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Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-21
MINERS ABANDON
THE FARMERS
STAY WITH THE WASHINGTON
WATER POWER COMPANY
IN OVERFLOW FIGHT.
Debris Case Compromise Falls
Through After Conference.

The scene of greatest interest in
the Washington Water Power hearing
was transformed the greater part OF
this week from this city to the great
mining district in the Occur d'Alenes,
Including the operators of the great
mines on the headwaters OF the
Occur d'Alene river. For years he
operators of the big mines at
Burke, Gem, Mullan. Wallace and
Wardner have been in bitter litiga-
ton with the settlers along the
South Fork of the Occur d'Alenc
river on account of the overflow and
deposit of tailings on lands along
the river. Negotiations between the
mine owners and settlers along the
river were opened recently and bid
fair to rsult in an amicable settle
ment of suits pending for damages
and the establishment of a condition
Of permanent peace between settlers
and mine operators. 1t was with
high hopes of success that two rep
resentatives of the settlers returned
from Wallace this week having made
good progress along lines that pro-
yided a settlement not only of the
"tailings" damage suits but the as
sistance of the mine owners in secur-
ing the removal of the Post Falls
dam
Last evening telephone message
from Wallace declared not only that
BIN negotiations wvre of but that
he mine operators would attend the
hearing in this city to testify for the
Washington Water Power company
10 the necessity of maintaining thu
dam at Post Falls to continue thu
generation of power by which tn
principal mines in the Occur d'Alene
are operated.
1t is said that the mine operator
lave been made practically a unit il
support of the power company du
o the showing made by the govern
nent and settlers at this hearing
md the possible revocation of tn
Washington Water Power company
ermit and the removal of the dan
The mine operators of the Coeu
HAlenes argue that If they are de
rived of the power they now us
would require a year at least
BET power from Thompson Falls, NJ
Pessitating in the meantime the col
Btruction of expensive electric pow'
plants at their mines.
The operators prefer. it is repor
d, to continue the fight against Il
ettlers in the tailings cases than
De confronted with the loss OF ele
ric power from the Post Fal
lam.
AT present the settlers lands alol
he Occur d'Alene river are owe
owed with tailings from the min
rOm Mullan to Kingston and foo
4 with backwater from the Pc
alls dam from Kingston to Il
Occur d'Alene LAKE.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-21

tention Of the states TO maintain
such an organization. and to re-
quest the secretary. under the disers-
ton that rests with him. to author
ize. temporarily. the continuance Of
the regiment with fewer than twelve
companies, On the receipt OF such
a letter 1t viii be submitted 70 the
secretary. and his action will be con-
veyed formally TO the military an
thoritles OF the states"
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-21
WILL ANIsT LOSS.

Messrs Long and Mcdonald %
Spokane. the former representing
NJ. Seller q Co. and the latter the
Spokane DRY Goods company. have
been chosen 10 invoice the goods and
afsx the loss on the Racket store
stock from the recent IRE. prepare
tory TO Mr.. Ralnes resnming business
again. These gentlemen will be in
the city tomorrow
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-21
PRIAlA DONNA on TOlR.

NEW YORK. s. Y. Jan. a.
Nine. Tetrazrlnis western tour
s.hich begins today viii continue to
February s and wiii include Tor0a-
to. Cleveland. Detroit. Columbus, s..
Louis. Kansas city. Milwaukee,. Bat
falo and Monfreal.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-21
IOVETT LOOKS AFTER
HARTMAN INTERESTS

Asks Government 60 Dismiss Action
TO Dissolve Merger.
WASHINGTON ID. C.. Jan. I'll
Attorney General wickersham today
granted Robert s. Loyett, chief Of
the Hartman interests. permission
10 file a written memorandum sup
porting his request that the govern
ment dismiss the action which seeks
10 dissolve the merger OF the Union
and Southern Pacific railways. Wick
ersham said that he would take the
memorandum under consideration.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-21
alGHLANDERS INITIATE
MEMBERS AND INSTALL
egree Team From spokane Present
and Take Charge.

egree Team From spokane Present
and Take Charge.
The degree team of the Royal
ishlanders lodge of Spokane was
ecompanied to this city last even
re by nearly fifty members of the
'der from that city, and the event
y Initiating the large local class
'ad the installing officers for the en-
1Oing year was a decidedly pleasant
PIE for the large number who were
gresent.
The work finished, the hall was
Arown open and the public admit
'eo for the social part. Refresh
1eats were served and dancing in
salsed in for severa' hours The
Spokane people returned on special
seieh left the city shortly before mid
asht
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-21
SOUTHERN CHARITY BALI.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Jan. 81
One Of the largest charity balls Of
the season viii be held tonight b
the Southern Relief society at the
New willard. The proceeds viii 80
20 a fund for the relief Of poor con-
federate veterans and their families.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-21
HORSE WAS KILLED.

A horse belonging to the stack
Gibbs Lumber company was struck
By an incoming electric train Al the
crossing near their yards last even-
ing about sac O'Clock. and killed.
No other damage vas done. The
horse Was being driven BY an en-
pIoye when the accident occurred.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-21
rlGnr Iloron mcENsEs.

YORK. Pa. Jan. 2i--Applieattons
for liquor licenses to the number Of
I54 will be heard BY the courts here
today. and the Anti-Saioon League
win put mp a vigorous night against
the liquor dealer.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1910-01-21
NELSON TO FIGHT Lang.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. Jan. 2l.~Bat-
thing Nelson Is mat he'd to meet Ed
die Lang. a Chicago lightweight in
an eIght-round bout here this even
Ing. This contest will be the cham.
plon's only workout prior 10 pitch
ing his training camp at Millet's on
the outskirts OF San Francisco for
the finish fight with Ad. Wogast.
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30
SENATOR FLINT AND REPRESENT
TATlVE MANN EACH HAS
WATERWAY MEASURE.
THE matter Of TOLLS
Either an Unqualified Free Passage
Of American Ships or the Collection
of Toll and Subsequent Rebate Of
the Entire Toll.

washington, Dec. 29.-Both Senator
Flint Of California, chairman OF the
committee on interoceanic canals, and
Representative Mann of Illinois, chair.
man of the house committee on inter-
state and foreign commerce, expect to
introduce general Panama canal bills.
These will incorporate their differing
IDEAS as to the needs of legislation for
the WaterWay-in the light OF the
White House conference last night.
This conference developed substan-
tial harmony of opinion favoring forti-
fication of the canal; presidential dis
cretion as to the exact amount of tolls
under prescribed maximum and min
imuna limitations; government opera
tion of the drydock and repair shop
facilities: and government sale OF ali
the coal, OIL and other ship supplies at
both ends of the canal to the trade
of the world passing through 1t: and
for the safeguarding OF the competi-
tion through the canal.
The differencey Of views as to
whether foreign shipping and coast
wise shipping would receive equal
treatment in canal charges could not
be reconciled, and the problem still Is
uns olved s9
Senator FIint's Bill.
Senator F'lint's bill will provide
either an unqualified free passage OF
American5 ships or the collection ct tol:
and subsequent rebate of the entire
toll, which, from the viewpoint Of some
of those in the conference, merely
would operate as a matter Of book
keeping. His bill will fix certain
maximum and minimum of tolls on
YES sells Of other countries, probably
from so or Is cents. minimum, to $l.2E
or $1,50, maxium, a net ton, leaving
the exact charge to the discretion o1
the president, SO that 1t can Oe adj
justed to changing commercial condi-
tions.
It will provide that the rebate to
coastwise vessels shall not be allowed
to any vessels owned or controlled by
any railroad with which they are COM
petitive, directly or Indirectly. It also
will provide that the government may
take over to its own uses, when public
emergencies make it necessary, any
vessels that avail themselves OF the
rebate. which would make all coast
wise craft engaged In canal traffic
subject to naval uses on demand.
The general measure that Mr. Mann
proposes probably will be presented tn
his colleagues on the Interstate and
foreign commerce committee soon after
the holiday recess.
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30
VOTES WERE ! sold
BY MINISTERS
TWO DNINEs nv ADAMS COUNTY
ARE INDICTED FOR GETTING
THE MONEY.

West Union o., Dec. 29.-Seventy-
three more indictments We're returned
today by the grand fury investigating
the selling of votes in Adams county
under the direction OF Judge Blair.
Seventy persohs We're arraigned, max
ing the total to date 376 arraigned
and 1,071 indicted.
Judge Blair said tonight it may be-
come necessary to indict some men
who bought votes, in order to make a
clean sweep of all the guilty and to
bring about desired reforms. 1t was
discovered tonight that not a single
voter will be left in one school district
in Jefferson township. which includes
Walmsleyville. Every male citizen has
been indicted. Two more ministers
both residents Of Green township, were
indicted today. Court officials decline
to give out their names. Each re-
ceiyed s. for his vote. One young man
confessed today that he sold out to his
own father and received $40 for his
vote.
Many persons are placing chattel
mortgages on their furniture to raise
the money to pay their fines.
Judge Blair said tonight that the
jury would adjourn Saturday for few
days to enable him to review the work
Frank Shively. the democratic prose
reject, will assume charge Mon-
day. Sheriff -elect James Williams, g
democrat. will also take office nexl
week, and is enga ging extra deputies
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30
FEDERAL TROOPS
TAKE NAL PASO

Mexico city. Dec. 29.-Mal Paso,
said to have been the stronghold Of
the revolutfonists in the state OF Chi
huahua, was captured today BY the
federal forces, according to kilograms
received late tonight by government
officials.
In accordance a accommodating
party Of about 100 men, under General
Cordtlla Escuredero, was sent out this
morning to locate the position OF the
enemy. The troops advanced toward
Nal Paso and were fired upon from
the sides Of the canyon by the rey-
Oluti0nists.
Rebels Flse.
General Escuedero ordered his men
to advance upon their position, and
after a sharp skirmish the revolu-
tionists fled. leaving the pass in pos
session Of the federal troops
No details Of the casualties were
given In official dispatches, but it is
thought several on both sides were
killed
The federal troops. are now engaged
In repairing the tracks Of the North
western railroad and the telegraph
lines which have been out 0f commis-
sion for three weeks.
The message reporting the capture
of NAL Paso came direct from that
point to Mexico City.
Officials here said the taking Of Ma
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30
ses7fs fsi3
FOREST SUPERVISOR
CLEARS men \
.DoRR skEELs Or LIBBY EsTAe.
LisHEs ALiBi FOR ALLEGED
MuRpERERs.

Butte, Dec. 29-(Special)-Th it
does not always pay to be too certain
of identity where such a serious
charge as murder is concerned was
shown today when three men. held for
the killing of w. U. Summers on
September 2, last, were releas ed by
Justice Foley on preliminary hearing.
Emil Huord and Joseph Reese were
two of the men, and A. r. Laughlin
the other.
SOmmers was bartender at the saloon
at Silver Bow junction when, on the
night in question, two highWaymer
came into the place and held it up
Sommers grabbed a, chair to resist
robbery and was shot down and in
stantly killed. Huord and Reese were
arrested later and almost positively
identified by people around the place
as two of the men In the robbery
Laughlin was arrested at another time
and wore a red handkerchief such as
some people say they saw on one OF
the strangers in Silver Bow the night
of the. murder.
Forest Supervisor Dorr Skeels came
down from Libby to testify for Huore
and Reese. He told the justice thai
both men worked for him fightins
forest fires during the whole periot
from August 13 to September II. b.
his testimony the charge against ootf
men was dismissed. That agains
Laughlin was dropped also, as ther'
was nothing to identify him othe
than the handkerchief.
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30
SHEEHAN ANNOUNCES
HE IS A CANDIDATE
BEFORE LEGISLATURE
New York Man Wants
to Succeed Depew
as United States
Senator.

New York, Dec. 29-William +.
Sheehan made formal announcement
of his candidacy for the United States
senate tonight in letter addressed
to Mayor Furhmann of Buffalo, who,
with other leading Buffalo democrats,
recently indorsed him for the seat to
ator Depew expires on March 4.
In defining his attitude toward ma
tional questions, MIR. slieehan declares
his belief in the letter and spirit OF
the platform adopted at the last DEM
opens with an expression of satisfac-
ton that the opportunity of consenting
to the consideration of his name for
the senatorship comes from his "old
neighbors and friends" in Buffalo.
He urges that whoever the demo-
cratic party chooses for senator. his
usefulness as public officer be not
weakened by unjust criticism during
his candidacy.
He declares himself in favor of
bona fide downward revision Of the
tariff, and continues:
TRUSTS and combinations that con-
troll the necessares of life and in
crease the cost Of living are largely
the result of excessive protective
duties FOR the immediate present
the momentous question has been re-
moved from the domain of politics.
II shall, if elected, approach the So
luton Of the question in the spirit of
the brodest patriotism
Mr.. Sheehan says that, though he
rejoices in the worldwide effort for.
universal peace, that until the tim.
comes he would heed the old saying,
Put you trust in God and keep your
powder dry
Il have no patience" he continues,
with. the senators and representa-
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30
GREAT FRI: |: | RAGING c !.
AT MESS|NA, ITALY

Reggie di Calabria. Italy. Dec. 2s.-
"A fierce fire, which is believed to be
still raging, has destroyed the wood
en- buildings around the harbor at
Messina. This information was brought
here today by boat. All telegraphic
and telephone communication with
Messina has been interrupted.
Among the burning buildings are the
postoffice. the telegraph office and the
railway station. When the boat was
dispatched from Messina, the fire was
making rapid progress. Troops had
been called out in an effort to keep the
flames from spreading to all parts of
the town.
No fear was entertained at the time
for the American quarter. which is
about a mile distant.
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30
WORK THE HENRY GRAFTON.

Wallace, Dec. 2s.-fspecial.)- )-At one
time bonded for s50,000 and at another
under bond for $4,000. the Henry
Grafton is one of the best known of
the canyon mining properties SO far
as the old timers are concerned, but
in late years work has been carried
on quietly. The Henry Grafton is a
west extension of the old Frisco ledge.
from which the Frisco company shipped
millions OF dollars worth cf galena
ore. 1t Is only in the past four years
that the Frisco has been idle. The
Henry Grafton is being worked now
through cross-cut tunnel that will
strike the edge in 100 feet.
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30
PRESIDENT OF WASHINGTON
SAVINGS BANK IS CHARGED
WITH LARCENY.
PLACED ACE UNDER IN ARREST | Ii|' | /
II Is Alleged That the Emblexzer Se-
cured Checks Assresatins $4,000 in
Exchange for 4 Fictitious Mortgage
The Return Of Several Other In
dictments Is Expected.

New York, Dec. 29-1t took the
grand jury just an hour today to in
dict Joseph G. Robin on a charge Of
the larceny OF $4,000 from the Wash
ingtOn Savings ban:s. o. which he was
president. The savings bank passed
into the hands of the state banking
department today. there to keep COM
pany with the Bank OF Northern New
York, Of whose executive committee.
he was chairman, and with which his
name has hitherto been more promi-
nently connected. .sl
The district attorney explained that
out of mass of evidence drawn from
the records Of both institutions he had
chosen the charge that he thought
could be presented most simply to a
jury. 4 ,sS st5tei
Robin Under Arrest.
Robin was Immediately placed under
arrest at the home Of his sister, DR..
Louise Robinoyitch, but his arraign-
ment was postponed until tomorrow,
when he must give $4,000 bail or go
to Jail. -.
Technically, Robin is insane. The
order OF commitment, signed by JUS
tice Amend at the request Of DR..
Robinovitch and on the certification
Of three other physicians, still stands,
although the private santarium to
which Robin was taken refused to re \
ceive him. n
@.,-s' ''.This lunacy finding is the thing
that complicates the case" said Dis
trict Attorney Whitman today. IF
Mr.. Jerome wolld consent to waive
that finding, 1t would greatly simplify
matters"
William Travers Jerome, who has
been retained by Robin. made his at
titude toward this request plain.
IF 1t appears he is sufficiently able
to appear in court he can be brought
here to answer to the Indictment" he
said. He is now a ward of the su-
preme court II he is found respon-
sible, just what course is wise to pur-
sue is left to subsequent determine
tion. His person is secure
Robin drove up tonight in his auto
mobile to his sisters home, bench
warrant was Immediately served on
him and DR.. Austin Flint, one Of the
physicians who signed the order for
his commitment, and DR. William B.
;Mabon. superintendent Of the Man
haitian state asylum for the insane,
began an examination into his condi-
tion.
The Indictment.
The indictment against Robin was
based on information sworn to by
Frederick K. Morris, formerly his con-
fidential employe.
1t charges that the Washington
Savings bank. Of which Robin was
president, was induced to draw to his
order two checks aggregating $4,000
In consideration. Of participation In
agreements purporting to give the
bank an equivalent in a. mortgage exc
cuted by the Fidelity Development
company, one of the string of com
panies promoted by Robin. in favor
OF the Title & Guarantee company o
Rochester. N. Y.
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30
BOILER EXPLOSION
COSTS many,
LIVES
FOREIGNERS GATHERED AROUND
PLANT, AWAITING WORK,
HURLED TO DEATH.

b e
Pittsfield, Mass, Dec. 29.--The lives
Of l16 Workmen were ended today by
the explosion of a boiler at the plant
Of the Morewood Lake Ice company at
MoreWood, two miles south of here.
Twelve men were instantly killed, one
died shortly after the accident and
three others died in the hospital In
addition. IL men were injured and it
was said at the House of Mercy, the
hospital to which they were removed.
that two of the patients may die.
State Officer H. a. McNeill was as
signed by the Massachusetts police Of.
ficials to make thorough investiga-
tion of the explosion.
At a meeting of the city councii
resolutions were adopted calling for
immediate action to supply the wants
of the fatherless and injured. Upon
the suggestion of Mayor Machines, q
Subscription paper was started, and in
a short time nearly $4,000 had beer
subscribed. United States Senator
Crane, whose home is near here
headed the list with $500.
Gathered this forenoon in groups
about the boiler building, which was
some distance from the Ice houses
We're about 125 men, mostly Poles and
Italians, awaiting the chance to carr
few dollars by cutting ice. With {
crash heard for miles around, thu
boiler burst.
Bodies of men and fragments of iror
and timber were hurled through ths
air. Those Of the workmen who Were
not killed outright We're seriously in
jured or dazed. The monetary loss vii
not exceed $500. Official of the com
pany are a a loss to account for th'
disaster.
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30

Paso was q death blow to the insur-
gents, as that point had always been
considered the strongest position that
they had held and by its capture the
government would be able to supply
its forces operating toward Ciudad
Guerrero. It is believed the next en-
counter will be at Guerrero.
General Luque's force was said to
have succeeded in joining that of Gem
seral Navarro without any encounter
with the insurgents. by q route to the
south OF NAL Paso canyon. but as to
the future conduct of the campaign.
information was refused on the ground
that to give 1t would be prejudicial to
its success.
Reports that have reached here
through unofficial channels from Chi
huahua say scouts from General
Luque's command. who have been ex-
pioring the country In the last two
days between Pedernales and Guerrero
brought news that the Insurgents were
dispensing and that 1t was probable
that when the combined armies OF
Luque and Navarro reached Guerrero
they will find the city deserted by this
rebels.
Stories have appeared in newspapers
OF Merida, Yucatan, that uprisings
had occurred in TAbasco and Chiapas
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30
BITTER CONTEST DEVELOPS
AMONG MEMBERS OF MON.
TAlNA's LOWER HOUSE.
MCDOWELL HAS RIVALS
Among Those Mentioned in connse-
ton With Presiding Officer Of the
House Are Frank Woody, Jr., Of
Missouia, Judge Word Of Helena.
Owen 5yrnes and w. c. WhaIey.

Helena, Dec. 29-With a general ~.
flux Of members of the legislature ~.
day there developed a bitter contest
Tor the speakership of the house Of
representatives. W. w. Mcdowell Of
Silver Bow, who was speaker of the
last assembly. was generally regarded
as having a "cinch'' on reelection. but
opposition has developed which may
prove of consequence to the Butte
member. Frank Woody, Jr., Of Mis-
5soula, who was a member of the last
house, Is an avowed candidate for the
speakership as Is Judge r. Lee Word
OF Helena. In addition. Owen Byrnes.
who was early mentioned for the
speakership, but who was understood
to have Withdrawn in favor of Nc
Dowell, insists that If there is to be
a contest he will re-enter the race
w. G. Whaley of Broadwater county is
also mentioned for the honor of pre-.
siding over the house.
Senatorial Contest.
Reflected in the fight over the speak
ership is the contest over the sue
cessor to United States Senator
Thomas 1T. Carter. Both Woody and
Word are recognized as strong sup
porters of 7. J. Walsh of Helena, while
Mcdowell is generally credited with
being opposed to the Helena lawyer.
a futile attempt was made this
afternoon to secure caucus of the
democratic members from Lewie9 and
Clark county to agree on the speaker
ship, the Walsh men endeavoring tn
secure the solid delegation for the
Word candidacy The caucus ad-
journed without taking any definite
action and will meet again Sunday
afternoon. The general caucus for
the organization of the house will be
held Sunday evening. and the republi.
acah caucus for the organization of the
senate will ne held at the same time.
Strong efforts are being made bv
|the Walsh adherents to secure an iron
clad agreement from every democratic
member, to enter a senatorial caucus
to be held later in the week, and this
effort may be sufficient to prevent the
Organization caucus next Sunday even
ing, but this is not considered prob
able in view of the fact that some
Of the Walsh supporters are already
pledged to the 'speakership candidacy
of Mcdowell
The Daily Missoulian., 1910-12-30
JURY DISAGREES
IN CASE

Helena, Dec. 20 Especial l)-After
being out IS hours and reporting 1t
could not agree. the jury in the
federal court in the case of Nelli.
S. Arnold against H. r. Samuels
Of Wallace was discharged by
Judge Rasch this afternoon. Mrs.
Arnold sued to recover $4,000 for
the death of her husband, who was
Killed in runaway while Sam
uels was driving the team. The
jury in previous case, in which
Mrs. Arnold sued to recover $50, 900
for personal injuries, also disa-
greed.