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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28
ord., IL Show Cause.

In the probate court Of NeS Fes"
county. Idaho. order to show GU,
why order OF sale Of real estate snOuls
not be made in the matter OF tns
tate OF Ethel A. Gillespie. minor
L. odell Gillespie. the guardian :
the estate Of Ethel A. Gillespie na,
ing filed in this court her petition ~ 4.
verified. praying for an order q -, -
OF all Of the real estate Of said I'i''''
for the purposes therein set fortn
1t is therefore ordered that an y q
sons interested In said estate -
minor appear before this saia
bate court on the gath day OF ss..
1907. at the hour of 10 o'clock =
of said day, at the courtroom Q. !,
court at the courthouse in the Guy :.
Lewiston. county OF Nez Perez 800 49,
Of idaho. to show cause why an Olo -
should not be granted to me l.s,a
guardian TO sell all Of the rear ~
Of the said Ethel A. Gillespie sna s 4
4 copy Of this order be pupli.ns ~
least four successive weeks y -
Lewiston Evening Teller ne ~. "a
printed and published In sa'u s
-. sssF
"a. prnbats ,uass
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28
lettering the trade conditions.

The millers allege that they are not
getting their share Of the prosperity
and they propose to find out the rea-
son why. They blame the railroads
and unjust rates to considerable ex-
tent, and also believe that the situa-
ton would be benefited intellectually
by trade reciprocity with other coun-
tries.
Secretary Taft will address the con-
vention tomorrow Clement B. Stern
of Milwaukee will address the meeting
on the subject Of political economy OF
the milling business, and A. L. Goetz-
mann, secretary of the Millers' Ma
tional Federation, will tell of the pure
food and drugs act as applied to mill
ing.
Prominent millers of Minnesota
Wisconsin, Iowa, the Dakotas, Mis-
souri, and number of other states are
also on the program for papers and
addresses.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28
STREET SURVEY
IS COMPLETED
Council Takes Decisive Step
Toward Permanent
Paving Plans

The council last night passed tho
ordinance authorizing the survey for
the street pavement and the drawing
Of a contract with Engineer Chase Of
Portland.
A communication was received from
CITY Attorney Cox in whi.h It was
stated that the Seattle Brewing and
Mailing company would cooperate
with the city in securing an equitable
settlement with Thomas Fitch relative
to the encroachment on the boulevard
by excavations made by Mr.. Fitch on
the property occupied by the brewing
company.
The council authorized the mayor
and clerk to enter into q contract with
William B. Chase to make survey and
draw plans for the proposed street
paving, the compensation to be $40 per
day for period not exceeding l6 days,
and expense money not exceeding $50.
The ordinance providing for the ball
lots for the general and special cleo
tons was introduced.
The council passed the ordinance
providing for the dedication of streets
in the Lindsay and Lund tract by a
transfer from Robert Schleichcer, Eu-
gene Schleicher- and Melina Saux. Tho
dedication of the streets is for the pur-
pose Of perfecting the plat necessary
TO a transfer of the site for the gov
eminent building.
A resolution authorizing the city at
torney TO take all steps necessary to
prepare the case of the City of Lewis
ton VS.. 6. q. Isaman for immediate
trial was presented, but no action was
taken. as similar action was taken
several months ago.
The ordinance providing for. exc
cutting the sprinkling contracts to the
number of seven at a cost OF a per
day for each district was read the
third time and passed.
!. The ordinance providing for the va
cation Of d street between east line OF
Second street and west line of Forest
street to III Northrn Pacific Railroad
company was introduced, read the nrstI
time and referred to the city attorney.
The council adjourned untii Friday
night.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28


Game Warden Mac Harbaugh re-
turned today from bushes trip to
Peck.
Matt Dowd and wife returned this
morning from visit to the Pierce
country.
DR.. ]. ]. Harrington returned today
to his home at clifford.
Ed Knight left this morning, FOR
Moscow
S. F. o'Fallon. United States special
agent, is a visitor in the city.
w. A. Rowton, Northern Pacific
agent at sites. returned home this aft
ernoon after visit between trains in
the city.
Duke Robbins returned to his home
at Sites this afternoon.
Mr.. Jennings. father Of Leroy Jen-
nings. formerly Of Charleston. departed
this afternoon for No.. where he viii
reside permanently.
n. J. KiIgreen went to Greer this
afternoon on business trip.
Rev. Hood. Presbyterian minister at
Charleston. arrived this Afternoon from
Sites.
Frank Grice was an arrival this aft
ernoon from Moscow, where ne con-
ducts furniture store.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28

The Hague.-The sittings OF the Sec
ond peace conference win be held In a
thirteenth century castle. Forty-six
countries will be represented in the
conference, and the place selected for
the meeting Is one OF the most historic
castles Of all Europe.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28
GEORGE GOODE
RUNS AMUCk
Special to Evening Ticker.

Speclal 10 Evening Tel.er.
COTTONWOOD. Idaho. May 2s.--
George Goode. the Cottonwood Grange
vile attorney, brought himself into the
limelight again yesterday by breaking
out the windows Of his Office. creating
q disturbance in the public telephone
ONCE and finally landing in the city
jail.
Goode had been drinking during the
day and started his trouble while un-
der the influence Of liquor. He was
kept in Jail until this morning. when
he was fined sic, which he paid.
He states today that he will leave
Cottonwood and is engaged in packing
his belongings, which he win place in
storage while he visits the hot springs
on Salmon river.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28

Washington.--The case OF Homer y.
Grafton W.. the United States has been
decided in favor of Grafton. Grafton
IL private in the U. s. army and was
accused OF killing two Philippe natives.
He was tried and convicted In the
islands. but carried the case to the
supreme court Of the United states.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28
-
WEATHER REPORT

forecast for Lewiston and w.;
sor tonight and tomorrow: vicinity
ralr tonight; Wednesday ta,,
Following data recorded
United States Weather Pm At local
maximum temperature. 10; m,D,ua Ce'
temeprature. 60; mean temnau .muta
so; precipitation, trace, pe'ature
w. w. THOMAS, oncia, +,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28
MILLERS MEET
TO STUDY PLANS
Seek Better Rates, and Re-
ciprOcal Treaties With
Other Countries
Special to Evening Teller.

Special to Evening Teller.
ST. LOUIS. Mo. May 2s.--A mass
convention of miIlers, assembled under
the auspices of the Millers' National
Federation, met In st. Louis today to
discuss various important matters of
mutual interest and to lay plans for
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28
HEARST WINS
OLD FIGHT
Will Now Have Recount on
Old MayOralty
Contest

ALBANY, N. Y, May 2s.-vThe sem
ate today. by a vote of SS to s, passed
the assembly bill providing for re-
count of ballots in the last McClel-
Ian Hearst mayoraity election in 1905
in New York city.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28

We are sole agents for Morrelrs
Hams end Baron.
Wndenthaisr q Powell.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28

We. have 3 shipment Of Imported
sardfAes We IN esr 10 cents pr can.
NNdsnthaIev 4 PoweIl
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28
Piano
Pointers.

a. You would like to have . p,..
y You want a good Piano
We want you to have a Pisno
A We want you to have a eoon
Piano.
= You want to save money.
& We want you to saw money.
y You have been waiting for
something to turn up.
g Something HAS turned up.
a We have just received larus
- shipment of Pianos.
IN What YOU want 10 contained IN
~ these, because
II There are some sample Piano.
i 1 in this lot with
10 The latest 1907 styles, all %
i g. which we are making special
prices on for few days only.
Easy terms, If you like. Call Or
write for complete information
IL HANDSOME CATALOGUE
FREE.
Our Way is Best. Think
it over.
| EHERS
| PIANO HOUSE
VIM. LARSON, Manager
Next Door to Postofiee.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1907-05-28

FOR q drink Of good old Bcck y
Pacific. see Harry and Bill q tns
Tacoma.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
ON THE TRAIL
OF SMITH

Sheriff Smith received a second
visit from members Of the commit
tee OF the Humane Society yester'
day afternoon. Professor Joseph
Reed and John weodhouse OF the
committee called upon him 20 70
port tho result Of their obaefva'
lions while visiting tho jail on
sunday.
The meeting was a friendly one,
the representatives OF the commit
tee repeating thelr request for three
women attendants At the county
jail and the sheriff sticking 20 his
determination 10 have but one.
The committee also called 20 tho
attention of Sheriff Smith the fact
that tho jail rules were not printed
and posted on the walls. Offering 20
have them printed By tho humane
aoeisty. n the sheriff would post
them. This was agreed TO-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
nlount Baker Park
An Addition Wfth Character

We especially pleased to many women
the grounds They the honemakers. and when the
place peases them il does almost without exception
don't have 20 worry about the men.
To the man can explain its attractions in
vestrnent Emphasize the fact that all lots viii be worth
at least so per in 60 to 30 days The early
purchasers refusing resell at that advance and sd
wise him TO buy because prices Of all remaining lots
will be raised without notice
To the point out the many natural beau
ties and advantages the magnificent view the many i'm
provements and conveniences No lot than three
blocks from the lines The parks parkway drives and
broad the Rest House and other features
that make this unequaled place to hive and enjoy life
YOU-whether OF woman. must see the property
itself begin 10 appreciate IL No words
describe half the truth II you have not already done
go out today and for yourself how right in
calling this the Best Biggest and Most Beautiful resi-
dence addition that is, or viii be
II you have visited il and have not bought lot for
Yourself 20 again and what has been done in the
past few days how the work of improvement, the
grading cement sidewalks, water mains, lands
cape gardening etc is being pushed rapidly TO compile
ton
Take any car and transfer 10 Rainier Heights line,
running direct to our office tract
Do il today without fail
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23

was compelled % admire the man
ner In which yoa carried on your
guod and efficient work Seattle
and the state of Washington need
your paper and I hope the people
who intend 20 live here will protect
their future welfare hy encouraging
your establishment inelosed
find check for 81 90 an payment Of
one years suhaeriptlon Address
yuuf paper 10 81 Alice street.
With best wishes. / am.
Yours respectfully.
j. s. ELLIOTT.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
T0ULD STOP WORK

er purposes the Kent Lumber
company l. stlll the owner Of a.
II the court should decide that
the city had no right 60 Klve the
Milwaukee It's riaht OF way. the
decision will nccensitate eithar an
entire change OF plans 81 the Chi
cage. Milwaukee 4 Sc Paul. or a
new arrangement will have TO be
made with the keat Lumber com.
pany The Milwankee'a main line
Is planned 20 follow tho Cedar riV-
er from Renton % the foot OF the
Cascades. and 20 change the line
would cost several million dollars.
The Kent Lumber company was
recently made defendant IN a suit
~ the Milwaukee line 20 acquire
an additional io0-foot strip along.
sidc that acquired from the city
THIS action of the railroad result.
81 In the suit by the Kent concern.
which may have serious results on
the railroads piaua
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23

On sunday We've been trying since 20 get caught
up with the lots that sold They foot. in
automobiles carriages aud by the street load We
tried tally the number lost long before
And enthusiastcl They couldn't say enough in
praise Of the property the great beauty of the surround
ings and view the artistic landscape gardening and the
many desirable features place Of homes The Ser
pentne and True Lovers Spring called forth almost
extravagant expressions of appreciation
Mr. Theodore Cogswel who has been in the Seattle
and seller said
II consider Mount Baker Park the most desirable
residence section in all Seattle 20 build home
for myself and family there the ridge overlooking the
lake and mountains And an investment don
how any could ask for better one"
And II II Davis another real estate operator, said;
ITS the best investment have offered In
Seattle As a conservative estimate based my expert
in this and other real estate markets look TO
prices OF all these lots advance al least 90 per cent above
what you asking for them at present II Of the
most charming residence parts of the entire city
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
BANK FORGER
ARRESTED

CHICAGO. April sa,--Chsa. G.
King. the forger president OF the
First National hank % scotland.
South Dakota. was arrested here to-
DAY and charged with miu-appro-
pFiation OF $4,000 In violation %
the federal banking laws lie was
arralgued before United Sr~,tea
Commissioner Fotte, waived hts
examination and held In 10000
bond which he gave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
TEACHERS ARE SCARCE.

Because % the scarcity Of teach
ers IN the schools Of King county
school boards have been compelled
20 raise the salaries Teachers
who Last year received tbba vii
uext year receive SO 90 SIS pet
month. Prlncipales will also 70
eeive a liberal ralse Tho schools
are now closing the years work IN
parts ~ the county.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
HOME FoR POOR soYs.

Seattle IN the future will probR-
bly, appropriate tTa monthly for the
maintenance Of a homs for poor
boys Ia West Seattle. Corporation
Counsel Calhoun has drafted an or.
diaance to that effect. and Il will
BE- submitted 10 the council for ae-
dlnanee a that effect. and Il viii Be
submitted % the council for action.
Mayor AoQFa stasea yesterday that
be was heartily IN favor az the
move. The home 10 now Ia opera.
ton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23

1'heatera of this city are divided
into three glasses In an ordinance
passed by tho council last night,
fixing the annual license. These
are first. seating capacity 1900
or over. license, 1900. second,
seating capacity. 1000 TO BOO.
license. sl.b0. and third class seat
ina capacity 1000 or leas, license
400 Continuous performance the
htera, the "t0.eent shows" are Ia
a class by themselves and pay the
highest license. $3.50
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23

The present terrific prize. cutting
sale Al the Uauas u Highest Quail
ftY will iaHt but one week innset
This although Il shows that We are
al iakt seeing daylight u the re-
naming few aays 81 the GREAT hais
are not takshsadFantass ~. viii %
Nest unfortunate for those Seattle
homes which do not possess ftaHe'
Tha causes which led up 20 THIS
Great sale wers sKtremsiY unfartas
nate faf The arsAt House % joan.
stan. but thai ~ers the means Of
pineing IN scores % aeattlss hlthsf.
TO musiciess homes thai tsnniuM IN
naaaes witch euiy Music car exert
Thsnh % 81 over eighty carloads
% alssant brand new Pianos. ordered
tsau the largest eastern factories,
ana duH 60 arrive hers as FAR back
"a last Christmas eli here Ia
bunch No Woatsf ita Pioneer Piano
House was svkmped wonder the
arsai Plane House vas ~iliink %
make prices and terms - unfeAAon-
abr lev In afdsr 70 nnd homes Tor
these costly Instruments. There are
vt many strictly hiah Grade iusffn-
meats g. be disposed q At the sans
Tremendously low prices that have
fuIsd thraus ho9s The snsirs Sale
YEAH n.,. 60 nsrryi
there are only a tsw days left IN
Witch % tAhs say4ntaas % TITS
Great price stsshina sale Think %
it' NsAfiY twenty eaatiY inatra-
meats found homes with pramfusnt
Hssfsisites II ens aay. That's gems
[ sans. isnt - Yes. over slHtY ave
[ n ass week over sfaty ave HsAa-
I ttfai nrAnd Nsw Upright Pianos 81
special AT easss several easfiY
I ehfsAaffnE uaty afands IN Lukuffs
Z eaa Cases bot then. yea Gee. ws
I had many Hf8fe planes thau Ne haa
Z facilities fer hsnaiins properly %
there YES - alternative tut q cut
-s-stAah--cut untii shsss costly IN
sfrumsufs wsfe 0ttalnahis a. Hagh
( iap. pFless ans reasonable terms
: tai there would - re fhfuss fnf
enF seattle hnfns being Wlihaas =
I Plane. AnH " hFu#aht fenHtts
re MonsffHus sales made duriuN
thfs great emergency tnticate ths
aaisa Aesisn Necessary.
n yoe ever inisna 70 ewn a fine
Piano. even Il a remata date. ID will
fsF fpa 60 pufchsss during the -.
naIaiuE fsw GAYS % this Great safs
II viii save you m9HeY We 2uafs
Arttss you aayinH q tiit q ttto
on . Plano. anh rugli have 20 ed
mlt that a Hsnsret dollars 81 20
if4tn sofus other corner q the Home
I % advantage ~ prices and terms
near anythtns 10 rea no@ is she
time The place - p. 3 tohnston
Co. Piensr fiaso Houss. poa Second
Assnee
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
HELD UP nv MAN WITH AN
OLD aHoE.

With the aid Of an old shoe. 10
yearold A. Peterson. according "a
the story Of August Caaagranda. an
Austrian miner yesterday after
noon succeeded In taking 90 from
csaagrande. According 20 the Aus.
trallan he found Peterson broke and
took him to his room. Before 80.
ms 10 bod he put several sold pieces
under hts pillow. Peterson. he says,
picked up shoe and threatening 10
use Il on hts benefaetor u he did
not surrender hts coin. took all
the loose money he could find.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
GEORGETOWN ANNEXATION.

The 6ieorgctown eitiEsns are be-
coming active IN their fiKht for
annexation Several petitions are
being circulated calling for = spe.
eiRl election There 10 considerab ls
opposition 10 this move On the part
% the vide open element that
Ntahca 10 remain separate from
Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
End Is
In Sight
GREAT PIANO BUYING EVENT
ABOUT To CIosH.

u. =. JohAssss CompsafAs EFsrt see
sines sale Of the ssFy ans-t "t
htaaa asw ghiuk srtaEs--iiehaft
n. oasiu.--ssasey a Gtarh.-~itsii-
.,s. etc, Go Iast sas wesk isa9er.
sfsa, siaa. st1a, sad stsa less asss
sakss ths nest sissant tprtshts
Ia beautiful eases. Yea dietate
terms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
I'D FsIIoMs' conxenglon.

den hanlsy A ltahaY, Of Mhran-
go, Ia, commander In chief 0f the
Patriarch Militant OF the odd Eel
lows, who is At present ia Seat.
tie, states that the sovereign grad
lodge % the odd Fellows Will hold
lie session In Seattle IN Bsptsfn Dor.
1903.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
WON'T ga PROSECUTED.

Detective corhest has AZ last as
certAlned who the boys wvfu who
took part In the ehagIvari at the
home Of q. A. Moomaw. SIS North
FoFiy-thtrd ~ several weeks ago
At that time Mira Sutherland. Who
bad just ben married at MoomAws
home. waa struck upon the heat
sfsh a rock. seriously hurting her
Sc. Sutherland hes stated that he
viii not prosecute he boys
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
,,,ssss 90. BRINGS
n Goa INJUNCTION,
,.a CEDAR RiNGN
A. WAY WAS lLLEoAl.
,srgn Nv THE CITY,

-. Lumber Co, has
y, AGAINST the city 81 Sc
rs.,roAd. 20 eaioln the
- sreceedlng With the
,,s Inc ever the leo-ioo'
which the el4 srant.
'sns the Cedar river
s-lslul alleges that the
- suned by the city
c,aar river watershed
- ewned by a Kent
- sany And that the city
-. ! rlkht "a It to Use
,.lsn with the Cedar river
r..snA and that Tor an ON
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
The Peanut Alderman.

REV. urant Stewart ofsnL Of ths
Madison street N n, church, In the
course Of his sermon yestsrday On
citizenship. or tile Beautiful Oar.
msnth Of seattle" referred 10 nj
Oil as "tha Peanut Aidsrmsn from
the THIRD ward. built on ths puff
bail pattern"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
NEw WRINKLES
n sEckwgAR.

Hish stiff collars. with Hatty,
equally stiff cfavnts. are the proper
threat ftnlah % washable bleuaes ~
the pruasaf utpmeat Ruchtnaa and
nlsiH collar. with = seeming maatc
have vanished FROM sis~ The col
taFs are mlch smbreitsred. ana %
- absolutely correct tho bow must
- ~ material that will iauntmf.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23

AZ yet ths floatar found In tho
bay az the foot Of Connecticut 81
last saturday night = unidaatified
several people have viewed The re-
mains. but no one seems TO know
the mRn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
Many Happy Families

6coFes q Seattle famlIlea have
been maize happy aurinE the last
few weeks By purchasing beautiful
BRAID new pianos AZ the great
emergency sale Of n g. Johnston
Co. so5 Second avenue buyers
make their own terma 80.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
sso lGrTERs AsE Re
..Sso ns THE STAR

nmsle az The klndp let.
rcaived b. The star
- 4 printed
- Nash. April 81 1901,
rSssalng Company
,n Avenue. near Union.
Seattle. Wash
~sss Iaesea. % read In ms mi,
pal that 1na had
.aas " FIRE ] hepe You
y ,sreeet IA re-esiaellsalns
4 lat ycu WILL meet with
.....z saeess your efforts
ming the time yeu we're
~ ne rights 81 Seattle
a. he railway coming
q, watershed. lad TIE
- 4 vaalnx your paper aud
-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23

Our snow white porcelain ainks
and tubs are a work OF art Fac
tory pricen q, n Brown a Co.
aat pine street both phonea 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23
CULTIVATION oF rnK pHAp.

An illustrated booklet containing
the visws Of leaders % public opln-
ton on this subJect Letters from
thu most eminent ard progressive
people Of Tits sfatoL Sent fres on
application Arthur A Wright. as
Queen Anne sv.. Seattle. Wash. s's
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23

$50 ballard And reel Par
I - rhlr1 ~. have eight new
e. "A - ualy kxi0 rsol table
"a A rlkze for gsntlsmen
sss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-04-23


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The Cairo bulletin., 1907-03-11
AFRAID OF BIC FINES
Concluded from First Page.)

each Indictment as covering one of,
fease only. the system" might then
agree to the inhic ion Of the maxi.
mum fine of $50, 900 in each case. or
approximately 100000 for the batch.
This would he a natural legal propo
sition presented by lawyers who be.
Iieyed either that they had no case
or that public sentiment was such
as 10 render conviction certain with
ont regard to the evidence.
Issues in Chicago Case.
In the case pending at Chicago in
yolving the rate from Whiting. Ind,
to st. Louis, the total amount of the
unlawful rebates charged 10 have
been received by thd Standard Oil on
the shipments covered by this indict,
ment is $223,3G0 In this Indictment
there are $50 counts, which cover
shipments to Ea,t St Louis and
l0l7 counts covering shipments to
ST Louis
It is the contention of the govern
ment that the giving OF concession
or rebates constitutes separate
ohense for each carload of oil ship
ped 1t is certain hat the railroads
and the Standard Oil treated each
carload as distinct transaction. with
separate shipping orders way bills.
and collection of rates on each car
This being true, it is claimed by
the government hat the penalty pre-
scribed by the statute should be i'm.
posed for each car shipped at the IN.
each of the / ,903 cases is treated as
creating separate offense the
amoun of fines which could be I'M
posed would range from $l9o3,o0o 10
more than SIS. 900 600.