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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
CUT FROM EAR TO EAR.
Geo. Snowden. a Negro. Committed
Suicide by Cutting his Throat
with a Razor.

Yesterday morning at an early
hour George III. Snowden, negro.
was found lying near the Jap's tool
house IN the railroad yards here
with hIs throat cut from ear to ear,
He was found by q Jap, who noti.
fled some Of the railroad mea aud
they AT once notified the authorities.
Coroner Vincent summoned jury
which viewed the body and later
held an inquest, returning verdict
To the effect that the deceased came
to his death by slashing hlmself
with razor which was found lying
by his side. lie was buried yester.
day by Coroner Vincent at the
county's expense.
SnUEden was = stranger here.
He arrived in town Wednesday
morning and spent the day loaflng
about the saloons. Early IN the
morning he went into the Capitol
saloon, sat down TO the piano and
played and sung q number OF songs.
While 10 there be said something
about not feeling well. About $3.50
in the evening he went into Riley
Barkdull's barber shop and borrowed
an old razor from Fred Rich, say
ing he wanted to shave himself and
would return the razor later. Ii
was with this razor that he cut biz
throat. Shortly after midnight hs
was talking with several Of ths
railroad men at the depot and u
quired when there would be ;
freight gong west. Those Will
whom he was talking sald he ap
peared to be very drowsy coul'
hardly keep awake while talking
After short time he left them an'
3 that was the last seen of him alive
e In his pockets were fosnd tw'
e letters-one from Charlie Ross (nO
I the long lost Charlie) of Billings
D Mont, and the other one write
! by lady friend at Great Ealls.
0 was addressed 10 Suowden At l4is
d Ingston at which Office it was n
Q ceived on June 80. The letter cor
n tained many endearing expression
;. and the writer did not sign he
y name but closed "with many XII
!" ses." From the contents Of Ros
II letter il would seem that the tw
Is were figuring on organizing q mil
d strel company.
m Besides these letters there vi
ID found in his pockets a knife, son
Ut tobacco, pair of kid gloves,
t, bunch OF keys and card bearin
ii this inscription .'Geo. II. Sdowdel
ct Advance agent for the Dixie Mi
ht strels." )"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
NEWS OF THE STATE
Review Of the Weeks Happenings
In Idaho
As CLEANED FROM EXCHANGES
Taies from Mountain and Walk Briefly
Told for Benefit Of the Exandn
ef's Readers.


The Mormons are erecting fne
stone meeting house II American
Falls.
Work has commenced op pnca.
,cllo's new tss. 900 y. 81 G, A.
buildng.
The Post says that idaho Falls il
growing faster than ans other town
In eastern Idaho.
Interest on the public funds ot
the state for the ain months ending
june 50 was o.. 10s.Ot.
Blackfoot has discarded it, vii
lage Rarb aud il nos organized -
city Of tho second class,
The Twin Falls branch ot lhc &,
w. q NJ. Co.. has sold alFcAdy this
season over so Mutlormlek b,Eders.
Bcginning with next Monday the
Short L,ne will run tram. daily on
the HALEY branch,
The village trustees of soda
Springs are talking OF rebuilding
the city hall. which was rscensly
destroyed by trr.
Ten years ago |. required only the
postmaster and one clerk 10 handle
the business IN the I.swiston post.
Office but now nine clerks are em.
rloyed N the ofiice.
The aatomoblIisls of ii. Anthony
have organized au Automobile Good
Road Clab. which will hayc Tor one
1t lie ohiects The prosecution ~
road ovsFsccp who neGlcot their
duty,
Peter Soma, pioneer OF Idaho
ana one u lIolse's most prominent
cltizens. died suddenly Tuesday
morning Deceased was ~ years
of age and bad heeu a resident oG
Boise since lsgs.
| Nelson A Parkinson, III Preston.
have sold 10 r. J Norton ~ Colirs.
New. their entire band If eaea.
consisting IL $4,000 head. The
price paid was ese7. 300, saya she
MeCammon Hammer.
An innovation uas introduced Il
the Indian war dance held 81 spal.
ding 90 jaly 4th BY a aamLer ot
; Whiie women dancing With she
; gaadily painted Fedmea, while he
) whiie msn danced with the rqnaNs.
Appreeiatins The friendly feeIing
the lats Chief Tesdoy of the I.emhl.
always entertained Tor the whites.
.lse society of Montana pioneers ha.
: contributed 80 20 the eittaFHs ri
salmon for the iand TO erect . mon
umsns 81 bts grave.
The mieess ~ Silver City md
Dsi.amar have made demand -
The mining eompanle. fsr ~ ii,
n crease III 81 eenss ) lag after Jui,
/. 20. The eoInpaniss state thai The,
ere nos paying 81 they can afonl
10. and n the miners DO not With
Z drss their demand The mines vii
= b closed.
= J. W. Gibson u Idaho Falls
z committed saieide Tuesday morn
y lag Wy shooting himself ihroaaI
the heart Sssh ; revolver. RI
p deed vas eesanislesI ~ ryhee siding
last north ef poeatelI0. and ~
., witnessed b. the ebglassr "a ii
northb0uad passenger train. A III
70 tet vas found In BIZ poeksl II whae
II be said thai he sAs losing hia MI.
:. = and preferred death 10 tie imsAt
i asylum.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12

accident was not more serious Mr..
Hanson says is due TO the fact that
the horse is very gentle one.
We suggest that the clty author
tiles compel Mr. ZitAman to place
danger signals a: each point where
The mains are leaking. By doing
40 heavy damage suit against the
city may be prevented.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
Best Medicine IN ths World To-
Collie and piasrhoea

Il md ekAmberiAlA'a Cufte CholeTm
sed niarrho@m Isama@dg 4. ~ ths hems
remedy il sks soFia s4ys Mr.. g. 4.
carter of skiFmm, Ala. Il sm mahlseE 80
es1lir ard diarvhoea. Last sTsing q
@sssn@a aa though ! wonII dAs. and !
thIsk wosid 4 ! haas's taksa ehaps.sr-
teraMln'a CaSle, choamsa and Gls@FskosA
I1snety. hAyss's besa a emh1ma wtth a
sanse aatil thia @sNh. wken kmd q ysyy
seysFs stteeh mna sook hAlf = hottie "a
the twensg ave cost sizs ckambasialn' :
C0Iix. fholsra naa ESasghoma nens@siy
mnd tAi@ mosHlnK - Ifke 3 aeM mnn.
Voc sais hy kitsr neoa. Iarug store.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12

W. d. IIaysood. uho is beina
tried for completely In the murder
OF Governor stenpenherg. was placed
On the witness ssand yesterday after
noen 10 bis own behalf. With ths
completion Of bis testimony the de-
fensc wilI soon conclude iss side ef
the case.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
Short Of Funds.

Ascending TO q special dispatch
asa Boise to the Denver News the
.ssstion conducting the Hay
UssN ease 10 threatened with f.
sa..sial stringency which may effect
- riaAs as regards witnesses and
= ~ deiails in the case. The las,
oa of the Legislature passed .
Ill ahthorizing the issuance Of
.az4Sssss TO cover = deficiency Of
k&s, which had been contracted
afslers of Governor Gecding il
limInary steps Of the trial
dition an appropriation wa.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
a woDdsrful Happening.

Port Byron. n v, has witnessed one
" the most remarkable eases 0f healing
ever recorded. Amos y. King. OF that
place = rs: ssBuekien's ArnEea Salve
cured a aore on ms leg with which ] had
suffered over 50 years. an acw eighty
ave- Guaranteed 70 care eli sores. By
Ester Bros. Drug Co. 25c.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
Mamarnhla rlnn.

Oas ~ tk@ aays ~ Enaasmhaf with
plsasBre. as wed ~ wtsh psWat % enF
he@iths = tbs ~ % MhIek Ne hseams
acquainted with Ds. kimRm New lie
ITllss he painlesa puEiaaRa that eare
hsadaehs @nd htia0usmeaa ana kaep me
bowels FtkAt 2se ~ Nakas nrea l,r..g
MseRs
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
DEATH BY FIRE DAMP
Two Meh Meet Death IN an Old
Shait Near CokeviIle.
THIRD NAN HAS CLOSE CALL
Shaft vas only About Twenty Feet
Deep but Had been Abandoned
Many Years.

r--~ChA
quist met instant death by suffoca
ton Tuesday evening IN the shaft
of an old coal prospect, about 8
miles northeast of Cokeville. These
two mem - company with two 9th
ers whose names we could not learn,
arrived ia Cokeville last Monday
and engaged II. j. Somsen to take
them nat Tor week or ten days
prospecting trip. They left Coke
vile Tuesday morning aud camped
that.evening on Smiths Fork, near
the old coal mine dump.
While Dir. Somsen and the other
mes wnfe busy around the camp,
Button and Mordquist went up to
e old tnnnel or incline shaft. But
h aIld down the incline about 90
and was instantly suffocated by
le damp. Realizing the fate that
Id betallen Button, Mordquist
Nto the other men to bring a
When they arrived at the
dump, they wanted TO tie the rope
faround Mordquist and let hlm down
afteF HE body, but he insisted on
takina 8he rope in hand to fasten
around Baton, winch he did and
started dawn the incline. He, too,
quickly enccumbed to the deadly
gas.
BntfOnse father-in-law, one of the
other men, in the party, then had
anather rope tied around his body
and Mlth a rope in hand started
, down 10 rescue the two dead men.
lie succeeded in getting the rope
around Mordquist's wrist, when he
was soyerCome. When he was pulled
ont he mas unconscious and it was
Aoras time before he recovered from
the ffeeas of the gas.
- Dne oE the men was dispatched
To Cnkeyille to convey the news.
The other two remained and after
several hours work the bodies oi
the two victims were dragged out
Of the ahaft.
Billy M organ, acting coroner, ant
several others went out to the place
!. arriving there about $3.50 Wednes
g. morning. A candle was Il
biased on the end of 30 foo
but the foul gas snuffed IN
ont when the candle was no
lssafs ahan five feet from the moutl
ofthe incline.
Button was raised in Uinta conr
L. ora ranch that IS well known q
fha Baton ranch. tie was no'
I;x;na about 40 miles from Hanna
Wx6. His m1ther Is buried alon
tie F6a1 on Smiths Fork, abo,
" anile and half from where be M,
his deaGb. HIS father. who is sti
living, opened the incline son
wears SEQ and Button worked
lie shaft.
f0raq uist was from Kansas. Bo'
men we're married and each leaves
wffe and one child.
word from Cokeville yesterdi
asaespoon stated that the bodi
sers being held, awaiting inform
tipn rom the wives regardil
bnr5als
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1907-07-12
City Council DOlngs.

The council mel in regular ses'
sion last night with the mayor and
NIL eoaaeilmen preseut except Mc
Omaha daily bee., 1907-10-11
BODY OF WOMAN in RIVER
FRshtOnnbIy Dressed Unidentified
Person Believed to Have
Been Murdered.

CHICAGO. Oct 1O.-The body of Miss Jen-
ME L. Stevens, formerly organist in the
Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal church. was
found floating in the river today near the
Halsted street bridge. The head. face
and shoulders were cut and bruised. It is
known that Miss Stevens has been for sew
eral months mentally unbalanced because
OF her brooding over the murder of Mrs
Bessie Holllster, for which Richard Ivons
was hanged last year. Miss Stevens was a
warm friend of Mrs. Hollister.
The last seen OF Miss Stevens alive was
last night, when she approached o, ].
Hogbaum in a nervous AMI excited manner
and asked the way to Thirty ninth and Hal
sted streets. Hogbaum s&id that while
they were talking a man stopped and Of
fered to show Miss Stevens the way and
they walked of together The watch Of
Miss Stevens and other jewelry was on the
body when found. The autopsy showed
that death was caused by drowning. and
the coroners physician, pr. Elered exam
ined her and said she probably committed
suicide.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-10-11
President United Mine Workers Of America.
GRAFT ON LIBRARY CLAIMED
DeH MOines Building Said 60 Have
Melted Somebody Big Re-
turns I'm Cash.
fFrom a staff correspondent.l

DIES MONIES. Oct, 1O-(special.)-Tha
the Des Moir es city library cost 100000
more than It could be built for today is
the claim Of one of the Des Moines con-
tractors who offers TO rebuild It for that
much less. The Civic league of this city
has become interested in the matter. The
building is just now being completed at
cost of about half a million and there
are hints that It win be taken into the
courts
A contract was Jet for metal furniture
for the book racks. The racks do not
meet the specifications. They should be
rolled picked steel, but they are not. One
of the trustees of the library refused to
stand for the deal though the other trustees
werJ willing to audit the bill and pay It,
The enc trustee threatened a suit In the
courts to restrain the payment and this
stopped it. They are now trying to get
settlement.
On information direct from one Of the
trustees It is claimed that there is scarcely
a voucher on file to show what the money
paid out was spent for nor how much the
various materials and work cost. 1t is
claimed the stone with which it was erected
is stone intended for inside construction
and not outside and there is 20 per cent
bonus on the stone,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-10-11
EMPEROR SLIGHTLY IMPROVED
Francis Joseph san shows Apathy
and Physicians Hope ne
WIZ Recover.

VIENNA. oct. 10.-Emperor Francis JOS
eph slept quietly last night, only one valet
sitting up in the room adjoining his bed
chamber This morning his condition
showed a slight Improvement, but there
was considerable fever and some signs Of
apathy.
It cannot any longer be concealed that
the emperor is seriously ill He Is suffering
from bronchitis. accompanied by fever. The
symptoms of inflammation through the back
are growing and occasionally nervous spells
occur. The doctors, however, place conf
dence in the strong constitution of the aged
patient. The emperor dislikes to admit be-
ing ill and causes the doctors much trouble
by opposing their directions. His wonder
full devotion to duty excites the admiration
of the entire court. This morning he rose
at 4:30, as has been his custom for many
years, and began work Immediately. He
read and signed documents and personally
received the reports Of court officials. The
doctors in attendance begged him to return
TO bed and take longer rest. but he stub
bornly refused to do so and seated himself
in a chair where he appeared to rest COM
fortably in spite Of the continued suffering
from the fever
Later the Hungafian premier, DR..
Weckerle, was admitted 70 the emperor s
presence but when the latter began talk
ing a At of coughing occurred and he was
obliged abruptly to terminate the inter-
view. When receiving the court oficials
earlier in the day, the emperor. on ac-
count OF hoarseness, talked as little as pos
sible
The approaching visit Of King Alphonso
of Spain and Queen Victoria TO Vienna is
causing much embarrassment to the Aus
trlaD emperor. who win be unable to par
ticipate in the banquet, court ball or other
festivities arranged in their honor, even
! II he is able to receive them in his bed
room at the castle. It is even possible that
the emperor's illness may cause a post
ponement OF the visit.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-10-11
RADIUM EFFACES BIRTHMARKS
French PhysIcians Say They Have
Discovered Method of Treat
ing Disbursements.

PARIS, Oct. 10--Two prominent French
physicians, Drs. Wickham and Degrais
have caused sensation at the Academy Of
Medicine by a report that they had sue
ceeded in many cases in removing the birth
marks known as port wine stains with ra-
dunn. The new method has proved equally
successful in the cases Of adults and chill
dren, The marks are effaced by the simple
application Of plain surface covered with
varnish containing radium. The action is
regulated by the length and frequency Of
the applications
The doctors showed series of photo
graphs illustrating stages OF the cure and
final treatment, which left the stain in its
normal condition. The applications, they
stated, were absolutely painless and the
treatment could be applied to an infant
during sleep.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-10-11
TRAFFIC TOO HEAVY
TransmissOuri Country Suffers Lac IL
Transportation Facilities. =
ROADS swAMPED WITH BUSINESS
RSssenger Men Discuss Question Of
" Homeseekers' Rates,
PROPOSITION TO ABANDON THEM
Useless to Develop Territory Until
More Lines Are Built
PASSENGER MEN DIFFER
Managers of One or Two Roads
say They WIN Continue Rates
ana Take Their
Chances.

CHICAGO. oct 10-That It will be use
less to attempt 70 develop the west with
inadequate railroad facilities was the as
sertioa OF transportation officials at a meet
ing ia Chicago yesterday The conference
was Of general passenger agents of west
ern roads and the question for consider
alton was low homsescekers rates during
the coming winter and spring. 1t had been
proposed that for the sake OF developing
the TranmissOuri country the usual low
round trip fares should be authorized
which rates have had the effect of helping
70 settle that great district during the
paxt se1v years.
After a thorough discussion II was the
consensus OF opinion that It would be use
less to 60 ahead with low rates and at
tempt to populate the western states when
faculties Of the transportation companies
are entirely inadequate to handle the
present business,
1t was frank confession on the part
OF the railroad men OF the deplorable con-
dition OF the transportation lines, showing
that while the west needs people the rail-
roads are not In a position to handle the
trafhc. Thus It is evidenced that the
TransmississiIp country must suffer until
railways build more tracks and secure
additional equipment.
Managers Of one or two Of the rail-
roads at the conference, however, said they
were willing to take chances on their
facilities and go ahead with low home
seekers rates during the next six months,
and II is likely the VIII Of these will pre-
vail.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-10-11
WYOMING ODD FELLOWS MEET
Grand Lodge Elects Ohlcers and Sc
Iects RRwIina Rs Next Con-
ventiOn City.

LANDER, Wyo., Oct. 1O-(Special Tele,
gram.) )-Wyoming Odd Fellows in the grand
lodge elected the following officers: Grand
master, Matt Borland Lander: deputy
grand master c. c. p. Webel, Casper;
grand warden. George s. Russell Cody;
grand. secretary, Louis Miller. Laramie:
grand treasurer, ]. S. Dillon, Cheyenne;
grand representative, w, L. Ruykendall,
Saratoga. The secretary's report showed an
increase OF two new lodges. with gain or 200
members, making a total OF 1881 in the
state in forty-four lodges. The Rebekahs
showed a gain OF four lodges, making
thirty-eight ia all, with l.is3 members, a
gain Of 2o9 for the year. Rawlins viii likely
be designated as the place for the next
meeting. The session closed with bah at
Orchards hall tonight and a banquet at
the Bridge hotel.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-10-11
MITCHELL IS NOT In RACE
Head of United Mine Workers Not
Candidate for Reelection.
POOR HEALTH GIVEN AS REASON
Statement Issued I'm which Thanks
Are Extended for Past F0vOrs
Terms Extended TO
April First.
POOR HEALTH GIVEN as REASON

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 10.--John Mitchell
president of the United Mine workers
announces in the United Mine Workers
Journal that he will not be a candidate for
reelection as president. Mr.. Mitchell
underwent a surgical operation about six
months ago and II is said that he has
not fully recovered and that it is possible
Il will be necessary for another operation
to be performed. He went to Chicago
night before last and expected to go from
Chicago to La Sale today to consult with
a surgeon IN regard to the sdvisability OF
another operation.
Mr. Mitchell's announcement is as fol-
lows:
To the oficers and Members OF the
United Mine Workers of America-Greet-
ing: Inasmuch as notices calling for nomi-
nations are being sent out from the office
of the secretary. and in order that all
local unions and members thereof may
be in position to express their choice for
the office OF president, l herewith an
nounce that ] shall not be candidate for
the presidency of your organization.
] am prompted 10 arrive at this decision
because / believe that / am no longer
%S T9Hs 70 sg SpGr Srsnds
shall explain in greater detail in my
annual report to our coming convention
the causes which impel me TO give up the
high office to which you have elected me
for so many years
thank YOU for the confidence you have
reposed in me, and l beg you to believe
that the advancement Of my craft has been
my highest ambition.
JOHN MITCHELL,
President United Mine Workers OF America
The nominations to which Mr.. Mitchell
refers are to reach the international head
quarters in this city not later than Novem-
Der 3. The referendum vote on the cleo
tion must, reach headquarters not later
than twenty days prior to the convention
which will be held in this city in January.
The term Of Mr.. Mitchell. however, does
not expire until April 1. Mr.. Mitchell has
been president of the United Mine Workers
since 1885,
Omaha daily bee., 1907-10-11
REFUSE TO STOP SPECULATION
Bodies in Cotton Convention Decline
60 Pass Resolution of Com
gressman Helm.

ATLANTA. Ca, Oct. 9.--By a vote Of
to 1 the bodies composing the Interna-
tional Association OF Cotton Growers and
Spinners voted to refer the Helm resolu-
tion asking congress and the British Par
lament TO investigate the cotton ex-
changes. to the different bodies for indt-
vidual action. The Southern Cotton as
sociation voted in the negative.
This. of course, is regarded DIS prac-
tically destroying the force of Congress-
man Helms resolution which was aimed
at cotton speculation and cotton ex-
changes.
The report of the committee on better
trade relations between growers and
spinners was finally adopted after sew
eral changes had been made One OF
these placed the conference on record
as favoring- the square bale, which Is pre-
ferred by the great majority of spinners.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-10-11
FEDERAL CONTROL OPPOSED
Committee of National Railway CONF
missiOners Takes Issue with
Administration,

WARRINGTON Oct iO.-Thus far no
serious difference OF opinion has arisen
among tho delegates to the National Asso-
ciatlon Of Railway Commissioners conven-
ton and the disposition TO run counter to
the federation OF railways is not 50 strong
as at the opening of the convention.
Two reports on the program for today,
those on Legislation" and rates and rate
making. were expected to provoke some
discussion Of general interest both striking
directly at the point OF cleavage between
the authorities OF the national government
and that of the states as Individual sover-
eighties
The committee on rates and rate max
ing take sharp issue with the national
government on tho subject Of federal con-
troll which the committee holds is impos-
sible without an amendment to the con-
sttution. The committee maintains that
the right of the people is that the control
Of rates be lodged as near at home as pos
siblc. The committee also urges uniformity
of action between the federal and state
railway authorities and that, in some in
stances at least, the state railway COM
nissioners act as agents for the Interstate
Commerce commission.
o. p Gathlin Of Ohio presented a report
on uniform classification. Mr.. Johnson Of
fered a resolution that It was the sense Of
the commission that a law be passed re-
quiring all classihcations to be filed i'm
mediately.
The report recommended the appointment
of a special commission to hasten the adop-
tion Of a uniform classification Of freight.
Mr.. Gathlin explained that the report
meant that no effective action would be
taken by the carriers. "There is a fear
among the public" he said, that IL the
uniform classification is left TO the car
riers it will result in a general advance
in class rates"
Commissioner Burr Of South Dakota
maintained that the Interstate Commerce
commission ought to have the same power
over classification as over rates.
while it is best to give the Interstate
Commerce commission fair trial of the
Hepburn act" said Mr.. Burr, 1T is evident
that II the commission has no authority to
control classification rates It ought TO be
given that authority, The railroads employ
these classihcations as a favorite method OF
raising rates"
Mr. Burr maintained that the Interstate
Commerce commission had 30 authority to
change rates except upon hearing
The report of the commission was
adopted.