Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-07-23

kittie Ross and Ed. Beck were passen-
gers on the same train and Beck is re-
ported to have been seen with him a
number of times during the evening. He
displayed considerable money while in
the saloons and the theory is that he was
drugged by persons unknown for the
purpose of robbery. Henderson later Of
fered to accompany Beck to the w. 5.
restaurant where they were to meet Miss
Ross, and he said, IL will buy bottle of
wine Henderson was later seen COM
ing out with Miss Roos on this informa-
tion the defendants in the action were
arrested. Word has been sent to both
Spokane and Grangeville for further
found on the body from Chas. l.. Kemp,
to Captain Hall, in British Columbia,
was investigated and Mr.. Dawson
'phoned to Mr.. Kemp. The letter stated
Henderson was fine man and had con.
siderable money when he left Grangeville
and also stated that he would call up the
sheriff here and report fully on the mat
ter.
Coroner Baum called jury last night at
$50 and dismissed them at $40 this
morning in order to give the physicians
chance to hold post mortem on the
body of Henderson. The body was re-
moved to the parlors of the Lewiston
Furniture aud Undertaking Co.. and the
autopsy was performed by Drs. Poynter
and Kaulbach.
The jury, consisting of c. p. Coburn,
John Pointing, Christ Held, A. Larsen,
William kreuger and Fred Smith, as
sembled at the undertaker's parlors aud
Coroner Baum opened the court. The
Investigation is going OIL under the direc-
tion of Prosecuting Attorney F. Danford.
The first witness called on the stand
was DIR. kaulbach, who stated that he
was one of the physicians in attendance
at the death of Henderson and also as
sisted in performing the autopsy. He
said that in his opinion the deceased
came to his death by narcotic poisoning,
which was probably opium. The doctor
further stated that Henderson was still
| alive, but unconscious when he was sum-
moned and the breathing registered at
about eight times to the minute The
normal breathing should be about IS
times. He also stated that there were
no convulsions before death. Dr. Kaul-
bach was excused and Phillip
Herring. proprietor, of w. & S.
Restaurant, who testified that the
deceased came in with Beck and
they together with Miss Ross, ordered
supper and bottle of wine. This was
between II and IL o'clock, they staying
neatly As minutes. He states that Miss
Ross paid the check with $40 bill and
all three went out together. He also
stated that Henderson had been into the
place for supper earlier in the evening,
at this juncture the prisoners were sent
after for identification by Mr.. Herring,
alter which he was excused.
The next witness called was T.. M.
Cannon, night clerk the Hotel De
France, who stated in answer to Atty.
Danford's questions that: Henderson
came to the Office and was assigned to
room 3 on the south end of the building
and adjoining room occupied by Mr..
aud Mrs. c. w. Morrison. Deceased
registered as w. F. Wilson and wife,
of Colfax, stating that he would 60 for
his wife and would return later.
Mr.. Cannon stated that this was the
last he seen Of Henderson until he was
called by Mr.. Davidson, the proprietor
of the hotel to assist in waking him. His
evidence was that in company with Mr..
Davidson they entered the room and
tried every means to awaken him, but to
no avail, after which he was sent for DIR.
Poynter who came down shortly.
Geo. Dring, night bartender in the Star
saloon, was called and testified to having
seen deceased in his place and sold him
drinks. Deceased was in company oi
several persons on and off between 7 o.
clock and II O'Clock. He stated he over
heard conversation between Beck and
Henderson, in which the latter offered
Beck money. which was refused. During
the evening some one started an argu
ment with Henderson and offered to be
$40 that he couldn't show up &7o, t,
which Henderson replied by opening hi
; pocketbook, saying: Here is $500,
and then replaced it in his pocket. Wit
ness stated that there appeared to be
! great deal of money there. but could no