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Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18
interior Backs Judoe Lewis.

Intimauon comes from reliable
source that If the department Of JUS
tice carries the Colorado land aud
timber fraud cases" to the supreme
court, appealing the decision Of Judge
Lewis, who recently threw out of court
10 indictments against capitalists Of
Colorado, Missouri. Iowa and Wiscon
sin, it will not have the moral support
of the interior department. Secretary
Garfield and subordinates decline to
discuss the case, but it is understood
that throughout the investigation,
which cost the government 100000
the interior department has not been
in sympathy with the government law
oGlcors. Tho department of justice
has announced that an appeal will be
taken, and it is said a contrary de-
cision will be reached shortly.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18
POSTOFFICE REPORT
SECRETARY HITCHCOCK TELLS
OF YEARS WORK.
Aggregate of s1ss, ooo, 900 in Revenue
Collected From Postoffices During
Year 1so7-He Recommends Thirty
Day Vacation Instead Of Fifteen and
More Towns for Free Delivery.

The annual report of First Assistant
Postmaster General Frank H. Hitch
cock has been made public. The reve-
nues collected through the postofices
during the fiscal year 1906 amounted
to about 100000, gain of more
than $15,0O0,000. and the report states
that this growth was continued in
1907, when the aggregate was $780,
900, 900. In order to meet this, contin-
uous growth of his bureau Mr.. Hitch
cock makes an appeal for larger ap-
preparations.
"The present policy of reappointing
presidential postmasters who have
conducted their offices to the satisfac-
ton Of the public and of the depart
ment has resulted in a decided benefit
to the service" says Mr.. Hitchcock
He adds that about 65 per cent of the
presidential postmasters have been re-
appointed.
Increases for various classes of en-
ployes of the department are recon-
mended. In order to relieve the third
class postmasters Of the necessity of
paying for assistants out of their SAL
aries a recommendation is made for
an increase to 100000 for that pur-
pose.
Thirty instead of Is days annual
leave is recommended for postal en-
ployes. An extension of the city de-
livery service to smaller towns than
are included under the present law is
urged. Under the amendment to the
law he suggests, free delivery would
be given to over 400 towns that do
not now enjoy that advantage.
The total number of postmasters of
all classes appointed during the year
was 1895, as against 14,535 for 1906.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18
IDAHO NEWS.

Alleging that he was libeled in an
interview from Governor Frank Good
ing IN the Boise Statesman, in which
Gooding replied to articles signed by
State Auditor Bragaw in regard to
controversy over the fund used to pay
expenses of the Pettibone and Hay
wood rials, Bragaw brought suit
against Gooding and the Statesman
for $4,000. Bragaw's article appeared
In the Capital News
Roosevelt has created a stir in DO
litieal circles by demanding the resig.
nation of Surveyor General Eagleson
of Boise. 1t is said that the president
was dissatisfied with Eagleson's con-
duct because of his friction with the
land Office
The large loan companies have re-
opened their Offices in Lewiston and
are seeking borrowers with approved
real estate security, the announce
ment carrying with it cut in the in
terest rate.
The coroner's jury at Wallace in
vestigating the cause of the death of
Nicholas Thornton returned a verdict
that Thornton died of fracture of the
skull, and that said fracture was the
result of fall or being thrown or
pushed from the door of the Wallace
hotel on the morning of December
&c."
Deputy Game Warden Mack Har-
baugh will attempt to satisfy his crav-
ing for big game by a mountain lion
hunt this week.
After two months inactivity a re-
sumption OF payment on Indian leases
is scheduled for January 20, at which
time money will be paid to the Indian
landlords by the white lessees, the
transfer being made through Indian
Agent o. H. Lipps. The copper-colored
landowners have $4,000 outstanding
in lease money.
The Nez Perez assessment roll car
ries about 100000 more this year
than last
Joseph P. Fallon, elected at the last
election to represent kootenai county
In the lower house of the state legis
lature, is out for the seat of Congress
man Burton l.. French.
Schools bells in every district in the
state summoned the children to schoo
Monday morning, after the usual two
weeks vacation.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18
Made False Entries

San Francisco, JAN 6.-Another SEN
sational chapter was added to the Cal
ifornia Safe Deposit & Trust company
scandal when H. l.. Storrs, one of the
bookkeepers Of the concern, broke
down under a merciless cross-examin-
tries in the books were in his hand
writing and had been made under or
ders from ]. Dalzell Brown, the i'm
prisoned manager Of the bank, and
]. D. Robertson, the fugitive assistant
secretary.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON NOTES.
About 60 per cent of the clearing
house certificates issued in Spokane
during the recent financial furry have
been retired.
The state book will show 100000
population for Seattle. 10000 for Spo-
kane and 10000 for Tacoma.
Hopgrowers of the Yakima valley
Lave formed union.
The, city of Colville is now in the
third class.
There are entries of 700 birds for
the poultry show at Walla Walla.
There will be no cut in the price Of
hair cuts and other tonsorial work at
Tacoma as announced some time ago
Tacoma, Wash.-While his accom-
plice stood at the door Of the wool
sned frightening away inquisitive chill
dren with revolver, John Vargo, a
miner at Carbonate. recently stole a
chest containing 5000 in $40 gold
pieces, the lifelong savings of John
Vaselino of Carbonate, and made his
escape.
The body OF P. w. Dillon, who died
at his home in Davenport, was shipped
to Tacoma for burial.
Injuries that may prove fatal to
both were sustained by Abraham Neil
sen and Albert Olson, who jumped
from the second story window Of A
Spokane lodging house while that floor
of the building was enveloped in
flames.
During the year 1907 over $4,000, 900
of county and school funds were han
died in Spokane.
During the past year Tacoma has
spent 7,501.95 for new fire houses
and fire equipment.
There is little hopes of rescuins
Harry Joyce and John Hager, who
we're buried in a caving well on the
ranch of Miss Tillie Bleck, two miles
north of. Ethiopia.
The Toppenish school district has
commenced suit to annul $4,000 worth
of school warrants, declaring then
fraudulent.
Steve Philips has been charged a
Seattle with murder in the first de
| 81 &c III Tic hllllA6 VI MI hdQ6C l1Cu
derson, a negress.
A meeting of all county commission
ers Of the state has been called IL
Tacoma for February IL to form
state organization and make a system
attic campaign for good roads.
Filing Of candidates. under the d.
rect primary law for the city election
in March closed with 104 aspirant
listed for the 10 offices in Seattle.
Earl Musselman, aged IA, was killed
and Clyde Damaske, aged IS, fatal
injured recently by heavy shingl
bolt. which crushed them.
At the meeting of the state teacf
ers ASSOCIATION at Seattle it was dc
, cided to hold the next annual meetin
in Spokane, commencing December 2!
1908. Officers were elected for tn
, ensuing year as follows: Presiden
A. H. Yoder of Tacoma; vice pres
= dents, N D. Showalter of Colfax, an
Miss Nettie Sawyer of Seattle; trea
urer, Chas. Pagan of Seattle; seer,
tary. o. c. Whitney or Tacoma.
The Sedro Woolley postoffice wa
burglarized recently.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18
New Principle in structural work


A new principle in engineering prac-
tice is described by the Scientific Ameri-
can in the case of lookout tower built
by Alexander Graham Bell, in which the
structure is composed of tetrahedrons,
and is said to be the first iron structure
built on this principle. Each tetrahedral
cell, which is the unit of construction,
is made of one-half inch iron piping, and
measures exactly As inches from tip to
tip. Two hundred and sixty of these
cells were employed in the tower, which
rises 70 feet above the ground. Some OF
the advantages claimed for this method
of construction are lightness, great rigid
ity, rapidly and ease Of construction
very little false work being required, and
the facility with which any part may be
renewed.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18
German Editor Guilty.

Berlin. Jan. 6.-Maximilien Harden
editor of Die Zukunft, was sentenced
to four months imprisonment on the
charge of libeling Count Kuno Won
Moltke.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18
Martial Law Declared.

Indianapolis, Jan. 6.-Governor Han
ly has issued a martial law proclama-
ton placing Major General Mckee in
complete control at Muncie. General
Mckee has IL companies of infantry
one battery and details from the sig
nal and hospital corpse of the Indiana
national guard with him at Muncie.
Twelve companies Of infantry AMI
one battery and company of the sig
nal corps of the Indiana national
guard are gathering at Muncie under
orders from Governor Hanly to main
tain peace during the strike of the
employees of the street railway. Cars
began running this morning and no
disturbances have occurred so far.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18
.WIamakers Win First strike.

The wigmakers of New York re-
Gently celebrated double event, the
recognition of their union and the
winning of the first strike of the year.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18

Yellow and black pearls are in demand
in Europe.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18
Latest Report.

The backbone of Muncie's mob is
broken. Cars are now running over all
the lines, and with the exception of
little stone throwing on the outskirts,
the cars were unmolested, notwith-
standing they we're manned by import
ed strikebreakers and unguarded so
far as deputy sheriffs and troops were
concerned
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-01-18

More potatoes are eaten in Belgium
than in Ireland.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02
E!ET!ETH YEAR TODAY
Diamond Ring from y. G. MI.
Employees rs a Reminder.

4 The truthfulness of the old adage
t'0nc5 touch Of nature makes the whole
world kin was brought home to w. A.
Needham4 last evening With greater
force, probably, than at any period of
his rs years of service for Il. G. NJ l..
when the employees Of the retail dry
goods department, over which he pre-
sides. presented him With a handsome
diamond ring in 5commenoration of the
stiftieth anniversary of his birthday
For some time preparations have
been quietly llnder way to bring about
Etlle surprise that eliminated so sue
gcessfully last evening. Mi. Needham
Us the head of the retail dry goods de-
;pntment and yesterday WAS the eve of
the tlftieth anniversary of his birthday.
Az the doors Of the big institution
CLOSED behind thc last customer. the dry
goods clerks hurrledly assembled in the
suit and cloak department In eager an
3ticipation OF the function.
Supt. Webber made the presentation
speech and prefaccd his remarks by
saying he felt honored in being asked
to represent the employees on this oc-s
Ecasion. One of the pleasing and satis-
Tying features OF association with u.
3C. NJ, l.. he continued, WAS the readi-
ness shown by the workers to assist
one another in times of adversely.
When sickness comes the helping hand
is extended. and in times OF bereavc-
nIent one can look for sympathy and
consolation from the fellow workers in
the store, Upon this occasion, however,
5Mr. Needham. we have assembled in
your. honor. as l understand tomorrow
Is the iiftieth anniversary of your
birthday. You have ever been cheer
ful aud willing worker. your depart
lnent has been ably managed, and we
desire that your iittieth birthday be
marked by this little token OF respect
and esteem. When you put it on 1t will
remind you of friends, and 30 years
hence trust you VIII look back with
satisfaction aud say. 1T is just so years
ago today since WAS presented with
this token Of love and eSteen''
For a few moments Mr.. Needham
Was completely overcome Drawing
himself together. however, he said:
You have not only taken my breath
but also my speech lii IL few appro-
pirate words he thanked those present
for their kindly interest in his behalf.
and also for the beautiful token that
had been handed to him, He would
ever appreciate 1t, not alone for it's in
tiinsic value, but for the sentiments
of love and affection with which it is
entwined. May cur associations in
the future beSas pleasant as have been
the associations of the past. is my
earnest W,isb.''
This afternoon reunion of Mr. Need
ham s family takes place in celebration
of the jubilee anniversary at the fam
ilyrcsidece, LIT south State street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02
INTERuRBAN ALTERATIONS.

Senator Simon Ramberger president
of the Salt Like and Ogden announ-.
ced today that all equipment on his
line is to be-. lighted with electricity
as soon as machinery arrives from the
east. Gas is being used at present for
lighting and steamaf for heating. Steam
will be used for some time vet but
the most modern electrical-illumin
ating process will be used from the
earlist possible moment. The machin-'
cry has been ordered for some. time
and Is iow'Bon It's way to Utah.
Another interesting statement made
by the interurban manager this morn
ing was that, he has obtained all
necessary equipment from the Salt
Lake & Los. Angeles people to han
die conference travel from Ogden and
other points to Salt Lake. The trains
and engines of the Salt Lake & Los
Angeles (Saltair system) are modern
and insure comfortable and, speedy
transportation. The Bambergers cars.
are being < renovated throughout
many needed changes being made.
'.Y,s have been installed at needed
points to eliminate needless switching
at terminals. BY the time winter sets
in the line will be in good shape and
by spring it viii hardly resemble It's
old self g.45tes i fsAs3 X
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02
RAILROAD NEWS.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS
AND EXPEND ITURES.


Washington. Oct. 2,--The monthly COM
8paratiye statement of the government
receipts and expenditures shows that for
the month of September. 1905, there was
an excess expenditure over receipts of
81, 453, ST. as against deficit for August
of s3a09.19S The receipts Of September,
however,, We're over $3000,000 in excess
of those of August, and the expenditures
50, 70O, Go0 in excess of those OF August,
The customs receipts We're S24,946, S26.
which IS an insrs a e. during the last az y
less than for September. 1907. Internal
revenue receipts ine re q. from 1886
her, Miscellaneous receipts also show
q material gain The total receipts for
September, S4S,3201l4. We're only about So
1lsGQ0 less than for the month Of Sep
TENDER, 1901, which was before the inan-
penditllres for the month were s27, o9i, os5,
and the increases are principally shown
In the war, navy and pension accounts.
There was over sl.fN0,000 decrease in the
civil and miscellaneous accounts as com
pared with the corresponding month in.
1901, apd a s2,5o0.o0O decrease in the pub
10 unr 81 a.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02

on Aug. 26th, 1905, the zlon's
cn-operatlve Home Building and
Real Estate Co. was incorporat-
ed with an authorized capital OF
100000, of which $50, 420 was paid
IN. Since then $4,000 of the
stock has been sold at par, so
the company now has 100000 as
sets, 100000 more stock will be
sold at par, or 81 per share.
owning a lumber yard and hay
inp expert men In different de-
nartments, the object of this {
Company is to build good houses
and make the expense as small
as possible to its purchasers, so
that the person who earns mod
e.st wages may have home OF
beauty and comfort. The Off
cers who are salt Lake men. are
~ George e. Romney, Pres. Miles
Il Romuey. Vice-Pres.. Miles
n TAYLOR, Secretary, and these
With John C. Cutler, Jr., form
the board of Directors. If you
want good investment at the
same price the directors paid
for their stock, buy one dollar
shares3in this company. Now is
the time to buy stock If you
want a paying investment. If
YOU want to purchase stock, call
on us at 3237-S Constitution Bldg.
or write, telephone No. 5s6, or
call on our agent, John G. CUT
Ter, IT., Investment Banker. at
No. 2Ss-24O Constitution Bldg.
Salt Lake city. Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02
LEFT MUCH IN DOUBT.
President OF G. NJ, &c st. r., Refuses to
Discuss California Extensions,

San Francisco, Oct "A J. Earling,
Sprcisdent of the Chicago. Milwaukee
and gSt Paul Railroad company, ne
seompanied by Mrs. Earring and Mr..
and Mrs. William Rockefeller, who ar
rived today after a flying sightseeing
trip left for the east in their special
train last night going by way of Og-
den President EarIlng talked much OF
the extension of the Chicago. Mllwau-s
tkee & st. Paul to Seattle and Tacoma
in the north, saying that the road
would be open for traffic by July L.
next, but he would make no statement
regarding the rumored extension of the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02
AUBsED A HORSE.

complaint was issued today from
the{Eofficc5 Of The county attorney
charging Peter MeIos and Gus Cullcrs
With cruelty 70 animals. The men are
accused OF having driven and worked u
horse that was unit for such purposes.
from the alleged fact that 1t was lame
and enlaciated. The complaint was
sworn TO by J, y. Lsle.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02
FIGHT WITH TELEPHONE POLE,

Patrolnan Olson arrested d party by,
the name 4of 10, Wilkinson this after
fnoonat Second South and Main streets
The officer said Wilkinson was very
drunk and was engaged IN q serious al.
tercat ion with a telephone pole. 1t was
fWflkinson's first pffense, and on his
promise to .sbe good III future he was
released by Judge Whitaker.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02

line to tap California: points He said
that freight and passenger agreements . ITS
had been entered into for the new Inc.
giving it an oriental outlet by way OF
the Osaka Shosen Kaisha. the Japanese
steamship company operating between
Seattle and the orient. Nh Earring de-
clared that the railroad company was
not worrying over the interstate com
inerce commission ruling Regarding
Asiatic freight and the published rates
of transcontinental railways.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02
COAL STRIKE ENDED.
Conferences Results Iii Signing OF
Agreement Which is Old scale.
Lsnccial to the NEWS

Cheyenne, lvyos Oct. hen the
conference Of coal mine operators and
miners took d recess for luncheon yes
to-day II was announced that an agree
@inent had nean reached, and that the
& papers would be signed during the
afternoon 1t has been learned that
%tllis was done and the Wyoming coal
strike is rloWan thing Of history. The
scale o. wages and regulat tons adopted
,,ei practically what We're in force be-
fore the strike. Each Side made con-
sessions, however,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY,

z Patrolinnn Hinton this afternoon.
Sssyore to a complaint against John
Carol, charging him With robbery. IT
is alleged that Carol on Sept. q stole a
watch valued at ST. from A. l.. Folgef
on First South street, between Main
and Most Temple street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02
SHOT DUCKS TOO LATE.

F, X, Smith was accused Of shooting
ducks after shutdown on the evening of
Oct. In complaint issued by the
county attorney today. The complain
ing witness was Sam Wright, deputy
game warden
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02
DELEGATES NAMED.

Additional delegates to the Trans
mississippi Congress, which cunvenes
in San Francisco oct. clio. were appoint
ed hY Gov. Cutler today as follows:
Rentou ]. IT, Rurtner of salt Lake, and nd
F.. N CART OF Draper.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-02
NOTORIOUS NEGRO
WOMAN ARRESTED.
Deputy Sheriff Placed Alleged
Female Pickpocket Behind
The Bars.
49, - !. : $500 :.
CLASH BETWEEN OFFICERS
$3.50 ---- - - -
X, gt tx =. m, tv,a,, 3,,.,,,.,,, a,.,1
CLASH BETWEEN OFFICERS
Charge Made That Policemen Arc
ri Warning Crooks the sherlT's
Men Arc After Them.

&ga Ella Branch. IA notorious negro worn-
an of the town and an alleged pick
pocket, was taken into custody last
night by Deputy, Sheriff, Russell. She
was locked up In the county jail on tho
charge of soliciting and will remain
tf,ere until she furnishes bonds in the
sum of 5000 or until tried by the court.
The woman was arrested at Third
South and Franklin avenue and Russell
asked a. stranger to call asscarriagel so,
he could take the woman to the county
Jail The man called the patrol wagon.
Instead and when the wagon arrived
the deputy shariT spurned the offer of
the policeman to transport tile dusky
woman to the county hastile. Russell
practically told the policeman that the
8sheriff,s office did not banker after the
{ help of the police in rounding up worl-
3.en of the town and the parasites who
live from their shame
POLICE WARN CIR Ooks.
The incident of last night is all the
more interesting in visw of the charge
made recently that policemen warned
the crooks that the county authorities
We're after them. That the two de-
partments are working at cross pur-l
poses Is freely alleged 1t is claimed
that the police are doing all they can
; to Keep the women in the city and the
sleriff's force Is making strenuous ef-s
forts to either drive them out of town
or land them in Jail.
The Branch woman arrested last
nights the one who WAS shot some
time ago during a. row IN II house of
lii fame. She was shot by Mary Jar
5i'ett, but the latter escaped punish
,lnent son the plea of self-dcfense.
Last night deputy sheriffs again
made the rounds of estenderloin dis
( trict on tho; wa tell for yiolators Of the
law. and some of the officers walked
about the streets which for months
have been. known as The haunts of ne
gro female pickpockets and robbers,
hat the lawless element are wise to
the program Of sheriff Emery and most
sof them are under cover.