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The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-14
hermann IN
TIGHT BOX
Alleged to Have Burned IS Copy
Books Just Before Retiring
From Office

PORTLAND, Ore, Feb. 13.--The fol-
lowing Washington special to the Ore
gon Daily Journal. gives synopsis of
the case against Binger Hermann. The
special says:
1t is learned on excellent authority
that the government attaches great
Importance to the fact that Binger
general land ONCE. caused to be de-
stroyed thirty six letter books contain
ing copies of letters he had written
while commissioner, an average of ten
letters a day for his entire term. Her.
mann contends that these letters were
of private nature. The government
has secured the testimony Of one or
more clerks who saw the letters in
question which shows that many of
them were in reply to letters which
Hermann received ma"ing inquiry
about public land business OF one sort
or another.
This fact will be held out by the gov
ernment to establish its contention
that the letters were of public nature
and that the books destroyed contained
government records. but 1t has further
been learned that all letters which the
commissioner copied in his private
books were sent through the mails un-
der the government frank. Clerks and
| messengers who mailed letters did moi
place stamps on them, yet each en-
| velope containing one Of those alleged
private letters bore on its face notice
that there was a penalty Of $500 IL used
for private purposes.
| II Mr. Hermann's contention is true
the government will show that he VIC
lated the postal laws and laid himsel
liable to fine of 5000 for every private
letter sent under his frank. and, II al
his letters were private, the maximum
penalty should be imposed. which viii
never be done Of course. Mr.. Hermann
would be fined $5.o0O.000, for each let
ter book contained approximately so
letters.
But il the government presses tn
case against Mr.. Hermann for illegal
correspondence, that charge will hav
to be brought in the District of Colum
bia, where the letters were mailed. Thi
letter book incident, which for tim
was set aside. now promises to pla
an important part in the government
case against x-Commissioner Her
mann.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-14

duties, but to reduce the Dingley rates
to a very great extent. 1t Is intended
to make the change gradually. with ul-
innate free trade with the islands in
view. We have free trade with Ha-
waii and with Porto Rico, and 1t is not
right to treat our possessions in the
far east in a different manner. There
fore. it is but justice that we make the
beginning at once.
Mr.. VIM. f. Lee, OF Moscow, who is
attending a law school here. has been
chosen general president of the asso-
ciated societies Of oratory and debate
at the national university law school
Senator Hepburn has secured the
appointment Of temporary clerk in
the HALEY land Office, pending the GER
tification of permanent clerk by the
civil service commission. The addi-
tional clerk was granted the Office on
account Of the increased work caused
by the entry of lands in the Minidoka
section.
1t is conseded here that the seven
headed canal commission is failure
Some time ago Representative Mann OF
Illinois, introduced bill in congress
abohshing the commission, and intrust-
ing the whole matter of the construc.
ton Of the canal in the hands Of the
president. This bill has been favor
ably reported from the Interstate anG
foreign commerce committee. and 1t i.
believed that 1t will pass. II so, Il
would then be up to the president tt
show the country how much can bt
done when the will and the power ar,
united, and the president has never
failed in anything that he has under
taken.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-14

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. ia
bill has been reported from the house
committee on interstate commerce for
the regulation of transportation rates.
1t is simple measure and goes direct
to the point. 1t is a matter of con-
has been able to agree upon what has
the appearance of an excellent rem
edy for the present evils of transpor-
tation. 1t embodies the ideas Of Pres
ident Roosevelt, so far as these ideas
have been publicly expressed, concern
ing governmental control of railroads
The bill seems to rise to the occasion
remarkably well considering the pres
sure that has been brought to bear
against any positive legislation on this
subject. Stripped of legal verbiage, the
principal provisions OF the bill are as
follows: The Interstate commerce
commission is to be increased to sever
members, each to receive a salary o.
ten thousand dollars per annum. WheI
complaint is made to the commission
that a given rate is unreasonable, ;
hearing will follow and the commission
will render verdict. II the complain
is justified. the commission will hav'
the power to revise the rate and fix on
| in its place. The revised rate will q
| into effect in thirty days. The righ
of appeal from the commission i
available for sixty days. The appea
will be heard by a court OF transporta
! ton, which is to consist Of FIVE circui
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-14
PARTY OF RAILROAD MEN
Visited Lewiston Last Saturday on
Tour of Inspection

=. e. Stohr. assistant general traffic
director of the Hartman lines. r. b.
Miller. general freight agent, and A..
MacCorquedale, commercial agent, Of
the o. r. & n. Co.. were visitors in the
city Saturday evening. he trip was
made for the purpose of affording Mr..
Stohr an opportunity Of looking over
the business interests of this section
He only recently was appointed to the
position having formerly been connect
ed with the Maple Leaf route running
out Of Chicago. The party was met a
Riparia by General Agent Mount wht
accompanied them to Colfax. Pullman
and Moscow before reaching this point
The party left Sunday morning 70
Oakesdale.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-14
VERMONT TO HAVE BUILDING
Green Mountain State will be Credit
ably Represented at Fair

PORTLAND, Feb. 13.-The pavilion
which Vermont viii erect at the Lewis
and Clark centennial viii be one off,
the most interesting on the grounds.
The building will be an exact repYo--
duction of the old constitution house.
OF 1877. In this novel exposition struc--
ture will be housed exhibits to- show.
the resources of the Green Mountains
state. Historical records and, other
public documents win show the. part
which Vermont has taken in the his
| tory of the union, and there will be.
| exhibits to tell of the progress of YER
| mont from the days of Ethan Allen to
the present time. The building wiz be
| used as a club house for visitors from
the Green Mountain state, and theu-
sands are expected to register there
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-14

announced policy Of extending track
age from Turner to Delaney, WASH,
and of building. up the Snake from Ri
paria to Lewiston. Idaho. 1t has also
trade to the Northern Pacific-or the
offspring of the latter, the Washington
& Columbia River railroad-all that is
mortal Of the first railroad west of the
Rockies and north Of San Francisco
the Doc Baker narrow gauge. This it
is proposed to standardize and extend,
probably along the route already
mapped out by the Walla Walla &
Southeastern into the remote but vast
ly productive districts OF eastern Ore
gon
Defense in Flight
1.-The railroads will not buck the
river say those who consider their
opinions OF weight. They will leave
the river to take. care of itself. and will
turn their attention to inland country
where the river can not enter into com.
petition
Railroad men admit this. An open
river in competition, they do not deny,
has ever lowered freight tariffs-not sc
by water as because of what could be
River competition has driven the rail-
road to branch out, to build into new
districts.
THAT Oregon and Washington, but
particularly the former, offers splendid
| field for railroad extension, is admitted
| by all. Central and vast districts of
eastern Oregon know nothing but the
primitive stage coach and the crack
ing freight wagon. Despite these en-.
vironments Of fifty years ago. they pro.
duce and thrive in the living present
But the man who has studied the prob.
lem asks. What will they do when the,
get modern facilities and convenient
ces?"
! The Answer 10 Heard
That question is being answered
answered by the far-seeing eye of tn
! transit, Ahe voice OF the spike-maul ant
| the scoop Of the steam shovel. Re
ports from all interior Oregon district
are that surveyors and engineers ar
swarming over the country. measuring
distances and estimating grades. AM
those who have followed the situation
say it is the preparation oft he BIZ
railroads to protect temselves agains
the open river.
For years they have been contente
i to rest and let their wealth accumu
late. Now they are seeking new field
and escape from a profit-reducing con
temporary.
But it is the electric feeder that
to feed the river carriers that wi
make the most pronounced progres
within the next few years. All railroa
men admit It,"
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-14
New Postmaster at Mohler

WASHINGTON. Feb. 11.-Edwin C
Eckersley has been appointed post
master at Mohler, Nez Perce county,
vice Thomas Hanlon, resigned.
1t is understood that Senator Hey
burn has recommended Joseph Pink
ham. OF Boise, for assayer in charge OF
the ONCE in that city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11
SPRING TRADE Is
OPENING UP WELL
Despite Weather Drawback Distriou-
ton Of Merchandise is Sat
isfactory.

New York, Feb. 11-Bradstreet's
says:
Spring jobbing has at last begun 10
expand. and reports of improvement
come from west, northwest and the far
west Dry goods. shoes, groceries,
hardware, millinery and lumber at
wholesale have all sold better of late,
and certainly in larger volume than at
this date a year ago, while the latter
period, however, saw somewhat of a
halt occurring.
Industry remains as active as here
tOfCre and iron trade confirms best re-
ports heretofore made in statistics
showing production and consumption
the heaviest ever recorded. Money is
still phenomenally easy and temporary
check to heavy outgo of gold is noted.
Some benefits from climatic conditions
are noted, likewise somezdrawbacks.
Anthracite coal demand has been
stimulated at the east and prices are
very firm. The west has taken more
freely of bituminous grades, which are
reported in rather better supply there.
The general undeItone is still one of
undiminished confidence in a large
trade when winters grip is finally
broken and mild weather arrives.
Reports TO Bradstreet's indicates a
gain of per cent in the gross re-
ceipts of railroads over the same
month last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11
THE M4RKETS.
Chicago. Feb. 11.-Following are the
in today's markets:

Chicago, Feb. 11.-Following are the
quotations in today's markets:
Wheat.
May, 116%, III, 11612, 1863.
July, 1OO7s, 1919, 1908, 1915.
September, 9234, 927s, 925s, 925s.
Corn.
May. 4594, 461s. 455s, 461s.
July. 1868, AZ, 463s. 467s.
September. 471s. Az, 4G4, 4714.
Oats.
May, Boss, 3O1s, 3O5s, 3084.
July, 3O1a, 3O%, 3O1a, BOSS.
September, 291s, 291z, 291B, 292s.
Pork.
May, 1887, 1892, 1885, 1887.
July. 1897, 1900. 1895, 1900.
Lard.
May. 6.92. SOS, 692, 6.95.
July, 7.O5, 7.O7, 7.O5, 7.07.
Ribs.
May, 6.S5, 6.S7, 6.S5, 6.S7.
July. 700. 100, 100 100
Receipts today-Wheat s, corn 242
1000.
Hog market opened strong to sc
higher. Light 46O@4.92. mixed and
butchers 4.70@5.O5, good heavy Also
sos, rough heavy 4.75@4S0.
Cattle market opened unchanged.
Sheep market opened unchanged.
Hogs at Omaha 5000, cattle $50
Hogs at Kansas City 1000, cattle 400.
L. S. Yards, 8: 40 a. m.-Hog market
strong to sc higher. Light 4.60m4.92
mixed and butcrers 4.70@5.05, good
heavy 4.7565.05, rough heavy Also
$50.
Cattle market unchanged. Beeves
3.25 66.1O, cows and heifers 1.2OG4.65
stockers and feeders 2.00@435.
Sheep market unchanged.
Hog market closed strong to shade
higher Light 46O@4.9O, mixed and
butchers 4.7O@ 500, good heavy Also
800. rough heavy 4.7504SO.
Cattle market closed unchanged.
Sheep market closed unchanged
New York Stocks.
New York. Feb. 11.-Sugar IA, Gas
1OS5s. c.. R. l. & P. 34al, Southern Pa,
cific COS, B. & o. 1862, Atchison com
mon $50. Atchison preferred 1929, c.,
NJ. q ST. p. 176. Manhattan 174%. Cop
per 741s, w L. Tel. Co. 93H. y. Y.
Central 14734, l.. & y. 1879. Reading
common 95lz, Canadian Pacific 1345s
Leather common Is B. r. T. 622s
Pacific Mail AZ, L. S. Steel preferred
941z. L. S. Steel common 315s, Penna
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11
MANY FEEBLE MINDED
WOMEN IN ILLINOIS
Board of Charities Finds There Are
Approximately 700 in the
State.

The state board of charities has been
collecting data concerning feeble-min-
ed women in Illinois outside the state
institutions. Some remarkable facts
have been discovered and the reports
received from some of the authorities
throughout the state have been the
basis of considerable humor. The
board has found, however, that on
June 80, 1903, there were 123 feeble
minded women in 81 county aims
houses. a year later reports were re-
ceived from 80 out of the 102 counties
showing a total of 233 women of this
class confined in the almshouses. To
learn how many such women were re-
ceiying county help outside custOdial
care was a more difficult task. To do
this the board sent blanks to every SUI
pervisor in the state, LIZA in all. Not
all these supervisors reported, but re-
plies were received from some in every
county except Brown, Cass, Edwards,
Pulaski, Scott, Union and Williams.
In all 704 supervisors submitted data
and $50 townships are found to be Civ
ing aid to 102 feeble-minded women
outside the almshouses, and that their
own families are caring for 237. Add
ing the three numbers, we have a total
of $40 predetermined women not I'M
der the care of the state. There are
probably enough more not reported to
increase the number to about 700. The
board contends for the care of these
unfOrtunates in state institutions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11
SALOONS ARE HIT
Judge Gest Enters Order of Gus.
ter in Geneseo Quo
Warranto.
STATE LAW HAS PRECEDENCE
Over Special Charter in Governing Ac-
tons of the City coun-
GILL

Judge w. H. Gest, in the circuit court
at Cambridge today, rendered his de
cision in the quo warranto proceed
ings brought by the states attorney
of Henry county against the saloon
Keepers of Geneseo to determine by
that authority they have been opera
ting.
Judge Gest entered a Judgment of
custer, which viii have the effect ulti-
mately of closing the saloons, unless
relief is afforded in the appellate court,
to which an appeal, it is understood,
will be taken by the defendants.
The point of contention was wheth-
er the state law or the special charter
had precedence in governing the action
of the city council The court holds
that the state law. which was enacted
subsequently to the granting of the
Charter, governed in this instance.
History of the Fight.
1t will be recalled that after Gene
SEQ was voted dry the city council
passed a new liquor ordinance by a
majority vote over the veto of Mayor
Holt. The mayor held that two
thirds vote would be required, accord
ing 20 the Illinois statutes.
The aldermen favorable to the sa-
loon produced the special charter as
warrant for their position, showing a
clause that provided that a measure
can be carried over the veto Of the
mayor by a majority vote The city
clerk was thereupon ordered to issue
licenses to the 10 saloonkeepers, and
their placas Of busfnqsz yVqra raonpu-
ed, and have since been running.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11
Public is Aroused.

The pubic is aroused TO d knowl.
edge of the curative merits of that
great medicinal tonic. Electric Bitters
for sick stomach. liver and kidneys
Mary H. Walters. of $40 St. Clair ave
nue.. Columbus. o.. writes: For sew,
eral months. was given up to die. ]
had fever and ague. my nerves were
wrecked; I could not sleep, and my
stomach was so weak, from useless
doctors drugs. that / could not eat.
Soon after beginning TO take Electric
Bitters, l obtained relief, and in a
short time I was entirely cured -
Guaranteed at Hartz & Unemeyer's
drug store; price so cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11
CITY CHIT.

Fancy apples at WcckcIs.
CAN for Improved Zazaro.
Oranges 10 cents at Weckers.
WeckeTs best -four only $1.55.
Lage-Waters for fine footwear.
Attend the real sale at Lloyd's.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Insure with Goldsmith & Mckee.
For bus. baggage. express, call Robb's.
For bus or express. Spencer & Trefz
Buy your valentines at Trefz & Co.'S.
The city council meets Monday even
ing.
For real estate and insurance, E. J
Burns.
Comic and fancy valentines at Trcfz
& Co.'S.
Carpet headquarters. Clemann &
Salzmann.
Plenty of rabbits only 10 cents
apiece at Sele Bros.
The stage Of water was AGO at a.
m, and 40 AZ noon.
Swifrs and Santa Claus soap 10 bars
for % cents at Weckers.
Real sale. real bargains Seeing is
believing Come and see. Lloyd's.
w H. Siemon will do your tin work ;
1927 Sixth avenue. New phone SAG.
Walline & Hamilton. express and
transfer. Old phone 1870. new 1854
Clemann & Salzmann can save you
money on furniture. carpets OF stoves.
Attend the grand valentine mask ball
at Armory hall Tuesday evening. Feb.
IL
Attend the grand valentine mask bail
at Armory hall Tuesday evening. Feb.
IA.
Peanat candy and taffy 10 cents per
pound at Petersens, 1914 Third ave
nue..
All the newest things in fancy val
entines at moderate prices AT Trefz x
Co.'S
Pork cuts of all kinds fresh every
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.

Today's Quotations on Provisions, Live
Stock, Feed and Fuel.
Rock Island, Feb. 11.-FoIlowing are
the wholesale quotations in the local
market:
Provisions and Produce.
Butter-Creamery soc, dairy &c.
Eggs-Fresh Csc.
Lard-9c.
Live Poultry-Spring chickens sc
per pound hens Sc per pound, ducks
10c turkeys 13c to 14c.
Observation-Disclosures 4Oc.
Feed and Fuel.
Grain-Corn 3S040c, oats32G34c.
Forage - Timothy hay $10010.50,
prairie $9.5O@$1O, straw s6.OO@7OO.
WOODLAND, per load, S5@5.5O.
Coal-Lump, bushel, 13014c. slack,
per bushel, &c to SC.
Live Stock.
Cattle-Steers $3.O0@45O.
heifers $2.OO@3.75. calver 100000.
Hogs - Mixed and butchers $4,000
$50
Sheep-Yearlings or over $1,000
$500, lambs s5OOq$7OO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11
Inspection Comnanv A.

Monday evening Company a, l. n.
G., will be inspected by Capt. Joseph
Gilbreth, 27th infantry. L. S. A. The
company has been working hard dur
ing the winter and expects to make a
creditable showing at the inspection.
The following roster has been prepar-
ed by Capt Dunavin to submit to
headquarters:
Capt. Edward Dunavin, First Lieut..
Ben Koch; Schill, Oberg. SOuders. Sny-
der. EhrhOrn, Hart, Scott, Roberts.
Tindall, Sangren, Don. Frazer, Hoff-
man. Duckworth, Fullmer. Jonassen,
Stewart. Blake. McManus. Schiller.
Allars. Erickson. Simpson. Shinstrom.
Chase, BOag, Swanson, Marsden, Wads-
worth. Watkins. c. Rain, w Rain,
Iedwell
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11
The Valentine Tea.

The Valentine tea and sale of fan
cy articles at Villa de Chantal. ON the
18th inst. promises 10 be a delightful
affair, The hours are from to p
IN. The young ladies are leaving moth
ing undone TO insure a delightful az
ternoon and evening for all who re
spOnd to their invitation The hours
appointed will make it easy for the
gentlemen 10 drop in Refreshments
viii be served. The proceeds Will &c
10 the building fund OF the Sisters OF
Villa de Chantal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11

14O1s. Missouri Pacific 1868. Union
Pacific 1928, Coal and Iron Sis, Erie
common 433s. Wabash preferred Ass,
c. & G. w. 223s, Illinois Central 1878,
Car Foundry 34B, Republic Steel pre-
ferred 751a, Republic Steel common
1873.
Bank Statement.
New York. Feb. 11-Reserve de-
crease, $S,SO5, 900; less u. S. decrease,
SIS, sos, 500; loans increase, $14,019. 300;
specie decrease. $4,742 500; legals de-
crease. S2,564, 500; deposits increase,
S., 992, 900; circulation increase, $126,-
400
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11

morning at GIlmore's packing house
market
he 10 per cent discount sale on ev-
erything still continues at Young <
McCombs'
The monthly membership meeting
of the Rock Island Club will be held
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Austin's famous Pancake Flour,
made from the three great STATS of
life: wheat, corn and rice.
Our line of parIor furniture cannot
be duplicated No trouble to show
goods. CIemann & Salzmann.
To have the most delicious, brown
cakes for breakfast, mix only cold
water with Mrs Austin's Pancake -four.
All grocers sell it.
Our carpet department was never
more complete. Estimates cheerfully
given. Prices guaranteed the lowest.
Clemann & Salzmann
Report your changes to Stones city
directory, Office northeast corner Sec
ond avenue and Eighteenth street, or
call up old phone 553 L.
The only way to be sure that You
are getting bargains is TO take advan-
tage Of the Is per cent discount on
everything at Young & McCombs'
The members of the l. E. S. club
met last evening at the home of Glenn
Bradford, COZ Eighteenth street. a
constitution and bylaws were adopted.
You are sure TO get a bargain when
purchasing of Young & McCombs'
during the Is per cent discount sale
on everything. This will not last long,
so hurry.
Pork tenderloins, spare ribs, neck
bones, pork trimmings. Boston butts,
and all kinds of pork cuts received
fresh every morning at Giimore's pack
ing house market.
The friends and pupils of Mrs. w. G.
Maxson will be pleased to learn that
she is recovering from her serious i'll
ness at her home on Twentieth street.
and is now able to be about again.
We have an exceptionally large line
of rugs in all the newest cOlOrings, in
fact We are showing more patterns in
our carpet department than you'H find
elsewhere. Clemann & Salzmann.
The Retail Merchants association
meets Monday evening. 1t expects a
report at that meeting from the com
mittee appointed to draft resolutions
in reference TO the new street railway
project.
Every article with the least smell of
smoke, with water spots. or soiled from
the fire at McCabe's store, will be
cleaned out, regardless of past value
Or cost. Now IS your chance for a nice
saving
The Five Downward and Five Up
ward Steps of a Certain Young Mans
Life will be the subject of the address
NJ the meeting of the Salvation Army
IT the barracks on Second avenue this
evening
Jewelry. china, glassware, house fur
horse goods, curtains and
lraperies are among the articles af-
,ected by the wetting at McCabe's
You pick these goods at great reduc-
ions.
Because the date of the inspection
Of Company a conflicts. the annual
ball to have been given
by Fay HAYES camp, r. y. A. at the
Armory Feb 10 has been postponed
one week or till Feb. %.
McCabe's ad notes a few of the
many items To be closed out quick on
'ccount of smoke and water The goods
IN the big Third avenue store were not
injured. and the big drives offered from
this section are for the purpose of
business at McCabes during
he smoke and water clearance sale
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11
A WINTER LONGING.

] want 10 hear the honey bees a-singiu'
soft AN low.
An hear the locus chatter I'm the noon
days bTeatHlcss glow,
! want to smell the fragrance from the
wayin' Clovcr-ficld
An see the wDudTOus pictures that IL q
summer twiIightS yield.
want to take my collar on an know
that il can stay.
An swing out ia ham mOCk. or go
fishin' on the bay.
I've done my share o. kickin'. but I take
il back complete.
I'm wishin' for the dog days. with their
good old-fashiouod heat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-02-11
The Sunshine of Spring.

The salve that cures without a scar
is DeWtit's Witch Hazel Salve. Cuts
burns, boils, bruises and piles disap-
pear before the use Of this salve as
snow before the sunshine of spring
Miss II. NJ Middleton. Thebes, ILL.,
says: Il was seriously afflicted with
a fever sore than was very painful
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured me
in less than a week" Get the gen
uine. Sold by all druggists.