large and Pleasant En-
tertainment Furnished.

Last night was the most successful one
the ladies of the First Methodist church
have had at their bazaar. The musical
programme for the evening was most at
tractive and entertaining one. 1t was as
follows:
1T Fear Thy Kisses"-Prof. Washburn.
Because I Love You, Dear'-Miss Kern
Piano solo-Miss Gockel.
"Love's Proving"-Mrs. Chadwick.
Mandolin solo-Mr. Hartzell.
"Doris'-Mrs. Catchings.
Every scheme that was ever devised to
make money for church bazaar, was in
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23

derelict of duty if they are not arrested.
On the other hand. it has been known
that they cannot be driven out of the city.
1t is therefore commended that If they are
allowed to run unmolested day, they
should not be disturbed at all unless they
become disorderly.
As an instance of the strict law on these
cases, there is an ordinance in the city
code making it an offense for landlords
to allow such characters to become ten
ants of their property. The landlords are
as guilty as the inmates.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
IN A SPECIAL COACH.
The Delegates FROM Birmingham Win Go to the
Tuscaloosa Convention.

Those who attend the Tuscaloosa rivers
and harbors convention will go in a special
coach.
Supt. Wickersham yesterday notified Sec
rotary Boles. of the Commercial club, that
a special coach would be attached to the
fast train leaving here at a. m. Dec. O.
1t is probable that large number from
Birmingham will attend.
Mayor Evans has received an invitation
to be one of the speakers at the conven-
ton. He has not decided whether he will
accept. .,..,-..s.....- A,....a...s..
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
eral Railroad company for damages in the

eral Railroad company for damages in the
sum of 100000.
J. T. White was the engineer on the ILL
fated train that left Birmingham on Sum
day morning, Dec. 27, last which went
through the Cahaba bridge. Engineer
White met death at his post. 1t will be
remembered that the negro fireman jumped
when the engine was falling and escaped
injury. Engineer White had been in the
service of the road for a number of years
and was one of the most reliable and pop
ular men in the service of the company.
City Court.
The January docket of the city court has
been issued. The term will begin on Jan.
8, and the first division will take up the
jury cases. The second division will take
up the chancery cases. There are large
number of cases on the docket and the
two divisions will be kept busy throughout
the term.
Again Arrested
Lonnie Gabriel is again in the clutches
of the law. He was arrested some time
ago charged with the murder of John Golf,
a prominent negro at Sumter but was re-
leased on habeas corpus proceedings before
Judge Sharpe of the city court.
The circuit court grand jury which has
just adjourned. returned an indictment
against him a charge of murder, and
he was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Hill
house and Ball on Tuesday night.
Assignment
The Malone Boot and Shoe company, do
ing business in Second avenue, between
Twentieth and Twenty-first streets, yester-
day made an assignment to W. R. Gum,
as trustee, who will dispose of the stock
and pay off creditors without preference.
The Malone Boot and Shoe company has
been in business in this city for num-
Der of years.
Marriage License
Licenses to wed were yesterday granted
to the following parties:
Alfred C. Downen and Miss Eva s. Nor
ris.
Edward C. Farris and Miss Lille B.
Weems.
Henry o. Hardin and Miss Sallie Seals
Luther Broom and Miss Belle Gentle.
Colon D. Bailey and Miss Emma Grace
Byers.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23

det in barracks except one or two, have
already left, or will leave today. The
Atheneum's Christmas vacation also began
yesterday and will continue until Jan. 4.
Birminghams young people are well rep
resented in the different Alabama colleges
and the depot these days is fairly alive
with them on their way to their respective
homes.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
Arthur whiting Dead.
stockings

Special to The Age-Herald.
Montgomery. Dec. 22.-Mr. Arthur Whit
ing. an old citizen of Montgomery and a
brother of Mrs. Capt. w. H. Graves. of
Birmingham, died at his residence in this
city today. He was a whole-souled. gen.
erous man, and had many friends here.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-23
A UNION MEETING
Will Be Held Sunday Night in the Interest of
the Mercy Home.

In the First Methodist church Sunday
night there will be meeting in the inter-
est of the Mercy Home
The children of the home will render mu-
steal selections, besides addresses that will
be made by ministers of the city, all Of
whom will unite in the service.
The music will be under the direction
of Charles C. Washburn and Miss Belle
Mccoy. The ladies desire large attend
ance.