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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
General Assault Planned.

'Chefoo, Jan. at is believed here
that Nogi had arranged for a general
assault on Port Arthur today, and that
stoessefs offer of surrender arrived
jus1 in time to prevent beginning an
attack. Captain Kartow, of the tor
pedo boat which mas just arrived from
Port Arthur, says that when ihe left
1t was generally expected the Japan
ese would enter Port Arthur tomor-
row. Stoessel had prepared to retire
to Lao Tishan. Kartow described the
citadel as a Giving hell"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
LABOR CONVENTION.
California State Federation Meets ar
Sacramento.

Sacramento. Cal, Jan. 2.-Dele-
gates from all parts of the gate filled
Turner hall today at the opening of
the fifth annual convention of the
California State Federation of Labor.
The convention is the largest in point
of attendance in the history of the
organization. Owing to the numerous
important matters to be considered
and disposed of the sessions will prob
ably continue until the end of the
week.
The annual report of Secretary
treasurer George w. Behham of San
Francisco. shows the federation to be
in good shape both numerically and
financially, more than lee labor Or
ganizations having been added to the
membership since the last convention.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
,stoessel,s Terms Accented.

London, Jan. 2.-Hayashi, the jap
anese minister, announces that Nogi
has reported to the Toxic government
that Stoessel's proposition has been
accepted The terms and process OF
surrender will be negotiated between
the delegates at noon.
Baron Hayashi added; 1--WE are
naturally delighted that Nogis work
is at last accomplished. We consider
this brings the end of the struggle
appreciably nearer. Russia should re-
alize she will never be able to again
secure her lost prestige. and probably
after one or two more fights between
Kuropatkin and Oyama the st. Peters,
burg authorities will express a desire
to discuss terms of peace. We are
unable to make the first advances
They must come from Russia.
THE fall of Port Arthur most ma
terially affects the plans of the Baltic
fleet Rojestvensky now has no
where to go, for it is impossible he
can reach Vladivostok, for which he is
bound, until March. 1t seems to us
the best procedure for the Russians
will be to recall the Baltic fleet. This
would bring loss of prestige certain
ly, but Russia should save the fleet
from destruction"
The evening papers commenced the
news by eulogies for the brave men
on both sides.
Great Excitement I'm England.
The news that Port Arthur had sur
rendered, caused great excitement In
the city. There were early gatherings
of the clubs to discuss the news and
newspapers were distributed like wild
fire.
Visc0unt Hayashi this morning ex-
pressed the belief that the moment
Gus announcement might be expected
in less than "a hours.
Official News ut Toxic.
A Toxic dispatch states that Admi-
raj Togo and Kamimurshu have re-
ceived at the war office receipt of
information that Stoessel has surren-
dered. 1t is said that terms as final
ly drafted were proposed by Togo. It
is also stated the Russians demanded
that the remainder of the garrison be |
escorted in safety to the main land,
pending negotiations for their lber-
alton, and that all the persons now in
old and new town and unable to leave |
be protected. These terms were
agreed to.
The Japanese embassy is today be-
sieged by Hayashi's countrymen, who
called to offer congratulations. First
secretary Kaike said. I'VE have not
received official news of the definite
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
CapItuIation Conference.

Toxic, Jan. "A conference be-
tween the Russian and japanese Of
ficers regarding the terms of capitu-
lation of Port Arthur was concluded
at 1870 this afternoon. Arrangements
were made to sign the formal act of
capitulation. 1t is understood the
terms proposed by the Japanese were
accepted.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
Fighting Government Irrigation.

klamath Falls, Jan. 2.-The battle
between the government irrigation
committee and the Klamath Falls
Canal Company is waging more fierce
ly The canal company is making a
house to house canvass in behalf of
their project, and the government ir-
rigation committee is sending out cir
culars of warning to the people not to
enter into a contract with the private
company.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02

Rev. Thomas. pastor of the Ply
mouth Congregational church at Ok
lahoma City, invited to Christmas
dinner 215 couples whom he united
In marriage during the past year. A
large proportion were present, and an
experience meeting" followed the
dinner.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
STOESSEL HELPS NOG| TO
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR
Event Took Place Sunday Moning-The Defeated Russians
Treated With Respect and Honor.


Wreck Which Rdng-some
Fight Exhaustion or
I'm TVne to
Fortincaion-
o Bravery IN Ability of Genera stoesseI
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
IRRIGATION LAW
TO Be CONSIDERED
STATE COMMISSION MEETS
IN PORTLAND WEDNESDAY.

Full Attendance of the Commission Is
Expected-Bien Law VIII Be the
Basis OF the Law to BE Suggested,
But Nearly all of Its Provisions Will
Ee misunderstanding T. G. HALEY
Goes to Portland Tomorrow Night
Umatilla County Delegation Will
Probably Present the Law to the
Legislature.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
Officially Notified.

Washington, Jan. Minister Girls
com at Toxic cabled the state depart
ment this morning that the minister
of foreign affairs informed him that
Stoessel surrendered at o'clock Sun
day evening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
Tried to Wreck the Cars Train.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 2.-The czar's
journey to Kharkouff is postponed
owing to the fact that revolutionists
wrecked the train conveying the em-
peror's suite, which preceded the roy
al train. The wreckers mistook the
train for the ezar's, which was due
a few hours later. Several servants
on the wrecked train were killed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
LEGED SENATOR MITCHELL
ACCEPTED $4,000 FROM PUTER
Hermann Said TO Have Destroyed Public Records to Hide
Official CrookednesS

Congressman j. n Williamson Also
Grand JuryDetaied
Land FraudsCertln Money
Puter Rush
Sensational Investigation History o
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
Sixteen Mills I'm Rol,er C,,v

Baker City, Jan. AT the regu-
lar tax levy meeting held in this city
Saturday afternoon a school tax of
16 mills was voted in this district for
the ensuing year. This levy will
raise $4,000 in taxes. and is one and
half mills lower than last years
levy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
New senator for California.

Sacramento, Jan. 2.-The state leg
islature which met today will elect
successor to Senator Bard. Bard is
strong candidate for reelection. his
only opponent being Frank p. Flint
of Los Angeles.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02

Charles Gray a New York police
man, slipped and fell in front of a
train. A fireman grabbed him by the
heels and saved his life, but his scalp
was torn off, which was the only in
jury he sustained.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
Kuropatkin Ill.

st. Petersburg, Jan. General
Kuropatkin is i'll at his Shakhe river
headquarters, of typoid fever.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02
Mitchell Prepared Affidavits

The next morning Senator Mitchell
took Puter and Emma Watson to the
capitol, where he introduced them to
John ], McGrain, notary public, be-
fore whom they subscribed and swore
to the affidavits that had been pre-
pared by Senator Mitchell. Mitchell
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02

Continued on page S.)
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-01-02

Unless you have learned that the
East oregonian reaches nearly all
the desirable customers, you have
business tooth to cut.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

7.35 A. M.-Local for Harrisonburg, Warren
ton. Danyille, and way stations
I0:5l a NJ. DAILY-Washington and F'lorida
Limited. Ffrst-class coaches and sleeper to
Columbia, Savannah, and Jacksonville. Din.
ing Car Service.
u:i5 A NJ. DAILY-United States Fast Mall.
First-class coaches and drawing room
sleeper TO New Orleans Dining car service
scnburg and way stetions On Manassas
Branch.
ass p. NJ. DAILY--Local for Warren.on and
Charlottesville.
s:55 p NJ WEEK DAYS-Southern's Paln,
Limited Club. Observation. Library, Draw.
Jacksonville and st. Augustine. Drawing
Room. Stateroom Sleeper New York 20
Aiken and Augusta. Southern Ry. Dining
Car Service.
1880 p NJ DAILY-New York and Atlanta
Express. First-class Coach to Atlanta
Sleeper 20 Columbus, Ca, Via Atlanta;
week days Sleeper to Pinehurst " c.
Sunset Route Tourist Sleeper Washington 10
San Francisco Mondays, Wednesdays. and
Fridays.
Through Coaches and Sleepers to Columbia
Savannah, and Jacksonville. Sleeper TO
Augusta and Port Tampa Dking Car
Service la Carte
1000 P. NJ. DAILY-New York and Memphis
Limited tvia Lynchburg). First-class coach
Chattanooga, and Memphis; sleeper 10 New
Orleans. Dining Car Service.
l0:l5 p M DAILY-Washington and South
western Limited. All Pullman train. CJub
and Observation Cars to Atlanta and Ma
con; Sleepers TO Nashville, Atlanta Macon
Memphis, New Orleans. Dining Car Service
c. II. ACKERT. General Manager
Jan 9th, S. II. HARDWICK, Pass. Traf Mgr
1906. W. H. TAYLOE. Gen. Pass. Agent.
L. S. BROWN. GeHeral Agent
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
SEABOARD AIR LINE RAIL WAY.
Ticket Office, 14z1 Penna. Ave.

For Petersburg. Raleigh, Wilmington CO.
lumbia, Savannah, Jacksonville. Tampa At
lanta, Birmingham. Mobile. Pensacola. and
New Orleans.
Pullman Sleeper &c Jacksonville. Fla con-
Meeting at Hamlet with Pullman Sleeper 10
Atlanta. Cafe Dining Car.
e25 P b. DAILY-Scaboard Florida Lin
ited-Composed exclusively Of new and up-to-
date Pullman Equipment between New York
and ST. Augustine, Fla. Pullman Dining Car
Double Drawing Room Sleeping Cars, State
room and Observation Car. Through Sleeper
10 Atlanta this train
TBS +. u. DAILY-Sea board Express-Solid
train to Jacksonville and Tampa. with
through Pullman Sieepers. Cafe Dining Car
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
FOR SALE-FARMS.

MD-Ten-room house and
storeroom; one-acre truck garden: five-acre
lot; right in center of Darnestown; must be
sold at once easy terms: S1,Se0 j. F. Nc
CcRMtCk, III 18th St NV. mh26-3t
l24 ACRES-Six-roonl house; two good wells:
40 acres In good oak timber: 15 acres pine
wood; stream of water; 1.400 young peach
trees. bearing; $50 plum. 80 pear. $50 apple;
healthy location; short ride from city, cleo
trio and steam cars; will trade sell. J. F.
MCCORMICK, III 18th st. nv mh26 81
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

NEW ADDITION TO Tuxedo; lots $50 to 500.
easy terms; walking distance to car line
all conveniences; church, school. stores. and
postoffice on property. also two cottages for
Mo mh25-3t
GET A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE TO your
suburban or farm purchase in Maryland from
the MARYLAND REAL ESTATE TITLE
CO.. Com Natl Bank Building, I4th and G.
and your title will be secure. fei9-9ot
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
FOR RENT-FARMS.

FOR RENT--10-Gcre farm of prime land; 10
miles from Washington IN Maryland; good
dwelling and all necessary outbuildings; so
acres clear: plenty of fruit asd berries: rent.
80 2er month. Address BOX AIS. this Office.
mh25-3t
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RY.

Trains leave Pennsylvania Station Daily
2:30 r. M.-CBICAGO AND ST. LOUIS SpE-
ClAL. Solid vestibule electric lighted
dining train to Cincinnati, with Pull
man SIeepers to Louisville, Cincinnati In
dianapolis Chicago and St. Louis Through
ParIor Car for Virginia Hot Springs week
days. Dining Car from Washington.
lI:l0 p M-F f. V. LIMITED Solid yes
thule. electric lighted, Dining Car train
to Cincinnati. with Pullman Sleepers to
Cincinnati. Lexington and Louisville. Com
partrnent Sleeper TO Virginia Hot Springs
daily excep, Sunday. Sleepcrs Cincinnati
TO Chicago and st. Louis. Dining Car
Reservation and tickets at 5l3 Pennsylvania
avenue; sos Fourteenth street, near f. and
at the station. Telephone 1910 for PennsyI-
yania Cab Service. II. w. FULLER,
Telephone Main 1866. Genl Passenger Agt
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

LOANS ON STOCKS. BONDS. REAL Es-
TATE, Trusts, Bldg. and Loan Assn. Shares,
Syndicate Certifs, Warehouse Receipts. LIFE
INSURANCE POLICIES. etc Reasonable
rates. Square dealing. 4o-42 MetEerott Bldg.
lilo L ST. NV. Phone 5l7 c. a. BAKER,
Broker and Fiscal Agent se24-tf
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
WAREHOUSES.

PROPERTY OWNERS-Why waste one. two.
three months time and rent trying 10 find
a tenant for your house. when We find you
a desirable tenant. subject 10 your approval,
and charge only reasonable fee for the
service? HENNESSEY TAGGART. 63s
ST. NV mhZi-6t
WANTED-House; modern Improvements;
Northeast, not to exceed s.. 900 cash. Ad-
dress BOX 507, this office. mhH-5t
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

Intending passengers fer Asiatic and Pa
cific Ocean points. telephone d. H MORSE.
f. & p A, Main 75s or write him. Bond
Building I4th ST. and New York ave, Wash
ington ID. C. He viii give you full informa-
tion. and if desired call and you fe24-tf
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
RAILROADS.
EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR.
To Baltimore With Pullman Service.

EVERY HOUR ON THE HOUR.
To Baltimore With Pullman Service.
Week days, 257 500, $50, 700. 7:ao 800.
$50. s00 s:3c. 1000, HOO. a. IN; II noon.
l2eS. 100. 200. 800. 400. 4:45. 500. o:05.
$50. 600. $780, 200. 500. 1890. u:39. lt:55
p m.
Sundays. 2:57. 200. 7:zo. y:s5. 900. LOO.
a m Loo. LIS, $500, $3.50, 500. $50, $50.
SEQ. 1000. 11:51 II :35 D. m
WESTWARD.
CHICAGO and NORTHWEST. .11:oo a. m,
$3.50 p.
CINCINNATI. ST. LOUIS, and LOUIS
WILLIE. -i6.05 a. m. '4:05 D. m. .12:45 night
PITTSBURG and CLEVELAND su 100 g.
M. s9:i5 p. m, and .12:4o night.
COLUMBUS. $50 y. II.
WHEELING, 'le:0a a. M, $50 D. m.
WINCHESTER. 1885 a. m, ''4:05. $500 p.
ANNAPOLIS. week days. s:o.. s.ss a. NJ,
l2:0o noon, ACC, 600 p. m. Sundays S35 a.
ED., $50 and 1000 p. IN.
FREDERICK. s-s:35. sy's:l5. ...lo:os, ..11 .oo
a. M. ss.1:I5. ..4:os. .ss:ss p. m.
HAGERSTOWN. ''10:05 a m. and $500
p m.
s..1:15 $500, ss5:55. .4sio:l5, All 80 o. m.
GATTHERSBURG and way points. ..S:35.
'''s a. M, .'I25o eel Ia, $780, s5:05, .'5:35
''6: 80. '.'1.s5, '.'10:15, .~n:so p. m.
''8:35. ss"9:l6 a. m. s''l15 90, as 80 D. m
sDaiiy. Except sunday. .s'Suncay only
baggage Called for and checked from hotels
and residences by Union Transfer Co.. on or
ders left al ticket Offices, 619 Pennsylvania
ave. NV, New York ave. ana 18th ST.. and at
station.
S. B. HEGE. District Passenger Agent.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

FOR SALE-A desirable suburban home. Ia
acres, with 7-room frame house; near
Connecticut ave. cars; Potomac water and
electric light facilities oak trees for shade.
LOUIS P SHOEMAKER, 6l2 18th ST.
mh25-St
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

WE DESIRE TO CALL THE ATTENTION
Oh parties wanting suburban home to Hy-
attsville, because there you obtain the ad
Vantages of city life. such town water.
sewerage. etc, combined with the pleasures
OF a suburban country life; Hyattsville is
situated on both steam and electric rail
ways % minutes ride to Washington. and
can be reached every 10 minutes during the
day. 1t has good schools. stores, churches.
and no barrooms We have a few bargains
in Hyattsville property and acreage property
surrounding Hyattsville. and will be glad to
show them to you.
We are making a speciality OF handling
suburban and farm property in the counties
of Maryland adjoining the District of Co
lumbia, and would be pleased to give full
Information to Iprties desiring knowledge OF
properties in this section
We examine titles TO Maryland properties,
farm or suburban, make loans on same.
We can place money at go on first mort
cages at all times, which We guarantee to be
as safe as any loan made real estate.
Send for our prospectus. MARYLAND REAL
ESTATE, TITLE AND INV ESTMENT CO.
Commercial National Bank Building. 14th and
G sts., Washington, d. c., or Hyattsville,
Nd mh26-6t
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
DIR, FISK ELGlN,

Expert in the treatment OF private disco ses
chronic and acute. Both sexes. Ali consuira-
lions confidential. Medicine furnished Price,
moderate. Hours . 10 ]. s TO q. 10 g. Rooms
1888 Pennsyisania AVE- nv Phone 81. lSIa
GeIS-u-
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

FOR SALE acres fine land. fine S-room
house and outbuidings; five minutes from
depot in village of LOO; fine home for Gov
ernment employee; So, 300 cash. TOWER COM
PANY. Gil 7th ST NV. mh27-3t
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

FOR sALE-s2 3Oo-A s-ROOM BRICK ON
STH ST NE. RENTED AT 80; ALSO
FOR 81 300, 5-ROOM BRICK ON LOT l6x1s9
ON ST. NEAR 18TH. CHAS. a. SHIELDS,
ifO5 T ST NV mh25-3t
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

FOR SALE-Two tracts of acres each, one
on 18th st. extended and the other on Blair
road, TahoIna, d. c., improved by
frame house; near water, sewer, Gas, and
railroad. LOUIS p. SHOEMAKER, 6l2 14th
St NV mh2o-3t
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

FOR SALE-Beautiful little suburban home
at Petwcrth, corner lot shade, and all city
improvements. water, sewer. gas; house has
rooms and bath; cement cellar: price. 50. 25c.
{. b. HAZARD CO, l417 f st. NV. Phone
Main t729 lnh21-tf
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
FOR SALE-SUBURBAN.

FOR SALE OR RENT-Reautiful suburban
nome, rooms; all necessary outbuildings
and 10 acres, at Linden, Nd.
19 acres of unmproved land at Linden, Nd. !;
$500 acre.
e-room house, good condition, lot 50x150;
Seabrook. Md; s1,O00.
For sale or rent, at Brentwood, Nd, new
Groom house and large lot.
mh27-3t c. j. HANBACK,, 5l4 F st. NV.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

TWO new six rooms: tiled bath: cellar:
furnace: front and back porches; Northwest;
rented at s22. 80. These are bargains at s., 800.
GEO. NJ. SLYE. SO St. ~. w.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

516T-A BARGAIN AT EIVERDALE-Attrac-
tive house; large rooms; attic; two Ia
trobes; range; newly papered and painted
stable; hedge fence high ground, oyerloohs
station; 81, 100. less than cost of house
THE SOULE co. (Inc.), $50 La. ave.
mh25-3t
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

THREE six-room frames in perfect order,
rented 10 white tenants at S10.50; never va
cant. ONLY 81, 100 EACH.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

BRIGHTWOOD PARK, D. C.
S4, ,e0G-SiX rooms; bath; modern. best of con-
dition 30 feet front: garden. fruit; stable:
high and healthy; ideal suburban home;
10 minutes electric cars to city. Spe-
cial price. Other houses in this section
a. s. CAYWOOD,
933 9th st. NV. Phone Main no.
mh25-3t
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
LINwooD HEIGHTS COMPANY,

EiGHT-ROOM DWELLING, almost new;
large barn; good water in kitchen; fine To-
cality; lot l0ox1s9; 10 minutes walk from elec-
tric and steam road IS, 000; terms to suit.
MARION DUCKETT & son, 635 81. NV
mh25-3t
The Washington times., 1905-03-27
=. R. HOWEKSTEIN CO.;
1914 F Street Northwest.

FOR SAIE-Snap; corner rouse, northeast;
rooms and bath: reception hall. fine plumb
ing; cabinet mantels house IL perfect con-
Giticn; gTear bargain to immediate purchaser.
Address BOX as, this Office. Inh2o-3t
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

FOR SALE-Two SIX room and porce
lain bath bricks. Northeast, one-half square
car line; rent. 81. so; price. $1,000.
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

FOR SALE-Spendd new pay-window brick
near North Capitol and Q sts: rooms,
tiled bath; furnace heat; large closets;
nigh. dry yard: cellar under entire house;
price $3.50 $500 cash will buy: balance
so monthly
nhS-3t
The Washington times., 1905-03-27

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
sl2, ,000-Roanoke St, close to 18th St car line:
L rooms, bath, furnace, reception hall, cabi-
net mantels; built by owner: best OF condi-
ton inside and out. high and healthy loca-
ton: cool in summer: warm in winter: offer
wanted.
A. S. CAYWOOD,
933 9th st. NV Phone Main 10.
rnh25-3t
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-03-08
TELEPHONE
NARROWING
Continued from page H.

Just before adjournment, the ques-
ton of filling the vacancy caused by
the selection of Alderman Symmes
as acting mayor was taken up, and
after considerable discussion, George
d. Bradbury, of the Second ward, was
chosen, Alderman Pinkley registering
the only negative vote.
The necessary advertising for the
city election next month was ordered,
and George w. Cook was appointed
registry agent.
The Special Meeting.
When the council met last evening
in special session, Mayor Symmes and
Aldermen Brown, Pinkley, Laux and
Littlejohn responded to the roll call
Three applications for franchises
were taken up, and it was ordered
that they be submitted to the electors
to vote upon at the April election.
These applications are as follows:
From the Citizens Electric company
for a franchise TO operate an cleo
trio road over the streets of the city
in connection with the building of an
electric line from this city to Ken
dali.
From the Billings & Lewistown Mu-
tual Telephone company, for fran
chise to erect poles and string wires
through the streets Of this city. and
to establish and operate a local eX-
change.
From the Judith Basin Milling com.
pany, for a franchise to extend rail.
way track short distance to the site
of the new mill to be built this sum
mer.
On behalf of the Billings & Lewis.
town Telephone company. David Hill,
ger said he would agree to have the
line in this city and in operation with
in one year, and A. w. War;, of the
Lewistown company, said that under
the terms as stipulated by Mr.. Hilger,
he would make no objection to the
franchise being granted.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-03-08
To the Honorable Mayor and City

To the Honorable Mayor and City
Council of Lewistown, Montana:
Whereas, the undersigned, Lewis
town-Billings Mutual Telephone COM
pany, has been created and organized
for the purpose of establishing, owning
and conducting a telephone line be-
tween the City of Lewistown, in Fer
gus county, Montana, and the City of
Billings, in the County of Yellow.
stone, Montana, with branch lines to
other points in the State of Montana,
and for the purpose of establishing
and conducting a telephone exchange
in the said City of Lewistown; and,
Whereas, the said telephone line
when established will be the means
of affording direct telephone commun-
ication between the City of Lewis
town and the said City of Billings,
and to various points III the counties
of Yellowstone and Fergus to be
reached by branch lines from said
main line and also affording and Civ.
ing the people of Lewistown the use
of competing telephone exchange
and afording direct communication
over the said line to various points
not now reached by any telephone
system now conducted in the said
city.
Now, the said Lewistown-B Billings
Mutual Telephone company and the
undersigned, constituting a majority
of its board of directors, hereby make
application for franchise permitting
1t to erect and establish its telephone
lines through the streets and alleys
of the said City of Lewistown and in
building, establishing and conducting
its telephone exchange in said city
and that you order that an election
be held on the day of the holding of
the next ensuing city election in said
city of this application therefor to the
resident freeholders as shall appear
on the city or county tax roll imme-
diately preceding such election and
that due notice be given thereof as re-
quired by an Act of the Legislative
Assembly of Montana relating to the
granting of franchises by cities and
towns and providing submission of
the question of granting any franchise
to the resident freeholders whose
whose names shall appear on the city
or county tax roll preceding such cleo
ton. approved March S, 1908.
Dated this goth day of February,
1905.
LEw1sTOwN BILLINGS MUTUAL
TEL. co.
By DAVID H1LGER, President.
Attest: E. o. BUSENBURG, Sec'y.
DAVID HILGER.
E. O. BUSENBURG.
GEORGE NJ. STONE,
GEORGE ]. BACH,
A Majority Of Its Board Of Directors.