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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
TWO NEBRASKA CLAIMANTS
Victims of the Fake Footrace Trying to
Get Their Money

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
JOPLIN, Mo-, Dec. 23.-Claims ag-
gregating $3.50, 900 have been filed here
before the referee in bankrur tcy, Ar
thur Spencer against Aobert Boatright,
the Webb City alleged fake footrace
promoter. One claim is for $4,000 and
the others range from $4,000 to 500, 900.
Eighteen of the claimants from various
parts of the United States are here at
tending the hearing. Among them are:
e. w. Kyle, Omaha; William De Gar
mo, Logan, Ia, Charles Seivert, Charles
Gregory and William Baker, Council
II. NJ. Lebo Orion, Neb. F. c. Lorey,
Kokomo; Ind.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
STARTLING
DISCLOSURES
Lawyers in Arms Against the
Person Who is Guilty of Dis.
closing important Secrets

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-The hearing
on the shipbuilding and receivership
case was postponed today because of
the illness of Counsel Untermeyer. Be-
Attorney Guthrie called the courts at
tention to the publication of letters
kilograms a ndother documents in the
morning papers whicn he claimed
placed those giving QUIT he informa-
ton in contempt court. He asked the
court for an investigation.
The lawyers on both sides had an
angry discussion before it was agreed
to combine their efforts to learn the
source of the leakage.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
BAD FOR SANTA CLAUS
The Treasury Department is Short on
$4,000 Bills
A special from Washington says

A special from Washington says
The $4,000 bill for the Christmas
stocking will be rather scarce this year.
1t will, however, be esteemed quite the
proper thing in Washington as well as
elsewhere. In New York the fashion
has progressed to a point where in
quiries are already coming in to the
sub-treasury for new $4,000 bills suit
able for Christmas gifts.
1t appears the supply is limited. At
the time of the last treasury report but
one United States note of that denomi-
nation existed, and no one knows who
is the owner of it, No $4,000 treasury
notes or silver certificates are out
standing. Gold certificates of that de-
nomination are much more plentiful
There are 1896 of these outstanding
and Theoretically in present circulation.
1t is supposed, however that by far
the larger number of these are quietly
slowed away in bank reserves.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
IMPORTANT
PANAMA NEWS
Dispatch Sent the Navy Depart.
ment Stirs Up Action in Many
Parts of the Capital

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The navy
department this morning received a
cablegram from Coghlan confirming
the news that the Mayfower had
passed the Colombian man -of-war
Pinzon loaded with soldiers bound for
Titumati, gulf of Douin where they will
be in Colombia territory.
The full text of the dispatch, not
given out, contained three hundred
words is believed to have conveyed in
formation of an important character.
A copy was hastily sent to the presi-
dent and another to the general staff
of the army
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
Southern EIocutionists

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 23.-The South
ern Association of Elocutionists will
hold its annual convention in Atlanta
during the coming week and advices
received by the committee in charge
of the arrangements indicate an unusu-
ally large attendance. Most of the
prominent schools and colleges of the
south will be represented. Scientific
papers and artistic readings will be
given at the various sessions, which
are to begin Monday and continue for
three days.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
Veterans Helped to Celebrate

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
SPRINGFIELD, O., Dec. pa
unique celebration was held at the
Arcade Hotel today when o. S. Kelly,
the millionaire manufacturer and ex-
mayor of Springfield, celebrated not
only his seventy ninth birthday but his
fifty sixth wedding anniversary. 1t was
an affair of veterans, for the invited
guests included only those of Clark
county's citizens who have attained
the age of seventy five.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
IN DEFENSE OF GEN. WOOD
War Department Made Public Letter Hitherro
Not Disclosed -Important Ruling on
a Fraud Publication

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The war
department this afternoon made public
a letter from General Wood written at
Manila, July 2S, calling attention to the
attacks made upon his character and
requesting the war department to in
vestigate. 1t was found enclosed In
letter with various exhibits in the
shape of official documents and pri-
vate letter bearing on his conduct in
Cuba.
A fraud order has been issued by the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
REMEMBER
MRS. M'K|NLEY
Her Many Friends Over The Union
Send Gifts for the
Holidays
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CANTON, O., Dec. 23-Numerous
packages consigned to Mrs. Mckinley
have been arriving by mail and ex-
press for several days. They contain
Christmas remembrances from friends
in many parts of the country. She
likewise has sent numerous tokens to
friends. Many of her juvenile favorites
in Washington, Cleveland, Chicago,
Columbus and New York will get slip
pers made by her own hands. 1t is
probable that Mrs. Mckinley will fol-
low her custom and take Christmas
dinner with her sister, Mrs. NJ. G..
Barber, who lives at the old Saxton
home.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23

lands to the natives who are now hold
ing as tenants extending the utmost
liberality in long payments. The pres
ident today appointed Laurence Muir
ray, of Chicago, as secretary of the
commerce and labor department.
The bonds are to be issued in the
name of the Philippine governor gem
eral. Instructions we're cabled to the
Philippines commission today in regard
to the rate of interest and other neces-
sary points. They win bear four per
cent interest.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
A TRUCE IN THE STRIKE
Hearses Are Moving in Several Fun.
erals and Arbitration is Evident

CHICAGO, Dec. ga truce in the
livery drivers strike this morning per-
mitted several burials where hearses
were used without interference. There
is meeting on both sides this after
noon to arrange for an arbitration.
Although both sides in the livery
mems strike have expressed willing
ness to arbitrate nothing has been
done to secure peace.
Chief O'Neill has promised the un-
dertakers all the police protection nee
essary to enable burials, christenings
and weddings TO proceed without in
terruption Most of the funerals today
are held with dead wagons, the mourn
ers walking.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
COMMISSION ON LAND LAWS
HOLDING DAILY SESSIONS
Senator Hepburn Heard Today on Changes in
the Forest ReSeryeS--Gen. Merriam
Denies the Wood IntetyieW

interview in which he is quoted as
saying Woods appointment was un-
popular in the army.
1t was announced at the White
house this morning that no more cab
met meetings would be held until after
the holidays.
1t is announced today that the
charges against Consul Goodnow, of
Shanghai. made by Attorney Curtis
have been returned by the state be-
cause they were too vague in allega-
tions and lacking in date to warrant
consideration.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23

postal department against the Golden
Thoughts Publishing company of
Mansfield, Ohio, forbidding it the use of
the mail
1t promised forty thousand dollars in
prizes for guesses on the state election.
1t published a list of winners largely
fictitious and when called upon by the
attorney general to explain the publish
ing company admitted it did not have
the money to pay the prizes, but
thought it would get it from increased
subscriptions to the paper.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
W|NSLOW IN
BAD LUCK
CoIlides With a Ferry Boat and
Has to Return to Navy
Yard for Repairs

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The ferry
boat America collided i'm midstream
with the torpedo boat Winslow today
smashing the ferry's bow. The passen-
gers were in a panic although none
were injured.
The boat being of the compartment
type enabled the ferry to reach the
slip.
The Winslow was also damaged. She
had just finished repairs costing forty
thousand dollars and was bound to
Newport to enter commission. Fifteen
feet of her bow was torn away bodily
and she hurried back to the navy yard.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
SALE OF The FR|AR LANDS
CONFIRMED BY THE PRESIDENT
Bonds Will be Issued in the Name of Governor
General of the Philippines and the
Lands ReSOd TO Natives

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 49, - Taft's
tentative agreement with the friars for
the sale of Philippine lands to America
has been approved by the president.
The price is $685. 900. A conference
was held at the White house this morn
ing between the president, Shaw and
Root for the purpose of making ar
rangements for the issue of bonds in
payment of the lands.
The administrator plans to resell the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)

Especial Telegram to Evening TellerJ
WASHINGTON Dec. 2S.--A daily
session of the commission appointed
to suggest changes in the land laws is
being held in Commissioner Richards
office. Senator Hepburn of Idaho. ad-
dressed the committee today in re-
port of the forest reserves in his state
which he is anxious to have adminis-
tered under legislation more liberal to
the stock and mining interests
A telegram has been received from
General Merriam. retirec, at Denver,
denying that he ever authorized the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
HE TAKES BEAVERS PLACE
Past Master Payne Appoints Waters to
the Position.

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller,
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23. - Past
Master Payne today appointed c. N
Waters, of New York, superintendent
of salaries and allowances, the place
formerly held by Beavers. Waters has
been acting in that capacity since
March, being called from the head of
the Colorado division. He has been In
the service ten years. The salary Is
$4,000 a year.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
ALL FOR A TWO
CENT STAMP
Man Liberated After FifteenYears
Imprisonment for RObbing
a Mailcarrier

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SIOUX FALLS, Dec. 23-After hav-
ing served fifteen years imprisonment
less the time allowance for the theft
of two cent stamp, Ellsworth De
France, was liberated today, He held
up mail carrier in Nebraska and al
though it was shown at the trial he Sc
cured only a two cent stamp he was
imprisoned for life.
President Mckinley later commuted
it to fifteen years.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
WAR SHIPS
. At KOREA
Russian Vessels Gone to Port
Arthur and Only a Cruiser
Left at ChemuIpO

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 23.-A
message from Port Arthur today says
that the Russian warships which re-
Gently went to Chemulpo, Korea, have
returned to Port Arthur.
The cruiser Bokam is the only vessel
left at Chemulpo.
The Russian Admiral Stark COM
manding the squadron has been in
formally received by the emperor of
Korea.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
GERMANS
ARE R|OT|NC
Mounted Police Could Only Re.
store Order by Charging
With Swords

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
BERLIN, Dec. 23.-There was seri-
Gus rioting at Hamburg today. The
mounted police. charged the mob and
were overwhelmed. A second rein
forcement charged with drawn swords
and revolvers. Order was not restored
until there were scores of wounded.
Many of the leaders We're arrested.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
One Killed at a Fire

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
MENOMINEE, Mich, Dec. 23.-
Twelve guests in the Travellers Home
hotel jumped from the second story
from a fire this morning. James
Beatty was killed; Joseph Vorach, IA
tally burned and Fred jerks, badly in
jured.
The loss is IS 900.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
HANNA'S HEALTH IMPROVES
He Will Leave For His Home To.
morrow

Especial Telegram TO Evening Teller)
NEW YORK, Dec. Ex-senator
Hanna expects to leave for home to-
morrow by a special car He is much
improved but very weak.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
Burglars Frightened Away

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ANCHOR, Ills, Dec. 23.-A gang cut
all the telephone wires and blew open
the vault of the bank here last night
but were frightened away before gain
ing entrance to the inner vault.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
THEY LOOTED
A P0STOFF|CE
Robbers Back a Wagon Up to a
Store and Make Way With
the Merchandise

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
ADELAIDE, o., Dec 23.-Burglars
last night looted the postoffice and
Smith Mitcheus store. They got a
small amount of money and stamps
but loaded their wagon mostly with
valuable merchandise amounting to
several hundred dollars and escaped.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
the bold rObber his share the Christmas cheer this good
CZAR OPPOSES DUELLING
His Attitude Does Not Meet the Ap-
provaI of Russian Officers

Especial Telegram TO Evening Teller)
BERLIN, Dec. 25.-PrinCe Lowen-
berg, president of the German anti
duelling society has secured the active
support of the CZar. His attitude has
brought forth great Indignation from
the Russian army officers who are
strong adherents to the duelling GUS
tom.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
ASSESSED THE STOCK
Court Made an Order to Levy an
Eighty Per Cent Assessment

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-The court to-
day signed an order to levy an 80 per
cent assessment against the stock hold
ers of the insolvent asphalt company of
America, thus collecting $24,O00,000 be-
ing the amount due the creditors.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
A ROYAL SPORTSMAN
Shoots His Minister Then a Forester
The Game Escaped

Especial Telegram 10 Evening Teller)
BERLIN, Dec. 23.-Grand Duke of
Baden, who is II years old and very
feeble while hunting today shot and
slightly wounded his own minister of
finance and shortly after shot a forester
so seriously that both legs had to be
amputated.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
Local Grain Market

Wheat-Club, SEC per bushel; blue
stem, 60c per bushel.
Oats-S0c per Genital
Barley-67hc per GENITAL.
Flax-72c fob, per bushel.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Even Robbers Do Not Forget the Com.
pliments of the Season

Especial Telegram to Evening TeHer.)
THE DALLES, Ore, Dec. 23.-+One
robber held up the Owl saloon this
morning, with a room full of players.
He made the proprietor open the safe.
took about a thousand dollars and said
Merry Christmas walked out and
escaped.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
Chicago Wheat

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-May wheat
opened at S2%c and closed at S3Ac.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23
II Looks Risky to Them

LONDON, Dec. 23.--Lloyds agency
has again advanced the insurance rates
on Japan bound vessels.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-23

Hanna Still Improving =
NEW YORK, Dec. 23.-Hanna is
much improved in health.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-06
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.

News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers.
Miss Julia Donovan of Bridgeport.
Conn, is visiting the Misses Tracy.
f. f. Hart and family have returned
FROM their outing at Lake Champlain.
DR. H. II. Baldwin and wife OF AL
bany we're among the visitors to the
place Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs j. AN. Williams are
to-day, IN quiet way, celebrating
the 3sth anniversary of their marriage,
Principal Fred ". Carrier Of West
Rutland high school accompanied by
his wife is passing bis summer vaca-
tion at home.
Hon d. T. Bates of Pownal has
been out with woOdmon for several
days surveying the south line of the
tuwn of Woudford.
Miss Gussie Smith of Rutland, 10
years old, left her ome Saturday even.
ing and has not been beard of since.
1t is believed that she eloped with a
drummer by the name of Robert Il.
Bar DER, who has been in the city late
ly, and married him.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-06
COy-Babcock Company viii Start
Up at Once.
TO EMPLOY 80 HANDS.
Machinery Has Arrived Here from Bellows Falls
and Most Of the Men Have Already
Reached Here.

The Coy, Babcock company expects
to be in complete running order the
first of next week, and may possibly
be in operation tomorrow or Satur-
day. The machinery from the old
plant at Bellows Falls has arrived
and much of it is in position.
A large part of the help has also
arrived aud their families will come
as soon as. houses for them can be Sc
cured. The business promises to be
quite an addition TO the industries of
the village.
The company has received a large
amount of paper, oils etc used in max
ing the products of the mill and for
which there is good demand.
There are but a few waxed paper
manufactures in the country and the
calls for it are constantly increasing
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-06
will Go to the Broadway Taber-
nacle at New York.
RESIGNATION OFFERED.
made Public Announcement at the Service at
the Second Congregational Church
Sunday Morning.

Rev DIR c. r. Seymour resigned the
pastorate of the Second Congrega-
tional church last Sunday morning.
In the course of his remarks he saidin
part as follows:
{" have to-day handed my resigna-
ii on as pastor TO the clerk OF the
church, and by him it will be present
ed to you formally In the near future.
The feelings which accompany this act
l win make no attempt to express.
Fifteen years OF living and toiling to-
gether in the greatest cause known to
humanity drive the roots Of affection
deep. The faith, love and unity of
purpose which have found continuous
demonstration here have so knit to-
gether pastor and people that sever
ance of the tie comes as a shock to re-
fined sensibility.
"But we have learned to respect one
another's convictions, and now that a
call to another field has been borne in
upon me as coming from the Master,
you, am sure, will receive the word
as a message to yourselves. When
He speaks there is naught for His SER
ants to do but to listen and obey.
81 have then a simple request. 1t is
that you will dismiss me with the same
cordial unanimity which welcomed me
fifteen years ago. I will serve you
still, though distant, and work in the
hope that your prayers will follow
my labors as hitherto.
"After all, we shall notbe disunited
There will be the same Lord and the
anne work, whatever the different
localities may demand With our
motives, aims and strivings unchanged
we shall remain essentially one in that
Joy which the servant of God knows in
all times and places
A meeting of the church and society
will be called in the near future to act
upon the resignation. While no time
is specified for the resignation to go
into effect, it probably will be about
the first Of October which will close fif-
teen years that DR. Seymour has been
the pastor of the church,
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-06
BARRETT BOTTUM.
Well Known Salisbury Young Lady Welded
Last Week Wednesday.

Wednesday afternoon, July %, at
the home of Mr. and Mrs Merle Bot
tum of SALISBURY, about 70 guests
assembled to witness the marriage of
their daughter, Stella r. Bottum, to
Edgar r. Barrett of Putney.
A short time before the appointed
hour, the clouds which had threatened
to seriously interfere with the pleas
ure OF the occasion broke away, the
rain ceased falling, and a ray of sun
shine gave rise TO the hope in the
hearts OF the assembled friends that
this was a good omen, and that thus it
might always be with the clouds and
dark days that must come
At $3.50 p. m. the bride, attired in a
dainty gown Of white batiste trimmed
with Swiss embroidery and satin rib
bon, carrying a bouquet of white ros-
es and leaning upon the arm of the
groom, crossed the lawn over a path
way strewn with pansies to the strains
of Mendelssohn's wedding march
played by Miss Bertha Bottum, the
BRIDES aunt Under an evergreen
arch, the beautiful and impressive GER
emony was performed by the Rev T..
B. Tozer of North Bennington.
The house was tastly decorated with
ferns, wild clematis, goldenrod and
potted plants. While refreshments
we're being served both vocal and in
strumental music added to the pleasure
of the occasion.
There were several gifts Of money, a
beautiful gold watch, ahandsome book
case and several books, pretty lamp,
a goodly supply of silver and linen
besides many pieces of bric-a-hrac.
The out of town guests were Miss Lu-
la Barrett and Rev F. L. Metcalf of
Putney, Mrs z. F. Buchanan of Athol,
Mass, Miss Jennie Carpenter of Cas-
tleton, and many guests from Benning-
ton, North Bennington, Arlington and
Cambridge.
The bridal party departed midst a
shower of rice and old shoes taking
with them the best wishes of theirmany
friends. They win spend their honey
moon in Northfeld, Mass.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-06
FRANK G. MATTBON.
Well Known Man Died Tuesday Afternoon Az.
ter Long Illness.

~ --N''so ''''N~"~'
Frank G. Mattison died Tuesday af-
ternoon after an illness of several
months with Bright's disease. Hewas
up and dressed but few days before
his death, but for AZ hours previous he
was unconscious.
He was born in Shaftsbury and
would have been 81 years of age
August 20. In his early days he was
a fork maker and worked with the Bat
ehelor fork factory at Wallingford.
While in that village he became amem-
Der Of Chapman Lodge, F. and Am.
and served it as junior warden.
Later he was connected with the
North Bennington National Bank, was
for some time with the Rutland Her
aid, then connected with the old Ben
nington and Rutland railroad at North
Bennington, and for several years was
its freight agent at this place. Hewas
alsn agent for the Chatham and Leba-
non Valley railroad at Berlin and
Lebanon Springs. For the last three
years he had been with Holden, Leon
ard & Co. He was a member of Tenn
pie chapter, r. A, NJ. He leaves three
sons and two daughters. The funeral
was held Wednesday afternoon under
the auspices of Mt Anthony lodge
Rev c. r. Seymour officiating.
Bennington banner and reformer. (Bennington, Vt.) 1903-19??, 1903-08-06
IMPROVEMENTS MADE.
New switehbOards Placed in Telephone Office
and Other Changes Made.

Several changes are being made at
the Office of the New England Tele-
phone Company. A new three position
switch board hes been installed to
take the place OF the old one which has
been in use for some time.
The new board doubles the capacity
for lines, making room for 12O lines
instead OF 60 as in the old two position
board. In consequence of this change
the lines about town will necessarily
have to be re-arranged and re-num-
bered and subscribers are requested
to call by name instead of number
during the next few days. Otherwise
the refitting will cause no inconven-
ience to subscribers. The Office of the
company has beer enlarged by tear
ing down some partitions and an iron
railing placed around the exchange
making it the best Office in this part
of the state.