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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28
EXPERT CROSS- EXAMINED
IN THAw MURDER TRIAL

New FORK. Feb. 2s.-when the
TAaw trial resumed today. Dr. Evans
sas recalled and the crossexamina.
ton continued by Jerome. When
court adjourned last evening. Evans
was given copies Of letters which ara
in evidense Is well as viii and cod.
ell that be might be prepared foe
eross-exanination On the theory
that the documents contain evidences
OF ansound mind. jerome spent
twenty minutes In endeayorlng 70
have Evans say he had read the doc.
nments carefully" He would only
say that he had done the best be-
could. and Jerome told him To read
them again. Evans said some let.
ters showed signs Of mental insta-
bility. but not insanity. In the sense
that he would remain permanently
insane, Some letters were from
Thaw to Evelyn. one OF these the
doctor said showed a lack Of sense
Of proprieties. and various other
things which he believed showed an
unsound mind.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28
INVESTIGATION DEVELOPS
NOTHING STARTLING

New York. Feb. 2s.-When the In,
terstate commerce commission re-
sumed the investigation OF the Har.
riman lines today IL was with the
understanding that few hours
would conclude the hearing. Il Is
said by counsel for the government
today that no steps had yet been
taken to place before the courts the
question raised by the refusal OF
Hartman and Kahn TO arrange Ger.
tain matters relative to the holding
of stocks. Before the hearing 1t was
said. that, contrary to expectations,
VIM. c. Rockefeller would not be
called TO testify regarding the alleg
ed sale to him by Hartman Of 800.
900 shares of Union Pacific at the
time Of the so-called keene raid In
1908. Samuel FELTON,. president Of
the Chicago and Alton. was called to
show that about q million dollars
from the income as against proceeds
from the sale OF securities was In.
cluded In the statement that showed
$22, ,000, 900 had been expended In Inn
provements. Twenty-Five millions al
so include about two and three
quarters millions expended since last
June, and paid for by car trust Ger
tificaies. This reduces the expenses
from the sale of securities in AltoI
to be between eighteen or nineteen
millions.
Charles W. Hillard, comptroller of
the Alton, then called Kellogg and
endeavored TO show the Hartman
management of the Alton had capi-
talized the debts of the old Joliet
and Chicago road prior to 1868. but
Hlllard said his knowledge of the
roads affairs did not go so far back.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28

Dal Mrs. wallaa. Who vas always
spoken Of as = loving and devoted
aaaghter. resort to euthansia 10 end
the misery Of her mother. who hourly
prayer for death! Experts say tha,
10 ever there was q ease where eashan-
sia was justified il was Mrs- Ringe's.
A eaneeFons growth vas literally eat
ing through her whole system And.
ftt1her than this. several of New
York's ablest physicians. including DR.
Abraham jacob and <Dr, William r.
Bull. had passed upon the case. and
declared that it vas only q matter Of
days before the patient would die.
II the gatherings % lawyers and
physicians. witnesses and Jurors. who
have attended the preliminary hear.
ings are any criterion Of New York's
sentiment. public sympathy II almost
entirely with Mrs. waIlau. IL the
prisoner shortened her mothers days
Of frightful pain. public opinion seems
already to have excused her. and IN n
great many individual instances. goes
SD far as to actually justify her.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28
HOMESTEADEIRS RELIEF
BILL PASSES House

Washington. Feb. 2S.-The bill
passed the house providing for the
relief OF homesteaders and other en-.
trymen under the land law who hav ,
been required to pay more than legal
fees. commissions and purchase mon-
ey. The house agreed to conference
report on the bill regulating pass.
ports and providing for expatriation
of naturalized citizens Of the Unite !
States when they remain abroad a
number of years. 1t was reported
yesterday by the senate and now
goes to the president.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28
Chief JOHN E. WILkIE
INVESTIGATING ROBBERY

Chicagoo, Feb. 2S,-John f. Wilkie,
chief of the secret service of the
United States, arrived In Chicago to-
day and Immediately took charge of
the investigation of the recent rob.
berry of the sub-treasury. 1t was an
nounced by the government officials
today that no definite clew had been
obtained and no arrests are In i'm.
mediate prospects. It seems now 70
be the belief of officials that robbery
was committed.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28
FOUR PEOPLE MURDERED
BY ILLINOIS farmer

Bloomington. Ills, Feb. 2S.-Thom.
as Baldwin, a rich farmer and for
mer merchant of Colfax, shot and
killed Charles Kennedy and wife,
Mrs. Sim Eisman and daughter,
Cora, today. Baldwin was arrested,
Baldwin, who is widower aged 6s,
Is under bond charged with criminal
assault on Cora Eisman, who is but
a. He had settled with the girls
father for a sum of money. but was
subsequently arrested and blamed
Kennedy and Mrs. Eisman for the
prosecution.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28
MANY BUILDINGS
ARE CONDEMNED
REGULAR SESSION OF MuNici.
PAL COUNCIL HELD LAST
EVENING. :.
CITY HEALTH GOOD
one Case Of Measles Only comtas.
Ious Disease During Monsn-wiil
Ask Ripley Fer Better Service.

The city council met last evening
lat the city hall i'm regular session.
but little business OF Importance out.
side Of the regular routine work was
transacted
The reports of the varous city Off
eials for the past month were read
and referred 10 the proper commit
tees, The report Of the building In.
tspector was the most interesting of
.any presented and was a. follows:
Building Report.
| We. your committee on buildings,
Instructed to report on old and danger.
ous buildings. after examining. with
the assistance OF the building inspec-
tor. a number of violations reported,
beg to submit the following report:
The building known as Clements
planning mill. to be removed. all but
the Office building on the south end
OF the lot on Grand avenue.
Gross. Kelly and company on Rail.
road avenue are TO close the stone
and frame buildings on the rear of
their lot so that tramps can not get
into them.
The Browne a Manzanares company
are to remove the old buildings not
In use on the rear end of their lot ON
Railroad avenue. third door north of
jackson street
T. Foster is to remove the old shed
on the lot on Grand avenue.
Cromwell q oaney. Agts., are to
remove the old buildings ON the hack
end OF their lot on Railroad avenue.
~ Flint n To remove or make safe
the stable on the alley back of the
Central hotel.
Mr.. Fetterman Ii TO remove all of
"S o'u O"''"lhbS ou Tue IOIS on the
corner of Seventh street and Lincoln
avenue, Also the sheds ON the said
lots, except the front part of about
thirty feet to the north end of the
new roof and up to the frame build.
ings on the east portion of the lots,
Mrs. l.. Teitlebaum must remove
the porch on the small rouse on Firth
street or repair the same.
The owners are to remove the burn.
ed building on the corner of Railroad
avenue and Prince street formerly
occupied by Mrs. NJ. Shepard.
We your committee. recommend the
above for the following reasons. The
buildings to be removed are old ani
cannot be repaired and they are also
all vacant and cannot be used. They
are old and only harbor tramps and
drunken men and also endanger life |
and property by fire.
Respectfully submitted,
John Shank, Bldg. Inspector.
B. F. Forsythe.
p. r. Nolan,
A. T. Rogers,
s. Bacharach.
The committee also reported num-
ber of cesspools In bad condition
They were ordered repaired as soon
as possible.
The report of the city physician
showed that the health of the city
has been exceptionally good. the only |
contagious disease in Las Vegas for !
the past month being one case of the |
measles.
A lengthy petition was presented /
praying the city council to demand |
that the Santa Te railroad company i
give better service on the Hot Springs
branch. 1t was resolved to draw up |
resolution to be sent to President |
E. p Ripley Of the Atchison, Topeka
& Santa Fe railroad asking that this
boon be granted the city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28
LAS VEGAS ARMORY
ABSOLUTELY ASSURED
Especial TO The Opticl

Washington. ID. C., Feb. 2s.-
House bill to validate the acts Of the
New Mexico legislature I'm the is-
suanee Of bonds for the territorial
institutions. armories for Las Vegas
and Albuquerque. passed the senate
without amendment. House bill TO
quiet title and dispose Of emrchant.
able timber ON the Jicarilla Indian
reservation passed the senate with
three amendments.
Goes TO President.
Washington, Feb. 2s.--3oth the
senate and house today agreed 10
the conference report upon the mill.
tary academy appropriation bill
which now goes to the president.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28
SIXTY SAILORS I'LL
With TYPHOID fever

New York, Feb. 2s.-The battle
ship Connecticut, of whose crew a
number contracted typhoid fever
while the cruiser was In the West
Indies. arrived today and reported
sixty members of the crew stricken
and fifteen In critical condition. i
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28

Sol. Spiegelberg. an old and respect
ed resident of Las Vegas arrived at
his eighty-third milestone today and
a big party will be given tonight in
honor of the event. In spite of his
andvanced years, Mr. Speigelberg says
that he feels almost as young as ever.
He has had long and eventful life
and an honorable career. He was a
colonel i'm the United States army
during the Indian wars. His son A.
r. Spiegelberg of Santa Fe is here to
| be present at the festivities tonight
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28

CONTINUED on Page Four)
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28
STEVENS RESIGNATION
CAUSES ASTONISHMENT

Panama, Feb. 2S.-The resignation
of John +. Stevens, chief egineer Of
the Panama canal, has caused as.
tonishment here. Stevens refused to
discuss his action or cause, saying
that information must come from
Washington.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28
MANY HUNDRED WORKERS
Benefited BY INCREASE

Chicago. Feb, 2S.-A ten per cent
increase in wages. benefiting 800
workers of flooring mills, was an.
nounced yesterday by the lumber
men association. The scale will 60
into effect on March /. and be In
force until next year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28

The funeral services of Bicenta L.
de Patron. who died yesterday morn.
ing at 5 O'Clock at the advanced
age of Is years, was held on the
west side this morning.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1907-02-28
FRIENDLY INTERVENTION
MAY NOT STAY Fight

Panama, Feb. 2S.--From advices
received here the indications are
there will be a general conflict
throughout Central America unless
the friendly Intervention of the Unit.
ed States and Mexico proves effec.
tive.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22
MAKES MONEY
RAISING STOCK
Boom on the Prairie to
Follow Opening of
New Road

B. w. Teft, a farmer in the West
lake section, was a business visitor in
the city today. Mr.. left cultivates
$40 acres in one of the most productive
sections Of the prairie country and or,
account of the lack of transportation
facilities has during past years fed g
large percent Of his crop to stock
Eleven head of stall fed cattle were
sod to George Goldman today and Mr..
left states the feeding Of cattle and
hogs is much more profitable than
hauling 20 miles over mountainous
road. F2
1--WE have delivered our crop at
Sweetwater. a distance Of 20 miles
and over one of the toughest noun
tain roads in the country. 1t has re-
uuired two, days to make the trip and
the crops have been delivered at an
average cost Of rs cents per sack.
1--WE will now deliver the grain at
vollmer, haul Of six miles over good
roads and the delivery cost win not
exceed cents per sack"
Mr.. Teft predicts an active develop
ment in all parts Of the prairie country
as soon as the railroad to Grangeville
is completed and believes there will
be large demand for farm lands dur
ing the coming season.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22
LINES
FOR RESERVES

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Plans
have just been made by the forest
service for the further construction OF
telephone lines in the national forests
of Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Colo
RADIO and several other states. The
telephone is playing an important part
In the administration of the national
forest, and already much success has
been made in the installation of lines
In California, Montana, Washington
Arizona and other sections where It Is
needed most.
Arrangements for beginning the
construction of number of new lines
have been made during the past week
In the Bitter Root national forest. In
Idaho, the supervisor has been author
lied to cooperate with ranchmen and
settlers to construct line from Koo-
tenai to the forks of the Clearwater
river, distance of rs miles. A IA
mi,e line will be constructed from
Parsons to the rangers headquarters
at Three Rivers in the Lincoln ma
tional forest, New Mexico.
Contracts have been made fol
enough wire and other materials tc
construct 5000 miles of lines for the
national forests. This material will be
distributed from Salt Lake and Den
yer and will be used for lines already
authorized and those to be started
later in the year. Supervisors and
rangers have found the telephone OF
great assistance in their work, and
they will welcome itS increasing use
Without the telephone, communication
between the various forest officers is
had only through the mails, and some
times there is delay OF several days
or more before an order can be exc
cuted. The telephone will not only
facilitate the work greatly, but will
bring about better cooperation be-
tween the men working in the forests
and will play an important part in
catching forest fires before they have
gained Roadway.
It possible to construct the lines In
the national forests at very low cost
owing to the fact that materials for
poles and cross-arms are right on the
ground The methods of construction
are simple and usually the standing
trees are locked and used for poles
The lines are so planned that they
usually follow road or trail.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22
BIG CROP
ON RIVER

''The Snake river fruit crop viii be
the largest this year in the history Of
the river" said B. Frank Smith, q
prominent grower at Truax Landing.
"All varieties will give q full crop and
the work Of thinning the apricots win
commence within the next few days."
Mr.. Smith states that In former years
there has generally been q shortage In
some varieties which is not the case
this year and the growth Of the trees
has materially increased the capacity
of production.
The picking Of cherries win COM
mence this week and within shori
time extensive shipments from num-
Der Of the larger sake river fruit
farms win be made.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22
TRAPPER LOST
WINTER RANCE
Second Pioneer That Has
Failed to Return Form
Mountains

If reports from Kooskia and the
Middle Fork country are correct, an
other trapepr has gone the way Of
Beaver Jack Ullery, who is now given
up for dead, having persisted in the
deep SHOWS of the BitterFoot noun
tains.
Incessant reports are said to be
coming out of the mountains that
Charley Stanley, another Of the veter-
an trappers Of that country is nowhere
to be found. His cabins have been
visited by trappers coming out Of the
mountains for the summer and no
trace of him has been found.
Stanley left Kooskit last fan, as has
been his fashion, taking with him pro-
visions enough to last until spring. He
did not take a dog. claiming that 1t
would cost too much to feed canine
He and his provisions were taken to
Syringa by w. A. Parry, an old pack
train man. Mr. Parry states that
Stanley was in i'll health when he left
Syringa for his long tramp into the
woods, and at the time told him that
it would be best for him to stay close
to town until he felt better. Stanley
refused to listen to him and wendell
his way so many miles back that 1t
took him a week to make the trip.
When Theo Betleski, one of the
trapper residents of the same country
worked over by Stanley, came out OF
the hills for his first time in nine
months, he visited the cabins erected
by Stanley and found no sign OF hui
man habitation. !.
81 followed one Of his trap lines Tor
at least Ave miles, said Betlesh while
In Lewiston several days ago. and
every step walked In his tracks. The
snow shoe tracks were hardened and
icy. They had been made possibly
three months before. just after heavy
| fail of snow. It was apparent thai
after he had gone over the ground. the
sun began to shine very bright for y
melted the pieces Of snow sticking VI
about the edge, so as to form circle
of ice. AS the snow continued falling
| 1t melted In places of the track, max
ing the entire spot about three feel
Hong, a solid chunk of snow and ice
raised above the level Of the surround.
ing snow banks"
Betleski states that in his opinion
4 Stanley has been lost in the heav,
woods, and because Of his being un'
healthy and not strong at the time ha'
lain down by the side Of his camp mr.
and slowly frozen to death. Betiesk
further explains that 1t was the habi
of Stanley to often leave his mali
lcabins and be gone for several week
at a time, taking nothing with him bu
a string of traps. one small blanke
! and few bannocks, enough to last hin
until ne had travelled into countr
where birds and smaller game abound
ed. Realizing that he never took
dog into the woods with him, II woul
be easily surmised that he had bee
devoured by cougars or other man
eating animals.
The party who have been in the hill
searching for Beaver Jack win max
an effort to.visit the haunts and cabin
Of stanley and II possible ascertai
for certainty whether or not hops
: for his being found may be entertain
ed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22
Bollinger Hotel
Lewiston's Leading Commercial Hotel

and the annual meetings Of the aux
Hilary organizations.
Today was given over to the recep-
ton of the visitors and to meetings Of
the council of administration to wind
nm the business OF the year and ar
range the details of the encampmen'
program. Fifty thousand visitors are
expectes tomorrow, which win be the
big day Of the encampment. The bus
mess sessions win be held in tbs
morning and the big parade win taks
1Iaca IN the afternoon and WIN be re.
Viewed by commander-in-chief + p
Brown and stan.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22
PERSONALS.


Mrs. F. w. Kettenbach, Mrs. j. B.
Anderson and Miss Butler left this
morning to attend the annual conven-
ton Of the Federation of Woman's
clubs which convenes in Occur d'Alene
tonight.
George H. Storer was a passenger
for Moscow this morning.
Deputy United States Marshal L. D.
Schattner left this morning for Mos
COW.
George NJ. Peas,ey and wife left this
morning for a visit at Oaksdale and
Palouse points.
]. M. Smith, of Charleston, left this
morning for q business visit to the
Occur d'Alene country.
r. L. Pennell left this morning for
Moscow.
Sam Langert, of the Thompson
Liquor company, left this morning for
a business visit to Moscow.
Leon LIE Quime and family were
passengers for Moscow this morning.
Mrs. L. w. Robertson returned to
her home in Pullman this morning
after visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
M. v. Ferris.
Attorney HI. g. Redwine left this
morning for Moscow.
Ed L. knight and w. B. Benton re-
turned this morning from a business
visit to Vale, Oregon.
Contractor J. A. Clark, of the down
town sewer work, returned this morn
ing from a visit to Spokane.
f. A. Uhrich was an arrival this
morning from Spokane.
Colonel Patch, of the Idaho State
Guard, who is in the city from Payette
attending the convention of Red Men
of the state, expresses himself as very
well satisfied with Lewiston and the
lewiston Charleston country. Mr.
Patch will return to Payette on the
Owl train tonight.
DR.. Burns. a prominent dentist Of
Payette, is in Lewiston attending this
Great Council Of the Improved Ordel
of Red Men.
| Wooster Brothers. who for the pas
year have been conducting the Peo.
pies shoe shop on East Main street
have sold their business to Mr.. VII
!, derbacl. the owner Of the building oc
cupied by them. Howard Wooster. on
of the brothers left last night for ,
three months visit In Chicago.
i Phil Canton and wife have returne,
from Wallace. where they have beei
for the past two months. Mr.. Cantor
has again resumed his duties at Ho
!. gan's barber shop.
Harold Culver returned this mornin
from Seattle. where he has been EN-
ployed as q craftsman the past win
ter.
| state Senator Elmer waldrip wa
Ian arrival this morning from Ne
! Perez
Attorney John Green is q Lewisto
, visitor today from Culdesnc.
} Elmer waldrip has arrived from Ne
/ PIERCE on a business trip.
/ Mrs. H. E. Gilbert returned to Mos
i COW this morning after q short visit
) Charleston.
t H. E. Bunday. the Charleston busma,
t has purchased lot on Eighth sire,
i from c. w. Hunton. He win erect
, six-reom cottage on the lot as soon /
: possible.
a Miss Eaves returned this afternot
4 from a short visit in the Palou
n country.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22
INDIANA G. A. R.
ENCAMPMENT

Special to Evening Teller.
FORT WAYNE. IND. May 2a.-Res-
ular and special trains brought hum
dreds Of visitors into this city this
morning for the twenty-eighth annual
encampment OF the Indiana q. A. r
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22
sEcuRlNo scHMITz JuRX.
Work Progresses Slowly in Trial Of
Bedding Mayor.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 22.-The
work OF securing jury TO try Eugene
schmitz Is progressing today and may
take several day.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22

A healthy man is q king in his own
right; an unhealthy man Is an I'm
happy slave. Burdock Blood Bitters
builds up sound health-keeps you
wen.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22

Accidents win happen. but the best
regu'ated families keep DR.. Thomas
EcIectrtc on for such emergencies. It
subdues the pain and heals the hurts.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22

our tree tea Is the best sold for the
money. soc per pound, Packed In one
pound packages only. wildenthaler &
Powell.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-22

Century Printing ca. Phons Slack
sol. basement LswIsean Mail Barns