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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-12
POPULAR CLUB
IDEA POPULAR
Publicity Committee Gives
Its Sanction to the
Movement

The committee of the promotion and
publicity movement at meeting held
at noon today at the Raymond grill,
ratified the appropriation of $1,000 re-
Gently made for advertising purposes.
and selected a committee composed of
f. H. Libby, H. l. Powers and DIR. j.
B. Morris. giving them power to place
the appropriation to the best advant-
age.
The matter or organizing a popular
club to enlist the interest of eyeryons
regardless of class element or fac
tion for the consideration of which a
committee was appointed by the Com
mercial club yesterday. was endorsed
by the promotion bureau.
The purposes OF this new organiZa-
ton are to create local enthusiasm
and to promote the welfare Of Lewis
ton ana Charleston In such a manneI
az may come within its province as
later outlined.
II was decided to leave the nams
and inspiration Of the club to the com
mittee.
The COMMITTEES rejected the solicita'
ton OF r 9. Gay and II. II Colds.
worthy, asking for 500 IN considers
tion Of their representing the Lewis
ton Charleston country IN . serieS o
Illustrated sterecptican talks thsy pro
pose TO make while travelling E'as
during their vacation.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-12
0. R. & N. LEASES
MOUNTAIN GEM

The steamer Mountain Gem was
leased today from the new owners by
the o. r. & NJ company and win again
be put into commission on the river
between here and Riparia. The boat
will be loaded here In the morning
with cargo of supplies for the rail-
road camps to be discharged en- routs
down the river.
The Mountain Gem was under lease
at the time of the sale and her crew
is complete Captain John Atkins 10
in command and the ofneers are max.
ing an inventory of the supplies ana
fixtures today and pesfecting the
transfer from the new owners
As far as Agent c. w. Mount was
advised this morning there Is no break
in the blockade on the lines of the o.
r. q N. and no traina running ON the
Spokane branch, consequently the
steamers Lewiston and Spokane will
not move from the dock here until ad-
vised that there are cars AZ Riparia
on which they can discharee tfeir
cargoes.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-12
FREEZE TO DEATH IN BOATS
Passengers Expire While Being ROwed
to Shore.

BLOCK ISLAND. r. l., Feb. 1.-THE
steamer Larchmont. with passengers
from Boston to New York, sank on the
northwest side of Block Island early
today.
She had collided with the schooner
Harry Kowlton.
The passengers and crew took to
boats in a temperature below zero.
The schooneFs bow was cut away
and her captain ran her ashore TO pre-
vent her sinking.
The cause Of the collision is not
known
When the first boats from the
steamer reached the shore 1t was
found some of the occupants We're
dead, whether from cold or from hav-
ing been in the icy water is MOT
known.
Afer the collision the passengers met
meath in various ways. Some of them
"t'Shptcu 10 tHS lilC DooNS eNiiN
were frozen to death on the decks Of
the laundering steamer.
Freeze to Death In Boats.
Others were drowned in an attempt
to escape before the vessel went down,
and still others who were successful
IN launching life boats were frozen to
death before the small craft reached
the shore.
Captain McVey said he could not
estimate the exact loss of life at this
time.
His steamer left Providence late IN
the evening and he had not had an
opportunity to examine the passenger
list.
The captains estimate of the num-
ner on board is $50 passengers and 81
crew.
Inhabitants Of all parts Of the island
nave turned out to give assistance
tnough many live several miles from
'ne wreck and though northwesf
gale was raging at the time Of the &C.
ehent and still continues accompanied
Og zero temperature.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-12
24O BILLS NOW
AWAIT PASSAGE
In Committee of Whole,
House Passes Boise
Charter Measure

Special to Evening Teller.
BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 12.-Little was
done today in either branch of the
state legislature.
The house committee Of the whole
passed the Boise charter bill. The
senate did nothing all day.
The house has 1s9 bills and the SEN
ate -01.
A resolution was introduced in the
house by Surridge for the relief Of B
F. Mains. ct AL, of the Nez Perce In
dian war, who lost horses asking re-
lief from congress.
A smoker will be given tonight to
the democratic members by the Com
mercial club.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-12
BLOCK ISLAND SHORE
STREWN WITH CORPSES
Men and WOmen Freeze to Death While
Being ROWed Ashore After Boat COllides
With the Harry KnOwltOn

R. Feb 12Ony estimated
the
including Captain McVey.
II is impos to
and
Of washed ashore
BY
The OF
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-12
CANNOT EXPLAIN ACCIDENT
sapsa'n Haley Says Larehmont Prae-
tioally Han Him Down.


WATCH HILL Feb. 1s-Captain
Aaley Of the schooner Harry Knowi-
'On says he never quite understood
"OW the accident happened.
ne says he saw the Larchmont sons
4ne before the accident headed di-
'ectiy for him
captain Haley hooked and saw his
0"n lights were burning. and expect
me Larchnont to turn out for him.
No latter kept on her course and the
aEy Knowlton was forced to run
INTO the rarchmcnt.
a the Knowiton ala not dare to
70 clear the steamer as he ex-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-12
I'LL STREET COMMISSIONER
Chinese Given Authority to Celebrate
Their New Years.

w. A. Hill was last night elected
street commissioner by the city com.
ell, vice f. L. Knight. resigned
The council voted to allow the Chi
nese to celebrate their New Year by
exploding fire crackers.
Ordinances providing for the prose-
cution OF any one turning in false
fire alarm. throwing refuse on the
streets, and providing for the cleaning
of sidewalks, were read and referred
to committees
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-12
KILLED IN PHILADELPHIA FIRE
Pants, Shirts and overails Factor,
Goes Up in Flames.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, Feb. H.
One killed ana several narrow escapes
happened at q Gre In the heart Of the
financial district IN q building occu-
pied by the Phoenix Pants. Shirts q
Overall company. ana the Ounce Sons
q Co, cotton brokers. The loss Il
s75,OoO.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-12

C. W. wNIby OF Forest il q business
visitor IN the city today.
Sampson Snyder, Jr.. arrived in the
city this morning from Fraser.
A. L Thompson leaves this evening
for seattie, wash, where he WIN make
his permanent homA
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-12

Deputy Sheriff James r. Lydcn went
to Rendrick this morning on Oniciai
business.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-02-12

Attorney @. q. Pickett is m the city
today from Moscow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-21
A Welsh Sermon.

The Welsh are noted for their fond. ness for sermons and music. The an. nual eisteddfod, the national bardic congress, is attended by thousands, who on the great day of festival "chair" the fortunate bard, the winner of the prize.
 A similar enthusiasm greets the Welsh preacher who is eloquent in speech and practical in expounling the Scriptures. The following story of a Welsh preacher, told in the Journals of Walter White," illustrates the graphic, simple exposition which con- manded the attention of the congrega- ton:
 Noe. worked at the ark, driving nails, plump, plump, plump. The hay. then came and said: Noe, there's good hunting in the woods here, hares and foxes. Leave your work and come and hunt But Noe kept on hammering, plump, plump, plump.
 "The haythen came again: Noe, there's good beer at the Red Lion. Leave your work and come and drink But Noe kept on hammering, plump. plump, plump. And then the rain came, and the flood lifted up the ark and carried Noe away and left the haythen all screaming and souabbling in the water.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-21
A Bird FIiaht EaIIaey.

i There have been decades of dispute
 over the value of the hollow bones
 and the air sacs in many species of birds. It has been contended that, in.
 asmuch as the temperature of birds
 is higher than that of any other crea- ture, this network of air chambers,
 becoming filled with air warmer than the surrounding atmosphere, enables the bird to rise. It is true that the gannet, the pigeon, the pelican, the albatross and other flying birds are equipped with air chambers, but the Australian emu, which flies when at all with the greatest difficulty, as we'll as the ostrich and the apteryx, which cannot fly at all. are also provided with these afr cells-and so, too, is the orang outang! Moreover, notably good fiers-swifts, martins, snipes, the gloss starling, the spotted flycatcher, the wood wren and the black headed buntlng-have bones destitute of air. some of them, in fact, being filled with marrow. No fallacy in science hal been more difficult to puncture thai this air cell or balloon theory of figb
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-21

covered with an old cape belonging to the cook.
 I'd just like to be there when she jumps and screams" said Richard, chuckling to himself as he hurried through the soft rain with the basket carefully shielded in his hand. He de- posted his basket softly inside the hall door and made his escape without being caught.
 Quite by chance. of course, Miss Dorothy Kenneth was visiting her married sister at the same time Rich ard Henderson was spending a week in Newtown. and on this particular afternoon she. too, found time hang ing heavily on her hands. She was to go to the reception at four. and she wondered If she had told Richard. so he could call before that hour. She was dressed and trying to read book, though she did little more than turn the pages till the door bell rang and she was summoned by the maid to the parlor.
 "Is your sister at the reception?" he inquired. after taking in her costume at a swift glance Evidently Bob was still sleeping, or some one had taken care of him during the past two hours.
 Yes: she went early to assist fin the dining room. The house seems so still without her and the children" She must have been making fun of him. he thought, but he never moved a muscle as she continued: Florence sent the babies over to their grand. mammals and gave the nurse her after. noon out. Maggie and I are keeping house all alone"
 He was wondering if the baby had been hidden in the barn or given away. After a few moments more of conversation. in which the young lady took the lead. he said, abruptly: -ru own up the joke Is on me. What did you do with the little scamp!"
 Joke! Scamp? What ca earth co you mean. Mr. Henderson" asked Dorothy. rising as if she medifated flight You have been acting very strangely all afternoon
 I put Bob in a basket and brought him over here for a joke blurted ont the noE alarmed young man ~It's All Fools Day and I'm one Of them I put hin h your hall two hours ago and It's strange he hasn't cried
 He never vas Ia this hozse. for Maggie vas cleaning cn the hall zost
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-21

began in March, 1905, an investigat tion which resulted in the indictment of all the packers in the combination, two of whom pleaded guilty and were heavily fined. The other packers fought the indictments and put in a plea that the United States was barred from prosecution as a result of an in vestigation made by the bureau of corporations, during which they had Supplied Commissioner Garfield full information and had been promised and had received immunity. Judge Humphrey decided in favor of the ac, cused, and they were discharged from custody.
 The various corporations engaged in the combination had also been in dicted, but these indictments were not pressed owing to the expense that would be entailed, the main object of the government being to have an i'm, prisonment penalty imposed on the of lenders.
 Statements made by dealers here are that rebates are enjoyed by favored shippers, that discriminations as to the icing of meat cars, the, delivery of freight and failure to charge for extra shipments are practiced and that a general agreement as to provision prices is in effect in every city in the country.
 Alleged subterfuse.
 1t is declared the law as to rebates is violated under cover of unprece- dented claims for alleged damages to producers in shipment. A similar sub terfuge has been charged against the Standard Oil company.
 It was frankly said by government officials that if the department of jus tice, the bureau of corporations or the interstate commerce commission was engaged in Investigating the operations of the beef trust nothing would be said about it. s>
 There is a feeling here that Presi- dent Roosevelt will never permit the beef trust to continue the practices against which the injunction was is- sued or the indictments found if evil dence can be obtained against 1t. He was convinced that the trust was guilty when its individual members were discharged by Judge Humphrey, and he felt indignant that they were permitted to escape. He wrote mes- sage to congress calling attention to the decision of Judge Humphrey and urged that law be passed giving the government the right to appeal in crim- inal cases. Such law was not passed.
 The meat inspection agitation soon followed, resulting in the publication of the report of James K. Reynolds and Dr. c. P. Nell and the passage of the law increasing the inspection, but placing the cost on the government.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-21
AAlAlAAAA.lAAlAAAAAllAAA.lIlAI ALL FOOLS 5
 DAY E
By HILDA RICHMOND
INSTRUMENTATION
 Copyright. by Joseph B. Bowles.)

Richard Foster Henderson has
 never decided whether the day, Satan,
 who is supposed to have the oversight
 of idle hands, fate or the overfiowing
 missionary box in his sisters sitting room was responsible for the impor- tant events that were crowded in the brief afternoon of April first. Certain 1t is that time hung heavily on his hands, and he looked about for some occupation to beguile the weary hours. His brother-in-law was out of town and his sister off helping with a reception to be gone till late, and the early hour precluded calling on Miss Kenneth, since he had spent the morning with that young lady and must in decency wait till at least three o'clock before going to her home, which was less than one square away.
 Come to your uncle, Bobs," he said, holding out his arms to his small nephew, but even this consolation was denied Tim.
 He must have his nap first, MT. Henderson," said the nurse. making no move to relinquish her charge. Hell be up about three and then you can play with him."
 T don't want him then," said the perverse Richard to himself, and then the brilliant thought struck him: By the way, Mary, did Mrs. Carver tell you was to keep the young man this afternoon till four aud you could have an extra afternoon out?"
 The smiling nurse had hardly left the house when Richard escorted his sleepy nephew to the missionary box and began clothing him in fearful and wonderful fashion. When the dressing was complete the little head dropped against the strong arm and Richard heaved sigh of relief as he wiped the precipitation from his brow. Gee whiz! Imagine dressing half a dozen youngsters three or four times day?"
 He had no trouble in finding big basket in the kitchen and in making a little bed with the aid of some more garments. Then he depos- ited the sleeping baby in the impro- vsed hamper and proceeded to array in an old rain-coat of his brother-on-law's that hardly came be. low his knees, for MT. Carver was a small man and his wifes brother a small giant. The cook was out, so he thanked his lucky stars and hurried as fast as possible. A slouch rubber hat and an old umbrella completed the costume, and the basket he carefully
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-21
A Remarkable Demonstration
ABSOLUTELY FREE OF CHARGE.

The public cordially invited to bring the sick of their choice to the hall for test treatment that they know the inc and lasting
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-21
AFTERTHE BEEF TRUST
Government Officials Said to Be Again Probing Combine.
ACCUSED OF VIOLATING LAW

Operations of Combination Asserted tc
 Be In Disobedienee of Judge Cross
 cups Injunction Against increasing
 Prices of Meat to the Consumer. Washington, Sept. 21. - Allegations that the great western packers, known as the beef trust, are once more oper. ating in violation of the Sherman anti. trust law, the Elkins act and the rate regulation law are made by firms and persons engaged in the meat and pro- vision business in Washington. It is reported that these statements are be- ing made the basis of an investigation by government officials, but Judge Rus sell, the acting attorney general. said he did not know of any such charges being filed in the department of jus tice.
 Judge Russell said he had held the opinion more than a year ago that subterfuges for the evasion of the ex- plicit provisions of the commerce laws were to be treated as if they were di- rect and open violations of these laws, As the present accusers charge subter- fuges, this comment of the acting at torney general is regarded as signifi- cant r .e.
 It is said the operations of the beef packers in combination are likely to be considered both a violation of the injunction issued 'by Judge Grosscup in the United States court in Chicago and also as violations of the Sherman antitrust law and of the laws govern ing interstate commerce. .+.a-
 Terms of the Inju~ction.
 Judge Grosscup granted the injunc- tion against the packers in 1902. They were especially enjoined from com bining to increase prices of meat to the consumer, to decrease the price of beeves on the range, to extort or accept rebates from railroads, to maintain blacklists of employees and to other- wise carry on operations designed by agreements to destroy competition. The supreme court of the United States sustained the injunction in Jan uary, 1905, and the decree forbidding the continuance of the combination was made perpetual.
 The federal grand jury in Chicago
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-21

Thus in nearly all the recent contests between the administration and the beef trust the government has come out second best, but the friends of the president believe he has by no means abandoned the fight against the combi. nation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-21
such a Silly Think.

One thinker says suicides sre weeds in the garden of nfe- This doesn't sound right Weeds are hard to kill and never. never. kfn them selves
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-21
uneIe Ehsn.s MIsder.

Don't gznble.- said Uncle Eben. unless yoa kin afford to lose An if Toa's gut enough so's you kin afford to lose dzr aiz' no sense h rlzy1i toh no,.-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-21
TwSnr p~v.rh,

He that does good shan nnd good; hs thzt eoez oyfl snzn n1d eS1-- IErkiSh
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-24
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
New Baven County Physicians
 in Town To-Day.

The annual meeting of the New Ha- ven County Medical association open ed at 4:3O o'clock this afternoon in Odd Fellows hall, the president, pr Frank Wheeler of New Haven pre- siding.
 The following physicians were pro- posed for membership: Frances Nich- Ols Boynton, Frank Billings Standish, Carl William Henze. Eugene Maurice Blake and George Blumer of New Ha- ven; Thomas E. Parker, l. De Luise, Elizabeth C. Spencer, Michael J. Don ahue, Egbert l.. Smith, John H. Dill lon. John Joseph Galley. Isabel Cowan and Joseph H. Callbreath of Water bury; George Arthur Leonard of Wa terville and Walter A. Reilly of Nau- gatuck.
 Papers were read on different sub iects. After the business meeting a banquet will be served at The Elton by the Waterbury Medical association. The local committee consists of pr J. D. Freney, president of the Wator- bury Medical association, Dr Cane, and Dr Rodman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-24
SLASHED HIS THROAT
William Beeney Found in Stall
 at RjgDey's Stable.

Thomas Gaynor, stableman for James H. Rigney, 242 South Main street, made strange find about 6:30 o'clock this morning, when he discovered William Heeney in one of the stalls with blood oozing from an ugly gash in his throat. Word was sent to the police station and the man was taken there, where Dr David dressed the wound, after which the patient was removed to the hospital. Heeney is native of Norwich, but has resided in Water- bury for several years. He was in trouble some time ago and served term in jail, but after that up to about two years ago, he appeared to be doing well. For more than and those who know him intimately say that he is mentally unbalanced. He was a bartender and tried his hand at many other things. Recent ly he had no particular occupation and no settled home He was not an employe of MT Rigney and so far as he knows he never slept in his place before. The wound is not necessari- ly dangerous, but this is not the fault of the victim, for when discovered he was inquiring what became of his razor, and declaring that he wanted to complete the job. He is an in- offensive fellow and his friends claim that the jail sentence which first brought him before the public in an unfavorable light was for some thing he was innocent of, and that he always worried over it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-24
CITY NEWS.

Knickerbocker suits, all wool, navy blue, $5, at Upson, Singleton & Cos.
 Mrs Caroline G. Hill of Waterbury has brought suit for divorce alleging infiedelity The Hills have not been long married. Attorney Kennedy re- presents Mrs Hill and he has made the suit returnable to the superior court next month.
 Would you De without what you want when a 25c Ad might get 1t?
 A petition in bankruptcy was filed to-day against the Crescent Meat and Provision Co, of which Acly w. Castle was the proprietor by Attorney Wal ter D. Makepeace, representing the Valentine Bohl Co, the Waterbury Ice Corporation and Stoddard Gilbert Co of New Haven, the petitioned cred itors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-10-24

some Harry" appeared upon the scene, when a new act was opened up on the drama which was to prove so realistic. Phelps at once became morose, so his friends say, and they advised him time and time again to keep away from her. The re- port that Miss Bebus gave out that she was not in Phelps company since his return is denied by his friends, who say that she was riding one whole afternoon with him, with in the past month. Phelps knew of Stockbridge's attentions and went to his store to warn him. For nights and nights he has not slept. Monday night he left his room and walked the streets at one o'clock in the morning and finally went to the home of one of his friends whom he awakened and told that he could not sleep as he continually saw the white haired one" before him.
 There was no autopsy held on the body of Frank Phelps as Acting Medical Examiner Good enough. who had charge of the case, stated that it was clear case of suicide. The mans body is now in the morgue of D. M. Stewart. the un- dertaker. In Phelps clothes were found about S27 and several letters one of which is said to have been written by Miss Bebus on October 3. Friends have taken chargeof the body which will he inferred in Torrington. The funeral will perhaps take place Saturday.
 Miss Connarty was resting comfort ably at the hospital this afternoon The bullet had been extracted from the right cheek but it will perhaps leave a scar for life. Miss Connarty left the Scovill factory. where she Is employed about 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She is a short girl, but is dark in direct contrast to Miss Bebus who is decidedly light.
 It is the general opinion that Phelps arrived at the spot where he was w-iting a minute or two after Miss Bebus and NIT Stockbridge pass cd and thus missed them and was of the impression that Miss Connarty and MT Ryan were the couple he was after.