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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
HARRIS OFFERS AMENDMENT.
Kansas Senator Wants Tax Placed ON
Adulterated Butter.

Washington, March 27.-Soon after
the senate convened today Mr.. Hawley,
chairman of the committee on military
affairs, favorably reported a bill to
correct the military record of Charles
H. Hawley. A similar bill was vetoed
a short time ago by the president. In
reporting the measure Mr.. Hawley said
it had been changed and informal as
ed it would be satisfactory to the pres
ident The bill reported authorizes the
president to review the case and to re-
woke the order of dismissal.
Mr.. Gallinger On. H.) said he had re-
ceiVed letters from soldiers impor tun-
ing him to introduce similar bills, and
he mad replied that apparently there
was no use to do SO, as they were likely
to be vetoed if passed. He hoped that
his impression was incorrect
The bill was then placed on the cal
endar.
A joint resolution was adopted ap-
pointing Henry E Palmer, Nebraska /;
Geo. w. Steele, Indiana; Walter P.
Brownlow, Tennessee; T. ]. Henderson,
Illinois, and J. NJ. Brown. Maine, MEM
bers of the board of managers of the
national home for disabled volunteer
soldiers of the United States.
On motion of Mr.. Proctor the senate
decided that when it adjourn today it
stand adjourned until Monday next.
Consideration was then resumed of
the oleomargarine bill. Mr.. Harris
(kas) offered an amendment placing a
tax of 10 cents a pound upon adulter-
ated butter, providing that it should
be stamped or branded, and levying a
heavy fine for violation of the provi-
sions of the amendment
He said that the complaint made.
that process butter was injurious to
health probably was just, and he hoped
his amendment would be adopted as
ne was satisfied it would meet many
op1ectlons to the pending bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27

he referred to the sad death of E. L.
Ackley, former president of the club.
which occurred very suddenly last fall
Mr. Ackley was a regent of the state
university.
The first speaker of the evening was
Governor Stanley, who was scheduled
to make "A Few Remarks !" Governor
Stanley isn't young Republican" said
Mr. Sturgis in introducing him; in
fact, he's about as old as they make
'em, but he's the commander-1n-c chief
of all the army and naval forces Of the
state of Kansas, and we didn't dare to
overlook him 1 take great pleasure in
introducing Governor Stanley that is,
Senator Stanley that is to be-"
9 .Barkis is willin' - said the gov
ernor as he rose to his feet, and he was
greeted with an ovation. IF there was
a club like this in every county in the
state'' continued the governor, the
Republicans would carry the next state
election by $4,000 ma ajority.''
The governor proceeded to establish
himself in the good graces of the ladies
who had served the banquet by
pretty and gallant compliment, but
Conner Davies. the Populist editor of
Concordia. claimed that the governor
wasted his ammunition so far as ad
vancing his senatorial chances We're
concerned. because the husbands of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
A Train Kills Two Indians.

Santa Fe. N. M, March 27.-Two San
to Domingo Pueblo Indians were killed
and three white men, who were stealing
a ride were badly injured i'm a freight
wreck on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
F'e at Galisteo. Santa Fe county, last
night The wreck was caused by a
broken axle. Nine cars We're derailed
and traffic was delayed fourteen hours
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
II. s. Spangler Dead.

San Antonio, Tex, March 27.-H. s.
Spangler, a railroad man of this state
and president of the Spangler Oil com :
pany of Beaumont. died at Laredo. De-
ceased was a. native of Clear Springs
Md, and began his railroad career at
the age of Is on the Western Maryland
railway He cane to Texas in 1882 He
had occupied the positions of auditor.
secretary and general manager of the
Gulf & Interstate railway of Texas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
GOES BLINDFOLDED.
BOer Delegate Allowed to Pass
Through British Lines.

Kroonstadt, Orange River Colony,
Tuesday, March 25.-The members of
the Transvaal government headed by
Acting President Scha lk-Burger, arriv-
ed here Sunday. On Monday morning
one of the Boer delegates was escorted
through the British lines blindfolded on
horseback and under white flag, to
meet President Steyn. The delegate has
not yet returned. The other members of
the party are quartered in a private
house where they are allowed consider
able liberty. They probably will remain
here several days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
Easter Exodus From London.

London, March Fixing Edward with
scores Of thousands of other Easter holi-
DAY makers left London this afternoon.
His majesty will embark on the royal
yacht Victoria and Albert at Portsmouth
ana spend a few days at Cowes. Thence
he Will go on a weeks cruise off the coast.
Ihere was an extraordinary exodus to the
continent. Several extra passenger steam
ers had to be requisioned to carry the hol-
iday crowds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
TO KEEP POWDERLY.
The President Will Provide
Him With Another Job.

Washington, March 27.-Commissioner
General of immigration Powderly,
whose term of Office expires soon, will
be rendered some other position in the
government service. The statement
was made today from an authentic
source that the president has decided
to provide for him elsewhere. A num-
Der of Mr.. Powderly's friends have
talked with the president in his behalf
and pleaded extenuating circumstances
in many of the matters of which he has
been criticized
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27

ladies were nearly all Democrats.
Steve Osborn, of Salina, gave it out
later in the evening that he wrote that
part of the governors speech, and he
wanted it understood that it came from
him
Governor Stanley spoke largely con-
corning the work of young men in state
craft and governmental affairs, and he
was followed by G. A. Case, of Diclzin-
son county, who spoke on 1.-THE Young
Man in Politics." Mr.. Case was one of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
Made Payable ia New York

New York. March 27.-The Mexican gov
ernment has awarded to George d. Cook
company and Mason and Leads company
$b-GG9OOo redeemable internal 5 per cent
bonds of the fourth series. In connection
with the award the important announce
ment is made that the principal serni-an-
nuaI interest on these bonds viii be pay
able in the city of New York instead of in
London and Amsterdam, as heretofore-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
England Orders Canned Beef

New York, March 27-The British
government has made a contract with
the London branch of a large American
packing firm for 100000 cases of canned
beef to be delivered in London for the
British army and for 100000 pounds of
sliced bacon in tin cans for prompt
shipment. This is said to be the biggest
single contract for canned beef on rec
ord and is mostly for 2-pound cans.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
MAY FIGHT IN DENVER.
Police Boards Fine Distinction in
Broad-McClelland Case.

Denver, Col, March H.-Owing to the de-
cision of the fire and police board not to
permit any fighting at the Coliseum in this
city, arrangements are being made to have
Kid BROAD and Jack McClelland. who Were
to have fought at the Coliseum tomorrow
night meet in the arena of the Denver
Athletic club next Tuesday night.
The board has objections to boxing
contests under the auspices of the Denver
Athletic club but draws the line against
professional fighting under professional
conditions
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
Fought 90 Hard Rounds.

Portland, Ore, March 27.-Mike Dono-
van of Rochester and Charles C*Dutch') }
Thurston of San Francisco. fought 20
rounds to a draw before good sized
audience at the Pastime club. The
fight was pretty even up to the twen-
tieth round with the advantage, if any,
with ThlrSton
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
A Gold Nugget weighing e5 Pounds.

Lawton ok, March 27.-Great excite
ment has been caused here by the un-
earthing by miners in Wichita noun
tains of an eighty-five- pound nugget,
eighty-three per cent pure gold. 1t was
found in Devils canon, the scene of one
of the ancient mines of the SpaniardS,
where crucibles have been unearthed
recently.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
100000 For mckinley Monument.

Albany. N. Y, March 27.-The assembly
today passed the bill appropriating Sl0Q 900
President Mckinley at Buffalo. The bill
passed the senate yesterday and now goes
to the governor who will approve 1t. as
he sent a message to the legislature yes
terday urging its passages
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
Topeka Banker See Shaw.

Washington, March 27--C- W. Snyder,
banker of Topeka. accompanied by
Representative Curtis, called upon Sec
retary Shaw at the treasury.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
Temperatures of Large Cities

Chicago, March 27.--7 a. m. tempera-
lures: New York AZ; Boston 40; Phila-
delphia 40; Washington AZ; Chicago so:
Minnea polls II; Cincinnati Sc; St. Louis
"a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-27
Weather Indications.

Chicago, March 27.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Generally fair tonight and Friday;
variable winds.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
FREIGHT Rates on Apples Reduced.

The rates on carload shipments Of sp-
Piles from the Inland Empire to St. Paul.
Minneapolis and Missouri river terminals
has been reduced to 80 cents per 100
pounds. The rates to Chicago will be re-
duced about 70 to "a cents. This is re-
luction of IS cents per 100 pounds on
the rate to St. Paul and Missouri river
common points, and about 10 cents per
100 pounds on the rates to Chicago.
Similar rates were in effect last year
during the apple season and as result
of the concession the fruit growers Of the
Inland Empire were enabled to marke,
200 carloads Of apples in the eastern
states. Estimate of this years CROP
place the surplus tor shipment at little
over 200 cars north of the Snake river.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
B. L. FRENCH FOR CONGRESS
Short Biographical Sketch Of the Brilliant
Young Man Whom the Republicans Named
to Represent Idaho At National CAPITAL

Burton l.. French, the l.atah county
republican candidate for congress, is a
native of Delphi, Ind. but has spent
the past 20 years in Whitman county,
Washington, and Latah county, Idaho.
tie came to this country with his parents
IN 1882, the father, c. A. French, at first
settling on tarm just east of Palouse
City, Wash. In the public schools of
that place young French received his
earlier education, graduating from the
Palouse high school in 1891. In the
summer of 1891 the family moved into
the Potlatch country, near Kendrick,
and from 1893 to 1898 Mr.. French taught
in the public schools, the last two years
OF that time being spent as principal Of
the Juliaetta schools.
In 1898 he entered the University IF
liaho and graduated with honors in 1901, !,
soon afterwards beir & elected to fel-
lowship in the University of Chicago.
where he has spent the past year as
student in political science.
In 1898 Mr.. French was elected to the
lower house of the Idaho legislature as a
republican. He was re elected in 1000,
and at the 1901 session was the caucus
nominee of the republicans for speaker
He was the floor leader of the minority
throughout the session, and was given
special prominence by reason of his elo
quence and by the strong fight put up
against the legislative reapportionment
bill. Throughout both sessions of the
legislature in which he has served Mr..
French has been a leader IN pushing ed
ucational legislation, and was the author
of the special property road tax law.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
The Idaho County Court houss.

The csangev''!e Standard state. i;sAi i
petition containing aSoo names has t,cen
filed at Mt. Idaho requesting that the
county seat be changed from Mt. Idaho
to the metropolis Of the county. This
Is more than the required two thiris vote
and insnres the change.
r. W. Olivsr was in the city Monday
from Grangevlle and stated to . reporter
that the city Of Grangeville had offered
10 give two large lots opposi,e the city
school house and build . SIS .un edi6ce
should the citizens vote to move the
court house. Mr.. Oliver also told Of the
present county Jail. He says II IL dis
grace to the county. 1t 10 made Of wood
and has no steele cages in which to lock
prisoners. A man with a common
miners pick, which could be passed Ia
at any Of the windows. could gain liberty
within three hours by digging under the
wall. The court house at Mt. Idaho IL
entirely inadequate to the business Of
the county and built OF wood which en-.
dangers the county records Of leing
destroyed by fire.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
Denver Townsite Sold.

William Mulhall, a capitalist of lie
Mara, Iowa, purchased 277o acres on
Camas prairie the land embracing the
Denver townsite. The price paid was
G7 900. John 2. Vollmer of this city
negotiated the sale for the Denver Town
site Company. This company WIS
organized in 1898 for the purpose of
building the town of Denver known as
the Hub of Camas Prairie on account of
its central location. Those benefited by
the sale are the late J. B. Morris estate,
Denham p. Kaufman, formerly of Mos
COW and Robert Schleicher and John p.
Vollmer of this city. Mr.. Mulhall has
decided to locate in Lewiston.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
Monteith Recital Was ! Success.

The musicale given Saturday night BY
Claire Monteith Of Lewiston, assisted by
local musical talent. was in every way
pronounced success Mr. Monteith was
in good voice, and pleased all with his
singing. He has improved since his
visit year ago. IAe other musical
numbers, contributed by local musicians,
were eminently satisfactory. The ladies'
Of the Presbyterian church served ice
cream and cake in the rear Of the hall at
the close Of the program m.-Grangevilie
Standard.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
Bound over to Circuit Court.

The preliminary examination Of Fred
and Louis Stevens of Webb was held last
Friday at 10 O'Clock before Judge Reese.
Attorney Johnson appeared in the case
for the state and Attorney Tannahill ap-
peareG for the defendants. When the
state rested their case the defense re-
fused to produce any evidence and the
Judge bound them over on a $1,000 bond
to appear before the district court. Geo.
W. Pliter aud A. Larson signed the
bond and the boys were released.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21

were turned down to favor younger can
didates. This created some bitter feel
ing. The following county ticket was
nominated: State senator, Levi MaHee;
resentatives. Avery {. Moore. Hugh
G. Fulton. p. W. Mitchell; auditor. ]. I.
Overman; sheriff, George Seay; attorney,
Il. NJ. Griffiths; assessor. w. II. Williams;
probate judge, Hampton Taylor; school
superintendent. Lewis Elsensohn; treas
urer. George NJ. Roberts; coroner, DR.. J.
W. Turner; surveyor. W. &. McNutt;
commissioner, r. II. Farris Of Clear
water, George Simon Of Cottonwood, /,
Robert Griffith Of White Bird.
The county central committee was or
ganized by the election Of J. T. McDuffie
as chairman and c. 7. McKenny as sec
retary.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
Prohibition Convention.

{. S. Puntenney. chairman of the Nez
Perce county branch of the state prohi-
bition party, was in the city yesterday
and announced that a mass convention
Of the party would convene September
10th at Lookout when they would put a
county ticket in the field. There will be
two orators sent to Idaho from the ma
tionai organization to stump the state in
favor of the principles of their party.
There were I6o votes cast for the pro-
hibition county ticket two years ago.
There will be greater effort put for.
ward for their ticket this fall than any
previous time.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
The Academy Of Idaho.

The Teller acknowledges receipt Of the
first annual catalogue Of the Academy Of
Idaho which is located at Pocatello.
The book contains half tone cut of the
main building. 1t is magnificent
structure three stories and basement.
The school has three four year courses
and graduates will be admitted to the
University without examinations. Prof.
John w. Farris is principal of the faculty.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
Democratic Cow ention At GranseviIle.

Saturday at 10 O'Clock the democratic
convention Of Idaho county convened
and nominated delegates to the Pocatello
convention and named their county
ticket. The delegation to the state con-
vention was instructed for w N. Scales
for district judge. The delegation was
mixed on the question Of governor, as
five of them were Hunt men.
A number Of old democratic war horses
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
Addltionsl Local.

Additional Local.
{. II. Harding returned yesterday from
Spokane.
w. P. Hurlbut left yesterday for New
York City.
chas. w. Kays Of Moscow is in the
city today.
Carl A. Pearson, timber locator, was
in the city Yesterday from Gold creek.
Mesdames II. B. and II. X. Smith and
Miss Carrie Alexander left this morning
for the Sound.
Harry Riley, day clerk at the Ray
mond House, started for the coast
cities this morning.
Wm. Ferguson has resumed his place
at the Fair after six months lay off on
account Of sick ness.
The state boarL of equalization raised
the taxes on patented land in Nez Perce
county 40 per cent. yesterday.
Albert Coburn has returned from Grip
pie Creek where he attended the Grand
Lodge of the Woodman Of the World.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
THE HON. EDGAR. c. STEELE

Present Judge Of Second judicial District. 3
Renominatsd-- Is lioesier BY Bisih--
Sketch os His Lie.
Hon. Edgar {. Steele, the nominee f0rs
district judge was born near Spencer,
Indiana, in 1886. He attended the state
university Of Indiana At Bloosningtots
during 1876 and 1877. and after reading
law for two years he attended the In
diana Law School, q, indianapolis. In
diana in 1879 and 1880. He pursued his
studies Of the law during the following
three or four years and In 1855 be conn
menced the practice Of law It Spencer,
Ind, having a. partner Hon. James H.
Jordan. one Of the members Of the pseaeut
supreme court bench Of Indiana.
He continued the practice OF Law until
1889 when he was appointed law e.
aminer Of the General Land Odice, ii
Washington, d. G, by President HaY-
rison. He resigned this position III
January, 1893. after the election Of Ex-
President Cleveland, to form partner
ship in the practice Of the law with Hon.
Willis Sweet who At that time waa the
meniber Of congress for Idaho. Locating
at Moscow. Idaho, he continued the
practice Ms member Of the 6rsn Of
Sweet < Steele. until January, 1893
when By mutual consent. the 6ru was
dissolved In the same year, q the ~
publican state convention. ne was nomi-
mated tor the position Of district Judge OF
the second judicial district Of Idaho.
He was elected by \ plurality Of 600.
His oppontents were Hon. Frank 4.
Moore upon the democratic ticket and
Hon. Willis Sweet on the silver republi.
can ticket. In 1900. the republicans at
their state convention. held at Boise,
nominated him for justice Of the supreme
court. but the fusion forces being In the
majority he was defeated. receiving how
ever, several hundred votes In cxceas Of
his party vote.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
keinholer-Lsuby.

Mr.. John B. Lauby and Mis-. Mary M.
kelnhofer were united in marriage at
the home Of the brides parents near Neg
perce Sunday. Miss Kelnhoier il one Of
Nezperce prairie's most popular young
laiies. Mr.. I.auby il secretary and
manager Of the Farmers tranway To-
Gated near Nexperce. He is graduate
Of the Lewiston State Normal school,
being member Of the class Of 1899.
Their many friends join In well wishes.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
OF Idaho Completes Its Labors by Selecting
Clean Ticket of Able Men
mo +. MORRISON FOR GOVERNOR
The Convention Was Enthusiastic Condemns the
Railroad Merger and Extravaganza Of Fusion Adminsra
ton and the Trusts.

The following is the ticket as noini-
mated:
For OovernOr-John 7. Morrison, Canyon
For Consress-BurtonL l. French. Latsh
Supreme judge. r. Ailshie. idaho
Lieutenant. governor. N. Stevens. Bins.
ham.
Secretary Of State--W. II. Gibson. Fremont.
Auditor Theodose Turner Of Bannock.
Treasurer--h. N. Coffin Of Ada
Attorney General-J.A A B.siey. Bear Lake.
School Superintendent Nay |. Scott
Of Bingham.
Mine lnspsctor-Robert Bell Of Custer.
Judge End Judicial District-Edssr E. Steele.
Of Utah.
Boise, Idaho, Aug. II. Especial to the
Teller. .)-Convention got to work this
morning after being tied up for twenty
four hours. on report Of resolutions COM
mittce the fight being on two mile limit
law. Convention finally endorses the
law condemns trust, railroad merger and
state administration on extravaganza and
conduct Of public school lands; endorses
Roosevelt's administrations favors re.
vision Of the tariff which will put on the
free list every article and product con-
trolled by a monopoly; favors an amend
ment to the constitution that will enable
Congress 10 effectualiy regulate aud sup
press all trusts and injurious combina-
tions Of aggregated capital, and favors
opening lands in the forest reservations
that are more valuable for agricultural
than other purposes.
Nominations began at II this morning.
Burton l.. French nominated by accla.
nation.
Bea.e Of Wallace withdrew his name at
last moment. The pressure of organized
labor vote caused his retirement.
Ailshie of Grangeville was nominated
for supreme bench by reclamation.
George Fletcher Of Lewiston has with
drawn from the race for governor.
Moss Of Canyon county was sprung as
dark horse.
Morrison may win. Though Steeley
Of Pocatello is having a boom. Looks
like Steeley.
short recess was taken. Upon re-
convening Editor Reese Davis of Cald-
we'll nominated John +. Morrison. A. b.
Moss of Fremont county was nominated
by Ben Rich. Moss Withdrew and Nor
rison was named by acclanation. All
nominations were made by acclamation.
The convention adjourned at S p. III.
after selecting the state central COM
mittee.
The Republican state editorial associa.
ton will hold meeting tonight to form
a plan for effective campaign work.
A pleasing event Of the convention was
the reception rendered the delegates by
the ladies' republican conyension.
w. F.. Borah. chairman of the resolu.
tons committee, made one Of his charac.
teristic speeches.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
ABSTRACT SHEET FOR Nez PIERCE COUNTY
Prepared BY II. K. Barnett. Ahstrsetor. For
week Ending Aus n.

DEKDs-Andrew Erickson and wife 10
John p. Vollmer, lots 2 and ) and sc or
of NV or and sw ar Of ne or sec 3 tp 81 n
r3w b IN; consideration $3.50.
Henry w. Stanton. mayor, tn August
Trimble, lot 10 block 79 city Of Lewiston;
consideration $iI.8S.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21
Expect to incorporate.

The population Of Peck is rapidly in
creasing this summer. Within few
weeks, if the population continues to in
crease, we shall be able to incorporate.
Peck Press.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1902-08-21

Wilford l.. Clifford Of Clifford has an-
Lounced himself for the Office Of sheriff
subject to decision of the republican con-
ventiou