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The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-03-07
THE IDAHO SCIMITAR.

many of the states and it is giving great satisfaction
in the results it achieves The argument advanced
against the system is that it is cumbersome and some
what expensive. The same argument would, II 1t
dared apply itself to elections, which are cumDer-
and expensive, while without the primary, the
benefits ALL or nearly all, accrue to few manlpu-
lating politicians.
The caucus is the vehicle of misrepresentation and
misgovernment. 1t is as bad almost govern
mental system of representation for it turns over
positions of honor and trust to men who make
politics a profession and may have no intellectual
recommendation to the suffrages of the people. 1t
is responsible for vast accumulation of low-grade
statesmen in official positions.
The adoption of primary election system is in
varably opposed by the representatives of political
machines in states and by the representatives of cor
poration influence, who are usually important COM
ponent parts of a machine
The antagonism of these classes of the citizenship
of the country to the system is the strong recon-
mendation in its favor Something that they do not
want is the thing that the governed do want.
Through it the governed are able to say who shall
govern them Under the caucus, they have little
voice in the selection. Their governing officers
given them by the machine and party loyalty pre-
walls upon them to ratify the choice that is made for
them.
1t is time to be moving in earnest way in Idaho
for the enactment of law substituting the primary
election for the much abused cau5us system. 1t is
movement that will have to come out of the people
Party bosses will Illustrate it. for the party boss will
not willingly surrender the enormous power he en-
joys He will consent to platform declarations with
out number in behalf of the primary SYSTEM but
long the system is in operation, he is
able to prevent the nomination of legislative candi-
dates who will enact primary law.
A declaration of independence from the machine
must necessarily precede movement for the en-
actment of primary law.
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Based Upon Fact.

A part of the wisdom that poured into the
public receptacle during the eventful week of the
visit of the committee asserted that it had not yet
the Mormon sect of the manifesto of 1890 If this
has not been proved, then there is no issue.
"They (the Mormons) contend" says the oracle
"that they have faithfully abided by that agree
ment and the men opposed to them say that they
have not That raises question of fact to be
determined, not by parte statement of any man
or men, but by court, after full hearing of the
evidence"
1t was upon the determination of the question of
fact that the issue made. The agitation that
is developing into titanic struggle between NOR
atty and immortality in the State of Idaho came
out of the investigation of Reed Smoot by COM
mittee of the United States Senate That COM
mittee the court which submitted itself to a
full hearing of the evidence. If the orcae would
be convinced, reading of the 3,427 closely printed
pages of testimony is suggested.
Therein will be found ample evidence that the
manifesto of 1890 has not been obeyed and that the
conflict against polygamy is based upon fact not
upon parte statement. The Scimitar has printed
from time to time, extracts from this testimony
showing that polygamy, old and new, exists in the
Mormonized States and it has shown, through other
channels of information that, since the investiga-
ton ended, plural marriages have been so1emnized
1t is true that the finding of the Senate was not
in accordance with the facts, as submitted by
majority Of the investigating committee, but it is
we'll enough understood that the Senate disregarded
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-03-07
The Primary System.

The enactment of primary election law has in the
past appealed strongly to the judgment of the
mon voters of Idaho and will doubtless appeal still
more strongly to the infable sense of right that al
ways has place in the consciousness of the masses
Sentiment usually slowly for the achieve
ment of radical reforms but effective primary cleo
ton sentiment will be overdue in state that has
place in the progressive sphere of public influence
1t is in the west that reforms in government have
their breeding places and Idaho is fair fragment of
the progressive domain.
The primary election system is in operation in
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-03-07

the evidence and the committee report, in which
it was declared that Mr.. Smoot was not entitled
to his seat, in pursuance of political bargain and
sale through which the hierarchy guaranteed State
to the majority party Such is the demoralizing
effect of corruption in politics.
Notwithstanding the verdict, the accumulated tes-
timony is shedding light into the understanding of
the people and moral force is gathering that will
wipe out the crime of which Mormonism stands con-
vcted in spite of the assertiveness of the oracle
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Entered scondcass matter October 81 1907 the post
office Boise Idaho Congress March
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
ARRESTED
BY SHERIFF INGALLS,
FURNISHED BONDS FOR HIS AP-
PEARANCE IN ESNIERALDA
COUNTY

T. B. Hickey was arrested yester-
day morning at the depot by Sheriff
ingalls, of Goldfield, on the two
charges of embezzlement recently re-
turned against him by the Esmeralda
county grand jury He furnished bail
to the amount of $4,000 on each
charge, giving as bondsmen, Sam
Forman and w. B. Sollender.
Attorney Peck, who is represent
ing Mr.. Hickey, appeared in the dis
trict court yesterday and asked that
the date set for Mr.. Hickey to plead
to the charge of embezzlement, re-
turned against him by the Nye county
grand jury, be postponed from next
Tuesday to April 6. This was done
by Judge O'Brien. The reason oil
this request was that Mr.. Hickey is
suffering from severe cold and it is
feared that pneumonia may result.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
WOMAN BEATERf
GETS OFF EASY
JUDGE BRISSELL INFLICTS A
LIGHT FINE, OWING TO DE-
PENDANTS FAMILY

Another case of woman beating
came up before Judge Brissell yes
terday, but owing TO the offender
having a wife and child the full ex-
tent of the law was not imposed.
Gary Chettel, who for the past year
has been employed at the Mizpah
hotel as night clerk, took to task
yesterday morning Ida Leonard, who
has charge of the place during the
day, and proceeded to blacken both
her eyes. During the time he was
administering the chastisment he
was gently calling her every vile
name he could lay his tongue to.
After hearing the evidence Judge
Brissell severely reprimanded Chef
tel, and said that owing to the fam
lily dependent upon him for support
he would not impose the limit, but
fined him $50 and costs, the total
amounting to $73. 1t was rumored
around town last night that Chettel
had been invited to leave town by
several angry citizens, and if he ac-
cepts the invitation the town will be
little the loser for his loss.
Leon Barkinous was also before
his honor and was sentenced to thirty
days on the rock pile.
John O'Donnell and Fred Young
were given six hours to vamoose or
the charging of ringing in bogus pok'
er chips at the Tonopah Liquor com
pany. They both hailed from Gold
field. They vamoosed.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
SKINNER ON STAND
IN own BEHALF
EVIDENCE ALL in AND ARGU-
MENTS WILL BE HEARD
TODAY

The defense in the Skinner case
finished yesterday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. Skinner took the stand in
his own defense and testified that he
had shot the woman only after she
had shot him twice and then when it
was necessary to save his own life.
He denied beating her just before the
killing and stated that he was blind
with a drunken rage at the time of
the killing and was not responsible
for his act
Drs. Mapes and Cunningham testi-
fled as to the two ~ounds on Skin
ner's body. They both stated that
the entrance was from the back,
where it would have been impossible
to have been self-infiicted. DR.. Will
henson, who was called on the stand
by the prosecution, in rebuttal stat
ed that the bullets had entered from
the front, and based his idea on the
powder burns on the clothing of the
defendant
C. A. WATSON also testified for the
defense and stated that he had known
the couple in Denver, Colo, in Sep
TENDER, 1907. He said that he had
heard the woman, Isabelle Heskett
threaten SINNERS life. In the re-
buttal it was shown that Skinner and
the woman were here in Tonopah a
that time. Shortly after WATSON left
the stand he was arrested for per
jury, and according to District At
torney McCarren, he will be prose
cuted to the full extent of the law
The rebuttal occupied about hal
hour, and at o'clock the court ad
journed until 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
During the time that Skinner wa
on the stand he appeared on tn
verge of collapse and several time
came near breaking down. When n
left the stand the tears were running
down his face. In his appearance h
seems to have aged several years i
the past week.
Arguments will begin this morn
ing and the case, after the Judge
charge, will be given to the jury som
. time today.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
A GREAT TREAT

The Butler theatre had both per-
formances crowded again last even
ing, as was predicted yesterday morn
ing. The program was enjoyed by
evryone present. The first picture,
THE Scout" was applauded at both
performances and we'll it might be,
for it is a remarkably fine picture.
The illustrated song, Eat the Old
Crossroads" was we'll rendered and
applauded heartily. The Hostage"
picture is view of frontier life. The
cowboys and their riding, shooting.
etc., are very realistic.
The Irish blacksmith portrays the
gentleman fro mthe old sod" He
has typical village shop and is seen
at his daily work. A plot is planned
for his ruin, but finally all is straight
ened out and "all's well that ends
we'll" This picture is one of the
finest yet seen.
The song, Good Bye, Annie
Laurie" was the hit of the evening,
and was loudly applauded by every
one.
"Fatherhood and Drunkenness is
view of young lad trying to in.
duce his father to quit carousing and
come home. The boy accidentally
cued by his father, who resolves to
lead better life in the future.
Funny Faces Competition is one
of the funniest pictures yet produced
1t causes the audience much merri-
ment
The whole program is one that
can be enjoyed by anyone, and Ger.
tainly would be an hour we'll spent
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
GRAND JURY'S
TORRID REPORT
ESMERALDA BODY GRILLS PLATT
AND SHAW OF REHABILI-
TATION COMMITTEE

GOLDFIELD, New, March 26.--
The Esmeralda county grand jury
made a report to the court tonight.
The most important matter presented
in the report was the grand jury's
findings as a result of it's inyestiga-
ton of the State Bank and Trust
company. Two indictments have
been found against President T. b.
Hickey, charging embezzlement. The
report scores the state bank COM
missioners and implies that their
failure to act was due to the fact
that Hickey made the state pre-
ferred creditor and finally secured
the states account with marketable
bonds and stocks, which were con-
verted into cash, the state thus COM
ing out whole.
I'VE find," says the report, that
the board of bank commissioners of
this state has knowingly and willfully
neglected to perform its duty as out
lined by the statutes; that the mem
bers of the board had personal
knowledge that some depositors had
been preferred and that the trading
of accounts as it was commonly
termed, was being practiced and that
these things were done with their
sanction. We regret that TIA law
does not provide some penalty for
the failure of the members of the
board Of bank commissioners to per-
form their duty. We find the re-
Mobilization committee, so-called. is
composed of attorneys and relatives
of the board of directors of the de-
fhnct institution, and that their ex-
penses and salaries are being paid
out of the remnant of the deposit.
ors' money
The report closes with complaint
to Bank Examiner Miller, and with
recommendation that the attorne,
general proceed to have a receiver
appointed to protect depositors.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
FIRE DEPARTMENT
WAS CALLED OUT
CONFLAGRATION IN SUMMER.
FIELD & JOHNSON'S FEED
YARDS PUT OUT QUICKLY

The fire department was called out
last evening by blaze in a pile of
baled hay in the feed yards of Sum-
merfield & Johnson, on Lower Main
street. Owing to the prompt arrival
of the department the blaze was soon
extinguished, and general conflag-
ration averted. for had the high wind
that was in evidence all day been
blowing it would have not been long
before the Casino dance hall would
have caught, as there was only a
small space between it and the flames.
The origin is unknown, but is sup
posed to have been started by cigar
cite stump, carelessly thrown away.
The damage will amount to about
$500.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
TALKS
ABOUT NEVADA
SAYS RAWHIDE is THE HOUSE
HOLD WORD IN NEW
YORK

Mr.. Samuel Newhouse, the mil
lionaire mine owner, who has just
been inspecting mines in Southern
Nevada, in speaking of hiss trip to
this state, and other matters of par
ticular and intense interest, at the
present time, to the mining world,
had this to say to Reno Journal re-
porter last night:
Il am just back from my trip to
Europe and am taking little run
cut here in Nevada to enable me to
see what the conditions really are, so
much public attention is now being
directed to this state, particularly to
Rawhide. 1t is a household word,
nearly, in New York. Theyrwant to
know more definitely than they do
regarding this much-talked-of camp.
zone hears of Nevada and it's
mines all over Europe. From Alex
andria and Cairo, Egypt, some bank
ers come to Paris and ask all about
Nevada's mining wealth. Gold min
ing has absorbed the general atteu-
ton of financiers the world over,
since the industrials and railroad Sc
kcurities have suffered so much as the
result of the recent widespread de-
preston. Personally my information
about your state has come largely
from my engineers, but l intend to
know all about it very soon-as soon
as | can get down into the southern
territory. / intend to go down as far
as Bullfrog, where the company in
which l have the control will soon
begin thorough development. l ex-
pect to see the old Comstock left fal
behind by future mines in this state
in the years to come"
Mr.. Newhouse had a flatterine
word to say regarding Reno, its evil
, dences of aggressivenessg and pros
: lperity.
!. Count Leon de Laborde was next
asked for a few words for the Jour.
nal
| This is but one of several trips
, that have made to your great coun
try here" he said. II like it and
will remain here several weeks. Oul
people are very favorable to many O
/ your mining investments and are be
{ coming more and more interested il
! them every year. We hear grea
: things about this wonderful state anC
its resources and opportunities fol
| conservative investment. You hav'
| fine city in Reno
{ Engineer Johnson added his ties
: timony to the foregoing expressions
/ of opinion regarding the enormous
r developments in Nevada and sale
, that Salt Lake City was greatly in
r terested in any word from the state
3 E. H. Mead was also free in express
: ing his faith in Nevada, and its stu
: pendous possibilities.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
.GOLDFIELD PARTIES
in DOUBLE WEDDING

Thursday evening, at his residence,
Judge Brissell participated in a
double wedding in which he united
Thomas H. Niblock, of Goldfield, and
Dora Gagne, of Tonopah, and Freder-
lick w. Carlton, of Geldfield, and Ber-
tina E. Garnett, of Diamondfield.
County Clerk j. w. Landquist, Mrs.
James L. Butler and Mrs. ]. P. Bris-
sell acted as witnesses.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
PERSONAL MENTION
Grant Crumley returned from
Goldfield yesterday.

Grant Crumley returned from
Goldfield yesterday.
Judge and Mrs. Mcconnell came
up from Millers yesterday.
Zeb Kendall and w. B. Pittman
came in from Rawhide yesterday
Frank Keith, general manager of
the Tonopah Mining company, re-
turned from brief visit to the coast.
DR.. Wilkinson, who has been here
for the past week as a witness in the
Skinner trial, leaves this morning for
Gold Circle.
Attorney F. L. Berry left yester-
day morning, for Winnemucca, where
he will be absent several days on
legal business.
c, E. Horton, a prominent lumber.
man of Alameda, CAL, was in this
city yesterday and will leave on the
northbound train this morning.
Asbestos" Myers leaves this
morning for Rhyolite. From there
he will go to Los Angeles and NEE
Mrs. Myers, who has been visiting
relatives in New York for severa
months, and then they will make az
extended tour of the coast states, re
turning to Rhyolite in the fall, wher,
Mr.. Myers has extensive mining in
terests.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
HINK COLLINS INDICTED

The Washoe county grand jury has
returned an indictment against Hink
Collins for receiving stolen goods.
Collins was arrested in this city and
is alleged to have received large
amount of silverware which had been
stolen from a Reno jewelry house.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
COMMERCIAL

Tombstone Dealer (venturing to
offer suggestion Entered Into
Rest" would be a suitable motto, per-
haps. to fill that blank space.
Widow-That wouldn't do at all.
guess you didn't know him. Where
ever Jerry is, he's hustling around
lively.--Chicago Tribune.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28

80 days trial s1.OO is the offer on
Pineules. Relieves back-ache, weak
back, lame back, rheumatic pains
Best on sale for kidneys, bladder and
blood. Good for young and old. Sat
isfaction guaranteed or money re-
funded. Sold by Tonopah Drug Co.
3-3 to Alp
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
March 18th to oath, inclusive.
TOnoDah
HONORABLE SCARS

The force at the Montana mill
have not been in a scrap with the
Koreans, as one might be led to be-
lieve from the decorations which
adorn their faces. These are honor
able marks received in rescuing ma
terial from a fire in the lime house
which occurred Thursday afternoon.
The fire was extinguished with the
aid of the fire apparatus installed at
the mill.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
NEW BAPTIST CHURCH

The First Baptist church, located
on the corner of Cross street and
Florence avenue, is nearly completed.
The first services will be held next
Sunday, both morning and evening.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

Articles of incorporation were
filed yesterday at the county clerks
oeice by the Rawhide Midway Gold
Mines company, with capitalization
of $1,000,00O. The incorporators are
Irving Macdonald, l.. L. Blumenthal
and J. H. Monteath.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28

Location notices il triplicate- =
handiest AFFAIR for prospectors and
miners--contains carbon-150 no.
tees in book. For sale at the Bon
ANA Office
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MARRIAGE IdCENsEs ISSUED

The following marriage licenses
were issued by County Clerk Land
quist Thursday-Thomas H. Nib
lock, age 20, of Goldfield, and Dor.l
Gagne, age 81, of Tonopah; Freder-
lex w. Carlton, age 81, of Goldfield,
and Bertha e. Garrett, age 20, of
Diamondfield.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28

ManZan Pile Remedy comes ready
to use, in a collapsible tube, with
nozzle One application soothes and
heals, reduces inflammation and re-
1ieves soreness and itching. Price soc
Sold by Tonopah Drug Co. 3-3 4-12
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28
ST. MARKS CHURCH

Rev. Samuel Mills of Goldfield,
will hold services in st. Marks Epis-
copaI church Sunday evening at 1880
p. m. All cordially invited. ct
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-03-28

Journals, cash books and ledgers-
just the thing the merchant needs
best that can be made. For sale at
the Bonanza ONCE.
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NO PATRONAGE

Gunner asked that tall chap IL
he would vote for Hughes and he
wanted to thrash me-
Gueyr-You don't say! Democrat
Ell?
Gunner--No; barber Chicago
News.
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TORRENTIAL RAINS IN FRANCE

PARIS 2ITorential rains and winds in the southeast
ern part of much damage
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MRS. HOLLOWAY GIVES
BAPT|sMAL FONT

Relatives of Mrs. Carl S. Holloway
have lived and died in Hilo and have
been prominent in the affairs of Haili
church. That their connection with
it may be always green in the memory
of those who are left she is sending
to the Breakwater City on Tuesday a
very handsome baptismal font carved
from Hawaiian blue stone. The name
Maria Kamaunuiakea Ii being sunk in.
The cap is octagon on the outside
and circular inside with a movable
solid silver container for the water.
The top is massive and rich being
polished to a higher degree than has
ever been seen here on Hawaiian
stone, in beautiful contrast with the
solid dull finish Of the natural stone
in the square base. The construction
of the font was by the J. c. Axteu
Co., the silver piece being the work
of H. F. wichman & Co., Ltd.