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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02
Il
A|NETY.SEvEN BALLOTS
WITHOUT AN ELECTION
Jones and Ford Making Wonder
fol Fight For Presidents
Chair IN Council.
CONTEST CONTINUES TUESDAY
Each Candidate Has Eight Members
Who Seem Determined to stay to
Fnish-Harr's Left Sick Bed to
Attend-co'. Jones Reelected by
Aldermen.

Nincty.scvcn ballots failed. To settle
the question of who shall be prcs-
dent of the common council during
the ensuing term ana there Is some
pretty Specializing as To whether or
not there will he change in the
situation before Tuesday night when
an adjourned meeting of last nights
special session will be held and tho
balioting will begin again.
The council. eight of whose mem.
bers began new terms yesterday, met
last night at s o'clock in tho city
hall for the purpose of organizing.
City Clerk Hudgins called the body TO
order with every member present, the
new members being Mcssrs. j. j.
Gheadlc and II. |. Ford, succeeding
Messrs. j. T. Ballentinc ami G. Il.
James In the First ward Mr.. l.. j.
+ Boiling, succeeding Mr.. w. B. Live.
zey In the Fourth ward and Mr.. Ell,
nest G. Cox succeeding Mr.. NJ S
Llewellyn In tho Second ward.
Mr.. Christie was chosen temper
arg chairman and the election OF .
president was the first order of bust
ness. Mr. r. l.. Davis nominated
Mr.. D. s. Jones, who has been presi
dent OF the body since two branchc
i were created, and Mr.. Kctchum nom
mated Mr.. Il. l. Ford.
& Eight Against Eight.
Half q dozen ballots were takeI
without "a break, each time the re
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02
Runaway Boys.

Robert Statcton and Winston
Woody, two white boys, who claim to
DC from Lynchburg, were arrested
On the casino late last night by Off
GERS Giddings and C. j. Padgett. They
claim to have come here looking for
work The department has been ask
ed to look out for two runaway
youngsters from Roanoke and State
ton and Woody will he held until
their identity is ascertained.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02
CAPTAIN WILKINS RETIRED
Members of Huntington Rifles VIII
Present Token of Esteem.

Captain II. L. wilkins, who recent
~ resigned command of the Hunt
ington Rifles, yesterday received his
commission as n retired Captain.
Next Wednesday nicat tic Nom.
bers of the Rifles will present Cap
tain Wilkins with IA token of their
esteem. Every member is ordered to
report at the armory "Wednesday
night.
Mrs. j. Reyncr and daughter, Miss
Bessie, arc spending two weeks in
New York city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02
WRONG INITIALS GIVEN
w. A. crump and Not the Commits
sioner of Revenue Was Arrested

In an article which appeared in
this paper yesterday morning con
corning The Arrest of three men on
tho charg of violating the United
States law prohibiting shanghaiing
The Initials of Mcssrs. -. w. and w.
a. Crnmp, were inadvertently con
fused. w. a. Crump, licensed ship.
ping agent, was arrested and q. W.
Crunp, the commissioner of revenue,
was in no way concerned in the af,
fair.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02

there was no prospect of accomplish.
ing anything by continuing To ballot.
Tho motion was voted down aud an.
other rccoss was taken.
After the nincty-scvcnth ballot an.
other motion to adjourn made by
Mr.. Davis, was voted down and Mr.
Ford's motion for IL recess was
carried.
Ford Moves to Adjourn.
During this recess Mr.. Ford held n
conference i'll IL jury room with
his supporters and when they return.
cd he moved that the body stand ad.
lourned until Tuesday night at s
o'clock. This motion was unanimous
ly carried, as MIR. Ford's friends were
the members who had voted down
MIR. Davis motions.
Quite a crowd of spectators gath.
cred in the council chamber to at.
tend the meeting and considerable
interest In the proceedings was mani
Tested.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02
a General Holiday.
DROWNED WHILE GRABBING
Negro Fell Off Breakwater land
Couldn't Swim Ashort,

a negro known as Herman. whose
fun name is not known TO the au-
thoritics, was drowned late ycstcr-
day afternoon off the brcakwatcr near
the Chesapeake and Ohio passenger
pier.
The man was catching crabs anu
loosing his balance. fell off the
breakwater. He evidently could not
swim and went 10 the bottom before
assistance could reach him. His
body has not been recovered.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02
Russell DolIard Dead.

Russell Dollard, AGED 80 years
died at his residence 22S Forty.
fourth street at Z O'Clock yesterday
evening after long illness. Funeral
services will he conducted at the
residence at 1880 o'clock this after.
noon by Rev. Father Frioli, pastor
of tho St. Vincents Catholic church
The body will be shipped to Rich
mond on the 5:25 O'clock train this
Afternoon for intermenl in the Cattle
dral cemetery in that city. Mr.. Dol
lard had lccn resident of this city
Tor four years, coming from hi, home
III Richmond. He was employed In
INC shipyard as Il machinist and was
a member of the local lodge of the
International Association of Machine
lists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02

soc AND 35c APPLIQUE SLAMS
and Scarfs, reduced 1Qo
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02

suit being eight votes for Jones and
eight for Ford The body was divld.
cd rs follows: For Boiling
Davis, Harris, Jones, Via, Wallace.
Washburn and West for Ford
Chcadlc, Christie, Cox, Ford, Kcllum.
kctchWm Marshall and Morgan.
motion TO adjourn was voted
down, then the body adjourned for
ten minutes to sec If there would be
change in the situation. When the
balloting began again 1t was con
tinned without interruption until the
tho eleventh, when recess was
taken to make way for the board OF
aldermen.
Col. Jones Reelected.
The aldermen remained in session
Tor only il few minutes after Clerk
Hudgins called them to order. Mr..
Robinson was chosen temporary
chairman and presided for about Il
minute until Col Marquis Jones had
been unanimously reelected presi.
dent Mr. Robinson was unanimously
reelected vice-president.
Col. Jones made a graceful little
speech thanking the members for
their confidence.
i Mr.. Read was the only absent men
her those present being Mcssrs.
Robinson, Walker, Jones' Burchcr
Mnglcr, Davis aud Weston. There
is no change in the personnel OF the
board.
5allotina Continues.
Immediately after the aldermen adj
iourncd the lower branch rccunvencd
ami ballotcd until the roll call had
been called IL times. After IL brief
recess by unanimous consent there
was still no change and when the
clerk finished calling The roll for the
siSly-lirst time everybody voted for
another recess Of ten minutes. At
this time Mir. West declared that
Mcssrs. Ford and Jones should have
the city's interests at heart and either
dS'cc upon anOlncr man Tor president
or In some other way end this
, child's play"
After the council rcronvcncd and
had taken one more ballot. MIR. Davis
| called attention to tho fact that Mr..
Harris had been Ill and had gotten
out of bed to attend this meeting
and that nothing could be accom-.
plishcd by continuing to ballot. MIR
Morgan offered an amendment that
the the balloting continue. The
amendment was carried.
Aiter the ninety-third ballot Mr..
! Davis again moved to adjourn. urging
that Mr., Harris was in no condition
to remain at the meeting aud that
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02

We offer special bargain in White
Goods. This offer includes all
checked and striped Muslins. fine
sheer Lawns, etc, that formerly
sold for l5c and lSc. On special
table Monday at, 49,
yard So. ..... Ill
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02
Sunday School picnic.

The Sunday school of the Second
Baptist church will give Il picnic to
the Ivy farm tomorrow.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02

Mr.. II. II. Richardson has returned
from visit to relatives in 1Toano
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1906-09-02

Dr. William Itoaue Aylctt has re
turned from trip to Lake Huron.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19
The Old Vet and the Gun.
Salt Lake Telegram.

Salt Lake Telegram
There is a telling picture in Golfers
entitled, "A National Salute" The
old veteran has got out a long musket
with the old fashioned lock on it. One
boy stands with his hands to his ears,
two other boys are hidden behind the
fence, and so Is the dog; in the back
ground is young woman with her
hands to her ears and the old girl OF
the family. with an anxious look on
her face, is crying out, Nov. pa, do
be careful The old man has that
same look on his face that the man
must have had that fired the shot that
was heard around the world. He is
old and feeblefi his limbs are shrunk-
en- and crooked, spectacles on the nose,
but around the mouth Is that look
which translated into words) would
say, TIL fire this salute If the old gun
busts."
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19

or Sweetwater Ditch and the right OF
way therefor in sw Y Of nsA. Sec. s,
L. "a N. r. w. b. n.
The public use for which IL Is sought
10 condemn a right Of way for a canal
ana nume as aforesaid IL for carriage
OF water for use for Irrigation and, for
oonestic purposes upon lands to be
You and each of you are referred to
the complaint herein on file in this
action for a description of the respec-
tive parcels of land sought to be taken
ior said right of way from the prem
Uses above described.
And you and each OF you hereby
take notice that you are hereby sum-
moned to appear and show cause why
the property described should not be
condemned as prayed for in the COM
plant and why there should not be
granted such other and further relief
to which the plaintiff may be entitled
according to the prayer Of said COM
plant, reference to which is made.
And you and each Of you are fur
Their notified that unless you appear
and answer to said complaint as above
pear in an action brought against you
REQUIRED, the plaintiff will take default
against you and apply to the court for
the relief demanded in the complaint.
Given under my hand and seal of
said district court of the Second ju-
dicial district Of the state of Idaho, in
and for NeZ Perez county, this 3rd
day of July, 1906.
j. R. LYDON.
Clerk of District Court,
By GEO. e. ERB,
lSeal of Court) Deputy Clerk.
JAMES f. BABB,
Attorney for Plaintiff residence and
Postoffice address. Lewiston.
Idaho.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19
THE WEATHER.

lewiston Idaho, July 19.-Forecast
for Lewiston and vicinity for tonight
and tomorrow: Fair and cooler to-
night; Friday fair
Following data recorded at the local
United States weather bureau office:
Maximum temperature up to noon, 90
degrees; minimum temperature this
morning, 63 degrees; mean tempera-
ture for the day, IS degrees; precipi-
tation to noon, none.
Weather Conditions.
Two areas of low barometric pres
sure appear on this mornings map.
One is central in Canada, near CAL
gary, and the other in Southern Ari-
IONA. The scope of country under the
influence of these two lows" extends
from eastern Washington and Oregon
eastward to the Great Lakes. and
from Canada southwark to Mexico
Along the eastern slope of the Rockies
In the upper Mississippi valley and in
the gulf states, showers and thunder
storms have been general, the heaviest
falls occurring on the Texas and
Louisiana coasts. New Orleans receiv-
ing 1872 and Galveston 1.l6 inches.
"A small high has made its appear
ance OF the Washington and Oregon
coasts; attending It's further develop
ment and eastward movement over
the Northern Plateau region tonight
and Friday, fair and slightly cooler
weather may be expected in this vi
entity.
L. NJ. DEY.Jr.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19
Religion No Excuse.

policeman in Chicago overhauled
a Sleep walker who was promenadinp
principal thoroughfare at midnight.
clad only in his night robes. When
the officer had awakened the unfor-
tunate man, placed HIM under arrest
and was hustling him off to the sta
ton, the sleep-walker exclaimed with
Indignation:
Surely you are not going to lock
me, up?'
"Surest thing you know!"
why. man, can't be held respon-
sfbler for the predicament you find me
initst1 am somnambulist!'
~ "1t makes no difference what church
we belong to-" sharply returned the Of
f1cer; I'VE can't parade the streets of
Chicago in your nightly" ...
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19
ELERS PIANO HOUSE.
236 Main St.
WIN. LARSON, Mgr.

Welch's grape juice is not only pal
atable but appetizing and strengthen
ing, 1t Is a nutritious fluid for both
sick and well. For sale at Russelrs
grocery.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19
THIS DATE IN HISTORY"
July 10.

l2o3-Fall of Constantinople to
the Venetial crusaders.
. 1333-Edward III. defeated the
Scots at battle of Halidon
Hin.
1553-Lady Jane Grey pro-
claimed queen of England
Earl of Arundel
1629-Quebec capitulated to the =
English; 1870 years before
it's final conquest by Wolfe.
1769-British sloop Liberty
scuttled and sunk by peo-
pie Of Newport.
- 1779-American force defeated
- British at battle of Paulus
. Hook
1s12-United States brig Maui
titus captured by squadron
- of British frigates.
o 1s21-George ". crowned king
of England.
- 1824-Iturbide, Mexican leader,
o shot at Padillo.
- 1S40-Great fire I'm New York
City; 302 buildings de-
= - stroyed.
1S70-NapoleOh III. declared
war on Prussia
. 1Ss8-E. p. Roe, novelist, died.
1905-Chinese declared boycott
against American goods.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19
TOO LATE TO cLAssIFL

WANTED-Gfrl for light housework
Call at 669 Main ST. Phone Red PAL
WANTED-Pupiis wishing private in
struction i'm school work call at
nigh school bldg, 8 to 1870 a. M.
or at residence 1853. Seventh Ave.
Edward Weyrich
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19

Commencing next Sunday. July 22
every other Sunday thereafter the N.
p will run excursion trains to Sites
leaving Lewiston at a. m. return
ing leave sites at p. m. One fare
for round trip to all points. For fur
Their information call or phone N. p.
depot. w. J. Jordan. Agent.
You can get strictly fresh eggs and
the best creamery butter at Russelrs
Grocery
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19
Cheap Rates to the Coast.

The Northern Pacific railway an
nounced a rate OF $4,000 for the round
trip from Lewiston to Foclips. West
port. Long Beach, Clatsop Beach and
Tokeland. Tickets on sale daily until
August 25 Final return limit Sep.
TENDER 30. For further informa ton.
call or phone Northern Pacific depot.
w ]. JORDAN. Agent
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19
rs CENTS A Day.
Will Buy You a High.
Grade Piano at
EilerS

Ever think how much you could ac
complish in little while with AZ
small an amount laid aside each day I?
Today we want to tell you of the
splendid piano you can buy for 90
small a sum as CSC a day.
You see we do such an enormous
business that the factories compete
for our trade Offering the very lowest
cash prices. Shipping hundreds Of
carloads In year we. of course. get
the best freight rates Then selling so
many pianos we can AFFORD to do 80
on small margin of profit. To sum
up. we can sell pianos for very little
more than the small dealer buys them.
Thus 1t is that we can offer YOU at
$40 an honest built, sweet toned,
serviceable piano. sold by the little
dealer for 5000. and as much more "a
he can get
This piano becomes your own at CSC
day for little over two years,
Don't you think it worth while to save
that small amount and have the pleas
ures of music in your home for half a
lifetime?
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19

Cove Lunch Counter.
Chile concarne. tomalas and short
orders.
LEWIS GELBACH. Prop.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19

Magistrate and M. P.-After mature
and careful consideration of your case
have come to the conclusion that you
are lazy, good for nothing rogue. May
I ask if you ever earned a shilling In
your life!
Prisoner-Oh, yes, l have. yer 'onor.
voted for yer 'onOr Once.-Sketch.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-07-19

wANTED-A bookkeeper. for infor-
nation apply at the Teller office.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-05-15
WOMEN WANT A HALL
FOR LOCAL CIRCLES
Of THE COMP AN|ONs
Committee Appointed to Secure Hall
in Which All Can Meet for
General Business.
Council of the Degree of Poeahontas
Decides TO Continue and Adopts :
Paleface.
Two Secretaries of Courts of Foresters
Contribute Three Months Salaries
to Help Brothers.

For many years the Companions OF
the Forest Of America had been trying
to secure a general meeting place
where the majority of the local circles
could meet for business and social pur-
poses, but were unable to agree upon
the proposition. The fire wiped out
the meeting halls of all but two circles
and now there is a general desire to
have a home for the companions
Mate H. Cartwright, Lizzie Atwood
Essie Kragen. Emma Agnes Har-
rington and Helena Worms have
been appointed committee to
present plan for a companions hall
and devise ways and means to secure
such g place. This committee will re-
port at a general meeting of the order
to be held next Sunday at 17o6 Fillmore
street. the headquarters Of the orders
relief committee.
On Saturday the relief committee re-
ceived a donation of 500 from the
circles in Massachusetts,. 1t has been
asked to locate c. ]. and Kate Nor
Rarity and Margaret Masterson of
Fftchburg, Mass, members Of the order
who were sojourning In this city at
the time OF the earthquake.
Martha Washington Circle, c. 3. Of
A, has decided to assist It's members
TO the limit Of its treasury before ap-
plying for general relief. II is also
furnishing clothing to female members
who were burned out
wendigoes Council of the Degree Of
Pocahontas has held meeting in the
Office Of DR.. Troppmann. its medicine
man. and it decided to continue busi-
ness IN the same old way. and In proof
OF this adopted one paleface In the
short form and received three applica-
tons for membership. All members
have been placed in good standing UP
to May l.
The grand recorder of the Ancient
week ending last Sunday received
$4,000 on account Of assessments.
This Will be applied on account Of pay
ment Of beneficiary claims.
Court Golden Gate, Independent Or
der OF Foresters, last Sunday secured a
permanent meeting place in American
Hall. 2400 Geary street There were
ninety members present The secre-
taries donated their salaries for three
months to the general fund. court dues
were RENTED for May, and it was de-
cided to keep up sick benefits.
Court Mission of the same order also
held a meeting on Sunday. with los
members present, and adopted meas
ures similar TO those OF Court Golden
Gate.
A delegation from Court Solano Of
Vallejo called at the headquarters Of
the L o. F., 1919 Suffer street, yester-
day and repaid the relief committee s25
it had advanced to care for three mem
bers Of that court. 1t also announced
that ii has put aside $3.50 to be used
in helping any of its members who may
be taken sick in this city.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-05-15
ALAMEDA SUPERVISORS
HEAR PROPERTY OWNERS
Consider the Western PacIhc's Application
For q Franchise In


Consider the Western Paclfc's Application
For a Franchise In
FrultvaIe.
OAKLAND, May 1.-The Board Of
Supervisors this morning met and as q
committee Of the whole. took up the con-
sideration Of the application Of the West
ern Pacific Railroad for franchise from
High street. in Fruitvaie, TO the eastern
boundary Of the city Of Oakland. A COM
nittee OF property owners residing on
Putnam avenue. represented by Charles
Harris, appeared before the Board and
asked that before the franchise was
granted they. be guaranteed their
damages by the railway company.
Attorney Charles E. Shook, represent
ing the railway replied to this request,
70 the effect that the State laws provided
for no such procedure, but that his COM
pany would gladly meet the property own
ers and discuss the matter with them
and see what they wanted He had no
doubt that If their request was within
reason II would be granted, as the rail-
way was not in the buncoing business"
The rpotestants were made up Of prop
erty owners on that portion OF Putnam
avenue between High street and Fruit
vale avenue. along which the proposed
railway VIII run.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-05-15
WITNESS TEsTIFIES
THAT BULLET STRUCK
RI0RIAN IN THE BACK
James Melody Gives Damaging Testi-
naony at Preliminary investigation
Into Killing by Militismsn.
Judge Shortell Fixes Bail of the De-
fenosnt, Lawrence n. 6echssl, at
5000 Bonds or $500 Cash.
Randolph Merrisvesther Takes Stand
and Relates Story Of Tragedy
on Octavia Street.

James Melody, an undertaken Whip
viewed the body Of Frank Riordan two
days after he was killed BY Lawrence
y Bechtel. a National Guardsman. at
Octavia street and Cedar avenue, gave
some damaging evidence in the hearing
before Judge Shortau yesterday morn
ing. Melody testified that the bullet
that killed Riordan entered his back in
stead Of the breast. as previously
stated After examining several wit
nesses Judge ShortsH fixed the defend
ants bail al $1,000 bonds or S2500 cash
Randolph Merriweather, a National
Cuardsman, again related the circum-
stance CT the shooting He told Of
how Riordan came along and asked
him Il he had q bottle. and in reply
he, Nerriweather, informed Riordan 70
move along. that he was not wanted
around there, meaning the relief sta
ton where the shooting occurred. Some
warm words were exchanged and a
right ensued. Merriweather testified
hat during the fight he knocked Rior-
dan down twice when Bechtel came
running I'D the street with a rife IN his
hand When the latter sreacied the
scene he pointed his weapon al Rior-
dan. The latter grabbed the rife and
a tussle for the possession OF the fire
arm resulted and Bechtel succeeded IN
wrenching Il from the victims grasp
AIerriweather said Bechtel regulated
his rife and deliberately fired at Rior-
dan
Dr.. Harry spiro was called 70 the
stand. but his evidence was not OF
damaging nature.
Herbert Choynski. attorney for the
defendant announced he had several
witnesses who We're not present, and
asked that he be granted time 70 sub
pena them. The Judge continued the
hearing until Nay Is.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-05-15
cRARE-Nurs.
Are You Fit
To be Trusted with
Good Set of BRAINS2
GRAPE=NUTS
A BRAIN FOOD AND REPAIRER.
Keep them in Order.

@fNTfhN
Every minister, lawyer, journalist.
physician. author or business man is
forced under pressure OF modern con-
datione % the active and sometimes
oyer-sctive use Of the brain.
Analysis Of the ezcretia thrown out
BY the pores shows that brain work
breaks down the phosphate OF potash,
separating II from its heavier compan-
ION, aIbunsen. and plain common sense
teaches that this elemental principle
must be introduced into the BODY anew
each Gay Il we would replace the loss
and rebuild the brain tissue.
We know that the phosphate Of pot
ash, as presented IN certain field
grains. has an affinity for albumen and
that Is the only way gray matter In the
brain can be built. II VIII not answer
20 take the crude phosphate Of potash
of the drug shop, for nature rejects Il
The elemental mineral must be pre-
scented through food directly from Ma
lures laboratory.
These facts have been made use Of
n the manufacture Of Grape-Nuts.
and any brain worker can prove the
value Of the proper selection Of food
By making free Use Of Grape-Nats for
ten days 70 two weeks. Sold BIZ gro
GERS everywhere (and IN immense
Quentities). Manufactures By the
PoEt1D Co. Battle Creek. Mich.