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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27
MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE MEETS
Delegates Plan For Better City
Government in Many Phases
s-.- ... $780,.
of the Question

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CHICAGO. ILL.,, April 27.-The Ma
tional Municipal league and the Ma
tional Conference for Good City Gov
eminent are celebrating the completion
of the frst decade Of their existence
with the largest and most notable con-
ference ever held under their auspices.
The objects OF the league ar to COM
bine the forces Of all who realize that
1t is only by. united action and organi-
zation that good laws may be obtained.
and the selection of men of trained
ability and proved integrity for all mu-
nicipal positions or, prevent the sue
cess Of incompetent or corrupt candi-
dates for public once. Another obs
ject II 70 promote the thorough inves-
tigation and discussion of the condi-
lions and details of civic administra.
ton and of the methods for selecting
and APPOINTING Officers In American
cities and of laws and ordinances re-
lating to such subjects. The growth
of the movement in the last ten years
is shown by the fact that when the
were less than fifty local organizations
giving either part or all Of their atten-
ton to municipal affairs. while now
there are 600 Of these local associa-
lions throughout the country.
Well-known municipal reformer.
from more than two-score cities OF the
country filled the auditorium of the
Northwestern university building this
afternoon when the conference was
formally called to order by the presi-
dent. Charles J. Bonaparte Of Balti-
more. Mayor Carter H. Harrison and
Frank II. Scott, president Of the city
club of Chicago, gave cordial welcome
to the visitors. For the latter response
was made by Charles Richardson OF
Philadelphia. one Of the pioneers OF the
| municipal reform movement.
The first feature on the program was
the annual report of the secretary
Clinton Rogers Woodruff Of Philadel-
phia. In the course Of his remarks
Mr.. Woodruff reviewed the important
municipal happenings Of the last year
and commented in an interesting man
ner, upon their significance. The re-
ports Of the other officers and commit
tees followed. Professor F. H. H. Rob-
erts Of the University Of Denver pre-
sented a paper on "The Denver Situa-
ton and the Rush Amendment" Pro-
lessor Roberts explained In ian inter-
esting manner the efforts of the city OF
Denver to make use Of the power
granted. by the Rush amendment to
draft and adopt its own charter.
1.-The St Louis School Board. an In
stance Of Successful Home Rule.~ was
the subject Of a paper by Charles Nagel
Of st. Louis. and the concluding paper
Of the afternoon session was presented
by DR.. Ellis p. Oberholter of Philadel-
phia. who took as his topic Home
Rule Provisions In American Municipal
Charters
Municipal taxation has been selected
as the general subject for the open
meeting this evening and there will be
symposium Of papers by President
James OF Northwestern university,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27
Colon a Total Loss

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
ACAJUTLA, Salvador. April 26-The
steamer Colon from San Francisco for
Panama, which struck the rocks here
two weeks ago will be a total loss. Her
back appears to be broken.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27

Lawson Purdy. secretary Of the Tax
Reform association, and others who
have made a special study of this sub
ject. The sessions of the conference
will continue until Saturday.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27
r. 3: Hayes Post No. 2, G. A. 4.

of Idaho meets first ana
third Friday In each month IN the
city hall. H. W. Kimbrough, post
commander: L. Rowley. s. V. r. C.'
Henry Tobin. J. v. P. c.; .. L.
Thompson, chaplain: A. Small. sur
Eeon: ]. 8. Cox, o. D.; s. r. Strons,
o. g.: Geo. A. Manning. adjutant ana
quartermaster.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27
Excursion to Wild cooss April 30

The steamer. Spokane will make a
special trip to Wild Goose and upper
snake river points. Saturday. April 80.
Fare $3.50 for round trip. Tickets on
sale at the city ticket once Of the O.
r. 4 N.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27
Grant Banquet at Des Moines

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
DES MONIES. Ia. April 27.-Prep-
arations on an elaborate scale have
been made for the annual banquet of
the Grant club at the Slavery hotel
tonight. Judge Peter F. Grosscup of
Chicago. General s. T.. Winkler of Mil.
waukee and other men Of prominence
will be among the speakers.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
Ell PASO. Tex. April 26.-Mamie
Ford, Of Marshall and Jesse Quarnicam
Of Juarez. were at street car grade
crossing by an accident this morning.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27
W. R. G. No. 7

Rosa Cannon. president: Elisa BAUM
8. v. president: Mary Gi6sn. ]. v.
president: Sarah A. Rowley. treas
urer: Eiiza Pierston, chaplain; Nag
gle Parker, conductor; beroe"
Trip. guard: Susaa =. NAMING
'oaesQ1arv. p .,1.hl6 - 8, 4
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27

Inventions perfected and patents Sc
cured. I. J. Merrill. room 81. Adams
block. tat
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27

L,styour u,n,n. pro.sp.c,. ane vrop.
critics with I. = t1errtn. .,oom 81. Adam.
oleck 5IxttE III /
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27

LAresDt se><a = chains and rings a,
cut rate prices at HameS.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27
Commandsry, knights Templar

V0nU1uoOfy1 NUTDuSS teWP'
Lewiston Commandery No. 2. knights
Templar. holds regular .conclave on
the first Saturday evening Of each
month at the Masonic temple. +. u
Thomas, recorder; J. d. McConkey
e. Com.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27
LODGE DIRECTORY

I'~''to" Lodge of EIks No. 900
Meets every first and third saturd.u .
each month at the Masonic h.m VI
w. Temple. exalted ruler. cho.
Mount. secretary. w.
Neg Perez Lodge No. 10 A.. a..
Regular communication tho s.
wednesday nights of each MONTY
All so1ourning brethren welcor,ss
I. B. Ward. w. NJ. j. D, McCon,.sN
secretary. Ne'
Excelsior Lodge No. 2. K, ofp
Meets every Wednesday eyen,n. a..
o'clock. Visiting knights a,v.,s
welcome. J. A. Cook. K, Oft 50.
Geo. F. Loeb. C. C.
Modern Woodmer Of Amsrie.
Regular meetings second and four,,
Thursdays OF each month. Tb,-a
floor of Adams block. F. ]. Edward.
v. c.: Henry Fair. clerk.
Moss Rose Circle No. 1888, Women a,
Woodcraft
Meets on the second and fourth Mo,.
days of the month at Odd Fellow,
hall.
Court Lewiston No. s, Foresters o.
America
Meet every other Thursday evening at
Odd Fellows hall. NJ. L. Smith. G.
r.; John Roe. F. S.
rsceminioum Tribe No. 8, l. o. r. M.
Meets every Friday evening at Ma.
sonic hall. F. B. Wader sachem; L.
LeQuime. c. OF p.
Pearl Assembly No. 1870, United
Artisans
Meets on first and third Saturdays in
the I. o. o. F. hall.
Augusta A. Hive No. II, l. TIM.
Meets first and third Thursdays at 7:3e
= p. M. sharp at Masonic hall All
visiting members cordially invited
Mary Z. Hollywood. lady sommandsr.
IS Snake River avenue.
Meuntain Gem Chapter, No. 7, o. {. ..
Chapter room. Masonic hall Stated
communications first and third Mon.
days Of each month. Mrs.. Elizabeth
Barnett. W. NJ; ]. H. NcConksy. ".
p: Mrs. Louise SQuier. SECRETARY.
I. o. o. T. ensampmsnt
Clearwater Encampment. No. I. L o. o.
F.. meets second and fourth eAtur.
days. VIM. schuldt, c. p: =. 4
Rowley. scribe. Visiting patriarchs
welcome.
Lewiston lodge, No. 3. I. o. O. F.. meets
every Tuesday evening at 1889. VIM.
schuldt. N. g.: e. A. Rowley. R. 8.
Visiting brothers welcome.
Alpha Rsbskah Lodge No. I, !. o. o. 2.
Meets every Friday evening at 1880
O'clock. Sister Nettie Knight. N. g.;
Sister Emma M. Edwards. r. 8.
Visitors welcome.
cemmandery, Knights Templar
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27
!. o. o. F. Ensampmsnt

Clearwater Encampment, No. I. L o. O.
> r.. meets second and fourth eatuf.
days. VIM. Schuldt, c. p: = 4
Rowley. scribe. Visiting patriarchs
welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27

Alpha RsbsI<ah Lodge No. I, !. o. o. 2.
Meets every Friday evening at 7:so
O'clock Sister Nettie Knight N. g.;
Sister Emma M. Edwards r. 8.
Visitors welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-04-27
!. o. o. 2.

Lewiston lodge, No. 3. I. o. o. F.. meets
every Tuesday evening at 1850. VIM.
Schuldt. N. g.: e. A. Rowley. r. 8.
Visiting brothers welcome.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-16
Report UHfOunded.

The Star, of Moscow published
an article on the authority Of G. O..
Pickett, which alleges that the Rep
ublican state administration has
been coercing settlers into support
of the administration under threat
of losing their lands or at least hav.
ing to contest the states right.
This county has had a chance to
have the same trouble-but never
did. The state fled on 10000
acres of land here, covering the
squatters, holdings of perhaps 40
settlers, some of whom had been
there for IS years. Later, the land
of every bona fde settler was re-
linquished, not under promise to
support the administration, but he.
cause it was right that it should be
relinquished. The Standard led
in the protest against taking the
settles lands, both on the ground
of public policy and private right.
1t is glad to say now that not the
faintest breath of suspicion lies with
the state administration, either for
political coercion or financial profit
in the filing or the subsequent relin-
quishment. 1t is not reasonable
that the administration would spoil
an otherwise spotless record by try
ing to secure few paltry votes that
would never be delivered on election
day, when ten times as many could
be gained by simple honesty. It
will be recalled that Mr.. Picket was
a promoter of sundry unsavory
Clearwater boom schemes that were
turned down by the Morrison admin.
istration as mendacious monopolies.
However, Mr.. Pickett quotes NJ. L.
Goldsmith. an employee of the state
land board, as his authority. 1t is
the duty of the administration to
clear itself from the charges alleged
to have been made by its trusted
-Grangeville Standard.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-16
NEARING COMPLETION

The main works of the Pioneer
Irrigation District system are now
very near to completion. The side
hill section of both canals is being
puddled; the new heaigate is being
placed in the Phyllis; the excava-
ton work is practically done, and
there is every indication Of an am
pie water supply. The stress, we
believe, is now over and the time
is arrived when the people of
the District will begin a rap.
i'd march of development and pro-
gress. In the near future, THE
tribune will take up and re-
count the history of the Pioneer
Irrigation District, disclosing good
many interesting facts which have
mot been of general knowledge, and
the publication of which before the
practical completion of the works
might have been in bad taste. We
hope to show the people of the Dis
trict what has been done and how
It has been done. What obstacles
arose and which have been over
come. A great and good work is
about completed and its history will
afford an interesting and edifying
chapter in the irrigation develop
n1ent of Idaho.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-16
COUNTY ATTORNEY RESIGNS.

Last Monday County Attorney
Stone rendered his resignation to
the Commissioners with a request
that it be accepted at once. The
resignation was accepted and Frank
J. Smith Esq. was appointed. Mr..
Stone has been a good officer, and
his resignation is generally regret
ted. He will remain here and re-
turn to private practice. He is an
able lawyer and has a large client
age.
Frank J. Smith. Esq, who is
again county attorney of CANYON
County, is one of the foremost law
yers of the State. BY virtue of pos.
sessing o sound judicial mind,
splendid legal attachments, natural
integrity, good business faculties, a
clear head and q healthy body, he
has arrived near the top of the pro-
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-16
ANOTHER RURAL ROUTE

Last February the people down
the valley petitioned for the estab.
lshment of Rural Free Delivery
mail service, and, through the &C.
tive interest of Representative
French, a special agent, Mr.. Glenn
ents, was sent out to examine the
proposed route. In company with
Mr.. George Froman he went
over it last Monday, and, upon his
return. indicated that he would
recommend its immediate establish
ment. The postmaster of Caldwell
has requested Representative
French to push the matter as rap
idly as possible. The line runs
down on the south side of the Boise
river to within few miles of Bow
man, crosses over and returns via
Pleasant Ridge. It is probable the
route will be In operation in sixty
days.
Two or three parties have been
recommended as carriers, but it is
doubtful if any of those will take
the position when they understand
the conditions. The rural carrier
must personally attend to the bust
ness, being allowed a substitute
only for emergencies. The carrier
must also pass civil service exam
lnatlon. The compensation is 5000
year, although this may soon be
increased to $40. The people
along the route should be prepared
to put up approved boxes as soon
as the order establishing the route
is issued: Cigar boxes, soap box
es, tin cans and the like are now
prohibited. Where the people re-
fuse or neglect to put up proper
boxes of approved make, the SER
vice IS liable to be discontinued at
any time. The Rural Free Deliv-
cry is a great boon to farmers liv.
ing out of town. 1t brings them
into close touch and daily commun-
ication with the whole world, and
their appreciation of it is growing
constantly.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-16
Great DepravitY.

A little piece of information has
reached this Office, the details O I
which are somewhat shocking. A
crowd of young people, boys and
girls ranging in age from Is to II
years, have on one or two occasions
repaired to house couple of miles
out of town, for the purpose of
dancing and making merry, with
no one to modest or keep them in
check, the affair lasting all night.
A man happened in there at the
time of the carousal in search of his
daughter. He found the condition
OF the crowd one which would at
once horrify and astonish all decent
people. A statement of what he
saw if reports are true, would be
almost uupriutable. LIQUOR wac
everywhere in evidence, and the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-16
Twas a Miraculous Escape.

Word reaches us that the little e
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Dormau, of Pearl, escaped
death one day last week in a most
miraculous manner.
The little fellow was out doors
playing and was entirely alone.
After a time he came into the
house completely covered with
mud. On being asked where he
had been he told his mother he had
fallen down the shaft. Near
where the boy had been playing
was an abandoned incline shaft.
The boards covering it having be-
come rotten it is supposed that the
child stepped upon them when they
gave way under his feet, precipitat.
ing him into the depths below.
The depth of this shaft is some
thing like 800 feet, and that the
little fellow was not dashed to
pieces was owing to the lucky cir
cumstance that at a depth of about
20 feet from the surface a cavern
had occurred at some time, thus
making slide of soft dirt on one
side. Into this soft dirt he fell.
and it arrested his downward
course long enough to enable him,
blinded as he was by mud and
slush, to grasp the ladder which
ran up the side of the shaft, and
climb out in the sunshine again.
In response to a query-as to how
he ever got out, this sturdy young
ster replied, why" illustrating the
motion with his hands II lust
climbed out up the ladder, this
way."-EmmettRecord.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-16

drinking of it was not confined TO
the boys. All decency was absent
and some of the things done would
he recorded in the District court II
the Sheriff had happened on the
scene. That certainly reveals a
woeful state of affairs among the
boys and girls and an awful neglect
of watchfulness on the part OF the
parents.-Mt. Pleasant (Utah)
Pyramid.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-16

fession. It is entirely needless to
say that the legal affairs Of the
county will be well cared for BY
him. It could not be otherwise.
Therefore It is due TO congratulate
the county commissioners on the
exercise Of good judgment in max
ing a choice and TO felicitate the
people Of the county in having
commissioners who have good ,judg
ment to exercise.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-16

Appearances count for much. in
this world. A big advertisement
costs money and looks like pros.
perity. There are many who pre.
fer to deal with the prosperous
Printers Ink.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-04-16
City WArra0t Call.

On April 10th, I will pay all city
warrants outstanding against the
Current expense and cemetarv
funds.
Jas. Kelleher,
Treasurer.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-23
Studied BibI. Too Hard.

Cincinnati, Jan. 22.---Rev. George s
coble. for a number Of years pastor
Of the First Baptist church (coiored),
Walnut Hills. has lost his mind. II Ia
believed that religion is the cause.
For the last year he has been pastor
Of the Lebanon, to.) Baptist church.
He was constant reader OF tn Bible
and II is said that he knew more con-
cernlng Its works and meaning than
any other colored minister. He was
never found without his Bible,
Rev. Coble returned to his home, at
Foraker and Monfort avenues, wednes-
day 10 visit his wife. Suddenly he at
tackled her, Her cries attracted the
attention Of the neighbcrs, who went to
her rescue.
Yesterday Mrs, Coble took him to
her home at Xenla. o., for rest.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-23
schwab Interests Conflict

New York Jan. 3z.--Agreement on
terms for the reorganization Of the
United States shipbuiIding Company,
II IN understood on good authority, has
been reached between Receiver Smith
and Charles N schwab and the MEM
bers OF the Sheldon Syndicate, but the
plant is said to be acceptable to neither
the bondholders protective committee
nor to the Commonwealth Trust Com
pany. and litigation - bound to con-
tinue unless schwab interests make
still further concessions
The plan as outlined, provides for the
retention Of control by schwab. giving
his ss.Ooo.ooo preferred and ss,oQo.oo0
common on the total Of approximately
sso.0oo.o0o stock remaining, $4,000. 90
preferred and ss.ooeoOo common goins
to other interests.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-23
COMPANY WILL CONTROL
CHlCAGO'S MILK SUPPLY

Chicago. Jan. g2,--under the name
Of the Chicago Dairy Company Chi
cago capitalists are forming corpor-
alton designed 10 control the milk sup
ply Of Chicago. Organized under the
laws OF the state of Maine, the COM
pany has an authorized capital OF s4.-
100000. Within few weeks. accord.
Ing TO A. r. Hatch. attorney. one OF
the promoters. the company will pro-
ceed TO close the options II now holds
on the business OF milk firms In Chi
oago.
The principal purpose Of the new
company. Il IL stated. Is not TO advance
prices, hut 10 raise the STANDARD Of milk
m Chicago. All milk sold by the COM
pany through It's distributors viii be
certified free from bacteria and all dei-
eterious substances,
For such milk a fat rate Of seven
cents quart win be made, says At
torney Hatch. an advance OF half cent
In price in some parts OF the city,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-23
Gorman's Pet Measure. After Pro.
lonsed Debate. Is Accorded
Required Ayes.
NOW up TO Mr. ROOSEVELT
Senator Fultsn l.eports Favor
ably ON Misbranded Sal
men Bill m Chair
man or Fisheries.

Washington. Jan. 22.-The senate
today adopted the resolution Of inquiry
concerning affairs in Panama intro
duced on the 5th instant by German,
and listened to speech on the Pan
anna question by Dolliver and another
on the subject OF recess appointments.
Germans resolution requests the
president to inform the senate. when
and under what circumstances the
United States has used military force
In the internal affairs Of New Granada
or Colombia, whether the United states
has ever been asked to interfere BY
armed force, and by whom and on what
dates. and what was done by the
United States: in which Of the dis
turbances referred TO in the presl-
dents last annual message has the
United states used military force there
solely on its own initiative and un-
invited by the government owning the
|isshmus, The senate adjourned until
Monday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-23
pld MOI Repre.snt Church.

Butte. Jan. Sa.--During the lengthy
session of the Silver Bow Trades and
Labor Assembly last night, that body
received the report Of the committee
appointed to investigate the allegation
that the Mormon church had taken a
decided stand against organized labor
in Utah and had advised churohmen
to take the place Of striking min-
ers of that state. After hearing the
report of the committee, the assembly
decided this was not the case and a
motion was put and carried that the
church be not censured.
The report showed that Mr.. Cannon
of the Mormon church had not repre-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-23
BOER COLONY FOR THE II
NORTHWEST COUNTRY

Butte, Jan. 22.-Gen. Joubert ant
Capt. oDonneIl OF the Boer war ar,
expected in Montana within the mex
few days TO perfect arrangement fol
a Boer colony in the Milk river valley
These gentlemen are lecturint
throughout the country to raise fund.-
for assisting the Beers destined to de-
velop the resources Of Montana In
coming to this country from South
africa.
From accounts published of ths
movements OF Messrs. Joubert and o..
Donnell. and their lectures. 1t Is learn,
ed that the Beers in South Africa arr
q: a most destltute .,onai .ios. ai,d ral.e
* badly needed.
when these distinguished s,ghi-rs
arrive In Montana they will delivel
lectures on the late Boer war and vii
no doubt speak to large audiences II
this city.
The scheme to colonize the Milk river
valley was decided on after Captain
o'Donnell visited this state and looked
over the country. The Beers viii en-.
gage in agriculture and cattle raising
and win do much to develop this fer
tile valley.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-23
Flood In Ohio.

Cleveland. Jan. 20, The food situ-
alton In Cleveland and yIGlniiy II a
fall in the temperature which win les
sen the probability of the dangerous
gorge about 10 miles up the cuyahoga
river breaking and letting loose the
great mass OF water.
Three great lake vessels that broke
loose from their iuoorings today are
a,ill wedged tightly together and there
IN no possibility OF their breaking away
or being moved until the Hood Of wa
ter has ceased. The entire loss Ia
Cleveland In estimated 10 be half mil
lion dollars.