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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27
PERSONALS.


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Richard Haskins and daughter. OF
Kooskia. are visiting in the city
Frank Barnard returned this morn
ing from short business visit to the
Mussell Shell country.
G. Thompson, of Ahsahka, was a
business visitor today.
DR. Thomas A. Russell. in charge of
the contractors hospital at Culdesac,
was an arrival this morning from Spo-
kane.
r. N. Wright, superintendent of the
Lewiston public schools. returned yes
terda from an extended business visit
in Montana
G. p. Yaeger returned this morning
from business visit to Spokane.
Mrs. N. c. Naylor was an arrival this
morning from Hatton, Wash, where
1Gr. Naylor is engaged in the execution
Df a contract on the Milwaukee rail-
road.
Gus Theiring returned this morning
from a visit in Spokane.
Ed Armstrong returned this morn
ing from visit to Portland and coast
points.
T. b. West is Lewiston visitor to-
day from Kendrick.
Mrs. c. z. Crum and daughter. Mrs.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27
LET CONTRACT
FOR CAPITOL

BOISE. Idaho, June 27.-The capitol
building commission yesterday let the
contract for 200 tons of structural
steel for the second and third stories
of the capitol building to the American
Bridge company for $4,000. There
were FIVE other bids, all higher. The
contract calls for the delivery of the
steel within four months.
Frank r. Coffin and A. ]. Wiley were
appointed members of the commission
to fill the vacancies caused by the
designations of w. e. Pierce and Of
Judge Beatty.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27
WOMEN'S WOES
Lewiston Women Are Finding Relief
at Last.


at Last.
1t does seem that women have
more than q fair share of the. aches
and pans that affiict humanity: thew
must keep up" must attend to du-
ties in spite of constantly aching
backs or headaches, dizzy spells, bear
ing-down pains; they must stoop over.
when to stoop means torture. They
must walk and bend and work with,
racking paint and many aches from,
kidney ills. Kidneys cause more suffer-
ing than any other organ of the body.
Keep the kidneys well and health is
easily maintained.
Mrs. f. ]. Pearch. living half mile
east Of La Grande. Ore. says: "Doan's
Kidney Pills. which i used two or
three years ago, proved OF inestimable
benefit to me in relieving baclxache
and kidney trouble Of five or six years.
standing. Kidney disorder was the.
most troublesome. although my back
panied considerable. The kidney Sc
cretions were irregular in. action.
ScalueO anu were nl8nly cOioreO ana
contained a dark sediment. House,
work was burden, as was too tired
and restless. Doan's Kidney Pills
were recommended to me and my hus-
band procured a box for me. It's use
relieved me from the first, and soon
the bad condition Of the kidneys was
regulated and the backache was re-
moved. Since making a statement Of
my case at that time for publication. /
have had slight occurrences of tine
backache, brought on by colds or over
exertion. but few doses of Doan's
Kidney Pills have never failed to bring
positive relief. I would not be without
this remedy for anything"
For sale by all dealers. Price 50
cents. Foster Milburn Co.. Buffalo,
New York. sole sgents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other.
L -
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

C. Felger. of West Unity. Ohio. who
have been visiting with George e.
Crum for several weeks, left last night
for Great Falls, Montana, where they
will visit for short time en- route to
their home.
George K Reed, proprietor of the
Raymond, returned last night from a
business trip to Portland.
Judge James DeHaven is a visitor
in the city from Grangeville.
R. C. Beach has gone to New York
on business trip.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27
TENT TRUST | |
lul.uuunlu.ial...sss.,sr-4e !.
IN The Tolls

DENVER, Colo, June 27.-Five other
members of the so-called tent" trust.
William H. Brooks, B. H. Brooks. Rob-
ert S. Gutshall, Alfred A. Proctor and
Charles c. Ross, all of Denver. were
arrested yesterday on federal grand
jury indictments, charged with COM
bining to raise the price of tents to
the government. Each gave bond for
$4,000.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

Special Rates TO Eastern Points. via
June 9. Z. and 8, July 3. 4. and s.
August 9. .. and 10. September II. -
and Is. tickets will be on sale via O.
r. & n. Co.. to Chicago. st. Louis. st.
Paul, Omaha and other Missouri river
points at rate OF one fare plus $40 for
the round trip. going limit 10 days, re-
turn limit 90 days, stopover privi-
leges in both directions. Reduced
rates to jamestown may be secured
from St Louis and Chicago.
FOR further particulars and rates.
call on or address c. w. Mount, Gen.
eral Agent o. r.. g. N. Co.. Lewiston.
Idaho. u
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27
ELEVENTH WEEKLY CONCERT
Program Of Merit Given Tomorrow
Night at the Park.

Mr.. T. Haner, the bands trombone
soloist, will render "Ceyus Amman"
from "Habot Mater" Rossini's only
sacred and famous opera.
Program.
1. March, Western Girl" Harbridge
Q. Overture, Emperor" 49,. Kiesler
8. Waltz. 'Espana" $500. .Waldtenfel
4. Selection. mariana" 49,. Wallace
Intermission.
Q. American Patrol .Mecham
6. "Ceyus Amman" from Habot
Mater" ...............R ossini
Trombone solo, Mr.. T. Haner.
I. Spanish serenade, la Taloma''
s.ss.ss.sss. sssesssss 4ko0ACN
8. Fantasia, Dream Pictures.
AuiHDJ
3. Medley march, Bonnie JEAN.
........-.....s. Snyuer
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

The Young Peoples Society OF Chris
tian Endeavor of the Presbyterian
church will serve refreshments at the
band concert tomorrow evening. All
are cordially invited to attend. The
proceeds in part will be donated to
the purchase of seats for the park,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

New York.--A dead man was hurled
through the rear window of Brooklyn
bridge trolley car last night Papers
found upon the body indicate his iden-
tity to be John Nelson, an electrical
engineer.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

The ladies of the Maccabees met this
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Isbell, on
Eighteenth street, where an interesting
and profitable session was held.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The Epworth league will give So
cial this evening at the league rooms
at the Methodist church. Refreshments
will be served. Admission Is cents.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

Mr.. Wright, OF vineland, landed a
sturgeon while fishing in the Snake
rived Tuesday, measuring seven feet
four inches and weighing $50 pounds.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

Seattle-Albert Lipinski yesterday
shot and killed Edward g. Crueger, a
real estate and mining broker. in the
Hotel Barker.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

Century p|wtirc Co 5'1oo& 1lAcG
NG1 7assr~S~t Lewiston Natl. Bank.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

Miss Bertha Doris has returned
from Eugene. Oregon, where she has
been attending the university during
the past year.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

Don't You Want Them?
AHanging Hardwood
Mission Plate Rack
and Three 9-Inch Porcelain
Plates
handsomely decorated in colors
Has four brass hooks for cups,
and a top shelf A IL inches
wide.
This Is How You Get
Them
You pay two dollars down and
SO cents a month until the sum
of Sc has been paid---which is
the subscription price of The
Teller for one year---which en-
titles you to
This Valuable Premium Free
and The Teller delivered to
your address for neyear. This
premium delivered on the pay
ment of
TlUo Dollars
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

Century Printing co. Phone Black
col. Basement Lewiston Natl. Bank
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

London.-A bill curtailing the pow
er of the house of lords to veto bills
passed the house of commons last
night.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

. FLASHES FROM THE WIRE. >
- . . - - = = . .
San Francisco.-With the consent Of
both sides the sentencing of Abe Reuf
was postponed yesterday for two
weeks.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

w. G. Moody, who for the past year
has been employed as brakeman on the
Culdesac run has been promoted to the
position of conductor and will as soon
as he qualities be given all the extra
work out of Lewiston. He is substi-
tuting today for Conductor bowling,
who is Off for O. short vacation.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

Mr.. Gamlich has received word that
his wife is quite i'll, and upon the ar
rival Of Durlx Stafford. of ST. Louis, to
fill his position in the store. will join
her. Mrs. Gramlich left Lewiston about
a month ago to be with her mother in
South Dakota.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-06-27

Teller want Ads bring results.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

does littse Is little. no matter how bis
be talkA
To be the light OF the world Ia TO b.
the hope OF the world
The man who has quick eye for the
faults OF others Les generally blind TO bis
own
Making an IDOL OF Christian work Is
no better than making an Idol OF Che
mosh.
The war In which truth is pre~enssi
has much to do with It's being hated or
loved.
Judas knew the value OF the precious
ointment better than be did ths worth
OF Christ.
No matter where Christ weut into q
synagogue He found the devils there
before him
When the preacher leaves Christ out
of bis preaching the devil will hslp hin
oil his church.
Think OF the Irony Of putting AT
Rest on the headstonc Of wife who
was worked TO death
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

An EX-GOVERNOR OF Wisconsin. ia
nous as a story teller. once Feiese~d a
company Of friends with an sec01nE ~
his experience az a New JERSEY eism-
baxa AZ sha elanlbake tsserp wres
plenty Of people who enloyed tho
speech OF the Wisconsin nasn. but there
was one SERIOUS nluded llsteneF GA
whom IL fell fat
Il started o. said the ex governor.
telling the story. -hy stating that hass
eaten 80 many Of thsir low meek eians
that waSn's IN the kasS sort u con-
dltson for speeeh-snakins AZ inst nao-
msnt q bon~ fnesd obi man dsF~ctly
across the tzble sco~led at me ANA
said. Ia q stays whisper:
aos tow-n~ekss~
II paid no ntfsnfion to hlm snss
renf on with my remarks After dla-
asr he followed nie our % the ball
you're from Wisconsin,. aFeu's
ycuY h@ asked
Yea l answered..
-ponv have many clans out there.
I r~ekot-.
-sweli.' said. we hare sonse. bus
lt's q good way % wafrr. aud Ia drsw-
Ing them acroes the cgunrry tsi~ir fest
res core and they dou't thrive vsFy
we'll
-'why. man alive arid be. clans
haven't any fs~tr
-sosn after that be buttoaholsi ons
Of my friends
sis that fellow Governor Of wiz
eonsinY hr demanded
MY friend admitted that waa
-sw-a.t.' said he. 'p'r'ap@ DO msy
- q snart enough man FOE wi~ousia.
suf hs's a good deal % fool q. fhs
ssaxtc~u.'-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

The real hero Of the IRE was fittie
Crimmins Did you see him run into
the blazing house and carry out the
stout ladyT
Yes I can't imagine how be de-
veIoped the strength"
why, he lived In the suburbs q dos-
en- years or more and worked up his
muscle carrying home packages At
night Herald
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

Mother-Aren't you ashamed to Be
caught stealing the jam7
wiliie-No. mar1n; amt got any
reason to be ashamed Of anything that
ain't my fault
Mother-Sot your fauft7
willie-No; IT'S your fault that got
Philadelphia Press
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

He had been sweet on her for some
time and one evening he dropped In
on his way home from the Office
II hope you will excuse me for cali
ing in my business suit be said,
'-but--"
-Oh. that's all right" interrupted the
fair maid, that is, II you mean bust
ness"
And the next day downtown jew
eler separated him from months sal
airy In exchange for the ring.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06
CHAPTER VII.

The next morning / took my way to the
Golden House, where / learned that the
President was at the ministry Of finance
Arriving there. | vent In my card, writing
thereon an humble request for private
interview. was ushered into Don An
fonio's room. where l found the minister
himself, the President and Johnny Carr.
A. entered and the servans. on a sign
M. the latter said rather stif1y:
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

yeast-The population Of the United
States on Sept was estimated by the
Treasury Department st S4ys97y 600, and
the money In circulation per capita
$3.50.
Observation-Disclosures where my
$3.50 is7-Yonkers Statesman
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

chaplslsh-i was all b~oks up ovan
girl once. donetsr know. Ml~s Knox
--Ah- ! sssl And soass OF the pi~rss.
we're sost--ChLcsxo Daily News
How DO you get tbo~s elinxnx
wsysT asked the country eousin-
Hanwtng from strss<-esr ssrsp~.~ an
swsrsd TIE city girt--waahinxson Her
aid
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06
Lff~.

HIS wife-I'm awfully tired. I
spent the afternoon at my dresspaaker's
trying to get fit
Her Husband--I'm tired too. / met
my tailor on the street and he gave
me fits.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

YES, sir. this is the placs where tho
battle was fought"
Have you any relics OF itT'
sYes, sir. John, mold the gentleman
about twenty bullets an tell the black
smith to hammer out a bayonet--
quick l~--Atlanta Constitution
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

Jack was just about to build his IA
moss house.
why don't you get some men to help
your asked curious friend
NO, sir" replied Jack. they would
call strike on me before the house
was finished. Ill build 1t myself"
Thus we know why the house was
called ''the house that Jack built
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

Lot gave his ehiF
dren 2, sosionl aud
lost than Abraham
gave his son 10 God
and kept hlm
A misers Idea %
heaven Is first 70
get a barrel OF
money and then
have famine come.
The man who
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

Eya--Yes, 1t was a long. long quar-
rel. but they made up wher they met
at tie card table the other night.
Edwin-Ah, they fastened to
bridge over the difference, eh7
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

Merchant would be glad to give
you the position, Young man, but
make 1t a rule to Employ married men
only.
Applicant-Beg pardon, sir, but have
you an unmarried daughter7
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

Araminta exhibiting the family
cherubJ-Is there anything sweefer
than a baby?
Young spoonaIl-why, . sometimes
think baby's 1s-year-old sister Ia just
a IItfla-erv
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

David said in his haste that all men
we're liars. II would havs sounded
better had he taken time to say that
they were dipIomats-and II would
have amounted to the same.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

The world Is more ready to share
your joys than 1t Is to share your sor-
rows.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

To do right by compulsioa lie to DO
wrong by inference.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

Before calling man liar b SURF
rou ara sight--then DON'T
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

Unpleasant truths always please
lot Of people whom they do not coz
srn-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

The Social Philosopher WINS review
ing the situation
I'VE don't want overload railroad
employees he said. ''but we do need
wreckiess schedules. ~ Baltimore Amer
lean.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06
CONTAGIOUS BLOOD POISON
NoIIMITTOITS POWERS F0REn

brought more a
combined the "s,uy any
an
wrccng enough to anu
innocent offspring bghng suffering anu
highly contagious that innocent persons may
clothing OF one IN whose
root Not only = poison
by psf
the little ulcer which usually us a h
throat unsghty swollen glands In inc
falling the body ana Ia seer
sufferer OF pity to his fellow man spes
Blood Poison shown when
combat the poison with mercury ana
outward symptoms OF the troubles TOT
while victim deceived into the belief that he - cured
the only been
and usually In worse o
minerals have not asd 70
OF
and certain for Blood Poi
healing blood purifying roots hes
laboratory OF forest and acid we
offer reward for uroof particle OF mineral
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

Write for special book Contagious Blood Poison which Tally
its
viii glad without barge
Uxr &pECM1C o. -
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1907-06-06

Ia any form. 5. 5. s. gocs down % tAc
very bottom Of the troubie and by cleansing
the blood OF every particle OF the virus ASA
adding rich. h<aithiui qualities to this vital
fluid. forever cures this powerful disorder.
So thoroughly does s. S. s. cleanse the
circulation that no signs Of the disease are
ever seen again, and offspring Is protected
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-15

the matter of sending matter at a fourth-class rate, when in reality it should be covered by first class post age. That this regulation will be strictly enforced is evident from the predicament in which man found himself yesterday. when after investigation it was found that he had violated the law in this re- spect.
 This man went to the weighing win dow at the postoffice yesterday ana passing in package, asked what would be the charge. The clerk weighed the package and asked If it contained anything other than mer- chandise, and was told it did not. The package was then mailed at fourth-class rates.
 A short time ago the department is sued general order to postmasters to the effect that violation of the postal laws must be suppressed, and that every effort should be made 10 detect attempts at evasion of proper charges The appearance Of the pack age which the fellow mailed yesterday lead the local authorities to. benese that 1t contained some personal com munication and an examination was made It was found that letter had
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-15
NEW JERSEY CLUB
 LANTERN SLIDE SHOW
Those Interested In Amateur Photography Win Be Ac-
 corded a Treat.

Those who are interested in pho tography and especially in amateur photography. will be accorded d treat tonight when the set of lantern slides of the Orange, N. J., club will De shown. This will be the sixth exhi- bition given by the local camera club this season, and among the ones of exceptional merit that have been seen at Bisbee the one shown lonlgnI Is beyond question the best. The work of the members of the Orange Camera club ranks first among photo graphic clubs in the country, and the set just received has many pictures that are not only of interest, but are specimens of the highest artistic abil- fly. The eoiur work of iona l.. Yatman and William Lord. shown in this set. are unusually fine. There are several good views of the San Francisco fire.
 The exhibition tonight is ulva to both ladies and gentlemen, and no admission fee is charged A cor dial invitation is extended to the put. lie to attend.
 Members Of the Camera Club, un- der the direction of W. H. Apgnr. ars at present active in securing g com plete set of the cacti common to this section of the country. There are nine known varieties in this section Photographs of the plant and it's flower are being prepared, and these will be sent to the Smithsonian Insti. ute at Washinton. The photo raphs will be used in a publication on the cacti of the Territory which is now being prepared by the institute officials.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-15
GOOD BILL Al IMPERIAL.

The feature of the new program which went into effect at the Imper- iai TheateT on Main street, was the singing of Thomas Mccarthy, one of the Droprietors. who appeared in a coiered comedian role. lie sang tOld Uncle Ned" and ''I'F rgesa Ont This 'iaalboree- This act vas greeted 6y storms Of aDpisHse- which were pro voked by the real funny manner 7n shieh the comedian rendered the -stunt" The moving pictures are aIso better than those shown up to she present, and were most enjoyable. as well as instructive. Commencing next week the bili will be changed three timea weekly at this house.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-15
DOUGLAS SEWER
 SYSTEM WORK
Concrete Work at Septic Tank Is Progressing In Good
 Shape.

DOJsGLAs. May ls.--(Special. l--
 The machine for cutting the trench les in the alleys Of Douglas wherein viii be laid the sewer plpes arrived Ein the eits yesterday after being de iayed for several weeks on the raii- roads hetweeu here and Ardmore, In- TGisn Territory. from whence i1 was Exhipped C. R. Mcore, swho Is here in charge of tss work oi constructing the sewer. announced thc arrival Of the machinery this mofaing and stated that if would be put to work as soon as some work in coneeison with the maubolcs Of the sewer s9stem is conl- pieted
 Concrete work Is noe in progress al the septic tank The building of fhe septic tank is quite a feature of the sewer system It win require 200, ,0o0 brick to complete this tank. besides 8 large amount of concrete work. The sand to be used in the work of the sewer system is being furnished by the Sacozari railroad and Is said to
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-15

been placed inside directed to me firm to which the package itself was directed
 He was found and told that he had violated the law, and that he would have to pay fine or s10, ac- cording to the regulations, or appear before the United States commissIo.E CT. He chose the former
 Postmaster Cassidy when seen fast evening by a Review reporter stated that the department had issued strict orders in this regard. and that they would be carried out to the letter. He said further that he hoped the experience of Moore would act as 8 experience of this party would act as a save a few cents postage. will take the risk of being fined SIG
 The rule of the department is, that Is there is any communication of a personal nature first class postage must be affixed.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-15

be the best quality to be had within reach of shis city. It win require be- tween forty and fifty cars of sand in the work
 NIT. Moore stated this morning that he would soon have force of forty or fifty men at work or the sewer con tract and that unless he met with un- expected delays he would have the sewer system complete within six months
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-15
GARCIA ls coNvicrEn-

Ramon Garcia. one of the MexIcans arrested by Sheriff White in fhs Peo- pie's Cash Store. on charge Of shop fitting was arralgned before Justice Hogan yesterday morning. and plead ed guilty ;o the charge The justice sentenced him to serve 100 days ip the county jsil for the oi5ense.
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-15
POSTAL LAWS ID BE ENFORCED
 STRICTLY
Violation of Regulations in Re- gard to Mail Matter Costs Man $f0- Should Act As Deterrent to Others.

Owing to an order issued rec r...y by the postmaster general it behoor.., everybody in the future to be caretu, to observe the postal regulations in all respects, and most especially in
Bisbee daily review., 1907-05-15
CANANEA-GLOBE DEAL
 HAS FALLEN THROUGH

Inquiries of Local Stockholders in Five Points Company
 Which Was Merged In Big DeaI Elicit Information That New Corporation Is In Existence In Name Ony-Cause For Failure of Entire Plan Was Misrepresentation of John C. Britt, President of Five Points Copper Company