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The Mississippi Union advocate and Southern farm and home. (Jackson, Miss.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-18
NOTICE TO SECRETARY AND
PRESIDENT OF COUNTY
AND LOCAL UNIONS.

Your State officials are making
every effort to systematic the
Union work in Mississippi; but we
are experiencing great difficulty, on
account of the failure OF many Of
those officials to send their names
to the State Secretary
Another matter that is ham
pering our work greatly is the fail
ure Of these officers to answer the
letters promptly that go out from
headquarters. Every request that
goes out from headquarters should
be promptly complied with if you
would have the best service. ]
assure you that every question that
goes out win have careful consid-
Grafton before you are asked to act
on it. Your State officials must
have careful cooperation to BE-
able to serve you to the best ad-
vantage.
Any delay in answering you iron
this Office will be on account O
my absence from the Office.
Do not fail to report to me if yol
have a warehouse in your county
the amount Of cotton on hand anC
the name Of your manager
Respectfully,
(s-4-oS-3t) G. r. HreHTowER-
The Mississippi Union advocate and Southern farm and home. (Jackson, Miss.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-18
Yours fraternally,
w. w. ROBERTS, President
THE POSITION G. e. HOOD
of Copiah, Took Regarding Depart
ment of Cotton Grading at
"A. & NJ. College.


During campaigns you hear from
the candidates for legislature, and
other offices, the promise made, that
if elected, everything possible will
be done for the advancement of
the interest of the farming class of
people. Fellow members, / dare
say that majority of you made
that promise, and here we find
you opposing the first measure pro
posed in the farmers interest. I
made such a promise in my cam
paign last summer, and | purpose
to be faithful to that pledge.
Ii there is one item asked for in
this appropriation that will benefit
the cotton growers Of our State
more than another, it is the mere
pittance mentioned in this bill with
which to establish a cotton grading
department Of the A. & M. College
and many of the so-called friends
of the horny handed sons Of toll are
trying to have this item stricken
from the bill.
This legislature seems willing to
turn the State Treasury over to the
eleemosynary institutions and in
stitutions of learning, and if such is
to be the case, / can't see why, in
1.-THE name of common justice, this
body can refuse the small sum ol
twenty-five hundred (S2, ,500.O0) dol
lars to support the cotton grading
department.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
RENTON dam
UNDER FIRE
urvp1TRN OPPOSES MEASURE
ATTENTION CALLED TO PRESI-
nENT's POLICY ON GIVING WA
TER RIGHTS AWAY.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-The
.Aiaction of the president to the
obstruction of dams across naviga-
r1o rivers by private companies ex'
cont when the public interest is ful
!. Guaranteed figured in the consid-
grafton of house bill in the senate
Yesterday. This bill proposes to au-
thorize the Benton Water company
+o construct a dam across Snake riv-
or in the state of Washington.
When the measure was taken up
Senator Frye called the attention OF
Tho senate to the presidents state
,oont that he would veto objectiona
ble Legislation giving water rights to
private parties
The bin was championed by Sena-
tors Piles and Anleny OF Washing
+on and was opposed by Senator
uavhurn of Idaho on the ground
that the state was immensely inter
ested in the navigation Of the river,
which he says would be jeopardized
hv allowing a private corporation to
construct dam across it for gain.
Senator Borah introduced and Sc
cured the adoption of the following
amendment:
provided, That said Benton Wa
ter company, it's successors and as
signs, shall construct, operate and
maintain locks, perpetual and free
of charge or toll to navigation and
navigators, and shall SO use SAID
stream as not in any manner to OBJ
struct or embarrass free naviga-
ton" and with the adoption of that
measure he said he would vote for 1t.
Amid the clashing of state interests
Hepburn suggested the absence of u
quorum, which being affirmed by q
roll call, motion to adjourn ended
the discussion for the day.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
STOCK WINTERED'
in GOOD SHAPE
MOST FAVORABLE IN
THE SALMON RIVER SECTION,
WHERE 25,ooo HEAD CAME
THROUGH IN FINE CONDITION.

'The winter has heen most favor
able for the stock in the Salmon
river section,' said Frank Wyatt.
the well-known Salmon river stock
man, who is a business visitor In the
city.
1.-The light fall of snow has not in
terfered with ranging at any time,
and the Salmon river ranges are
now covered with more grass than
is found on the hills surrounding
Lewiston.
1t is estimated that about $4,000
cattle wintered on the Salmon rive:
breaks and all of this stock has been
brought through the winter In
splendid condition and practically
no loss. Cattle that were fed some
hay during the months of December
and anuary will be in condition to
place on the market within a short
time, and strictly grass-fattenes
steers will be on the market bv
early July.
The Salmon river cattle are taken
to the Bitter Root forest reserve and
into the Wallowa section for sum-
mer range, but will not be moved
from the river breaks and low
mountains before June.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
ENGINEERS Reach CITY
over SALMON RIVER ROUTE
MEMBERS OF PARTY THEY ARE ACCOMMODATING ROUTE
FOR PrTsBuRG- GILMORE COMPANY, BUT CHICAGO AND
NORTHWESTERN IS BELIEv ED TO BE BEHIND THE MOVE
MENT TO BUILD LINE OVER SALMON RIVER ROUTE.

the money to determine whether the
route is feasible one.
IF | was supplying the money
with which to build the road,
would say what our report will be.
but under the conditions you will
have to consult President w. A. Nc
Cutcheon of Pittsburg."
The Pittsburg-Gilmore road is be-
lieved to be identified with the Chi
cago and Northwestern because
their investigation and surveys have
been with view of forming con-
Meeting link between the North
western road at Casper, Wyo., and
the work on the North Coast road
now being prosecuted by Engineer
Strahorn.
The Northwestern first inspected
the Salmon river canyon two years
ago, when Engineer Pope was pilot
ed from Salmon City to Lewiston by
Captain Guleke, who today brought
the Salmon City into port. 1t is stat
ed the Investigations now made
show the route much shorter than
originally supposed, and while the
construction expense will be heavy
the roadbed will be of the most per-
manent character.
1t is also stated the Salmon river
basin is most resourceful from ton
mage standpoint, beginning with the
mines In the high mountains and
heavy timber of the plateau sections
to the fruit and agricultural sections
of the lower canyon. Comparing
the resources with other sections, II
| stated railroad down the Salmon
river would secure a tonnage ever
greater than the entire Clearwater
! country.
| The boat used by Engineer Bacor
and party was built in Salmon Cits
for this particular trip. The Graf
is "a feet in length, fiye and hal
foot beam and three feet deep. Mr.
Bacon will remain in Lewiston fo'
day or more to receive instruction,
as to further operations.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
sHE WILL DIE SLEEPING.
Mrs. Benlah Hawkins Has Now
Slumbered SO Days.

Los ANGELES. March 31.--Mrs.
Beulah Hawkins, who has puzzled
the physicians by her long, unbro-
ken sleep at the county hospital, will
today begin the Goth day OF her
mysterious slumber. She opened her
eyes yesterday for few minutes,
but saw nothing. and as she has
done this frequently the doctors who
are watching her case say It can
not be taken as sign Of awakening.
Unless her sleep is soon broken.
the physicians declare. Mrs. Haw-
kins will neer survive the effect Of
it. granting that she does not dis
while still sleeping. Every efforr
has been resorted to to awaken her.
but everything 60 far has been fu-
tile and the doctors are OF the opin-
ion she will die sleeping.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
NO RESCUE
NOW POSSIBLE


HANNA, March 31.-Under or
ders from Governor Brooks, State
Mine Inspector Noah Young began
an investigation of the causes of the
two explosions here Saturday in
which at least So lives were lost.
Work was begun this morning to
reach the bodies through the east
slope entrance Scores of men are
clearing away the loose earth and
digging out shattered timbers. AS
soon as cleared, the rescue party
will proceed. There is no smoke is
suing from the mine this morning
It is expected all the bodies will be
rescued within a week.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31

Engineers for the Pittsburg-Gil-
more Railroad company, believed to
be a subsidiary company of the Chi
cago and Northwestern Railroad
company, reached the city at II
O'Clock today in the river boat Sal
mon City, The party left Salmon
City 20 days ago and report a most
successful trip, but decline to di-
vulge any information relative to
distances or conditions encountered.
The party is in charge of Engi-
neer T. H. Bacon, who has been en-
gagged in engineering work for the
Pittsburg-Gilmore company on the
headwater of the Salmon river for
the past year. The boat was in
charge Of Captain Harry Guleke.
who has made three previous trips
down the Salmon river and Is recog-
nized as the best-informed pilot for
the Salmon river trip. Other MEM
hers Of the party are c. A. Nc
Clung and D. Sandlilands.
eve have little to say" said Mr..
Bacon, when seen by a Teller report
er this afternoon "The trip was
most successful and was for the pur-
pose of ascertaining whether it IS
possible to secure an outlet from the
Salmon river basin by this route.
"The work is being performed by
!. the Pittsburg-Gilmore Railroad
company of Pittsburg, Pa, and as to
their identity with any other com
pany we are not informed"
what do you know of the opera
tions of the Chicago and Northwest
! ern?" Mr.. Bacon was asked.
1--WE have no information on this
subject, but would suggest that 81
| Lewiston ever gets transcontinen'
! tai road it will be the Chicago ant
Northwestern, by the Salmon river
route"
! Mr.. Bacon states the construction
| of road would doubtless be an ex'
rensive undertaking. and 1t is only
/ for the people who are <furnishinf
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
ROAST P|NCHOT'S
ABUSE OF POWER
MoNDELL OF WYOMING AND
SMITH OF CALIFORNIA CHARGE
MISUSE OF PUBLIC MONEY IN
BOOSTING PUBLICITY.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-
Charges of serious nature against
Clifford Pinchot, chief of the forestry
bureau, were made in the house yes-
terday by Smith of California and
Mondell of Wyoming during consid-
GRAFTON of the agricultural appro-
priation bill. Smith accused him of
entering into a secret understand
ing with the city of Los Angeles
with the view of securing to the city
valuable water rights in the Owens
valley as against the interests of pri-
vate parties having prior claims.
Mr.. Mondell denounced him for.
as he charged, Illegally paying the
expenses of forest officials in attend
ing conventions in the West In
which the government had no part,
and also of spending government
money to boost his bureau in the
newspapers.
Mr.. Pinchot was defended by Pol
lard of Nebraska and Scott of Kan.
sas.
Smith of California denounced the
forestry service for attempting to
acquire the Owens river valley in
California.
"If. he said "J should state tn
the house the ultimate purpose, the
house would be shocked"
In many ways, he said, "the serv-
ice is doing a great good, but 1t is
working some outrages upon certain
interests In the western part of the
country"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
BAD TWENTIES
IN CIRCULATION

NEW YORK. March 31.--Discov !.
cry of counterfeit $40 gold certifi-
cate by Grand street bank cashier
Saturday has led banking men here
to believe that a large number of
these certificates are In circulation.
The Xxx" and the seal on the
face of the note are irregular. The
back of the note is dark colored, as
If from much handling, presumably
to hide the poor engraving. The en-
craving on the face is three-six-
teenths OF an inch short and on the
back one-quarter of an inch short.
The note discovered Saturday Is OF
the 1906 series. check letter "B" and
No. 426.426.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
HILL EPISODE
ENDS HAPPILY
DIPLOMATIC OPINION THAT HE
CAN GO TO BERLIN If HE
CHOOSES AND WILL FIND PO-
SITION AGREEABLE.

BERLIN, March 31.-Advices re-
ceived at the foreign Office from
Washington indicate that in the
American capital as we'll as in Ber-
lin the Hill episode is regarded as
having been happily adjusted. 1t is
the best diplomatic opinion that #
Hill chooses to come to Berlin he
will find his position not only agree
able but more important than would
have been the case if the incident
had not happened.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
AUTOS ABANDON
ALASKAN TRIP

SEATTLE, March 31.-The Amer
lean car in the New York to Paris
race with George Schuster, driver;
George Miller, machinist, and Cap
tain Hans Hanson, arrived In the
city on board the steamer City of
Pueblo. Owing to advices that had
been received regarding the condi-
tion of the train between Valdez
and Nome, the Alaska part OF the
trip will be abandoned and the party
will probably take the first ship from
Seattle to Vladivostok and go
through Siberia by the southern
route. Captain Hanson will have
charge of the party on the Siberian
trip. He recently returned from that
country, where he was located for
10 years and has crossed Siberia
both by the northern and southern
routes.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
Wharton Baker of Philadelphia

Wharton Baker of Philadelphia,
who in 1890 was a candidate for
president on the populist ticket, is
the reputed head of a increment to
launch a third party in the national
politics on principles broader and in
some respects les extreme than those
of the now almost extinct populist
party. The party will be called
American and its platform or
principles has been prepared In
form closely resembling that or the
declaration of Independence In 1776.
If is said that the leaders of the
movement have received assurance
that practically all the populist
strength will come to 1t.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
SERVICE OF MONTANA SILVER.
State Has Donated Enough re to
Make Cruiser Set.

NEW YORK, March 31.-Partly
In recognition of the compliment
paid to Montana by the navy depart
mored cruisers after that state and
partly to enable the officers of the
vessel to entertain visitors in man
ner beftting the dignity of the state
whose name she bears, the people of
Montana, through committee
headed by Governor Toole some six
months ago, have donated enough
silver ore to make silver service for
The new cruiser.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
NEGROES TO LYNCH WHITE MAN
Prevented Only by Timely Arrival OF
the Police.

ATLANTA, Ca, March 31.-The
timely arrival of the police with
loaded rifles stopped threatened
lynching at Brownsville of B. r.
Chaplin, young white, who was
surrounded by negroes when two of
ficers came to his rescue and drove
the mob back.
The negroes claimed to have
found Chaplin in a negro house and
dragged him out, and according to
the police We're about to suspend
him to a tree when the officers ar
rived.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
CHARGES not
SUBSTAN1IA1ED
INVESTIGATIONS MADE BY DEF
UTy WARDEN r. G. WEST on
FER NO PROOF OF ALICIA,
TIoNs AGAINST HARBAUGH.

There has been practically no
evidence submitted to substantiate
the charges made by r. B. Hibbs ana
n. l.. Pennell against Deputy Stats
Game Warden Mac n. Harhaugh, 's
said Deputy Warden r. 9. West o.
Latah county, wso was detailed Nv
the state warden to investigate the
charges made against Mr.. HarbanGh.
Il have made two trips to Lewis-
ton and made trip into the North
Fork county on this case, continued
Mr.. West. "and have been unable ~
secure any definite statement
against Mr.. Harbaugh.
when I visited Mr.. Hihbs at his
home he told me Of several parties
who could swear to the charges
against Harbaugh, but said he couId
give no evidence himself. visited
these parties and they told me they
knew nothing against Mr.. Haf.
baugh.
Il visited Mr.. Pennell In Lewie-
ton and he told me there were plen.s
ty here who could supply the evi.I
dence in supnort of the charges mads'
hut 1t would be impossible for me
to secure this testimony, as the pco-
Pile who possessed the knowledge -
fused to be drawn into the case.
with such conditions there II
but one report for me to make to tho
state game warden, but Il any i of
these people desire to produce tho
necessary evidence to support the
charges, viii receive the same N
any time In the near future"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
DEPOsIToRs STOOD IN LINE.
Have Faith in Reorganized Bank Of
Commerce.

KANSAS CITY. March 31.-The
reorganiged National Bank of Com
merce, with William B. Ridgely,
formerly controller of the currency.
as it's president, reopened yesterday
morning. Faith in this, one of the
largest banking institutions In the
country. was evident by the fact
that long before the receiving tel
ler's windows were openad n1arv
persons stood in line waiting to de-
noeit their money.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
KAISER WILLING
TO FORGET IT

BERLIN, March 31.-In COM
munication to Baron Won Sternberg,
the German ambassador at Washing
ton, regarding the acceptance of
DR.. David Jayne Hill as American
ambassador to Germany in success
sion to Charlemagne Tower, the for
eign Office directed Baron Won Stern
berg to say to President Roosevelt,
amonk other things, that Emperor
William hoped the president would
consider the message forwarded
through Mr. Tower and Lloyd c.
Griscom, the American ambassador
to Italy, as not sent.s
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
WILL GUARD TAFT'S LIFE.
Chicago Police VIII Take Due Pre-
cautions on His Visit.

CHICAGO, March 31.-Unusual
precautions will be taken by the po-
lice, according to the News, to pro-
tect Secretary Taft from possible
harm during his visit to Chicago
this week. He will be guarded con-
stantly and even the name of the
railroad over which he is to arrive
will be kept a secret. He will make
cnly one public appearance, Satur-
day, at the Hamilton club.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
ROADS
SUFFER Loss

From reports now available Mes
Perce county viii suffer considers
BILE loss to Its roads and bridges ~
the recent freshet," said County
Commissioner George Watson. who
is a business visitor in the city.
There will be a considerable, ~.
pense in repairing the roads and
bridges in the Potlatch canyon an1
In Bedrock canyon the entire creek
is now running In the roadway foe
distance OF a quarter OF nile.
The road from Peck to the river n
also damaged and there have been
reports ct damage in Cottonwood
creek and other sections
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
TOWER TO RETURN JUNE l.
Ambassador to GERMANY Has So No
titled President.

BERLIN, March 31.-Tower, In
fulfllment of his letter to Roose-
welt last September, in winch lie said
he would like to resign, has iafnrm-
ed the president he will retire June
l. The house which Tower occupied
is adertised for rent and may be pur-
chased by the Japanese government
for the ambassador from that coun-
try.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
ACCIDENT AT
TARGET PRACTICE

WASHINGTON, March 31.-Dur-
ing e target practice Saturday at
-"asaa,e:,s bay 14O inches of the
uA@ie or one of the six-inch broad
slue guns of the Missouri blew of.
fracture was clean and did not
'naicate any flaw of the metal. No
cue Vas injured. The practice was
continued.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
INVESTIGATE WATER GRAFT.
Estimated That Citv of Chicago Has
Lost $5,O0O,0O0.

CHICAGO. March She city
council will investigate the graft in
the water department. Superin-
tendent McCourt estimated that the
city has lost $5,000,000 through
the tempering with meters and over
100000 through other corrupt
methods.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31

Colonel Frederick f. Boothby who
served three terms as mayor of Port
land. has announced his candidacy
for the republican nomination for
governor of Maine.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
QUIET SINCE TROOPS ARRIVE
Striking Miners Are Not Keen to
Start Violence.

WASHINGTON, March 31.-Im-
mediate violence of the striking min
ers of the Treadwell mines seems to
be averted by the arrival of troops
ordered there last week. The war
department is advised that every
thing is quiet.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
JAPAN BEGINS
PAYING DEBT

TOXIC, March 31.--The Oficial
Gazette announces that on April so
payment will be made of 20.000,000
yen, about s10,0o0.000, as the first
instalment OF the redemption of the
100 100000 yen national loan. This
loan natures next December.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
BUSINESS REVIVAL. GRADUAL.
President James J. Hill Sees No
Early Change.

NEW YORK, March 31.-While
discussing the business conditions,
Washington, expressed himself as
unable to predict an early revival Of
business. He believed the revival
will be gradual.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-03-31
Firemen Rescue Many Women.

CHICAGO, March 31.-The fire
men rescued nearly score of woni-
en- during the fire which destroyed
iour-story brick apartment null.ine
on North Clark street today. Tie
loss is $4,000.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20
RELIGIOUS.

kang Yu Wei, one of the most emf
nent OF Chinese statesmen, was not
long ago asked his opinion of the char
acter of Christ. He had studied the
Gospels closely though not a Christian.
de said that what appealed to him
most in the personality of Jesus was
his courage-the manliness which
could so quietly and dauntlessly face
the hatred of his countrymen.
the fierce enmity of the powerful
Pharisees. and above all the certainty
OF death and the outward failure of
his mission; the courage which under
took work so constructive, the valor
which could make and which could ask
from others such large sacrifices. The
positive attitude of authority and power
maintained by one who was, outwardly. a
homeless wanderer. This was the dom
lnant note in the character of Jesus.
His courage stood first; next to his
courage came his love-a love profound.
all embracing as it was, was yet wholly
free from weakness and sentimental
ism-" A good many years ago Mr.. Thos.
Hughes published small book on ''The
Manliness of Christi in which much
the same view of his character was
taken.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1908-11-20
King Edward. Meno,x

A story Is being told which fyIo..
tratcs the kings marvellous u,emoyy
Tor minutiac OF detail. A certain yeo-
manry officer came up for presents.
ton at the last levee and In honor OF
the occasion ordered a brand new uni.
form. The army tailor who made the
Uniform slipped into some slight error
with regard to straps and buttons.
The officer himself did not notice II
and IL also escaped the eye of his colo.
mel. who presented him, but as he
passed the throne the king observed
II and sent an official after him to tell
him what was wrong and that II must
be altered. Another story illustrating
the kings good memory for details
Is that on the morning after Queen
Victoria's death. when the new king
went to Portsmouth. he noticed that
the royal standard was flying at half
mast high. This was, OF course. In.
tended as a mark OF inspect to the
deceased sovereign. But in the pres
ence Of the reigning sovereign the roy.
al standard must always fly mast high.
and the king pointed out the error at
once.-Dundee Advertiser.