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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-18
In Violation Of Law.

The University Argonaut fos April says
the printing Of the University catalogue
aud program Of the course Of study for
the summer school for 1900 has been let
to the Lewiston Tribune The letting
was done by the two local members of
the executive board Of the board Of re-
gents. Gilbert and Cornwall. None Of
the Moscow printers was consulted about
this printing and no competitive bids
were asked, so far as can be ascertained.
The Lewiston Tribune is owned and pub
lished by A. ii. and 4. L Afford and
| Stanton. A. ii Afford Is member OF
the University Board Of Regents.
Section 365 revised statutes Of Idaho
provides. members Of the legislature,
state, county, city, district aud precinct
officers must not be interested In any
contract made by them in their officisl
capacity, or by any body or board Of
which they are members"
Members OF the board Of regents are
state officers, and Mr. Afford Is one ol
them. He also has direct interest IN
the contract to print the University cata-
logue. 1t is perfectly clear that this
contract was let in violation Of the plain
letter Of the statute. and that payment for
the work :an be stopped by any TAXPAYER
OF the state. North Idaho Star.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-18
A Chicago Mystery.

CHICAGO, April 1.-THE inquest over
the body Of Rufus Wright, the million
aire bicycle tire manufacturer, who died
Yesterday from the effect OF bullet wounds
received Saturday night while in the
apartments of Mrs Louis +. Lottridge a,
the Leland hotel, was today postponed
until April "a at the request of Police
Lieutenant Perry who said that Mrs
Lottridge was in state of almost ner
vous prostration and not fit TO testify
Mrs Lottrdge had to be dragged b,
main force into the undertaking estab
lishment today, where the inquest was Il
have been held. Five detectives ar
working on the case, but AS yet they hav
procured no direct testimony bearing o'
| the mysterious shooting.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-18
Grangeville Protests

Grangeville is up in arms against the
merchants and business men there are a
unit in saying that under present condi-
tons not a pound of merchandise will be
sent over the Stuart branch. They find
it cheaper to haul their goods over the
mountain. The railroad rates to Stuart
are 6s, SO, As and 40 cents and the freight
90 cents as the best rate obtainable, while
freight over the mountain can be had at
rs cents and pay out Of the store. An
other point in LEWISTON S favor is that all
well established Cottonwood and Grange
vile houses have firms in Lewiston to
look after their goods here to receive
II the Stuart route is taken up it will be
necessary for them to build warehouses
at that point and get some one at an ad
ditional expense to look after their ship
ments.
4 public meeting was held Monda,
| night and memorial drawn up and ,
committee appointed to go TO st. Paul t'
present the grievance to President Mel
len. Grangeviile wants a continuation
of the route to Camas prairie. Sh,
claims that the present extension is no
of any benefit and that unless change
can be effected that the prairie must lool
else where for available railroad connec
tions. II the Northern Pacific peopl
have nothing further TO concede the com
mittee will probably take up negotiation
with the o. r. & N. locking to compile
ton of its line to the prairie at the cor
clusion of the pre- cnt truce.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-18
Lost HIS Position.

There is more trouble in the Boise post
Office. Chief Clerk +. J. Sencerbox has
been dismissed on the order Of the de-
partment after an investigation by post,
Office inspector had determined there
were irregularities for which he was re
sponsible. The Statesman has known
for some days that something was wrong
Postmaster Fenton when asked about the
matter denied that Mr., Sencerbox had
beru dismissed lie indicated. however
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-18
The State Loses.

The TELLER is advised from reliable
sources that the Secretary Of the Interior
has taken up the white pine cases Of the
State vs.. the settlers. and that as far as
gone in the matter his decisions had been
in favor of the settlers These contests
have cost the State thousands OF dollars
TO prosecute, aud il was generally con
ceded from the start that IT had no case.
The settlers. too, have been put to a great
deal of expense IN protecting an unwar-
ranted attack upon their legitimate pos
sessions.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-18

sess merit wherein he is employed; and
that with the knowledge he now has he
will endeavor TO see that iuformations are
filed in the district court in four more
forgery cases Monday.
No arrest has been made of S. G.. Isa-
man, aud no case filed yet charging him
with perjury in swearing to the com
,,l.int
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-18
PECULIARLYSTRANGE
Straws Indicate the Direction of the
Wind.

The preliminary examination of S. G. Isa-
man, on a charge of perjury i'll swearing to
the complaint in the Tannahill forgery case
held this morning before Justice Sweet.
George w. Tannahill appeared for the state
S. O. Tannahill-E O'Neill and Miles S. John
son for the defendant.
The only testimony introduced was the
papers in the probate court against Tannahill,
towit: The complaint warrant of arrest and
order holding Tannahill to answer before dis
trict court Also the information filed i'll the
district court by County Attorney Danford, and
the verdict of the jury rendered in the
No testimony was offered to show that the
facts set forth in the complaint or the informa
ton filed against Tannahll was not true, and
there was not scinta of testimony adduced
that in the slightest degree tended to show Mr.
Isamau guilty of the charge.
Justice Sweet, before any testimony
offered, expressed himself that he supposed
that Isaman would waive examination
If the Justice binds the defendant over to the
district court upon such testimony as offered
this morning. it will be new departure i'll JUS
tce court proceedings.
Note this that County Attorney Danford did
not appear for the state in this case and more
over, told Justice Sweet that he would not
appear, as the action had merit, and he
would not prosecute the case, as it was farce"
In his argument to the jury i'll the case against
Tannahill he stated to the jury that Mr.. lsaman
was justified in bringing the action.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-18
Wool Imports.

The history of wool imports into the
United States should be conclusive proof
to every owner of sheep i'll this country
that free trade means the use Of foreign
wool in American factories, while protec-
ton means the use of American wool.
Study the following figures:
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-18
WOOL. IMPORTED.

Under the Mckinley tariff in 1898 we
imported r72,433,s3s pounds of foreign
wool.
In 1894, while buyers were waiting for
the free trade Wilson bill 10 become law
we imported only ss,i52 .5S5 pounds.
In the free trade years, when American
sheep were being slaughtered because it
didn't pay our farmers TO sell their wool
for few cents pound, the foreign wool
came flooding into our markets by ship
loads-more and more of it each year.
In 1897 we bought, under the free trade
Wilson bill, 35o,S52, ,o26 pounds of for
eign wool. This was I7s,426 tons of it
ENOUGH TO LOAD S. BRITISH MERCHANT
VESSELS, Each carrying 5000 Tons OF
wool, grown mostly in British colonies
This is the sort of pro British treaty that
the democrats make.
Last year, under the protection OF the
Dingley tariff, we only imported 1915,
2oe pounds of foreign wool--nearly 800,
ooo 900 pounds less than in 1897.
Last year American wool was used il
making American cloth III American
mills. American sheep were worth 81 8
each more than in 1895, aud American
wool sold at from 10 to rs cents a poun'
higher than III 1895, sheep and wool hav
ing practically doubled in value.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-18

Why Expert Cunningham, who has
been engaged to expert and straighten
the looely kept records OF previous
county officials should be made a butt
OF ridieuie by the gang Is beyond the
comprehension Of fair minded men. lie
is simply doing the work for which he
was hired and the results of his labors
as shown by his reports are but sum.
mary Of the true condition Of inatiersh "
they exist and appear Of record.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1900-04-18
AT 1T AGAIN.
III st First You Don't Succeed. Try. Try
Agsin."

County Treasurer Hastings, who was
arrested at the instance ot Danford
charged with depositing the county funds
uulawfuily, appeared in Justice Sweets
court for preliminary hearing yesterday
mer,iing. Mr.. Hastings waived exami'
nation and was held in bonds of f. .ooo
to appear before the district court. 1t
will be remembered that Daniord insti-
tuted similar proceeding some few
weeks since in the probate court aud
which was dismissed.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16
Mid Winter Excursions TO Washington
Very low Rates Baltimore & Ohio
RAILROAD.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
has made arrangements for series of
popular Mid-Winter Excursions to
Washington, at one fare for the
round trip, allowing ten days limit on
tickets, including date of sale. Tie
excursions will be run on February
18th and April 18th, 1900. Tickets
will be good going on regular trains OF
the above dates and good To return on
regular trains within ten days, in
Guiding date of sale
DO not miss these splendid oppor
tunities to visit the National Capital
during the session Of Congress. Call
on o. a. AMMAN, Agent B. Il o. II. r.
for full information
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16
For the cOIorsd School Library.

Local talent in the colored school
gave very pretty entertainment at
the Water Street NJ. Z. church last
Friday night for the benefit of the
colored public school library. The
house was packed and "A handsome sum
was raised. The entertainment was
under the direction of r.. w. Sedwick
one of the teachers. a play entitled
'.The Disappointed Bride" or Love
at First Sight" was presented in
very creditable manner. Besides this
anumber of recitations and choruses
interesting and instructive, were
given.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16
CoIOred Circles.

The masquerade festival given by
Company "B' Of the y. NJ. f. church
was grand success: quite number
Of persons were masked, Miss Florence
Littleton receiving the the prize fol
remaining the longest masked.
Mr.. Fred Allen was in Parkersburg,
last week.
Quarterly meeting was well attend
ed at A. NJ. E. church Sunday. The
Presiding Elder was not present and
Rev. Watson preached at ; p. NJ.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16
The Republicans of Harrison county should al

The Republicans of Harrison county should at
once proceed to organize clubs that they may be
duly represented at the league convention in Par
kersburg the sth of next month. With proper ex:
ertion such an organization could be easily had at
Shinnston, Lumberport, Enterprise, Wallace,
Brown, Sardis, Salem, Cherry Camp, Huntsville,
West Milford, Good Hope, Lost Creek, Mt. Clare,
Romines Mills, Quiet Dell, Bridgeport, and two or
three wards in Clarksburg. For this purpose
proper forms may be obtained from this Office Let
us near from you at once.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16

naien Of 1896 when for the first time In many
wears past there was marked disposition, espec-
ially among the democrats, TO break away from
the moorings OF lifetime.
McKinley's term expires on the 4th day OF
March 1901 In November of this year his sue
cessor is to be selected. At present everything
indicates that the race will again be between him
and Bryan with chances much moro favorable to
his reelection than they we're to his election four
years ago. While the platform upon Which Bryan
ran was general attack upon many lines held IN
high esteem by many of the people and especially
an unwarranted assault upon the courts of the
country, both federal and state, yet the principal
issue then was as to the proper financial policy.
whether it should be upon gold basis stable and
sound, or upon silver basis in which the metals
were in theory TO be coined upon parity or ratio
to be determined by legislative enactment The
result of that election 10 everybody except few
politicians seems to haye settled the proper nan-
cial policy upon the plan proposed by the party
nominating Mckinley. This is so far true that.
practically speaking, there in the whole country
but one man who positively insists that coinage of
free silver at the ratio of l6 to is living issue.
If he desires to have rehearng before the people
upon that question no republican could be found
who would object.
The national committees of both organizations
have selected the times and places Tor holding
their respective national conventions. The people
will soon be called upon to name their delegates
representatives whose duty it shall be to attend
these conventions, select candidates and indicate
those general issues to be tried before the jury of
the American people on the 9Th day OF Novem-
Der next
On the % day of this month the republican
state committee will meet in Wheeling to select the
time and place for the republican state convention
There has been call already issued and publish
ed for some time fixing Petersburg as the place
and March Sth as the time for the holding of the
state league convention. So that before the voter
has thought about this being the year of great
political movements the party organizations have
been laying plans, which ere long will find the
American people again divided into political fac
tions each conending for the supremacy of its
own political ideas and the selection of its own
candidates to fill all the positions from the Presi-
tions are held except those only which relate to
matters pertaining to education these to some
extent ha .ing been arranged for other than Presi
Dental elections
While the people are thus divided into parti-
sans, having their own particular views on eco
nomc questions and the propriety of selecting this
or that man for Office, there should nevertheless
be an untiring effort the part of all to restrain
so far as possible their zeal and energy, an over
indulgence of which might to some extent bring
upon the state and possibly the nation situation
uot unlike that which disurbs sister state,
kentucky.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16
Call for Republican Clubs,

Republicans ofthe several districts
near the following places will meet at
7:3O o'clock p. IN. on Saturday, Feb
9th, 1900, at the usual place of such
meetings for thepurpose of organizing
Republican clubs and of electing five
delegates and their alternates to at
tend the State league Convention at
Parkersburg March sth, and for trans
acting any other business that may
properly come before them:
Clark Distrlct-Court House.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16

The Salem Express, newspaper at Salem
edited by Orman Randolph, is the latest news
messenger on the rails of journalism We trust
its mogul in its speed to brilliant destiny may
never jump the track nor burn out its valves for
lack of steam. The express is well loaded with
fresh news and has a baggage car full of healthy
looking ads which will bring good returns to the
business men of the town.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16
POLITICS FOR 1900.

The year 1900 brings US again face to face
with another general election. The voice of the
people will again be heard in the matter of politics
and ia the selection of its officers, both national
and state. These elections recur with surprising
frequency to the busy, active man. 1t seems but
short while since we were in the midst of the cam
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16

February % having been made a
state holiday by thelast legislature the
public schools will not keep" that
day. At the city high school litera-
ry programme appropriate for the oc-
c;lSion will be rendered wednesday af-
ternoon, February2l.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16

Whenever the people shall have made their
nominations the Telegram will in proper way do
all in its power to the election of such can
didates 1t has none of its own and proposes to
secure, far as it can, fair chance for ALL The
will of the people is its wish
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16

The speech of Senator Elkns before the Sen
ate on pending financial measures shows com
prehenslve and vigorous conception OF an mpor.
tant subject. II is dignifed, liberal, analytic and
states IN forceful language business mans views
on matter of deep significance to every material
interest of the people. Like his previous utter
ances public questions, this speech is attracting
widespread attention and received by his
colleagues with that high consideration given this
able statesman. whenever he appears upon the
Senate floor to debate or discuss questions of
moment.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16

Our Republican brethren in Wood county
seem to be early in their announcements for the
different official positions to be filed by the voters
in November next. There are already in the field
duly announced at least four candidates for sheriff
two for prosecuting attorney two for House of
Delegates and three fer assessor. Have Harrison
county candidates forgotten that this is the year
for eectionse
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16

legislative authority must be invoked to elect to
Office men, whom the voter has repudiated.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16
eff;c;aR County Directory.
TIME FOR HOLDING COURTS.

Crcuit court conyenes on the second Tuesday in Janua
~ May and September , e., >,
december Of each year always on the second Monday
The Federal court holds two sessions annually III Crks-
burg converting in April and again in October
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16
Valuable Farm forsaIe.

Situated one mile west of Adams
ton on the Northwestern turnpike.
containing II acres, being the farm Of
A. G. Hall, deceased. For price and
particulars, call on or address SheIS
man G. Denham, Clarksburg, W
Va. 1s-tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16

A nice line OF handmade saddles at
Reynolds harness shop. la-Sp
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16

What amuses you. Inc scramble to unsign
hat petition.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1900-02-16

You win find the newest things in
underwear, neckwear gloves, hosiery
and ect, at the Clarksburg Tailoring
company Traders building. 4-tf
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-05
A QUESTIONABLE BUSINESS.

If will not be at all surprising If be-
Fore this interminable business of select
Ing a police alarm system is through with
a dirty scandal should eventuate. The
nffair has had from the outset the ear
marks Of dishonesty. There Is something
more behind the delay than mere IN
ability to agree upon system.
The open and notorious advocacy OF
special interests to which the columns OIL
q certain local paper are given helps TO
croatia the conviction, so generally prev
aient among the people, that there are
Influences at work in this transaction
which should be ruthlessly squelched.
From the freedom with which individuals
are advocating the squandering OF tnou-
sands OF dollars for the purchase OF one
special system, when others found to De
In successful operation in other COM
munttiss are offered for thousands OF dol
lars less. there Is little option left to the
decent citizen but to believe That IL the
inside of the business could be revealed
a. would reflect but little credit on GER
tain individuals.
Weeks ago, when the business was In
its youth. the G / o b e pointed out the
tremendous discrepancy between the
Cregier system and the auto-electric sys-
fem In the prices sought by them re-
Rpeetively. We also pointed out on that
accession that the Cregier system was in
successful operation in the city of Chi
caee and that It looked suspicieusly like
throwing money away to pay such figures
"a the latter company asked. while re-
sponsible concern offered to do the work
at an infinitely less price.
The auto-electric system was then
adopted by our board of aldermen at
cost of about $4,000. This was not con-
CURED in by the other branch of the
council. Now comes this same concern
and offers to put in its system at some
thing like $4,000 less than the bid which
the board of aldermen in its generosity
accepted. Yet the bid remains something
like $4,000 In excess of at least one other
bid now before the council; while the
news columns of the newspaper organ of
that concern are made to contain slsshing
I editorial advocacy in support of the ae-
ceptance of the higher bid.
: 1t Is all very queer. And, we fear, it
will all prove to be very disgraceful be-
fore it has come to an end.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-05
A SAD AFFAIR.

1t would be of little avail at this time
between the employees of the two rail-
roads concerned for the distressing acct
dent which occurred near Trout Brook
junction on Wednesday, night. The
responsibility should certainly be made
certain as early as possible. There was
culpable, nay, criminal, negligence some-
lie, as well as a matter OF right as be-
tween the two systems concerned, that
1t be definitely located.
Most of such unhappy occurrences are
found in the last event to have been the
product of a lack of foresight on the
part of individuals. To that extent they
are simply unavoidable on the part Of the
roads on which they happen. A moments
thoughtlessness or neglect in the railroad
calling is always possible of being fol-
lowed by the most terrible results.
We have all much reason to feel graft
fed at the comparatively limited dam
age which resulted from the accident,
under circumstances which might well
have been productive of a general slaugh-
ter of the crew and passengers on both
trains. The escape of Il number Of those
in danger was little less, than Provden-
tiGl, and the event has afforded plenty
of evidence, as such occurrences usually
do, of the devotion IN moments OF ex-
IRENE danger and trial of the trainmen
engaged.
Whatever the investigation Of the case
may develop. or however heavy the bur
den of responsibility which will be placed
on individual shoulders. it is pleasant to
reflect, for the security of the travelling
public, that there does not seem to be
anything in the sad event showing lack
Of adequate precaution on the part of
those who are charged with the admin
istration of either of the two systems
of railroad service involved.