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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-06
TO PREVENT FOREST FIRES
Representative Ashley Of kootenai 4
INTRODUCES Bill for Purpose

BOISE, Jan. 4.-Representative Ash
ley Of Kootenai county has prepared n
bill containing sweeping provisions for
the prevention of forest fires. Vast
quantities of valuable timber are de-
stroyed annually in Idaho by fires re.
sulting from carelessness and Mr. Ash
ley believes the time has come when
stringent measures should be taken to
apprehend and punish those who per-
init such fires to be started, He pro-
poses to empower all county officials
to arrest and prosecute those RESPONSE
BILE for forest fires and to make the
punishment so severe that people will
be very careful. There are several
meritorious provisions in the bill which
will doubtless receive careful consid
GRAFTON by the legislature.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-06
SUPREME COURT DECISION
kendrick State Bank Wins Against
Northern Pacific and L. A. Porter

BOISE. Jan. 4.--The supreme court
trict court of Nez .Perce county In the
case of Kendrick State bank, respond
ent. VS.. the Northern Pacific Railway
company, respondent, and l.. A. Porter.
appellant. The action was one in claim
and delivery and was commenced in
the probate court of Latah county, the
Kendrick State bank being the plaintiff
and the Northern Pacific railway COM
pany the defendant, to recover the
possession OF 437 boxes OF apples Of
the alleged value OF $4s7. On applica.
ton to the court L. A. Porter. the APP
pellant was permitted to intervene.
The question at issue was as to the
ownership OF the apples. The cause
was tried in the probate court and
judgment was in favor of the bank.
The case was carried to the district
court and tried before a jury and the
verdict was again In favor OF the bank
and against Porter. Justice Sullivan,
reviews the evidence at length and con-
.cludes that the bank owned the apples.
Judgment Is therefore affirmed with
COSTS to the respondent
In another opinion written by Justice
Sullivan the supreme court afirmed
Judgment for the plaintiff in the case
OF James NJ. Price. respondent VS..
Frank e. Grice. appealed from the
district court of Latah county.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-06
DEAL HAS
Been CLOSED
G. W. Thompson and Associates
Have Purchased Land
and Water Rights

AS was announced in The Teller in
tits last issue, the Waha irrigation pro-
iect has been financed. The final de-
tails relative To the passing of the title
were completed Wednesday evening
and Mrs. NJ f. GODDARD transferred to
the Commercial Trust company the
twenty one" ranch together with ali
the stock, implements and other ap-
purtenances also all her interest in
the water rights in connection with the
Waha irrigation enterprise. The ap-
proximate arooInt of the sale was
abo,t $4,000. The lands owned by
Mrs. GODDARD amounted to 1925 acres.
The deal was consummated by G. w.
Thompson, vice president of the Com
merical Trust company. W. p. Hurl-
hut. president of the trust company. Is
now in the east and has succeeded IN
financing the deal making il possible
to make a first payment of $25.ooo for
the interests Just purchased. MI. u
w Thompscn has stated that ne ana
bis ass iates are now in possession Of
the proi,ct and that they have sum :
/ cient capltal 10 start t1t "oin anu p"'
the otherwise through 10 hnal com
nIetion. The Commercial Trust com
many own valuable lands just south OF
! the CITY which will be irrigated VIII
water brought through n system OF
nine lines from the Lake Waha district
The property will he sub-divided lnt'
acre tracts and placed on the market
The work on the project will star
within the next sixty days and TN
nuhlic NAV be congratulated over th'
fact that the semi-arid lands near IN
ci,v NAV be placed in such condition
as to make possible the finest orcharu
and homes.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-06
THE "LAND FRAUDS" IN IDAHO
Prominent PEOPLE CHARGED
Affidavits Have Been Filed in Washington and
Government Inspectors Said to be En-.
route to Lewiston

nation that their Office Is to be inves-
tigated. Both officials state positively
that the affairs Of the office are in the
there is not the slightest cause for an
investigation so far as they are con-
cerned.
Messrs. Kester, Kettenbach and Rob-
nett of the Lewiston National bank are
likewise indignant at the reports sent
out from Washington. Mr.. Ketten-
bach speaking for the officers OF the
bank states that II charges OF any
character have been filed at Washing
ton against himself or associates that
there Is absolutely no foundation for
the charges alleged In the dispatehes.
He states that whatever holdings he
has secured from the government has
been done in a manner open to any
person and has been made In the regu-
lar method. Mr.. Kettenbach Is inter-
ested in timber lands which filings were
time when others might have had the
same opportunity of securing the same
land.
The dispatches state that the charges
were filed by F. ID. Culver, well
known attorney In this city but Mr..
Culver denies making the affidavits al
leging fraud. He stated that n num-
ber of affidavits We're submitted to him
and that they were sent to Senator Du-
bois with the recommendation that the
charges be investigated. Thus far
there is no direct indication that gov
ernment inspectors are now in the city
bat from the dispatches it is asserted
that some are now enroute to this city
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-06
TALK OF COMPROMISE
Moscow Journal Comments on the
Controversy Over Timber Lands

People of Idaho are much interested
in the action which may be taken by
the legislature to bring together the
timber companies which desire an ex
tension OF their leases OF state timber
lands, and the interests of the people.
some of whom believe that an extern
sion of the leases will result in tying
up for too long a time the timber lands
Of the state.
Two or three months ago no one
would have countenanced the granting
of the extra period for the removal of
the timber from state lands. but in the
interim the timber companies have un-
dertaken to execute every stipulation
which citizens have suggested, and the
result is that a change of sentiment has
taken place. says the Moscow Journal.
A new idea has been suggested in
connection with the timber extension
| The proposal is based on the theory
/ that so long as the company leaves a
few sticks OF timber standing on any
section over which it logs; the standing
timber is ample to hold the ground for
the full term OF the lease.
The timber company is anxious to
commence work through in a broad
radius. but if refused an extension it
claims policy will be necessary
whereby state sections only will be at
tackled as starter. and that this
i method of operating will result in the
logs being taken out via the Palouse
river and manufactured in Washing
ton.
The principal at issue might be
worked out i'm explanation with two i'm
aginary sections. is located on the
southerly limit of the belt. and B or
the northerly. The company is work.
ing from, the south and denudes A dur
ing 1906. The lease. by the simple ex
pedient Of leaving q few trees standing
enables II to hold A for Is years longer
but il trades this privilege for a IS
year extension on the lease for B. II
the fictitious case of sections F AM
: G the following would be the outcome
F is denuded FIVE years before the ex
piring of the company's lease and !
turned back to the state for settlement
while the five years thus accruing |
Il added to the lease on section G.
In the opinion of many observers tn
5 situation is simply this The compan
n desires a longer lease and the peopl
n enterprises. II an arrangement can h
e made whereby both interests are salts
q fed the resulting prosperity will effect
I. ually put an end to any discord on III
e subject.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-06
TO TESTIFY IN THE smoor CASE
J. n. Brady and w. e. eorah Sum =
moned to Washington

BOISE. Jan. Al. II. Brady. chair
tee and w. f. Borah have been sub
poenaed as witnesses in the Smoot
case. having been summoned by the
defense. They are required TO appear
in Washington on the 10th
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-06

=. war against tobocco' is on. Smoke OF
oattle may be scented afar.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-06
Bryan to be Grant Orator az 1aiena

GALENA, H.. Jan. ." liilaih -
Bryan has accepted an invitation from
the Grant Birthday association to make
the annual address at the observance OF
General L. s Grants birthday mere
on April 81, next.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-06
OF for the Pen

GRANGEVILLE. Jan. Ed I,ancas-
ter and VIM. Rookie We're taken to
Boise yesterday by Travelling Guard
Rube Robbins and they will be deliv-
cred to the penitentiary officials.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-01-06
REINSTATEMENT OF TEACHER
Peter J. johnson to Go Back to Worl
at Fort lapwai

WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.-Senator
Dubois today obtained the reinstate-
ment OF Peter j. Johnson as industrial
teacher at Fort Lapwai.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12
The Drawing
JOHN FEUSI.
A DANDY FOR BURNS.

pr. Bergin, Pana, Ills, writes: "I have used Ballard's' Snow Liniment; always recommended it to my friends, as am confident there is no better made. It is dandy for burns.' Those who live on farms are especially liable to many accidental cuts, burns, bruises, which heal rapidly when Ballard's Snow Liniment is applied. It should always be kept in the house for cases of emergency" 25c, soc, sl.0O bottle. For sale by J. Heubner.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12
FRIDAY. APRIL, 28TH 1905

Is going to be long-to- be-rememo oered date in Douglas, for on that date the big event is to occur, that is of course the Concert and Dance at Natatorium Hall, to be given by the Douglas Island Band.
 The entire band will furnish the dance music, think of it, 2S people mak- ing sweet music for your own special benefit, what bliss.
 Remember the date.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12
The Douglas Island News.
THE LOCAL FIELD.

"Things Doing" at Feusi's.
 Read what John Feusi has to say, "Things Doing"
 The Geo. E. James X Go. saw mill started up today.
 Judge John F. Maloney is now the Mayor of Juneau.
 Ask for J. Weber's bread when you eat in restaurant.
 Miss Mary Gravrock is employed as saleslady at the City Bakery.
 A large number of beautiful ladies visited Crystal Falls Park last Sunday, Go over to Juneau Saturday evening and attend the openiug-Juneau Liquor Go.
 The Dispatch bears the honors grace fully as the official city paper of Ju- neau.
 Just received per Str. Seattle, an other shipment of Ladies WoolteX Skirts. r, Ii. FOX. Mir. R. J. S. Bethell is at Wrangell in the interest of the Geo. E. James X Co. saw mill.
 Note the opening of the new establish ment of the Juneau Liquor Go. Satur- day evening.
 Drass Swell YOU might as we'll, for they have all the latest styles at the Treadwell Store.
 Do you want to exchange your old cook stove for a new range? Call on Wortman S Jensen.
 Word comes from Tenakee that Mir, Ed. Ehrlich has decided to spend the summer at that place.
 Old Bill Saunders cabin burnt a little more last Sunday. It's liable to burn down if it don't reform.
 Feusi. the hardware man, will install new and up to-date store front in his business place on Front street.
 Another business change took place last week. Ransom Noblett sold his dray line to Mir. James McKanna.
 Open Door Mission, next door to Douglas Meat Market. Services every night, 500 o'clock, except Monday.
 C...; C,Io,.os in oil coIors and sizes. the best gloves for the money, to be had only at the Treadwell Store.
 A full line of Hart, Schafner & Marx and Hoffman $ Rothchilds Mea's and Boys Clothing at the Treadwell Store. FOR SALE-Good residence lot in Douglas, 5ox2OO it. Warranty deed. Inquire at News office. Lot on Fourth St. between D. and E. If. WAxrED-Youug lady to take posi- ton as clerk in the Douglas Postotlice. Salary s25 per month. Bond of 5000 will be required. Inquire of the Post master.
 Alex Smallwood, the proprietor of the Beach store, is prepared to do all kinds of boot and shoe repairing on short notice. Give him call.
 Tbe Douglas Island Band made a numb Der of the newly elected city coun- cilmen happy last week by seranade, Among the pleased victims were Sam Gius, P. II. Fox and Charlie Wortman. All books and accounts of Ed Ehr- lich have been left at the Beach store for collection. All parties knowing themselves to be indebted to the above named are requested to call at once op6 cattIa
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12
RHEUMATIC PAINS QUICKLY
 REMOVED.

The excruciating pains characteristic of rheumatism and sciatica are quickly relieved by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The great pain relieving power of the liniment has been the sur prise and delight of thousands of suf- ferers. The quick relief from pain which it affords is alone worth many times it's cost. For sale by J. Heubner.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12
TREADWELL TOPICS.

Dr. I. H. Moore, returned on the Humboldt from business trip to Seat tie, and has resumed his duties at the hospital.
 John Leadbetter, one of the old time residents of the island, and employed for some time past at the Ready BuI- lion, left for the Sound on the Jeffer- son, for short visit.
 James Ramsay, lately returned from an extended vacation, has gone to work in the 300 mill.
 Treadwell enjoyed another visit from the Douglas Island Band last Sunday. Their selections were very we'll render ed and afforded much pleasure to the listeners.
 The "Anna Barron" of Hunters Bay left the "hospital" few days ago, talk ing with her the "Kodat" which has been recuperating at the Treadwell float. This leaves only the "Pilot" out of the small fleet which was there TOT repairs.
 The Leelanaw departed Sunday after exchanging her cargo of coal for sulph- urets.
 Mr. Berg, the electrician, has made a small electro-magnet for the use of the machine shop boys, similar to the one constructed for the interesting opera tion recently performed at the hospital, The contrivauce is a most ingenious one, and very useful in this particular place, as it will remove instantaneous Iy the particles of steel which frequent Iy become embedded in the eye.
 Lieut.. Hoggatt. of Juneau, visited the Treadwell mines Monday.
 Mrs. c. E. Bennett arrived home Tuesday morning on the Seattle, after short visit to the Sound.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: The firm of Stoft & Trudgeon, engag- ed in the dairy business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, MT. John Stoft retiring from the business; and Mir. Joseph Trudgeon who will continue the same, will collect all accounts due the firm.
 Dated this Sd day of April, 1905.
 JOHN SToFT, 2O-21 JOSEPH TRUDGEoN.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12
COUNCIL MEETING

The city council had busy meeting Monday night, paying up all the old scores. The finance committee report ed a good balance in the treasury, which was materially reduced by the warrants drawn. It is thought that every outstanding claim against the city has been presented and included
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12
AT THE CLUB

A pianola dance was given Saturday nicht in the club building after the bowling match, and although there was not a large crowd present, every one who was there enjoyed the evening.
 No glorious victories for the Takus this week. Only crushing, ignominious defeats. Last Wednesday night in Ju- neau, the Cyclones beat them by 2l4 pins. and on Saturday night, on the Treadwell alleys, the same team came off victors again with l47 pins to spare. This is the first time the Takus have been beaten on their own alleys by Juneau team. Some remarkably low scores were made by those who have hitherto ma de splendid records. It is getting rather late in the season for Takus, evidently.
 The Treadwell fire department helda meeting Monday night, which was very well attended. Uniforms have been ordered, and are expected soon, and meanwhile the boys are anXiously awaiting their arrival. The meeting, though short, was enthusiastic and several good talks were given.
 The city council also met on the same evening to canvass the returns of tho recent election. The members of the new council were sworn in, and i'm mediately took charge of affairs. The following city officers were appointed: City Magistrate, A. A. Tubbs; Tax Col Iector, H. H. Sterling; City Clerk, Jas. Christoe. Mir. John Duckworth was chosen president Of the council and will continue in office as Mayor of Treadwell City. The matter of select ing a marshal was left iu the hands of committee who will report at the next regular meeting
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12

Before you buy that new heating stove, see the stock Wortman & Jen- sen have. All kinds and at all prices.
 Have you tried pair of Strong & Garfield Shoes? just the thing for this season of the year. Treadwell Store is sole agent for them.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12
BREAD

Patrons of the undersigned are respectfully notified than on and after Thursday, April 13, we will sell bread 3 1oaves for 25 cents. Douglas Bakery,
 WEBER, p1 op.
 City Bakery,
 GEO. RIEDI, prop.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12

The $500 paid to the order or flre Chief Mcdonald had already been ad- vanced to pay for the new uniforms for the fire boys.
 The election returns in the hands of Clerk Henson were canvassed and the following were declared elected;
 Councilmen, Chas. A. Hopp, P. H. Fox, John King, William Stubbins, Chas. Wortman, Andy G. Johnson and Sam Gius. School Board; Director; Frank Bach; treasurer, Nickolas King; clerk, Emmet McKanna.
 On next Monday evening the old council will vacate their seats, and the new council will take hold of the reins of government. After this formality is gone through with, the city officers, Judge, councilmen and school direct ors, new and old, will be invited to par take of banquet, as guests of the old council, the clerk and the City Marshal. The spread will be served at the new banquet room at the Palm Garden.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12

Why not ask for Weber's bread when you eat in restaurant? You know it always has a nice, sweet taste, and is the best bread in town.
 The Juneau Liquor Go. will have a grand opening on Saturday evening next. The Douglas Island Band will go over to furnish the music.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12
CUT FLOWERS FOR EASTER

Place your orders for flowers with the Treadwell Market not later than April l2th.
Douglas Island news., 1905-04-12
Things Doing"

In order to better display our i'm mense stock of Furniture, Hardware, Stoves, &c., we have opened up a large salesroom in the old Seattle Music Hall building, near the Geo. E. James & Go. saw mill. This is in addition to our old stand on Front street. We are constantly receiving new goods, and have large stock. However, if there is something that you need that we cannot supply, we will order it for you and have it here in 10 days.
 The Drawing for the Five Beautiful Prizes, will take place on April 18th. Have you a chance? Every dollar spent with us entities you to one ticket, whether you buy new goods or pay old accounts REMEMBER THIS. Come in and get your tickets.
 VOHM EETGT
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-02-10
HEAD OF SCOTTISH
RITE TO VISIT FARGO

Washington, Feb. Io.James d.
Richardson, member Of congress from
Tennessee, sovereign grand command
er Of the supreme council, Scottish
Rite Masons, southern jurisdiction,
will make an extended trip through
the northwest this spring, accompanied
by several inspectors general Of the SUI
preme council. The trip viii be for
the purpose OF inspecting the Scottish
Rite bodies and stimulating interest in
the work.
At each place visited there will be
large classes for initiation, and the
plan Is to make this the most import
ant Scottish Rite event iir the north
west for many years.
Mr. Richardson viii attend the ded-
ication Of the new M asonic Temple ii
Duluth, April 20, and will then visit
Minneapolis, ST. Paul, Fargo Aber.
|dcen, Yankton, Davenport and Oma-
tta 5sss
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-02-10
PRESIDENT URGED
TO STOP THE WAR

Wasbinaton Feb = -- President
Roosevelt has beer, urged to take some
action looking ii the : termination 81
ihe sRussiar,-ff apat,e "a q, q var The re-
5a,,est was made III The 81 inter parl;a-
m,e,1farv Tunior throuol, The president
of the orgar,ipation Representatiye
Bartholdt. of Wissour; sDr Rarfholelt
exniained, III the nres;dent tiat tIe
consensus II, on;,,i,p aynn,,g tl,e mem
har "a Ill, ~ ..s,> I,,,~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-02-10
ANOTHER EFFORT MADE
TO REFORM NEW YORK

New York, Feb. 1o.-A conference
attended by 1000 clergymen has been
held in the Calvary Baptist Church to
devise ways and means OF purifying
the city and reviving the moral sense
OF Greater New York. The ministers,
who represented nearly all denomirla-
tions, decided that the situation calls
for united action OF every moral
agericy regardless OF denomination,
and it was determined to inaugurate
a crusade OF great magnitude. Be-
sides stirring the church people to ac-
ltion it was decided to hold mon
,ster mass meeting in Madison Square
Garden and elsewhere and advocate
an evangelical revival that would
drive the agencies Of evil to cover.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1905-02-10
THE EX=MAYOR
WAS HANGED
PROMINENT vIRGINrAN
PAID DEATH PENALTY
he Had Been Mayor of the City and
Leading Member of the Bar-He
Killed His Wife Last September Be-
cause of Her Jealousy.

Charlottesville, Va, Feb. 1o.--J. Sam
McCue, the former mayor of this city,
was hanged in the county Jail this MORN
ing for the murder of his wife last Sep
tember. He was dead in eight minutes.
Before he was hanged he confessed to
his three spiritual advisors that he was
alone guilty of the crime and requested
them to make the same public SO no
suspicion would rest against any others.
The crime for which the ex-mayor
payed the death penalty occurred on the
night of September d of last year. Mr..
and Mrs. McCue had gone to church,
returning home about 9 o'clock in the
evening. Shortly afterward Mrs. Nc
Cues dead body, clad in night robe,
was found in a bath tub filled with
water. Mr.. McCue told those who came
in that someone had entered the house
upon their return from church that he
had been knocked senseless and his wife
probably killed An investigation led
to the arrest on the charge of murder of
the man who only four days before had
retired from the mayoralty of Char
lottesvile
MiS. MCNuc 1du GcCSlVSu LNc COll-
tents of shotgun in her breast, suf-
fcient wound to cause instant death. but
in addition she had been struck heavy
blow on the head, cutting an car nearly
in two.
Mr.. McCue at first laid the crime to
a stable boy. and offered $1,000 reward
for evidence to convict the murderer
The day after he offered the reward he
was himself arrested for the crime. At
the trial which followed several wit
nesses testified that the married life of
Mr.. and Mrs. McCue had been marred
by jealousy on the part of the wife, and
that they were continually quarreling.
One sad feature of the trial was the
fact that McCue had for years been a
lawyer at the bar before which he was
tried and convicted, and had been on
friendly terms with most of those iden-
tilted with the trial.