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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
SWIPED DOORS AND WINDOWS
Iheo. Miller Found Guilty Of DisorderIy
Conduct But viii Appeal

One of the chief scenes of amuse-
ment in the city life of fair Lewiston
was enacted in Justice Coburn's court
this morning in the case of the state
versus Theo. Miller. erstwhile laundry
man. who was tried on the alleged
charge, apparently Of disorderly con-
duct. but which developed in bur-
lesque OF the happenings for one day
on the sand bars in the south end of
the city. The complaining witness was
Nicholas Moritz, a sturdy German, a
recent arrival from Walla Walla who
originally rented a board shack of the
defendant and from the evidence in
troduced it was shown that he paid
his rent regularly. A number of wit
nesses for the prosecution were pres
ent among whom was Mrs A. Damas
who state she owned the ground upon
which the house. claimed by Miller. was
resting peacefully She stated that she
had taken possession or the house for
the reason that Miller had paid her no
Moritz to pay her the rent. On the
fifth of this month Miller visited the
premises and taking the law in his
own hands began removing the doors
and windows and carted them away.
thereby disturbing the peaceful re-
pose of Mr. Moritz and his family. The
final result was the arrest of Miller on
the charge of disorderly conduct. City
Attorney Mcfarland conducted the
case for the State and G. Orr McMin-
ony was counsel for the defense.
Justice Coburn found against the de-
fendant and will pass sentence tomor-
row morning. In the meantime counsel
for defense filed notice of intention to
appeal.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
INDIANS ARE
MUCH EXCITED
Webb District Wrought Up Over
Prophecy that Flood
is Coming
Especial to Evening Teller.)

WEBB. Ida, May 3.-Much excite
ment prevails among the Indians, ow-
ing TO report that a new born babe
was given the power of speech and it
predicted tremendous flood on Sweet
water creek to occur within the next
fortnight. in which. many people will
lose their lives, and much property be
destroyed. 1t predicted that some large
body of water, presumably Lake Waha
would break it's bounds and cause the
catastrophe.
Many of the Indians are preparing to
emigrate temporarily.
In spite Of the late spring the farm
ers of the Webb and Mccormack ridges
are about as forward as usual with
their work. If the present good wealth
er continues they will be nearly
through in ten days more.
The family Of D. j. Wyatt of Webb
Ridge have gone to ST. Louis to attend
the worlds fair. Mr.. Wyatt. expects
to go as soon as the spring work is
ever.
A representative of the Wrought
Iron Range company has been doing
a f1ourshing business in this vicinity
the past few days
Spring crops look fine and bid fair
to give banner yield this year.
1t is thought by the officers of Webb
school district that owing to the great
increase of taxable property in the
district it will be easy to bond the dis
trict for enough to build a respectable
school house. and they expect to call
a meeting soon for that purpose. This
is something that is badly needed and
will be source of great satisfaction
to the progressive people of this COM
munity. The people met and voted
unanimously to bond the district last
year, but there was not enough taxable
property in the district to get enough
money to build a suitable house
The Webb Sunday school is flourish
ing under the leadership of Mr.. Craw-
ford and Mrs. w. l.. Tobie.
Paris Bros. are doing a flourishng
business in Chas. c. Miles old stand
which they purchased last winter.
The village blacksmith has been rus
ticating on his new homestead. He
has just built him a house. Looks
pretty suspicious Phil.
Report has it that very pleasant rela-
tions exist between Paris and New
York now.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
CHARLESTON
NEWS NOTES
Chas. Woelflin's Injuries Result
in the Loss Of His
Left Hand

CHARLESTON, May 7.--Patrick Joy.
freight agent at the N. r. depot In
Lewiston. is building home on .hiDs
acreage on Highland avenue.
What might have been : serious rum
away occurred last night. when Mr.
Shaffer's bay team became frightsne0
and ran from where they were tied to.
the school house. Here the team ran
into an electric light pole ana were
caught. Az 1t was, no serious damage
was done other than the breaking Of
the buggy.
A ten and one-half pound girl baby
was born yesterday evening to Doctor
and Mrs. Clancy.
Professor Lewis returned last eves-
ing from Riparia, by boat, he has been
making n short tour OF the country On
his bicycle, visiting several Of ther
nearby towns
The many friends of Charles Woeifin
who was 30 severely burned Tuesday
night will be sorry to learn that his
left hand was amputated this morning
at ST. Joseph's hospital in Lewiston.
Mr.. Woelfin is left handed but can
use his right hand when writing. this
is very fortunate as ne is competent
bookkeeper.
Miss Minnie Miodek, who has been
visiting in Montana all winter has re-3
turned home.
Mr.. Libby who has been absent in the
east for some time, making plans for
new enterprises in Charleston IL ex-
pected to return In about a week.
The Charleston socialist club wiz
meet tonight at A. s. Burnett's ofYlce.
The meetings will hereafter be held
every other Saturday evening.
The Brandvold pharmacy received q
fine. new prescription case this after
noon. The case Is manufacturer by the
Valley Lumber company OF this place.
VI !ss a beautifri niece OF furniture and
shows artistic skill in workmanship and
is n credit to Charleston industries.
Messrs. Burnett, Brown. McCarrol1
and Evans left this morning for fish
ing trip Up Asotin creek. They wiz
return Monday.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
POLITICS IN MARYLAND
Convention Will Endorse Roosevelt and
Instruct for Him

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller ,
BALTIMORE. Md. May THE re-
puoilcan state convention Of Maryland
VIII meet here next Wednesday. Pres
ldent Roosevelt will be indorsed for
denomination and the delegates IN .
s'ructed to vote for him. No prefer
ehce VIII be expressed in regard to :,
vice presidential candidate. The four
oeiegates- will probably be
United States Senator Louis f. Me-
Comas, Congressman William II. Jack
son. General Felix Angus, and Steven
son A. Williams. who was the repub-
llcan candidate for governor last wear.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07

The city council met In adjourned
session last night. Mayor Kress was
present after an absence from the
council for several meetings past due
to sickness in the family
A wave Of indignation will be
aroused among the fortune seekers
when it is learned Of the resolution
which was passed last evening author
iZing the city attorney to draw up an
ordinance imposing a license fee of
$25 per month for clairvoyants. palm
lists and fortune tellers. 1t is expected
that a storm of protest will be in evi-
dence when the ordinance comes up
for the first reading at the next meet
ing of the council. kjos presented
the resolution which was quickly con-
CURED with by the other members of
the council. The subject was cause for
considerable comment in the council
room and it was thought that the rea-
son the members of the council so
quickly consented to the license was for
the purpose of soaring out the vendors
Of the super natural so that there
would be no chance to expose the past
history of the members of the council.
Mayor Kress stated that as there waA
but 5000 in the street fund that the
expenses OF the street department
should be kept down and stated that
where there We're not enough men
working that the street commissioner
should pull off his coat and go to work
also as it was unnecessary to stand
around and only superintend the work
being done. He also suggested that
the expenses of the city engineers Of
fice be held down to $3.50.
A resolution was introduced au-
thorizing the payment of 500 to B. F.
Tweedy for services as counsel for the
city in the case Of the City VS.. Morris
| in condemnation proceedings.
Mr.. Mounce presented a motion
which was carried instructing the city
attorney to draw an ordinance con-
demning property abutting Prospect
! boulevard. Mr.. Aounce reported thai
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
JAPANESE CRUISERS IN SIGHT
Russians Admit That the Supreml
Moment is at Hand

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller }
ST. PETERSBURG. May "A Port
Arthur dispatch dated yesterday states
that six of the enemy's cruisers are
continually in sight. A parade Of the
garrison was held yesterday in honor
of the czarina's name day. General
Stoessel addressing the troops alluded
to the new phase Of the war whereby
Port Arthur was threatened by land
and expressed confidence of the endur-
ance of the defenders. The soldiers
and sailors cheered heartily.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
WHEN THE cZAR WILL GO
Will Wait Till August to Go With the
Great Army
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST PETERSBURG. May Tt is
ming to concentrate a huge reserve
army at Harbin to be ready in August.
When this farce is ready according to
present arrangements the czar him.
sell will visit the place to inspire the
men with high resolve to drive the Jap
anese into the sea. and till this army
is assembled it is probable that the
whole of southern Manchuria with the
exception of Port Arthur will be aban :
doned by the Russians. This ia the
plan admitted by those in a position
to know the details.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
OTHER JAPANESE VICTORIES
Russian Stronghold Of Fens huang
Chene Has Fallen

(Special Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON, May Seoul dispatches
confirm the report that Feng Huang
Cheng has fallen with heavy losses on
both sides Seoul traces the report to
Antung which says that the post fell
Wednesday.
This is later confirmed from st
Petersburg where there is official ad-
mission made that the japanese have
captured Feng Huang Chen.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
Normal News

Miss Katie Zimmerman recently from
Minnesota entered school this week.
Rev. Mr.. baltimore talked to the
students in assembly on Friday morn
ine.
Miss King still continues unable to
be in school.
Many students from the university
have visited the school this week.
Classes were dismissed from 1o:3
to IL on Friday to allow the students
to see the sham battle Of the university
ca6etA .........
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
Curzon's Official Report

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
LONDON, MAY 7.--Viceroy Curzon's
official report of the Thibetan repulse
at Cyangtse says that the enemy's loss
was $50 killed and wounded. The Brit
ish had two wounded. The attack and
repulse lasted two hours.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
Win Also Has the News

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
WIJU. May 7.-Word has reached
here today that there has been another
Russian repulse in Manchuria. A
thousand Russians of the rear guard
made a stand at Hennetango on the
Lao Yong road. The Japanese charged
and after brief fght the Russians
spiked their guns and retreated. -Four
hundred and thirty -nve Russians were
captured
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
Hayes Goes Free

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
RIVERSIDE. Cal May Judge
Noies. this morning dismissed the
state cases against Tom Hays. an al
legged bank wrecker who was brought
to Los Angeles for trial in the federal
court.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
Closed Except to Small Boats

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
TOKYO. May Admiral Togo. re-
ports that Port Arthur is completely
bottled up except for small boats. The
Japanese did not lose a single warship
in the last attack on Port Arthur al
though it was expensive as regards loss
o. life
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
Trying to Clear the Channel

Tying to Clear the Channel
CHEEFOO. May Chinese coasting
vessels report a succession of tremen-
dous explosions at the entrance of Port
Arthur harbor and it is evident that
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
PORT ARTHUR TO FIGHT
CONFIDENT OF RESULTS
Say They Can Stand Siege of Year and
Will Hold Out Till Reinforced
Says StOessel

the Russians are trying to clear the
channel of the obstacles and mines
placed there by the Japanese. A
cruiser squadron is watching the har-
Dor to prevent a sally OF torpedo boats
against the Japanese transports lying
along the peninsula.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
Hollands Queen Is III

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
THE HAGUE, May lowing to the
serious condition of the queens throat
, all her engagements have been can
celed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07
Business Failure in Manila

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
MANILA. May THE Pacific and
Oriental Trading company one OF the
largest houses in Manila has sus-
pended.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-07

Let us collect that account for you.
ruin Z Merrill ~ Aaams. SpscA
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-03-16
Hard Work to Get a Jury

The work of securing jury for the
second trial of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin
IN the charge of numbering Mrs. John
P. Dunning by means of poisoned can
dy is progressing slowly in the superior
court at San Francisco.
AS the result of the first days exam
ination of talesmen only five jurors
were passed. Several declared that
they would not render verdict to hang
a woman, and a number declared that
they had all eady formed an opinion
egarding the case.
None of those examined were anx-
nous to serve and it is not expected that
a jury will be obtained for day o.
Two.
The Delaware witnesses are due tt
arrive Thursday and District Attorney
Byington has announced his intention
OF placing them on the stand before
the evidence of others for the prose-
cution has been presented.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-03-16
DAYTON Has a { hurCh

Sunday was a day of great rejoic-
ng in Dayton. 1t marked the conse
ration of the church recently erected,
which is the only place of worship In
he town. The people thronged the
sacred edifice, full of thankfulness ano
satisfaction that they at last possessed
1 building where they and their child
en- could worship.
Right Rev. w. II. Moreland of Sac
amento, bishop of the diocese. con-
iucted the consecration services, as
listed by Rev. III. A. r. Ramsey. rec
or of st. PauPs. Virginia. The full
,hoir of st. Paufs church was in at.
enhance, and sang the service In
plendid style. Bishop Moreland then
j cached from the text. This is none
ither but the house of God, and tbs
the gate of heaven"
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-03-16
PioChe Storm Visited

Phoebe was visited by one of the
worst wind storms yesterday that even
struck this section. The wind must
have attained a velocity of at leas.
100 miles an hour; front porches were
torn down and many stove pipes were
torn loose fsom their fastenings. The
worst damage done was to the old
P'oche hotel; the entire front of the
building was ripped off in one piece
and set upright in the middle of the
street, leaving the front rooms exposed
to the gyrations of the wind, which
soon made havoc of the rooms and ev-
erything in them. The front of the
old Mandich store blew down and III,
its fall broke a wagon tongue. The
blow kept up nearly all night, and this
morning turned into a driving snow
storm.-Pioche Record
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-03-16
Another Pioneer Gone

Chas. Gegg died at the Winnemucea
Sanitarium at 11;10 this morning. Ar
rangements for interment have not yet
been made; particulars of the funeral
viii be announced later.
Charles Gegg was native of Ger
many, and was rs years old. He was
one of the pioneers of Humboldt eoun
ty, and was well known to the settlers
of the COS. For many years he has
lived on a ranch near Dun Glen, and
is known to have been possessed OF
conside able money and some real
property. He has a granddaughter
Miss Mae Muller. living In Winnie
mucca.
Just about one year ago his aged wife
died; both she and Mr.. Gegg were sicl;
at the same time with pneumonia. and
while he survived, he has never been
In rugged health. His death is as
cribed to senile pneumonia.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-03-16
Will Act Conservatively

Two huldred thousand coal miners
from Pennsylvania to Iowa. voted yes
te~day on the question of accepting the
Offer of the mine owners for a two
years scale five and one-half per CEN
lower than the ware scale during the
wear which closes April 1st.
During the mast fen davs the nation
e1 officers Of the United. M'ee worte-s
If America hove been urging the ac-
centance Of the p~oposal. and the na-
tiaral officers have been In the fe1e
working with tfe mon 70 eenr~e fav
o~ahla vote. Tt is the belief at ths
national headquarte~s that there is nc
doubt but that the offe~ viii he ac-
ceoted ard that there will be no strike
Penorts of sentiment In the different
eelds are nearly all in favor of fol
lowing the advice of the national off,
ce-s in the matter.
The votes will be canvassed in In
dianapofs Thur@day, ard the result
will be made known on that day.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-03-16

ity Of the "freckled" boys, the hall
was filled, and something like 800 was
in the till.
During the evening, and when ev-
erything seemed to be coming in the
right dii ection for the newspaper man,
someone arose from his seat in the
rear Of the building and stated that
he wished to offer a motion. The Of
fer was accepted.
II move that the proceeds Of this
evenings entertainment be donated tc
the church. Do / hear a second?"
Someone in the rear offered a second
and before the naturally bashful SER
vices of the paper man could be round
ed up, the church had gobbled up the
proceeds.
1t Is no trouble for the newspaper
man to withstand storm, family rue
zion or even fi.e, but when 1t comes
o the church, he is entirely in the
ackground.-Carson Appeal.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-03-16
Trains Narrow Escape

AS the Oregon exp ess, due in San
Francisco Tuesday morning was run
ming at the rate of forty-five miles an
hour at a point thirteen miles south
IF Redding the engineer and fireman
both saw that they were bearing down
Upon a washout, three rail lengths OF
-iack being without ties. The unsup
ported rails were not seen until the
pilot was almost upon them. The hor-
rified crew applied the brakes an6
waited for the catastrophe they felt
sure would occur.
Wonderfully enough the entire train
With the exception of the last Pullman
passed successfully over the washed
1ut stretch of track before the train
could be brought to a stop.
The last car stopped on the unsup-
ported track and toppled over Nc
one was hurt. The passengers of the
de. allied car were transferred to Other
cars and the train proceeded.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-03-16
Now he Wants to Live

1t now seems that Nels Petersen
Who attempted suicide in Carson last
'riday, stands a very good chance Of
ecovering from the self-inficted
wound In spite of the fact that a
1ullet passed through his head from
)ne temple to the other. yet his
strength is increasing, and the general
onditions point to recovery.
The physician who has the case in
barge cannot tell as to the sight, a.
is feared that the optic ne We has
been etirely shattered. In which case
he unfortunate man will be deprived
IF his sight, there is a faint chance
IF saving the sight of one eye. Peter
on now expresses deep regret for the
lct ard is content to get along with
,ut his eyesight If he can recover. The
nan certainly has a robust constitu
lion and stands a very good chance
Vt recovery
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-03-16
Mining Laws Amended

The senate has passed Teller's bill
amending the mining laws as regards
the location of claims. 1t is provided
that the description of vein or loda
claims upon surveyed lands shall b.
designated with reference to the lines
IF the public survey. but need not con.
20 m Herewith. Where patents have
cen issued for claims upon unsurvey
ID lands, however, the surveyor gen
eral, in extending the public survey.
hall adjust their survey to the boun-
laries of claims, so as not to interiors
With or change the true location Of
laims, as they are officially establish
ed by ground monuments.
Upon a patent g ant is based the
highest constituted authority as to the
mits on the claim and not the pub
ic survey. The bill is intended to pre-
,ent the shifting of mining claims by
SURVEYS
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1904-03-16
HAPPENINGS IN OUR
OWN STATE
Late News NOles Gathered
From Many Places in
Nevada

flour mill has been started up at
Fallon.
A coal mine has been found near
Mound House.
A banking house is to be established
at Caliente, Lincoln county.
Work has been resumed on the Nc
Namara and Lynch mines at Tonopah.
A Great amount of damage resulted
from gale that swept over Eureka
last Thursday.
There are forty cases of smallpox in
Tonopah, and all public meetings have
been postponed.
A strike of 5000 ore is reported in
Governor Sparks mines at Wedekind,
in Washoe County.
A twenty-five ton mill is to be built
at the Red Cloud mines in Red Can
yon, Douglas county. this year.
Thrtyfour miles of grading of the
Tonopah railroad are completed, and
a mile and half of track laid.
There are twenty-one civil cases to
come to trial at the session of the dis
triict court at Belmont in April
The proprietor of the Star saloon In
Reno is likely to have his license re-
voked for selling liquor to minors.
A decree of divorce was granted to
Mrs. Cora Engstrom from John A.
Engstrom of Beowawe. Eureka county.
on March 9.
Lots in Goldfeld sell for $500 that
could have been bought for $35 a few
weeks ago. The town now has a pop
llation of more than 1850.
Lawrence Malone. formerly of the
Comstock. has uncovered a ledge In
mining location near Park City, Utah.
which it is said will make him a rich
man.
Two new saloons have opened up re-
Gently in Fallon, the new Churchill
county town, which may be said to be
an evidence of the financial prosperity
u the place.
The Courier says the loss of the
southworths in the burning of the Rec
nd plant and residence at Gardner
vile was $1,000, on which there was
1850 insurance.
Miss Nellie MIlligan, of Carson, has
been appointed to take testimony in
shorthand at the trial of the state vs..
Tn. ALA and Pidoza, on trial for mur-
der at Hawthorne.
F. HI. Franklin, who skipped out of
rIuckee while on bail on charge of
vagrancy, was arrested in Reno Sat-
lday for stealing an expensive coat
from a store, and will probably be
ent to the penitentiary.
j. B. Decker, native of New York.
and for many years resident of Eu-
eka county, died at Palisade recently.
aged GA years. He was a veteran of the
civil war. and just few days before
his death he received word from the
Dension Office at Washington that his
claim for $4,000 back pension had been
allowed. and the money was to have
5een sent to him this week.