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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
MCCONNELL
IS There
Al Washington, D. c. to Testify
"
in Sm0Ot Investigate in
Behalf of Defense

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-One of the
defense in the Smoot case is ex-Gov-
ernor William J. Mcconnell of Idaho
who arrived in Washington today and
will probably take the stand when the
hearing is resumed tomorrow. The OBJ
ject of calling Mcconnell is to contro-
vert the testimony of witnesses of the
protestants relative to Mormon infiu-
ence in Idaho politics. In an inter-
view today Mr.. Mcconnell said:
II think a great deal OF harm has
been done to Idaho by the statements
which have been made before the SEN
ate committee and l hope to show the
situation has not been correctly stated.
l have the official vote for every year
since Idaho was a state and / shall
place these records before the COM
mittee."
With Mr.. Mcconnell was A. p. Will
son, of Boise. AN insurance man. who
stopped in Washington for a day.
Lennhi indian School
Senator Hepburn has taken up the
matter of rebuilding the Lemhi Indian
school, part Of which burned last June.
The superintendent wants new school
building. employees mess hall AMI cot
tage. boys dormitory, children's dining
room. kitchen and bakery, lighting
plant. water supply, baths and sewer
age. laundry and barn. The total cost
will be $27,500.
q
Indian affairs. promises to do what he
can. He thinks some money will be
available July 1, or earlier IL necessary.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
CHANGE IN HOMESTEAD LAWS
Government Agent Will now Visit
Points Monthly toSsee All is Right

BOISE, Jan. 12.-The method of
proving upon homesteads has been
changed by rules recently adopted by
the department at Washington. spe-
cial government agent will visit all
the principal towns of land district
each month on a specified date for the
purpose of taking homestead proofs.
The land office will advertise for
proof in the local paper nearest the
land, and those having proofs to make
will meet the agent on the date fixed
The new rule is designed to preven,
fraudulent proof of residence on a
claim.
Under the old rule proof could be
made to the United States court, com.
missioner, and the special agent visited
locality only when there was fraut
suspected.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
BEGIN THE IMPROVEMENT
Landmarks Now Being Removed to
Make Room for Modern Building

j. C. Livensparger this morning be-
gan raising the buildings at the corner
of Main and Fifth streets preparatory
to removing them from the property
The building being removed is an old
landmark and has been standing for
many years. 1t was first occupied by
Conrad Wintsch as business house
but i'm recent years has been used by
local firms now still in business in
Lewiston.
The work now under way is prelim-
mary to the construction Of a hand
some brick building which will be con-
structed for the o. A. Kjos department
store. Che contract for the new build
ing has not yet been let but bids are
now being considered.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
the BANKS J.
OF LEWISTON
Lewiston National Doubles CapitaE
and SurplUs-Othef
Bank Items

The Lewiston National hank has in.-.
creased it's capital stock from Seo.Qoo,
to 100000 and the surplus il also IN
creased from $4,000 10 si0o,ooo which
gives to the institution working basse
Of 100000. The increase WAS vOte1F
at the annual meeting OF shareholders
which was held last evening Ia the dT-s
rectors room OF the Lewiston Nationsss
bank.
Many matterss of Importance were
discussed by shareholders. Tha follow
ing directors were elected for the en-
suing year: w. r. Ksttenbach. Geo. H
Kester, r. c. Beach. J.. b. Morris, J.
Alexander, G. 6. Bunneli. Grace Ket-
tenhach Pfaffiin.
At the meeting II was decided To-
amend the by-laws increasing the-
board of directors from seven to elevons,
members. The new members Of tl1az
board will be O. r. Guernsey. Geo. H.
Storer, Lester Conn. VIM. A. Libert.
The following gentlemen were the.
dew shareholders In the institution ana
attended the meeting last evening. h
Grostein. M. Donxac A. Fredenrich.
Lester Comm. J. b. Morris. Geo. H.
storer, I. N. Smith. w. n Kettenbach,
trustee, O. r. Guernsey and w. A. L.
bert.
A dividend of rs per cent was de-
clared yesterday The old officers Of
the bank were reelected by the direct
ors last evning.
The First National bank yesterday
declared a dividend of 20 per cent. TIE
annual meeting of the shareholders OF
this institution was held in the board
room of the bank yesterday and the old
officers and directors were re.e1ected.
The annual meeting Of the shareaAold-A
ers of the Commercial Trust company
will be held March g. 1905. Mr.. w p
Hurlbut. president Of the institution. In
row in the east but will be home In
time to attend the meeting.
The annual meeting Of the Idaho
Trust company will not be, held until
some date in July OF the present year.
| The annual meeting OF the share
holders of the German Trust company
was to have been held last Monday but
was adjourned until next Monday. jan
uary 10Th, At the next meeting quar-
| terly dividend Of per cent will 1ba
declared. The institution is in its third
| quarter and during the year has dee
| clared dividends of &c per cent The
additional dividend win bring the total
up to 80 per cent for the year. The m
stitution has capital Of $4,000. W.
G.. Brooks is the president
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
Still investigating

1here are no new developments in
the alleged land frauds" investigation
now being carried on by special inspec-
tor 5. F. OFallon. At least the public
is Kept In the dark If anything Of i'm
portance has transpired. 1t is said
that accompanying Mr.. O'Fallon to the
city are number of secret service men
who are circulating around freely Sc
curing evidence. No one as yet has
been able to say who the secret service
men are. Considerable amusement is
afforded to the knowing ones in the
fact that these men have not been To-
Gated Inspector O'Fallon states that
he has nothing to impart to the publ
at this time.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
OF
LAND OFFICE
Business for December Heavy
Local Office Affirmed in
the Contest Case

The monthly report of the local land
Office for December, 1904, shows a flat
tering, condition. There were fifty
three final homestead proofs and thir-
ty-five homestead entries: thirty one
cash entries. The business for the
month in cash receipts amounted to
$S,55252.
The qtarterly report ending Decem-
ber>31, 1904, shows that there were 10a
final homestead proofs. mineral 0p-
plications, / mineral entry for patent
and coal land filing.
The total receipts from sales of land
during the quarter amounted to $2s,
491.19; fees and commissions, s3,32109;
making a total Of $31 ,S12.28.
In connection with the report it is
shown that in comparison with the last
quarter there is some decrease. The
receipts of the Office for the quarter
ending September 30. amounted to s4S.-
6oS.15. The corresponding quarter end
ing December 81, 1908, shows total re-
ceipts of 34,4S7.39, showing A compar-
lively slight decrease in the present
quarter The decrease is principally
due to the falling off of timber entries
An exparte contest was heard yes
terday in the case of VIM. Jordan VS.
Robt. Hayes involving a tract of land
near North Lapwai. The. contestee
failed to appear.
The honorable commissioner of the
general land Office has affirmed the de-
cision of the local Office in contest case
of Sam Bloyer VS.. Matilda E. MacFar-
lane and James w. Oakes. The case
involved In Ora mining claim situated
within the limits of the timber @fhd
stone entrys of the contestees. The de-
cision was made ordering the making
of new scrvey segregating the min
eral from the timber land.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
Dubois Offers Amendment

WASHINGTON. Jan. 12.-Senator
Dubois, who has been active against
polygamy. has introduced an amend
ment to the statehood bill which re-
serves to congress the right to legis-
latte on the subject of polygamy ara.
polygamous cohabitation.
The amendment provides that con-
gress may take action if the two states
to be admitted should fail to enact ef-
fective legislation. Senator Dubois de-
sires that congress shah insist that the
two proposed states shall incorporate
an anti -polygamy clause in their con-
stitution and he believes if tthe amend
ment is adopted national legislation cf
similar character would beb enacted
, applicable to every state.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
ManteIli Company

The engagement of the Mantelli COM
pany last Wednesday night was an
other achievement that adds raurels to-,
the management Of the Temple theater
The work of Mime. Mantelli and her
company met the merited approval Of
the< fashionable audience that packer
the new playhouse. II is shown In the
past few weeks that the people Of Lew
iston are appreciative OF the efforts OF,
the management OF the Temple I'm
booking first-class attractions and it isss
to be hoped that the high standart1
adopted will be maintained in the fur
ture.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
The Gas Company

MI w. A. Aldrich, the head Of the
Lewiston Gas comvany arrived in the
city last evening from Spokane to con-
fer with Superintendent Williams who
is in charge of the construction work of
the new plant. Mr. Aldrich states that
the cold weather is causing a slight de-
lay in laying the pipes but that work
will be prosecuted just as rapidly as
possible. The work Of constructing the
buildings for the company will begin
next week. 1t will require some time
to complete the erection of the gas
tanks.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
kirby-Werner

ILO, Jan. 13.-One of Hos most pop
ular young couples were married Tues
day noon in the presence Of a few
friends and relatives Of the family. The
contracting parties were Miss Elsie
Kirby and Mr.. Henry Werner. The
ceremony was performed at the home
of the brides parents four miles west
of town, Elder John S. Mcdonald OF
the Christian church, of6ciating. The
parlor of the Kirby home was hand
somely decorated for the occasion. The
bride was attended by Miss Jessie
westfall. The groom was attended by
Mr.. Ray A. Johnston. Following the
ceremony the bridal party enjoyed
wedding dinner. The newly married
couple will reside near 1lo.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
GONE TO BOISE
Judge c. M. Stearns Will Look After
His Ropes in the Capitol City

Judge C. NJ. Stearns. chairman of
the republican county central commit
tee, left this morning for Boise where
he goes to confer with Governor
Gooding and others with reference to
receiving the appointment Of state
game warden to which office he was
recently endorsed by the Nez Perce
county republicans. Judge Stearns is
a capable man and if fortunate enough
10 secure the position will make tire
less and conscientious officer. He was
accompanied to Boise by r. l.. Spiker
of Nezperce.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13

For two days Probate Judge r. CsG
Hanlon has listened TO testimony and,
arguments in the case of A. J. ShowaT--
ter VS.. John f. Smith. The case is the.
first one to come up in the probate
court under the new Judge.
The case is an action for recovery OF
horses and after its conclusion last
night was taken. under advisement by
Judge Hanlon. John Green Of Guide
sac is attorney for defendant and plain
tiff. is represeted by F. A. Cox.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13

'he course or study and proper equip
ment OF the school for carrying such
policy into effective work and excellent
results.
freiimlnary plans and specifications
Tor the proposed additions with esti-
mates from Contractors on the cost of
'nelr construction will be submitted at
an early date to supplement this re-
port"
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
State Institution Supplies

BOISE, Jan. IA bin will be m
troduced shortly requiring that all sup
plies for state institutions be furnished
on contracts based on competitive bids
This is measure urged by Governor
Gooding. and the plan has met witta
general favor.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
East Main Improvement

The work of improving East Main
street is progressing rapidly under the
able supervision of Mr.. Fife who is
here representing p. Costello, the Spo- :
kane contractor. 1t is reported that the
work beng done by the contractor is
highly satisfactory to the residents Of
the district served and Mr.. Fife expects
to complete the work within a shor.
time.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
Is the Third Deputy

Louis F. Edwards has been appoint
ed deputy sheriff by Harvey Foresman
ties today. Mr.. Edwards will be the
office deputy. He is son of Maj. +. j.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
ANrl-PoLvoAMv AND ADULTERY
First Bill in the Idaho State Senate was
introduesd by crum Of Neg psres

4 Senate Bill No. 1, by Cr,im.
An Act defining the crime Of poly
gamy and providing punishment
therefor. Ii
Be 1t enacted by the Legislature of the
State Of Idaho:
Section 1, Every person who has n
husband or wife living who hereafter
marries another. whether married or
single. and any man who hereafter
simultaneously or on the same day.
marries more than one woman. is guilty
of polygamy, and shall be punished by
a fine OF not more than five hundred
dollars and by imprisonment in the
state penitentiary for a term of not
more than five years
But this section shall not extend to
any person by reason of any former
marriage, whose husband or wife by
such marriage shall have been absent
for five consecutive years. and is not
known to such person to be living, and
is believed by such person to be dead,
nor to any person by reason Of any
former marriage which shall have been
dissolved by valid decree of COM
petent court, nor to any person by rea :
son Of any former marriage which shall
have been pronounced void by valid
decree Of = competent court, on the
ground Of nullity OF the marriage con-
tract.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13

A miniature row was occasioned on
Tuesday when the mileage question
came up for settlement in the house.
committee Everything had been care-
efully gone over and Thomas and his
{colleagues supposed everything was
satisfactory all around. The mileage
of all northern members was figured by
way of Umatilla, Notwithstanding
many of them-most in fact-had come
to Boise via. Walla Walla and Pendle-
ton, estimated to be about twenty-six
miles shorter. McKinlay of Shosh6ne.
who with Aulbach and DIR. France Of
the same county had made the trip by
the longer route. asked to have twen-
ty-six miles each way added to their
already large enough bill on the ground
that they had Travelled twenty six
miles further than any one else. The
motion was turned down and the
speaker later ruled out of order a mo-
tion sent to the clerks desk by Nc
Kinlay calculated to reopen the mat
ter as the house had already refused
to reconsider its adoption of Thomas
report. Thomas says Mckinlay and the
other Shoshone county members We're
allowed all the mileage they asked, the
committee not having cut off a single
mile from the amount sent in. McKin-
lay, on the other hand. insists that he
and his colleagues Travelled further
than any one else, and should be al
lowed more mileage from Spokane 10
Boise than the other members. 1t is
believed that portion Of his COM
plant, at least, was caused by the al
legged fact that some of the members
drew down more mileage than they
actually travelled in coming to the cap
ital. Timm Of Idaho, for example who
lives at Roosevelt. although he came
to Boise direct, a distance of perhaps
165 or 175 miles at the furthest, was
allowed mileage via Grangeville, Lew
iston and Umatilla, a total of 1892 for
the round trip. All the North Idaho
members were. allowed for the trip via
Umatilla while nearly all actually
made the trip by way of Pendleton a
slightly shorter distance.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13

Edwards and has lived in this city
since early childhood. He is popular
among his friends who will be pleased
to learn of his appointment.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
STATE DEPOSITORY LAW
CAUSING TROUBLE At BOISE
One Measure in the Legislature introduced But
Seems Unsatisfactory. ...Other News
of interest

Senator Day of Cassia county has in
'troduced a Sunday closing bill, which
IL practically a counterpart of that in
troduced two years ago and which
passed the senate. When the house
reached final adjournment the bill
stood next on the general calendar
and had the session lasted for an hour
sor so more, the friends Of the bill in
sist it would have passed. Under the
provisions OF Days bill, all saloons
theaters and other places of amuse-
.ment must be closed on Sundays.
Y, A great increase in the powers OF
Edistrict judges sitting in chambers is
ebvided by a measure introduced by
fudge Richards, who was formerly
himself Judge OF this district. This bill
lin effect, provides that the Judge ir
chambers, in addition to all his present
powers, shall have jurisdiction to make
up his calendar for terms in advance
of the opening day, he may hear and
determine demurrers, motions and
other issues Of law. he has power tc
enter defaults and try all default cases
and can sentence prisoners in cham
bers, in cases where they plead guilty
without their having served an addi-
tional term in the county jail, awaiting
a term Of court. All orders Of the cour'
in chambers. it is provided. must be
entered of record by the clerk, tths
present practice being that no order.
are entered except those made in oper
court.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
Gone to Washington

BOISE. Jan 12.-Hon. Frank Martin
has gone to Washington to testify ia
the Smoot investigation.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13

Senate Bill No.-2, by Nugent.
An Act defining the crime OF adultery
and providing punishment therefor.
BE It enacted by the Legislature OF the
State OF Idaho:
Section !. A married man who has
sexual intercourse with a woman not
his wife; an unmarried man who has
sexual intercourse with a married
woman, and a married woman who has
sexual intercourse with a man not her
husband. shall be guilty OF adultery
and shall be punished by Imprisonment
in the state penitentiary for a term not
exceeding three years. or in the county
Jail for period not exceeding one year
or by fine not exceeding one thousand
dollars.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13

Ten bills were presented on Monday
and two Of these We're aimed at the
same general purpose-to limit work,
ing men employed in underground
mines, smelters or reduction works to
eight hours per day One of these bills
was presented by Avery (rep) of Owy-
hee and the other by kirkpatrick
(dem) of Lemhi. Averys bill is a ver-
batim copy of that now in force in
Utah. which has successfully run the
gauntlet of the courts. 1t will probably
be the one to be considered by the leg
islature and to be passed, providing
the friends OF such a measure can mus
ter a ajority of the votes of each
house.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13
tSbecial Staff Correspondent.)

(Sbecial Staff Correspondent)
BOISE. Ida, Jan. 12.--Nineteen diff
ferent bills. besides a joint resolution
for the amending of the state consti-
tuition to provide for the initiative and
referendum, and almost countless other
resolutions and motions of various de-
grees of seriousness and Importance
have so far been introduced in the
house. Perhaps two thirds of the num-
Der Of new measures have made their
appearance in the more sedate and con-
servative senate.
These bills cover almost every phase
Thunder Mountain pack trail to the bill
for the depositing of the funds of thd
state treasury at an interest rate of
not less than two per cent, after ap-
proved classes of security have been
furnished. Many Of the bills, a major
ity perhaps. are destined to be sunk in
the oblivion of an early grave: some Of
them doubtless-whisper it softly
were introduced with this destiny In
mind. The members introducing them.
however, will meanwhile mail their
constituents some of the printed copies,
that the citizens who SO loyalty sup
ported them for election may see what
is being accomplished.
A large proportion of the bills SO far
introduced. however. are meretorious
measures and will receive very serious
consideration at the hands of the SOL
ons, even though they are not ulti-
county probably holds the palm for
bills SO far introduced, having present
ed six up to the present time. These
bills are all of general nature, he hav-
ing so far failed to father anything
which seemed to favor Ada county or
any particular section.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13

laws of the state regarding the mar
riage relation has been presented.
Richards of Ada proposes in one OF his
bills to make unlawful cohabitation a
felony, punishable by a term in the
penitentiary from one to five years,
with a fine of not over $500 in addition.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-13

There seems a contest in sight over
the state depository bill. Judge Rich
ards has already introduced one. but
the friends of the governor declare it is
weak at certain points and gives the
state treasurer-who halls from the
same county. Ada, as Judge Richards
certain discretions and prerogatives
which should not be held by the ON
cial. For these reasons it now seems
LIKELY that second depository bill Will
be introduced in few days which will
be championed by the special friends
of the administration. Richards has al
ready proved himself something OF
power in the house. and unless a COM
promise is effected the contest. al
though entirely friendly on both sides,
will be an interesting one to watch.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-07-30
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS

followed by the next train and was
promptly arrested BY revolutionary
sympathizers After. exciting expert
ences Harclifte made his way BACK 10
Dom Miguers residence, only TO hnd
the Emperor and group Of mis-
friends there In the shrubbefy be
found a mans body with the ring
finger severed Entering the house ne
was promptly. made a prisoner.
After being questioned by the En-
peror. Robert is confined in a room
with another prisoner Mexican.
named Manuel Pesta. TO his astonlsh-
ment, PesJa produces the ring, and
conhdes it to his keeping While be is
being again questioned by the En-
peror, Raola enters. and reports that
The leaders OF the conspiracy. with a
lew exceptions, are under arrest
Plexoto has been brought 10 the house.
and is ordered To be brought into the
Emperor presence. An attempt 10
break into me secret vault Was ffus-
trated by Paola announcing that nitro
glycerin has been placed between the
walls
The ring is finally secured by the
h-mperor's spy. aud Harcline. after
having practically an al-day Aght
With his crazy fellow prisoner. man
ages to cSca ne.
lie finds a carriage, with I<esba in IL.
makes mis- escape to the Headquarters
of the Insurgents. where he finds Dom
Miguel and mis- friends who had risen
IN open rebellion, with the Emperor
troops IN hot pursuit Of them.