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, 1907-12-26
The fight in Ohio between the FL

The fight in Ohio between the For
aker and Taft forces promises to be
one Of the prettiest political contests
ever waged in America. Both sena'
tors are agreed that Secretary Taft is
not the nan and they have much pow
er. On the other hand, the people OF
Ohio appear to be behind the secretary,
who also has the best wishes of Presi
dent Roosevelt.
, 1907-12-26
OPERA HOUSE MANAGER
RECEIVES ELEGANT Gil

Probably the happiest and proudest
person in Laramie yesterday was Mrs.
II. E. Root, manager OF the Opera
House. and she had good cause to be.
On Christmas v the boys connected
with the house presented her with a
handsome silk umbrella with pearl han
die and gold mountings. The gift was
a token Of the esteem of the Opera
House employees and certainly could
not have been more appreciated.
, 1907-12-26

Judge Lewis, OF Colorado has handed
down a decision in a government case
that has knocked the federal prosecu-
tors all Of a heap" The judge holds
that the transfer Of coal lands in pur
suance OF an agreement entered into
before ianAl7receipt or patent issues Is
not a criminal act and that the same
rule applies to timber or stone lands.
The court Is Of the opinion that the
statutes relating to coal lands and tim
Der and stone lands differ materially in
this respect from the agricultural land
, 1907-12-26
Terms Of subscription.
THE BuRKErr LEASING BILL.

The leasing bill introduced in con.
gress by Senator Burkett Of Nebraska
is a decided Improvement over the
bill he introduced a year ago, but there
are some prominent features in the
new bill that must be amended before
it will be satisfactory to the rangemen
range profit, something that is not at
all desirable from any standpoint. 1t
provides that ten per cen Of the mo-
ney received from rentals shall be paid
to the state or territory in which it is
collected, asd it Is also provided tina;
after a certain period 1t shall be un-
lawful for any person to Craze stock
on lands set aside in leasing districts,
violations to be punishable by fine or
profit in the leasing business, nor
should there be objection to the use
of public lands not under lease. After
the expense of administration is paid.
all the money left should go to the
states In which the lands are situated,
just as stated by President Roosevelt
in his letter to the stockmen at Wash
ington a year ago. and just as was
stated by Senator Warren in his pro
posed plan of leasing.
The Republican does not believe that
the lands beyond those desired to be
leased by stookmen ought to be pro
hibited from use This provision would
be q constant club In the hands OF su.
pervisors to compel leasing. A lease
law should be voluntary, the stockman
being permitted to take the lands or
leave them as he saw fit. The open
lands would be a constant invitation to
settlers. a class greatly to be desired
in the public land states.
There would appear to be enough
Objectionable feature In the Burkett
bill to kill it and with it probably all
leasing bills that may be presented to
the present congress.
, 1907-12-26
Sunday Closing

SUNDAY Closing.-
The wave has struck Sheridan. Next
Sunday the lid goes on. Saloons
which have enjoyed a long period oil
immunity, will be closed. This does
not come as a total surprise, for the
men engaged in the business have
rather expected something might hap
pen. The spread of local option and
temperance legislation Eel large sec
lions of the country and the public
declarations of owner of large hold
ings in the wholesale beer and liquor
business that they were ready to dc
their part t. place the sale of beer
and whisky on a law abiding basis, all
means something .
The further fact that the people OF
nearly all of the important cities OF
the country have grown so tired OF the
crimes committed and the lesser dew
ilment accomplished by men and won
en-, all traceable to liquor, that they
have demanded in no uncertain voice
that the saloon be made to obey the
laws or be abolished. The tendency
is to abolish the joints. The well con-
Quoted saloon obeying the laws is in
no danger Of being harmed.
1t appears that the people. the law.
and the big men in the business are
all after the joint.
In Sheridan the men engaged In the
retail liquor business are a pretty fair
lot of citizens, and have all conducted
their places in an orderly manner.
No doubt they have fully sized up
the situation. and will obey the coun
ty attorneys order cheerfully.
The entire country Is coming to 1t
as fast as it can. Then. why not sher
dan?-Sheridan Post .
, 1907-12-26
GROCERY MANAGER
GETS HANDSOME RING,

The employees of the Gem City Groc'
cry company yesterday presented the
manager of the company, James M
Christensen, with a handsome Elks'
ring. with enameled emblem Of the or,
der, Fred N. Fisher making the presen-
tation address. Mr.. Christensen wa
overcome for a moment, but came to
himself later with suitable acknowl-
edgment.
, 1907-12-26
TAKING STOCK AT THE
VARIOUS STORES or CITY

Some of the stores of the city have
already begun the taking Of stock. The
". H. Holiday company this morning
began It's annual inventory, Ralph
Lasher accepting a temporary place on
the STAFF Of the business office on &c
count Of that. The hardware depart
ment Of the Laramie Grocery company
also began It's annual inventory this
morning.
, 1907-12-26

In all probability If the people of Ne
vada have trouble they will blame the
president for not permitting United
States troops to remain In the mining
camps. After Governor Sparks has
performed his entire duty n failed
to maintain peace and order. he may
with perfect propriety call upon the
nation for aid, but until then he has no
reason to complain about lack of sup.
port.
, 1907-12-26
NEWS GATHERED
At ROCK RIVER
REPUBLICAN CORRESPONDENT
SENDS SOME INTERESTING
HAPPENINGS OF WEEK.
Funeral Of Daughter Of John Lewis
Held at Medicine Bow Sunday
Christmas Entertainment by the
School Children, Followed by
Christmas Tree-PersonaI Notes.

Rock River, Wyo;o Dec. 26.-PHce
Farrar and family expect to leave for
Big Horn in the near future, where
they will locate.
Uncle" John Lewis and family have
returned from Medicine Bow, where
the funeral Of his daughter, Mrs. Tim
mons, took place Sunday.
, 1907-12-26

OF all the holidays Christmas is the
most enjoyable. Nothing brings such
happiness to the homes as the joy OF
children. 1t is children's day. All re-
ceive recognition III some way. Even
the poorest families give something to
their children and all are made hap
pier thereby. The Republican wishes
all it's readers a merry Christmas.
, 1907-12-26

Senator Warren has little hope for
a grazing bill during the present SEES
sion of congress and he is. in close
touch with all congressional matters.
There is SO much opposition in the
west and so much ignorance as to the
cluslon appears at all likely in the
near future. 1t is easier to permit
things to go than it is to change them.
, 1907-12-26

will be III record for distinctly oppo.
site policies. Until there is a union OF
sentiment, it is moi probable that con-
gress will take radical action. 1t Is
easier to permit things to remain as
they are than to get int a fight with
nothing certain in prospect.
, 1907-12-26

There is another thing that may be
figured uron. No land bill VIII pass
this congress or any other congress
that is not satisfactory to the Wye
ming delegation.
, 1907-12-26
MIDNIGHT MASS At
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.

ThE CHOhCt1.
Midnight mass, q somewhat unusual
occurrence here, was celebrated at the
Catholic church Tuesday night. with
a good attendance. The choir render
ed an excellent musical program both
at that q and at high mass on
Christmas day. at 10 o'clock.
, 1907-12-26
Welded in Laramie.

John Mccormick went to Laramie
Sunday and expects to return with
Mrs. Mccormick in a short time.
They were married in Laramie on Tues
day, the bride being Annie B. Com
stock.
, 1907-12-26

The Republican 4 the bsst advssths.
Ing medium In the city and county for
It reaches al the people Al Ne time,
, 1907-12-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine
Tablets. Druggists refund money II =:
fails to cure. E. W.sGROvNS sigma
ture IL on each tox. CSC. II
, 1907-12-26

Anything n the bookbinding md rul.
ing line may BE- had It The nepublican-
bindery. Give usresStxfal end b ca
vinosdt tAak tAerbes4S X veEk enntNs
ihaA q
, 1907-12-26
CRUISE OF THE "ARABlc
1900 tons. fne. large.
unusually ste .dy
10 IL ORIENT

February 6 to April II, 1900.
Seventy days, costing only 10000 and
up. including shore excursions. SPEC.
lAL FEATURES: Madeira, Cadiz, Sc
willie. Algiers, Malta, 10 Days In Egypt
and the Holy Land. Constantinoplc,
Athens, Rome, the Riviera, etc. TOURS
ROUND THE WORLD.
40 TOURS TO EUROPE
most comprehensive and attractive ev-
er offered.
z. c. CLARK, Times BLDG, New York.
, 1907-12-26
Christmas Entertainme

Christmas Entertainment.
The school children gave an enter
tainment Tuesday evening, conducted
by Mrs. Hixon and Mrs. Hoge. They
also had a Christmas tree after the en-.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
BUY BANQUET
TICKETS EARLf I
legislative Committee Is
Expected Next Mon-
day

The committee having IN charge the
banquet to be given the legislative
committee on their visit here next
week, announces that citizens who de-
sire to attend can materially aid the
committee by calling up any OF the
drug stores and leaving their orders
for tickets.
The time is so limited, and the ar
rangements so detailed. that a PERSONAL
canvass is impossible.
AS far as now known the committee
will leave Boise Friday and will visit
the university at Moscow, arriving in
Lewiston on Monday. The banquet is
fixed for Monday night
The day here will be divided be-
tween the bridge proposition and the
two public institutions. the Normal
and the supreme court library.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
CLEARWATER IS
RUNNING UP. NIL
Phenomenon Caused by High
Waters in the Snake
River

The Clearwater river turned traitor
to itself this morning and started rum
ming up hill. The phenomenon was
caused by\ the extreme rise Of the
Snake river yesterday.
It's waters became 30 turbulent that
when they reached the mouth OF the
Clearwater and found that that river
had risen practically none. necessarily
backed up the waters OF the smaller
river to ind an outlet.
The Snake river has risen little to-
day in comparison with the remark
able rise OF yesterday. Bridgetender
Kerns says that the waters came up
about 10 inches last night and have
been raising steadily all day at the
rate Of about an inch an hour.
The man who has placed his house
and belongings on the island below
the bridge commenced moving valu-
able sticks Of timber, barrels and
boxes closer to the house on higher
ground.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
THINKS GEORGE
WAS MURDERED

Jesse Spotted Eagle, the well known
Nez Perce Indian, who lives at Koos-
kia. was in the city today and made
the statement that he is of the firm
belief that George Mox Mox. a fellow
tribesman, was furdered and his cab
in on the Big Potlatch burned to hide
all traces Of the crime.
While discussing the tragic death
Of his old friend. Jesse said:
white man from Po,latch kill 'um
George Mox Mox. Burn u after he
stab um."
Jesse refused to discuss the matter
further. answering all qquestions with
the noncommittal "E-eh."
1t has always been the contention OF
the Indians that George was killed
and the house burned in an effort to
hide the crime.
The belief Of Jesse that a foul
crime was committed shows how wide
the sentiment is spreading among the
Nez Perce redskins.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
{. {. EVANS IN
HIGH SCHOOL
Takes Place of CheSSman
Who Gees to State
Normal

e. e. Evans. a graduate OF the 'OA
class OF the Albion college of Michi.
gan, has assumed the position in the
grammar grades Of the High school
made vacant by the resignation O.
Professor Chesman. who koes to the
Lewiston State Normal
Mr.. Evans comes to the local board
with high recommendations rom var
ious schols with which he has been
connected. Last year he was prinsi-
pal OF the High schools at Fayette,
Idaho He has spent a par. Of this
year, since the holidays, a, tAe North
western Business college az Spokane.
Before coming here Mr.. Evans was
offered fattering inducements to re-
turn to Payette. but he cons ieded this
position the better Of the two
1--WE feel especially fortunate se-
curing the services OF Mr. Evans"
said Superintendent Wright this af-
ternoon. Mr.. Evans will act as prin-
cipal OF the grammar grades and IN
structor in history and ma,nen.atics.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07

one was a bed rom in which Mr..
White said he decorated himse,f On
the table was a bottle of champaign
which Mrs. Thaw at first refused to
drink because it tasted bitter.
Mr.. White persuaded her to drink
it, and she did.
"A few moments laaer, after 7 had
drunk 1t, there began a r,o,,no,n- ana
pumping i'm my ears and aal the room
got black"
Awakened in Bed pisrobed,
Mr. Thaw was almost in tears at
this statement
when l awoke my clothes had all
been taken OF me. started in
screaming.
Mr.. White got up and threw a
kfmena on me- As SAT- up saw
mirrors all around the bed, and be-
gan to scream again. and Mr.. white
asked me to keep quiet, saying that II
was all over
when he threw the kfmona over
me. he left the room.
Il screamed harder than ever. I
don't remember how got my clothes
back ON.
He took me home and I sat up all
night crying
Promised Not to Tell Mother.
Where was Mr.. White when Won
recovered" ?"
He was on bed beside me, un-
dressed"
What did he say afterwards"
HE made me swear 7 would reve,
tell my mother"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
CASE FULL or
COMPLICATIONS
Weaskus Contest Reveals
Some Interesting Cor
ditioDs

The testimony being taken In the
legal battle for the $4,000 held in the
courts for the heirs OF the Weaskus
estate. is uncovering some interesting
information in the records OF Indian
annals The phase OF the question be-
before the probate court yesterday
was the contest John Wah- yah poo
is making to prove he 10 one OF the
heirs Of the estate and entitled TO q
share Of the money
George Weaskus. a we'll known Nex
Perce Indian, died In 1881 and at that
time his property holdings seemed Of
SO little value that little or no heed
was paid to the distribution of the
estate, but since then his small farm
lying across the Clearwater has been
taken into the city limits and sold and
plated as an addition TO the city.
When the money was paid into the
court for heirs, complications arose
and Indian relationships dug from the
hazy memories OF the past have coyne
10 distress the records or the court.
Married to Three Women.
In the testimony taken by stipula-
tion In the probate court 1t was shown
that Weaskus had been married to
three different women. Two OF these
marriages were after the Indian Gus.
toms
His first wife died and he married
a second. and then put her aside for a
third. but after he had Joined the
church and learned the white mans
ways. he left the third WIRE and re-
turned to the second and was married
to her by the law Of the land.
George weaskus, Jr., ana Mrs. Luke
Billy are children of this latter union,
and they claim only real marriage and
true heirs Of the estate. But a daugh-
ter Of the third wife. Ip-na-ma -we-
mummy by name. was married to John
Wah-yah-i-poo and has since died
without issue.
The husband IS attempting. through
his attorney, c. T. Stranahan. 10 get
his interest in the estate
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
BAND BOYS ARE PLEASED
Gratified at Interest Taken in Organ
ization by Club.

The action taken by the Commercial
club for the encouragement of the
sions of satisfaction from -he people
generally for the band is popular in
the city and deserves proper support
The members Of the organization
are greatly pleased and viii appoint a
committee to meet with the club COM
rnittee to devise ways and means TO
create a permanent fund ror the sup
port Of the organization. allowing II to
grow to meet the needs of the city.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
MRS. THAW ON
WITNESS STAND
Between SObS She Tells
How White Ruined
Her

NEW YORK. Fe1o. 7.-Evelyn Mes
nit Thaw took the witness stand to-
sav in the defense A6 her husband. and
told the story OF her relations with
tho famous architect killed by Mr.
-Thaw
It was a simple narrative, told In
a girlish way
In it's midst the young woman broke
down and cried, and could only pro-
eeed with dinculty.
Her husband sat brave faced for q
while, then he, too, broke INTO ~tears.
and buried his face for some time in
his handkerchief.
Comment on Girlish Beauty.
Mrs Thaw was on the stand two
hours.
AS she walked from the witness
chair along the passage back Of the
fury box, she felt along the wall with
her finger tips as If about to faint.
From scarlet her face had paled to
the wfiteness OF a sheet.
On the witness stand she appeared
for the first time In court unveiled
and her gfrlish beauty was remarked
on all sides, a mass OF black hafr
framing a face OF daintily nodded fea-
lures.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
ARE PREPARING STATISTICS
Taxation Leasuers Preparing Ammu.
milton for Spring Campaign.

we are at this time not making
ourselves prominent in city affairs.'
said prominent member Of the Nex
Perce County Taxation league today.
I'VE are preparing statistics which
will be Of value to us IN campaigns
later on in the fight"
The recent meeting. which was held
In the offices Of johnson & Stookey
In the Weisgerber block. was adjourn
ed subject to recall At the hanrs OF the
secretary pro tenn.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
.C|Ty'S CHARTER
BILL INTRODUCED.
Three Times de Largest
Measure to Date
Presented
| Special to Evening Teller.

Special to Evening Teller.
BOISE. Idaho. Fsh. THE Lewis
ton charter. bill was mtroducsdi 4 ~
house this morning ~ Z q DEa1Iav
OF Lewiston. It h three t1mao the
longest bin yet presented.
The railroad bill va read for nnal
passage. The debate takes paacs thie
afternoon. A small majority = e1-
pected against II
The local option hin ID nsns a ~
calandar. The house can hardly rsacA
It today.
The Joint memorial services n hsose
Of former Governors stsunsnbseg and
Hunt win b held tonisAt d ~ q.
lumbia theater.
Sheep men are asitaaing : repeal =
the two-miie limit law.
There was routine work only n tie
senate, ana nothing unusual.
The house passed : resolution -.
terday. giving a gold me0al % M,
Minnie Vessels for services rendered
at the ct. Louis ana Portland sxposi-
tions.
The committee on north Idaho insel-
tutidns and the ewngton-Cnarhs2cn
bridge matter starts On ~ 3unlst -
morrow afternoon.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
ORGANIZE = NEsr o. OWLS
=. 6. l. Marty ssesrss Gnsush
Namss ser charlsr.

a nest Of the fratsrnak order of the
brotherhod OF Owls \ 70 be organised
In this city in the near future. II. q
La Marty. ofsciai Organiser. II In ~
city from walla walIa, and has made
such progress with the preliminary
steps IN the organization thas ne an
nounces that 4 meeting will be held
IN the Labor Union. .hail tomorrow eve
ming for the purpose of organisation.
It takes a petition OF 50 names 70
secure charter. ana Mr.. La Marty
said this morning that the number u
now secured ana In prospect would I'M
sure the organisation Of nest at this
city.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
FREIGHT CONGESTION rMpso
o. r. 4 N. Boats Unload careoss 4
Hiparia.

The Q. r. & N has been able to re-
iiebe the freight congestion It Riparia.
The boats discharged two cargoes -.
terday and resumed their regular
schedules on the river.
The report that the Mountain oem
was tied up at the local dock to await
the sale under order OF execution =
erroneous The boat Is under lease te
the o. r. 4 N. and shat company win
continue to operate the sseamer under
the lease whoever the new owners may
be.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
Sues fer a Commission.

The time of the district court was
taken today in the hearing OF the case
of Jens Olson VS. e G. Ellsworth et ux.
a suit brought to recover a commis-
sion alleged to have been earned by
the plaintiff In the sale OF certain real
estate for the defendant. Attorney
Frank Moore Of Moscow is appearing
for the plaintiff, and oNeill 4 Fret
son for the defendants.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
vs. GOES TO PORTLAND
NJ EANS
Will Attend Tri- State Open River
Conferences.

M. A. Means. who has been chosen
to represent the Lewiston Commercial
club at the meeting OF the tri-state
conference to be held at Portland, Ore.
on Saturday, IT is expected will leave
the city tomorrow for the coast city.
At Tuesdays meeting Of the club
five delegates were chosen to attend
the Portland meeting. These delegates
resent the club
He is known to be ardent advo-
cate Of the open river enterprise and
one of the best workers the club has.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
WINS SUIT FOR A HAY BILL
jury Finds for Lewiston MiIiino ca.
for $1,4f5.48.

The jury In the case OF the Iewia.
ton Milling Co. vs.. Frank Byrnes ct
al. brought in verde. IN favor Of
the plaintiff his morning.
This was suit on account for the
payment of hay and grain furnished
the defendants while they were con-
Quoting the White Frnn, s,very narn.
The amount of the debt and the costs
aggregated sI4l5.4s
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
SICK LESS THAN ONE DAN
Miss ). SIocur OF orof7no Dies of Lung
Affection.

Special TO Evening Teller.
OROFTNO. idaho. Feb. 7.-tBy Co
operative Telephone )-Miss Jamie
S1ocum died suddenly at her home IN
this city at . o'clock last night from
congestion Of the lungs.
Miss Slocum was the primary teach
-er IN the public schools. and was very
pooular among a host OF friends.
She was taken m yesterday morn
fng. Tho funeral Is expected to be
hefd tomorrow.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
SCHOONER LOST
AND CREW BROWNS

NORFOLK, w. Va. Feb. 7.--An un-
known three e-masted schooner. which
was driven ashore Tuesday night on
Diamond shoals. off the ,reaeherous
Hatterous coast, went to pieces last
night.
There is no doubt all the crew, prob
ably eight or ten men, were lost.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07

The women Of the Episcopal guild
are preparing to serve a German din
ner on Friday afternoon and evening
from to o'clock at the room in the
Grostein block Just vacated by the
idaho Tea company. Extensive pre-
parations are being made TO insure
the success of the entersainment.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
Err RSONALS.

c. J. Munson Of the state land board
IL registered at the Bollinger. He IL
IN north idaho for the purpose of fx-
ing dates for land sales.
DR.. C. w. Shaff returned from
Grangeviile this morning wnere he wa.
called to attend I. c. Hattabaugh. He
reports that Mr.. Hattabaugh In very
much improved.
Miss Della Farnsworth arrived IN the
city this morning and WIN BE- the
guest Of her sister. MrA wYIiian
Schuldf.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07
Preparing for Bio rhaw.

The crew Of men in the city en-
ploy are again at work on the streets
today clearing obsrructions IN the gut
ters and runways In prsparas,on @
seeing a great food Of water pour
when the thaw comes.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-07

c. J. Munson. state land agent from
Moscow. says the state has advertised
for sale IN Kotenai county 100000
worth Of county timber ian6a