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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
MARE ovETA
IS DRUCcED
Valuable Racing Horse
Put in Serious
Condition.

Special to Evening Teller.
Charleston. Wn.. Jan. 8.-Oveta. the
beautiful bay racing mare owned by
Brown & Dye, was taken from her stall
at the fair grounds Saturday night.
December 30. to the paddock. where
some powerful drug was administered,
causing her to lose her valuable colt,
which at the moment 1t stood on Its
feet would have been valued at $1,000.
The mare was In a very serious condi-
tion for a while. but 1t Ia though now
that she will get along all right.
Oveta Is a very fast mare, having
taken the $1,000 stake at the Spokane
fair and the $500 stake at the Lewis
ton Charleston fair the past season. The
owners would not have taken $4,000 fol
her.
The outrage was evidently done for
spite work and IL thought to be that
of a professional. The halter, which
was taken with the mare was not re.
turned until Thursday Of last week and
was left in the ticket window at the
entrance to the grounds.
The owners of the mare are on The
track of the guilty parties and 1t II
thought that In a few days they vii
have been apprehended, as they were
tracked out Of the grounds after thu
deed had been committed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
President Pleased with
Progress Made at
Panama.
SENDS REPORT TO cohoaGss|
seiisvss Big Ditch Can es cempls
On Time and Within Allotted oooe
Declares Nothing in Charges -
Jobbsry or insslieisney.

Washington, Jan. S.--The annual -.
ports OF the Isthmian canal c0mmln-
sion and the Panama railroad COSnp0mY
were transmitted to congress today, t0~
gether with the letters OF Secretary
Taft and President Roosevelt
In his letter the president says IN
work Is being admirably done. and
great progress IL being made on IT,
canal, especially during the last nlne
months.
The president will HI a short time -
before congress- the recommendatt0am
OF the commission and the board ~
consulting engineers a. to the prCpop
plan to be adopted for the canal itoea1.
together with his own recommendation
thereon.
The president expresses the oplnlo0
that the canal can be dug in Z shOFtor
time than In anticipated, ana WITHIN
the allotted cost. Regarding ~
charges in the various publications -
to jobbery. ineffictency and immortality.
the president says:
Il have carefully examined into e4GA
of these accusRtions. and In each 1n~
stance they are proved without f0un-
dation in any shape or FORM"
President Roosevelt protested aeAtnGe
the reduction Of salaries for the canal
employees. for he declares "demoralioe-
tion OF the service II certain II the -
ward for successful endeavcr II reauc-
tion in pay"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
He MUST FACE
MURDER CHARGE
Phinney Held for Death
of Annie Fairfild and
w. Cox.

As announced first by the Evening
Teller in its Saturday issue the Culde-
sac tragedy. which ended in two deaths.
was brought about by the administra-
tion of dose Of morphine.
This was the verdict of the coroner's
jury, and as a result Lee Phinney lies
In the county Jail charged with the
murder of william Cox and Mrs. Annie
Fairfield.
Coroner Vassar reached the scene of
the tragedy Saturday morning and
from indications and rumors presented
concluded an inquest was necessary
He summoned jury consisting OF l..
d. Leonard, b. l.. Cole. A. l.. McKin-
zie. f. j. Todd. J. H. Caine and Lee
McCreary and proceeded to the ex-
animation Of witnesses. -
DIR. r. l.. Burke, who was the physi-
clan called. testified that the deceased
showed strong evidences Of having died
from some form Of morphine poisoning.
and Lee Phinney, himself. admitted he
gave the victims "shOt" of the poison
at their own request but denies that the
amount given was enough to produce
DEATH He believes that later while he
slept they arose and took an additional
dose. which in their weakened condi-
tiOn was too much and resulted In their
death.
Gave "Dope" at Their Request.
- The morphine was administered. sc
Phinney testifies. at the request Of the
victims. who wanted q "bracer' afteI
a night OF drunken debauch In which
Cox. Mrs. Fairfield and himself were
participants.
During Thursday night they pur.
| chased and drank three bottles of al.
| cOhOl and one bottle Of whiskey. Fri.
day morning about s o'clock he awoks
and being a user Of the drug he loaded
the syringe for a Shot for himself
each asked for a dose. He shared tn,
contents Of one shot with them and al
three dropped or into a stupor.
| He soon slept his stupor OFF but cOult
not arouse his companions whom h
wished to ply with a new flask o
whiskey. He went to consult docto
and was given ammonia to treat tn
sleepers with, but this failed and tn
physician. DR.. Burke. was then calle'
from Culdesac He found Cox dea'
and cold and Mrs. Fairfield dying.
Phinnsy Charged With Murder.
| Phinney was arrested by Deput
Sheriff Ferris and brought to the cit
Saturday night. He will be arraigne
on the charge OF murder. Phinney IL
half breed Nez Perce. a man Of disso
lutte habits who has given the authOri
ties trouble for many years past.
The Victims Of the tragedy wer
buried Sunday afternoon at the grave
yard on Mission Creek, near tn
Jacques place.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
CHARLES COX IS KNOCKED
DOWN and ROBBED
Waylaid This Morning on the Kamiah Grade and
Relieved Of SIS and Gold Watch.-AsSaiIant
Presumed to be an Acquaintance.

Special to Evening Teller.
kamiah. Idaho. Jan. 8.--After being
knocked senseless by an unknown rob-
ber this morning and relieved of $55
in money and his handsome gold watch,
Charles Cox. resident OF NeZperce. and
former workman on the Waha ditch,
laid unconscious on the Kamiah grade
for nearly half an hour.
The cowardly deed was committed
about o'clock in the morning. and the
helpless victim was SO cold and stiff
he could scarcely move when he re-
covered from his stupOr.
That murder was not committed In
the effort to get Cox's money was not
due to the intent of the robber for he
Immediately left the scene and did not
wait to see if his victim recovered from
the blow dealt him.
Cox was robbed while going down to
Kamiah from the top of the HILL The
stage from Nezperce to Kamiah at this
season of the year Is by sled, and the
sleigh takes the passengers to the top
of the hill, and leaves them to walk
down the side by a short cut, which
takes them but about As minutes.
Cox expected to catch the early train
for Lewiston. and was coming down
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
NO ACTION
At MEETING
Jumbo Stockholders at Grangevilie Will
Give Out Nothing.

Special to Evening Teller.
GrangeviIle. Jan. S.--The stockhold-
ers of the Jumbo Mining and Milling
Co. held their meeting this afternoon,
but no report can be had as to any
definite action taken regarding the
election of directors or officers.
In an interview given to the Teller
representative here several of the
members stated that no business would
be transacted today. At a session In
the evening it is expected that matters
will be taken up and settled.
The Crackerjack company Is also
holding meeting of stockholders here
today. The members say that they
have nothing to give out.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
Nc Lean Unwilling to
Give Over War.
rants He Holds
u1cH IN EXCHANGE FOR BONDS
Creditors Of the City Declare Its Ae.
+;ons Are Observation-Disclosures
to Wait Until Money Comes
From Chicago-Treasurer
Thompson's Reply.

There is a hitch in the proceedings
of the exchange of city warrants for
bonds and some of the heaviest hold
ers demand immediate cash payment.
fuse to give up their warrants.
This is the situation that developed
today, and the Teller finds that the
principal contention is over the pay
ment Of the Mclean warrants, now
held by the First National bank of
this city.
J. A. Mclean of Spokane has war
rants to the amount of $4,000 still un-
paid on the old judgment for damages
he holds against the city. and these
with the accumulated interest now
amount to $12,366.64. Mr.. Mclean was
seen this morning regarding his atti-
tude. He said:
MY warrants are held by the First
National bank Of this city and will be
turned over when l get the cash for
them and not sooner. The method that
the city proposes is not business like.
Acting under the advise Of my attorney
in Spokane I have decided not to take
the chance Of surrendering my war
rants for treasurer's receipt, nor for
any other paper that may or may not
be equal to the security I now hold.
win wait today to see what the city will
do and II nothing is done today I will
return to my home in Spokane"
City Treasurer Thompson when seer
this morning said that he had beer
served with notice from Mr. Mclean
that he wanted cash for his warrant.
and would hold then for cash.
"The bond issue was made to take
up certain city warrants" said Treas
urer Thompson. land before the none,
is furnished it Is necessary that thu
treasurer make affidavit that he ha'
taken up the warrants. 1t is further
necessary for the banks to make aft
davit that the warrants taken up hav'
been exchanged for bonds.
'These affidavits. together with tn
bonds are then sent to the bank
Chicago where payment is to be mad
to the Lewiston National bank of thi
city. When that money returns tn
city treasurer will draw checks and pa
off the warrants.
Under this arrangement I have al
ready taken up and exchanged som
sSs,"00 of the outstanding warrants
The principal ones remaining are tn
Mclean warrants for $4,000 and thos
held by the First National bank, ag
gregating $9,3S1.12, together with tn
interest"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
START ROAD
TO FLORENCE
Will Shorten Distance to County scar
and Open New Country

Sir, Si,.;,,a la Ian S.-Construction is
to begin at once on anoe w.. - co1ntry
County Engineer Spedaeh e.u' ',eu
today after having compie'e'an 81, 49,. or
of the road. The newrxoanTNin ~ tha
naonntains W. striking the N Florence
aT .,T ahout 90 miles. from Ere.
r'aa Tas Florence ROAD swin e built by a
ppropriatioli.. and 6ts constrnc ;, ,
,ss'S%SSHnIAd unon as a great relief to
S&l&f s'irroun1 Ing localities, tiles
>hes'N ths cSNntv seat d ond of the great ,,t
,,,;,,ing sections. it orfns up Iarse
nn,n,,nt Of country that has beeh re-
garded as inaccessipie,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
NOT
YET SETTLED
With Car
acas Are a Com.
plete Failure.

Washington. Jan. S.-Secretary Root
has been notified b. cable of the COM
plete failure of the negotiations with
Caracas looking to a settlement OF the
issues between the Bermudas Asphalt
company and the Venezuela govern
ment and the departure from Caracas
Of the company's treasurer, Clyde
Brown.
Secretary Root has accordingly called
upon Calhoun. the presidents special
commissioner, for his report on the
controversy, which will be used as a
basis for immediate action on the part
of the department. 1t Ia probable that
Calhoun's report will be submitted to
congress and some action suggested.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
DOM|NICANCASES
BEFORE SENATE

Washington. Jan. S.--Santo Domingo
Shalrs and their relation to the United
states were under discussion in the
senate today. Tillman's resolution OF
thursday, calling upon the president to
INFORM the senate as to the existing
status at Santo Domingo was made the
subject Of debate.
senator Raynor addressed the SEN
s.e on South American affairs and the
monroe doctrine, and denounced in
most emphatic terms the Jewish per-
seeutions in Russia.
Az the conclusion Of Raynor's speech.
senator Gallinger Of New Hampshire
spoke on the ship subsidy bill.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
HEARING SET FOR THURSDAY.
Detectives Certain They Can Connect
Orchard With Death Steunenberg.

Special to Evening Teller.
Boise, Idaho, Jan. 8.-The prelimi-
nary examination of Harry Orchard.
charged with the murder of ex-Gover-
nor Steunenberg, has been set for
Thursday.
Miller. the Spokane lawyer, reached
here this morning to defend Orchard
The detectives are confident they can
connect the prisoner with the crime
with which he Is charged. Orchard
has been fully identified in Denver as
the man wanted at Independence for
the explosion there when IA men were
killed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
ADMITS KELLY
DID KILLING


Portland, Jan. s.-Hiney RoGsmaA,
arrested In Tacoma for hts completely
in the murder of Thomas Flemminga ~
holdup In the bar-room Of the Con-
tennial hotel IN this city, on the MINT
Of December Ii, has turned states evt-
dence.
He confessed to the district attorney
today that he and Tattoo Kelley, Who
was arrested In this city In c0nnectt00
with the crime, had planned and carried
out the robbery He says Kelley ilre0
the shots which killed Flemmings.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
TO INVESTIGATE EXPULSION.
Representative Shepard Want Recent
Matter Looked Into.

Washington. Jan. S.--Representative
Shepard today introduced a resolution
providing for the appointment OF COM
mittee In the house to investigate the
recent violent expulsion of an Ameri-
can mother from the White House OFF,
ces and grounds by executive officials
and employees while she was seeking
All audience with the president Of the
United States"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
FIND EDWARDS
TOOK MORPHINE
New Light on New Haven Tragedy
Max Hitler Released.

New Haven. Jan. S.-Coroner Mix. in
a statement today says there was NOR
phine found in the stomach of Charles
A. Edwards sufficient to cause his
death. He also says that bottle of
laudanum was found in the rear yard
of the Miller residence, and the revol-
yer in the yeard near the rear door.
Edwards death bears indications Of
suicide. The inquest Ia not completed.
but police surveillance over Maxcey
Hitler has been withdrawn.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
VIEWS TROOPS
IN CLASS CAGE
Curious Spectacle At Inauguration OF
Governor Pattison.

Columbus. Ohio. Jan. S.-As curious
a spectacle as ever graced a similar oc-
casion was seen here today when John
M. PattisOn, having taken the oath or
governor, reviewed the parade of the
troops from a glass cage. owing to MS
i'll health and the rigorous winter
weather prevailing here.
Great interest is attached to Gov
ernor Pattisons reference in his mes
sage to insurance supervision. as he
himself is president of life insurance
company.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
eRlNcs TWO COUGAR HIOE3.
Thomas Croh Also Bags . White Deer
on Burnt Creek.

Thomas Groh came i'm today from the
Burnt Creek district on the North Fork
of Clearwater. He brought In two cOu-
gar hides, one measuring IL feet ana
the other S2 feet In length. MIR. GrOh
also killed this season the only white
deer known To have been killed III the
Clearwater country.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
x,nc n,ssoLvEs PARLIAMENT.
oua.r s;oned for New Election 'o'
House Of Commons.

London Jan. s.-kns aMs,,,;re EaMS,d the
signed the proclamation a,ssoar,"S ss,a,r writs
English parliament. in'',, au rnembers Of
ordering a new election l"r .;o,,ad
the house of commons was s,, assemble
...sn AZ aays, according to law.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
DISMISS JURY IN TEN MINUTES
Citizens Committee Refuses to Present
Testimony Before Bates.

Tacoma. Jan. S.--The grand jury as
sembled today was dismissed within
ten minutes by Judge Smell
County Attorney Bates said he had
no evidence to put before the jury.
A citizens committe which has been
probing affairs In this city the last six
months refused to place evidence be-
fore the jury unless special prose-
cutor was appointed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
M.u a.rk for eonner,' Ferry.

Bonners Ferry. Idaho, Jan S.-Arti-
cles Of incorporation of the First stare
Bank of Bonners Ferry were nieu WITH
the county auditor last Tuesday. Inc
capjtal stock is $4,000. and the fncor-
porators are NJ. p. Mahoney, w. ID.
Baxter. ]. l. Monks of Watertown. -
D.. A. f. Rickerd and Fred I. Moore OF
Bonners' Ferry.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
GOVERNOR URGES SUPERVISION
Believes II Will Give Policy Holders
Additional Safeguards.

Columbus Jan. S-Governor Pattisoh
in his message to the Legislature today
said:
.President Roosevelts efforts Tor ma
tional supervision of insurance should
have your hearty approval Such a
national supervision as he suggests VIII
surround the policy holders with addi-
tional safeguards and lessen the cost
of insurance"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
SWEENEY GIVES CHURCH $4,000
handsome Donation for New Structure
Being Built in Seattle.

Seattle Jan. S-Charles Sweeney. the
Spokane capitalist, has presented
Bishop O'Dea check for $4,000 to be
used i'm the construction of the Catholic
cathedral now being built I'm this city.
Sweeny has contributed nearly half a
million to atholic institutions in Spo-
kane.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
ACCUSED man
TAKES HIS LIFE

New York. Jan. SO. =.
Meier Of San Francisco. accused
of embezzlenent Of a large sum
of money from awine merchant
of this city, and who was ex-
tradited from London. commit
ted suicide this morning oy
shooting himself as the steamer
approached the harbor.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
KELl|HER Gwen
5 YEARS IN JAIL
Court Passes Sentence on Oregon Land
Fraud Forosrsr.

Salem, Jan. S.--A. T. Kelliher. Of
Chicago. who was convicted last week
Of forgery In connection with the land
frauds In this state. was today SEM
fenced to Imprisonment for term OF
five years. Kelliher Immediately gave
notice of an appeal to the supreme
court.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08
lNCENDIARY FIRE ;
LOSS IS 100000

oes Moines, Jan. Sire.
winch was probably Of incendi-
ary origin. started this morning
-, the kitchen Of the Morris
are IN the Marquart Building
ana Old damage to the extent
M 100000. The cafe and en-
.n @ building were entirely gut
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08

For Postmaster at eonners Ferry.
Washington, Jan. S.-The president
today nominated John F. Cook, Jr., for
postmaster at Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-01-08

Emperor William Has Bad Cold.
Berlin Jan. S.-EmperOr William Is
keeping his bed with slight cold. He
In able though. to transact his usual
business.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
PITTSBURGH, PA.

ARBGTHNOT STEPHENSON COM
PANY, Wholesale Dry Goods: Competi-
ton has not bettered our system or de-
creased the cost.
ARMSTRONG CORK COMPANY: We
do not see that we have gained IN any way
by competition.
ATLANTIC REFINING CO.. OIL: An
nuel outlay has been increased. If at a
fair rental, II is my opinion that one sys-
TEN Is preferable.
THE H. ADLER COMPANY, Stoves: We
were really compelled to put In the two
lines. We do not think competing systems
desirable. It edds 20 the cost without add.
ing any material business.
JOSEPH BENNETT & CO., Clothing
Manufacturers: We are compelled 20 use
both. Annual outlay increased. Compe-
tition Is undesirable.
STANDARD SANITARY MFG. COM
PANY: We were compelled TO put in the
opposition. Summing IL up, an opposition
company simply adds 70 the expense Of
the larger companies doing business.
A. & S. WILSON CO., Contractors: Com
petition has increased our telephone ex-
pense about SO 1-3 Der cent Two COM
panies are not desirable.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
KANSAS CITY, MO.

KANSAS CITY ELECTRIC LIGHT
COMPANY: Has cost US endless annoy
ance and a very considerable increase in
expense. Nothing is more undesirable.
annoying. expensive and exasperatiDg
than TO have two systems.
EMERY BIRD. THAYER CO., Dry
Goods: Increased our annual outlay for
telephone service about 40 per cent. We
are convinced that two systems are un-
desirable, because of the additional NUM-
ber Of phones. additional trouble, etc.
BURNHAM, HANNA, MUNGER DRY
subscribe to both systems Competition
has increased the annual outlay. We con-
slider two telephone systems nuisance.
CENTRAL COAL & COKE COMPANY:
Outlay has been increased about so per
cent. The most serious objection to a
double system is the annoyance incident
to two telephones and the frequency Of
mistakes In calling and answering calls.
ARMOUR PACKING COMPANY: We
have twenty-one lines with the Bell and
three with the opposition. We prefer the
old company. Their service is good Com
petition increases the expense, as a busi-
ness firm is obliged to have both Two
companies VERY undesirable.
KANSAS CITY STAR: Has nearly
doubled the cost of service Composition
is highly undesirable and a source Of i'm
cessant bother.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
LOUISVILLE. KY.

LOUISVILLE BOARD OF TRADE. by
John T. Buttner Secretary: II forces
every house of consequence to use both
whether they want to or not
NATIONAL BANK OF KENTUCKY:
In our opinion one company can serve the
public as we'll as two companies can, for
the reason that duplication of wires and
instruments is a waste. and for the fur
ther reason that one can talk only over
one phone at time.
W. ]. DODD. Architect: Z can imagine
no greater afiiction in a city than two
telephone systems It has been a most
miserable nuisance in Louisville ever since
the second one started. I am sorry FOR
you If you are TO be afflicted with two
telephones
CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK. We
have been unable 20 discover any advan-
tage TO he derived from having two tele-
phone systems in our town. II has ~
suited in additional expense OF from 100
20 100 per cent per year without anv com
pensating advantage.
COURIER JOURNAL. PRINTING
creased the amount Of our annual outlav
If there Is any greater nuisance than two
telephone systems, the writer has failed
10 remember IL. This Is merely from the
standpoint Of a telephone user in active
business and there is no doubt that AZ
this point in the history of the two sys-
TENS, consolidation, which is practically
impossible, would he the greatest boon to
the user and would be the most decided
Of the city.
New-York tribune., 1906-05-10
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.

VAN CAMP PACKING CO.: Annual
expense about 90 per cent more than for
merly. Much Of the time we will be
called over both telephones at once, and
it has been our experience that two COM
panies are general nuisance.
L. S. AYRES & CO., Department Store:
We would greatly prefer one system only.
Two are a nuisance. II one has connec-
tion with only one company the person
wanted is very apt 20 have only the tele-
phone Of the other company.
A B. MEYER & Co. Coal and Material:
We subscribe TO both, not from choice.
but from force, as we have customers on
both systems. Expenses increased about
double. It takes about a One-third extra
force Of clerks.
d. II. BALDWIN & Co. Pianos and Or
gans: One system brought TO a high
standard Of perfection, with some means
OF protecting the subscriber from exces-
sive charges. would be more desirable
than two separate systems.
NICHOLS KRULL- DAGGETT FAC
TORY. Connections: Costs more and Gre
ates confusion. more work. more trouble.
more expense for equipment, etc.
BoBBS MERRILL CO.. Publishers:
Practically all business men in Indian
apolis are compelled to have both teie-
phone systems in order 20 reach all their
customers This compels a large wasteful
outlay, by reason Of the double annual
charges which are thus imposed. We are
strongly against competition.