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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
IDAHO COUNTY REFUSES TO
,.. SETTLE THE CONTROVERSY
Convention at Large Will Likely Decide Between
Thompson and Truitt...Gossip on
State Nominations

Third district. w. f. Borah Fourth
district, F. r. Gooding; Fifth district
D. w. Standrod. In the fourth dis
trict there is a bitter fight between
Judge Stevens and Ben Rich and there
seems some probability of a dark horse
being finally selected. Perhaps NJ Nc
Pherson. of Lemhi
In the second district, Geo. w.
Thompson, of Nez Perce and Warren
Truitt, OF Latah, are the candidates
Idaho county has a candidate in the
person of Colonel A. B. Hall. but he is
said to have withdrawn. Idaho county
is not inclined to settled the fight and
it is understood it insists on throwing
the election of delegate from districts
into the convention at large.
Among the delegates are two women
Mrs. f. Conant, of Cassia county and
Mrs. Elise r. Alder of Oneida county
All of the state officials excepting the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
CLOSING IN ON MuKDEN
BATTLE EXPECTED DAILY
Report That the Japanese Had Flanked Kouro.
patkin is Denied at st. Petersburg,
DECISIVE Battle Expected

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. PETERSBURG, May ls.-The
report that the Japanese had taken up
a position north of Mukden thus block.
ing the further retreat of the Russians
Is discredited here. An ofYicer of the
general staff points out that the only
route by which the Japanese could
have marched thither is most noun
famous and would give the Russians
an opportunity Of overwhelming the
enemy.
1t is stated that general military
position of three Japanese divisions
marching slowly toward Liza Yang IL
known. One along Fen Huang Cheng
road others some distance to right and
left. battle is not expected for some
days, owing to the extreme care and
slowness of the Japanese advance.
decisive battle is expected in the vi
cinity of Mukden.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
CLIMAX IN
TYNER CASE
Aged and Helpless ParaIytic In.
valid. the Defendant Brought
Before the Jury Today

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
WASHINGTON. May 1s.-The cli-
max in the Tyner- Barrett, post office
case was reached today when Tyner.
an aged and hopeless paralytic was
placed in an invalid chair and rolled
up to the jury box His counsel and
the government attorney thronged
about while the jurymen leaned for
ward in an effort to catch his halting
words. Tears coursed his cheeks and
several of the jurymen were visibly
affected. Stimulants were administered
to keep the witness up through the or
deal. He made a general denial of the
charges brought against him explain
ing his connection with the issuances
Of the fraud orders. by saying he actsd
to the best Of his ability. eonsidering
only the facts and the lAW.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
WORKING OUT
iowa IDEA
Convention Today Wrestling
With the Tariff Plank
in the Platform

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller }
DES MONIES. Ia. May 1s.-The re-
publican state convention in session
here today for the selection OF dele
gates at large to the national conven-
tion is attracting wide attention. There
is a contest for the control of the DEL
egation to the Chicago convention,
Governor Cummins and the Iowa idea''
advocates on the one hand, and the
stand pat" element on the other. There
is no opposition to Senators Allison
and Dolliver as members OF the Big
Four" and Governor Cummins IS like
wise conceded a place on the delega-
tion. The fight was over the 10 nth
place. The stand pat" element in.
sisting on the choice of J. w. Blythe
OF Burlington. who is their recognized
leader. while the Cummins factor
worked to secure the selection of A. b
Funk. Blythe was finally elected. Ths
resolution committee still has the tariff
fight in hond and has not reported at &
late hour. The anti-revisionists con
| troll the convention.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
OHIO ACTS QUICKLY
Names = Ticket Without Division and
instructs for Rcessvslt

Especial Telegram to Evening Tsller.)
COLUMBUS, May 18.-The second
days session OF the republican state
convention proceeded TO business
promptly this morning by adopting
platform which reafflrms the party's
policies state and national and In
structs for Roosevelt. Noah Swayne OF
Toledo. Charles p. Taft OF Cincinnati
were nominated as presidential elect-
ors by acclamation. d. c. Layiyn was
nominated unanimously for secretary
of state for the third term.
w. d. Pear. for judge Of the SUI
preme court, Lawson Emerson for
clerk of the supreme court and III. H.
Ankeney as food commissioner were
nominated without division.
Foraker, Dick, Herrick and Cox were
elected delegates at large and the con-
vention adjourned.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
Army Of the Potomac

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
HARTFORD. Conn.,. May 1S.-Gen-
eral o. o. Howard, Gen. Horatio C.
King and many other veterans of note
are attending the annual meeting of
the Society of the Army of the Potoma C
which began in this city today. The
opening day was occupied largely with
routine business. Tomorrow there will
be a parade of the members of the So
ciety in which the G.. A. r. veterans of
Connecticut. whose annual encamp-
ment is in progress here. will also take
part. In the evening a public meeting
will be held in Parsons theater at
which addresses will be delivered by
speakers Of national prominence.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
MOTHER AND CHILD
Young Women Ties Her Child to Her
Body and Jumps in River

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
COLUMBUS, O.. May 17.-With a
pretty four -year-old blonde girl bound
to her body with bands of linen a
handsome brunette woman twenty-five
years OF age who is yet undermined.
leaped from the Rich street bridge this
morning into the river both were
drowned. after a desperate fight with
two men who sprang in to attempt a
rescue.
The woman was later identified as
Mrs. Malcolm Copeland. The husband
and wife quarreled last night Cope
land is also missing.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
Worlds Press Parliament

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. May 1S.-Every-
thing is in readiness for the opening
tomorrow Of the worlds parliament in
which journalists from all parts of the
civilized world will take part. The
program for the opening day calls for
addresses by Secretary of State Hay,
Charles H. Taylor of Boston, Paul
Adam OF Paris. Governor White OF
West Virginia and numerous other
men Of note. The sessions are to be
held in festival hall of the worlds fair.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
They ROBBED
The COMPANY
Strong Allegations Against the
Amalgamated by St0ckhoId-
ers of the Company

Especial Telegram to Evening Tener)
was sprung this morning at the meet
ing of the stockholders OF the Anaconda
Copper Mining company when the rep
resentatives of the eastern minority
holders charged mismanagement by the
Amalgamated. Among the charges is
that the net profits have fallen off al
most $40O, 200, 900 in the last four years
with ore production not decreased and
the cost OF reduction materially less
ened The charge that the millions
spent by the Amalgamated in politics
in Montana were taken from the Ana
conda treasury, and other sensational
allegations.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18

Sharp Contest but % Fight
Among California
Republicans

Especial Telegram to Evening Tel1eE)
SACRAMENTO. May 1.-THE 70
publican state convention was called
to order this afternoon with abosak -
delegates present. The utmost enthuo-
ism and harmony prevailed thOugh tho
selection of delegates t-lArge T. -
pected to develop sha5p Acoqteee.
Roosevelts administration WIN ~ en-
dorsed and the delegations H11 - in-
structed to cast their vote ~ him q
Chicago.
The only uncertainty in connection
with the gathering relates % tha selec-
ton of new state committees n tl119
considerable interest IL nsani1oatea ~ 4
will have bearing on the stAto A.
paign two years hence. mn
The Los Angeles delegates, 6AcM g.
x-Senator Bulla in his hght Tor :
place as delegate at large, win - die-
appointed. The combination q north
ern counties Ia 80 strong that Bulla
stands no chance. The delegates -
large to the republican national con-
vention will be Governor Pardee. Geo
A. Knight, OF San Francisco: John n
Spreckels and Judge J. w. MCKINLEY
of Los Angeles.
The convention was called to order
according to the schedule by the chair
man. Frank Ryan, OF Sacramento wal
elected secretary. Burnett made q
| brief address then named the commits
| tees. John f. Davis - chairman oi
resolutions and Frank short OF Fresno
chairman Of credentials Recess wal
then taken till o'clock. when the ere.
dentials committee will report. At
the platform will be reported and dele.
gates at large will be elected and thu
district delegates announced. All thu
work will be ended and the adjourn
ment taken tonight.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
POCATELLO, Ida, May 1s.-The
republican state convention will meet
here at 2;30 this afternoon and the
city is filled up with delegates and pol
iticians. Every county in the state is
represented by almost a full delega-
ton. The state committee this morn
ing selected Congressman French for
temporary chairman and Robert Hayes,
of Pocatello, for temporary secretary.
c. w. Beal, of Shoshone county, a
prominent candidate for congressional
nomination, is a candidate for perma-
nent chairman and will probably win
out. There seems to be no special con-
test before the convention, but there
are hot fights for delegates to Chicago
from two of the districts. the Second
and Sixth. The other districts have
settled on their delegate as follows:
First district, Senator Hepburn:
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
All Quiet

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
DENVER, May 1I.-Contrary to ex-
pectations little violence occurred up to
noon at the charter election. In the
lower wards. everything was quiet but
several small riots have taken place in
the residence wards, where the repub-
lican judges were thrown out of the
polling places. Betting is two to one
that the democrat ticket headed by
Robert w. Speer will be elected. The
weather is fine, and the vote heavy.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
RACE REPORTS
ARE STOPPED
Western Union in its New Order
Puts a Check on Pool
Rooms
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
NEW YORK, May 1S.-A sweeping
order was issued today by the Western
Union reading: TT has been decided
to discontinue forthwith all collection
and distribution by this company OF
horse race reports. The order goes to
every superintendent in the country
and is national in its scope. In order
to obtain racing reports the pool rooms
will now be forced to collect their news
at the tracks and file it with the COM
pany as other telegraph business IS
transacted. the company simply acting
as common carrier.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
DEMAND DUTY
Canadian Boards Of Trade Demand ,
Duty on American Lumber

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
VANCOUVER. b. c.. May 1s.-All
the boards of trade in the province
have united In sending a strong dele
cation to Ottawa to urge the govern
ment to place duty on rough Ameri-
can lumber corning into Manitoba, from
the United States free at a rate Of over
ten million feet a month. One thou
sand prominent men from all over
Canada have been written to and asked
for assistance in inducing the govern.
ment to exact an American lumber
duty.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
JAPANESE ARE SUCCESSFUL
Are Driving the Russians Back and
Advancing Their Lines

wAsH1NGToN, May ls.-The Jap
anese legationE gives out the following
Tokyo dispath: "The commander Of
the landing forces Of the Japanese
army on Lia lung peninsula reports that
between thf fifteenth and sixteenth,
there have been daily skirmishes with
the enemy. The Japanse detachmnt
successfully drove back the Russians
and destroyed telegraphic and railway
lines. At Tulantien and vicinity on the
sixteenth after severe fighting the jap
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
BALL0T|NC |
FOR BISHOPS
Methodist Conference Will Decide
Whether a Colored Bishop
Will be Chosel or Not
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
Los ANGELES, May 1S.-An i'm
mense crowd was at the Methodist
conference this morning at the open
ing ballot for bishops. The colored
delegates are appealing to conference
in an attempt to secure the election Of
colored bishop. The conference is
divided, the colored people insisted on
making great fight. A resolution rec
on.mending the change in the marriage
ritual to exclude the word obey" was
referred to the committee on revisions.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
NO CHANGE IN ILLINOIS
'oday's Ballots Indicate That the
Deadlock is as Strong as Ever

Especial Telegram to Eveninr Teller
SPRINGFIELD, May 1s.-The OPEN
ing ballot of the sixth days session Of
the republican state convention found
no marked change in the results and
the deadlock is apparently as strong as
before the convention met.
On the fortieth ballot Yates had 4s2
Lowden 396 and Deneen 44O. After tho
iorty-nrst ballot recess was taken till
3 o'clock.
Ihe forty-second ballot taken upon
reassembling resulted in no change OF
moment.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
HUNTING FOR THE MURDERERs
Pinkerton Detectives Join in the Seach
for Men Who Killed O'NeiIi

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
OLYMPIA, Wash. May 1S.-Pinker-
ton agents arrived today to oint in the
the murder of Messenger O'Neill at
Copley. The sheriff of the several sur
rounding counties are convinced that
the men are hiding near here and began
a systematic search tonight.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
JAPs Old THE WORK
Stoessel Now Comedies That the Jap
ansse Torpedoss Hit the Pobisda

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. PETERSBURG. May 1s.-A let
ter received by a friend Of General
Stoessel, commanding Port Arthur
states that the battleship Pobieda was
damaged by torpedo sent from Jap
anese submarine The Russian reports
said the ship was struck by Russian
mine.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
SIGNALS OF DISTRESS
Steamer Princess May Reports Seeing
Thorn on Egg Island
fsnec,al Telegram to Evening Teller.)

(Special Telegram to Evening Teller)
VANCOUVER. B. c., May 1s.-A
MARINE disaster is feared on Queen
charlotte sound, the steamer Princess
May, from Skagway. reports that In
passing Queen Charlotte sound IN
gale signals OF distress were seen on
Egg island. but the weather was 40
had to venture to asstst- sz'%
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
Chinese Port Opened

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
WASHINGTON, d. c.. May 1s-Min-
lister Conger of Peking cables the state
department that the Port Of Tsinanfu
in Shantuns province has been opened
to foreign trade by imperial degree.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
ENGLAND MUST
FIGHT IN THIBET
Cabinet Called for An Emergen'
cy, the Government Must
Act With VigOr

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON, May 1S.-The Central
News learns that in consequence of i'm
portant news from Thibet the cabinet
has been hastily summoned to meet to-
morrow, in highest political circles II is
thought the government will be COM
PEELED to undertake an extensive Thi-
betan campaign.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
Armenian Troubles increase

Especial Telegram to Evening Te'ler)
CONSTANTINOPLE. May 1s.-The
Vail of Bitlis reports that seventeen
villages have been destroyed by the
Armenian insurgents in the Sassoun
district. Six hundred families have
taken refuge in Mish.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
JAPANESE CLOSING IN
Have Executed q Flank Movement e
Cut OF kouropatkin's Retreat

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON, May 1S.-The Central
News, at Rome wires that a telegram
has been received there from Tokyo
reporting that two japanese divisions
have arrived close to Mukden and
have cut off Kouropatkin's line Of re-
treat.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
BOLD AND POWERFUL ENEMY
Gear so Regards the Operations Of the
- Japanese in This War

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. PETERSBURG. May 1s.-The
czar reviewed an artillery detach-
ments at Bielgorred. today. expressing
in his speech confidence that they
would uphold the honor and renown
of Russia in the fight with a bold and
powerful enemy.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18

governor are here as spectators and
state politics IL being talked on. c. w.
Beale of Shoshone insists that he il
strong in the race for the congressional
nomination. The gubernatorial nomin-
alton Is the subject of greatest interest
there seems to be an overwhelming
sentiment against governor Morrison
but no combination Of any one against
him.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
DUcDALE TAKES NEW JOB
viii Hereafter Tout the Portland Club
in the Coast League

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SEATTLE, Wash. May I'D. E.
Dugdale. former magnate Of the Pa
cific National league and manager OF
the Seattle Baseball club signed today
to manage the Portland club in the
Coast league and lakes charge tomor-
row.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
Proceeds for Red Gross

Proceeds for Red Gross
Especial Telegram to Evening Tellsr.)
WASHINGTON. May 1s.-countess
Cassini. announces that he proceeds
Of the recent RED Cross fair are seven
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
Hackman Strike at Cleveland
Especial Telegram to Evening Telle

tSpecial Telegram to Evening Teller :,
CLEVELAND. May 1S.-Four hun
dred hackmen struck this morning on
failure to reach a wage agreement
with their employers. They declare
that none will drive carriages to fun
erals.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18
In Case Of Retreat

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. PETERSBURG. May 1s.-An
imperial ordinance orders the forma-
ton of Siberian balloon detachment
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-05-18

anese occupied the heighths about
three and a half miles from Kinchow.
The Japanese casualties were LAG in
cluding nine officers wounded"
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1904-12-31
DELINQUENT TAX LIST.
OFFICE OF Ex-oFFrcIo TAX RECEIVER,

DAYTON, Nevada, Dec. II, 1904.
Notice is hereby given to the following persons,
or to the owners or claimants to the real estate
and Improvements thereon, or Improvements
when assessed separately, herein described,
known or unknown, that in accordance with law,
each of the following described pieces or par
GELS of property will be sold at public auction at
the Court House door, at Dayton, Lyon county
Nevada, on Monday, January TO- 1905, to pay the
delinquent taxes, penalties and costs against the
same, unless the same paid to me before said
date.
CUYAHOGA c. & C. NJ. Co.-One fve-stamp
quartz mill, Smith Valley, $1,000. Tax and delin-
quency, $3.50.
IVY, w H.-Vacant lot west side of Main ST.
south of Walters lot Silver City. Tax and de-
linquency, STAG.
NILES, JAMES P.-About so acres of land
west of Yerington bridge, all i'll School District
No O. Yerington. Tax and delinquency, los.
WHITE, 5. Flu. 5. title to So acres of land,
$1,000; furniture S25; work horses $50; four stock
horses, 500; harness, S25; two cows $50; four cat
tie, sos; hogs, SIS; wagons and machinery, $3.50
Tax and delinquency, 5000.
And you and each of YOU known or unknown
are hereby notified that unless payment of said
taxes delinquencies and costs shall be paid to me
before the 10th day of January, 1906 the de-
scribed property will be sold on Monday, the 10th
day of January 1905, at O'Clock p. m. to pay the
aforesaid taxes delinquencies penalties and costs
also that ten per cent on amount of said taxes
s. per name for advertising and 81 per name Tor
AUDITOR certificate, be collected in addition to
the original tax also that said property is sube
to redemption within six months from date OF
such sale by payment of all said sums with inter
est at the rate of three per cent. per month from
date of sale until paid.
d. W. MELARKEY.
Treasurer Of Lyon County, Nevada.
Dayton Dec. II, 1904.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1904-12-31
Some Wind.

Last Saturday this section was
visited by severe wind storm.
While no great amount OF damage
was done, insecure signs, porches,
fences, outhouses, etc., were scat
tered about promiscuously. The
greatest damage to property In
town, was to the building next to
the Commercial Hotel. The porch
in front of this building was lifted
up and halt OF it deposited on the
root of the building, while the
other half continued its flight until
the back yard was reached.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1904-12-31
JUSTICE COURT SUMMONS.

In the Justice Court of the State of Nevada for
Mason Valley Township, Lyon County
GEO. w. KNIERIM, Plaintiff, J
DR.. J. P, MARTIN, Defendant.
The State of Nevada sends greeting to DIR. J,
p. Martin the above named defendant: You are
hereby summoned to appear before me, at my
office in Yerngton, Mason Valley Township
Lyon county, Nevada on the oath day of January
1905 at O'Clock a. m. in an action brought
against you by said plaintiff to answer the COM
plant filed herein.
said action is brought to recover judgment
against YOU for a balance of account of $40 due
and owing by you to plaintiff per an account
rendered. and more fully appears by the COM
plant on file herein, to which you are referred.
This summons shall be published i'll the LYON
COUNTY TIMES, newspaper published in Lyon
county, Nevada. for period of six weeks from
the 10th day OF December 1904 and at least once
a week during said time.
A copy of the summons and complaint, postage
prepaid directed to DR.. ]. p. Martin, at Denver
Colorado shall be deposited in the postofhce
This action was commenced in this Court on the
10TH day of November, 1904, by complaint filed on
that day. Fail not to appear and answer or judg
ment will be taken against you for said amount
together with the costs and disbursements herein
incurred.
Given under my hand this 9th day of
December, 1904
A. A. PINKERTON,
Justice of Peace of Mason Valley Township.
II. PILKINGToN, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1904-12-31
Church Notice.

On Sunday religious services will
be conducted as follows; Preaching
services at II a. m. and p. m. Sun
day school Immediately after morn
ing services. Prayer meeting
Thursday evenings, to commence at
7 o'clock. All are cordially invited
to attend these meetings.
Plummer School House:-Preach-
ing by pastor the first Sunday of
each month to commence at 2:3o
o'clock.
Barrett School House:-Preach ching
qy pastor the third Sunday OF each
month to commence at 2:3o o'clock.
THos. II. NICHOLAS, PAsToR.