The Idaho Statesman from Boise, Idaho • 1

FORTY-SEVENTH NO 140 BOISE IDAHO TUESDAY MORNING JANUARY 3 1911 TEN PACES MTNESS The Old and the New in Idaho Governors PUTS HIM 01 ROOSEVELT THE OFFICE III SIX SUITES IDAHO WOOL GROWERS decide upon Incorporation of body CROWDS witness inauguration of Governor llawley and state officials 3IESSAGE of Governor Hawley deals extensively with judiciary DOUBLE TRAGEDY in Maryland shrouded in mystery CHECK IN of resources dargea to Roosevelt and Plnciiot BOTH BRANCHES of the legislature meet and organize i KANSAS BANK ROBBERS LAUGHAT OFFICERS TWO GANGS OPERATING IN SUNFLOWER STATE One Has Headquarters and Refuge in Oklahoma the Other in Stale of Nebraska Photo by Stamper EX-GOVERNOR JAMES II BRADY GOVERNOR JAMES II HAWLEY Yesterday on the occasion of th retirement of Governor James II Brady and the li duel ion into office of Governor James II llawley the two xceutlves consented to have their pho tograplis taken together for The Statesman Four of Them Represent Different Political Parties Than Predecessors DEMOCRATS GAIN THREE Oddie of Nevada the First Republican Executive in Twenty Years Six new governors four of them representing different political par- ties than their predecessors were in-- augurated in the United States yester-: day In three of the states the changes represent gains to the Democratic ranks The fourth Nevada by an augurating Tasker Oddie now has its first Republican chief executive in a score of years Following are the states In which i new governors took office: New York Governor John A Dix Democrat succeeds Horace White a Republican Governor McGovern Republican succeeds James Davidson Republican Michigan Governor Chase Osborne Republican succeeds Fred Warner Republican Wyoming Joseph Carey Democrat succeeds B- Brooks Republican Governor James Hawley Democrat succeeds Brady Republican Nevada Governor Tasker Oddie Republican succeeds Dickerson Democrat Governor Dix the first Democratic governor In New York In 18 years took his oath of office amid a brilliant gathering The inauguration of Governor Osborne on the other hand was marked by extreme simplicity "He had appointed no military staff and assumed his position In the parlor of the executive suite before friends and relatives i Republicans from the mountains of Nevada many of whom were compelled to endure a long journey involving long trips -by carriage and on horseback flocked from all portions to witness the inauguration INAUGURATION OF JOHN A DIX Impressive Ceremonies Mark Incluc-tion 'of Executive at Albany ALBANY Jan 2 With impressive ceremonies John A Dix second of that name to be clothed with the responsibility of the governorship of the Empire state was formally inducted into office today His first official utterance sounding the keynote of his policy was received with close attention by an audience comprising all the higher state officials and as many others as could crowd Into the assembly chambers CAREY INAUGURATED CHEYENNE 1 Jan 2 Joseph Carey elected on the Democratic ticket to succeed Governor Brooks was inaugurated governor of Wyoming today Intense cold made necessary the abandonment of ceremonies arranged to take place in the open air FUNDS FOR UNIVERSITY BURLINGTON Vt Jan 2 A check for $67966 from the Rockefeller foundation was received today by Treasurer I Smith of the University of Vermont representing the first installment of a gift of $100000 made to the university on condition that an additional $400000 be raised elsewhere The $400000 has been subscribed HIGHER NATES IS NOT TRUE Live Wire Features of the Maiden Message by New Chief Executive Gem State NEW YORK VILLAGE OF FIRE FIEND OF GOVERNOR New Chief Executive and Other State Officials Take Oath of Office Speech by head of state Ceremonies Simple But Impressive Mark Opening of Nek Administration Bright sunshine a dense crowd In the hall of the house of representatives and general good clieer attended the close of the administration of Governor James Brady and the Induction into office of Governor amcs II Hawley and other state of als The inaugural ceremony was brief but Impressive The large clock on the wall pointed to 11:15 when cheering In the outer hall announced the arrival of the chief actors In the ceremony When Chief Justice George II Stewart ap peared In the hall leaning upon the arm of Justice James Allshle fol lowed by Governor James II Brady and Governor-elect James II Hawley walking arm In arm there was general applause These men were followed by the other state officials and offl-cers-elect who arranged themselves in half circle around the desk Governor Brady presented h's suc-cesor and Chief Justice Stewart administered the regulation oath of office Justice James Ailshle presented Justice Isaac Sullivan Secretary' A Shaw presented Lieutenant Governor Lewis II Sweetser Secretary of State Robert Lansdon presented Wilford Gifford assistant Attorney General Peterson presented McDougall Deputy State Auditor George Lewis presented Stephen Taylor secretary A Hastings presented Allen for state treasurer Miss Relle Chamberlain presented Miss Grace Shep-rd and Cushing Moore presented tobert Bell for state mine inspector These off'dals were duly sworn In one at a rime Calls for Governor Hawley When all the officers had taken the oath there were loud calls for Governor Hawley The audience demanded a speech Responding the governor stepped to the platform and was greeted with generous 1 applause He was introduced to the assembly in fitting words by Chief-Justice Stewart and spoke briefly as follow's: appreciate the high honor you have conferred upon me by selecting me your chief executive officer I did not expect to address you at this time but to the officers and the members the legislature I wish to give the atWnrances that I am ready to unite my efforts with yours to promote the promote the public good and the best Interests of Idaho I wish for you a pleasant and fruitful administration I thank our visitors for their presence and Interest and to them I say that I believe each official and each member of the legislature has an earnest desire to do his full duty in order that Idaho may take the place to which she Is entitled as the of the And at the end of our term of public service I trust the people of the state will be able to say of eRch one of us done thou good and faithful High Trlhutes Are Paid Governor words seemed to meet with much favor Rnd he was the recipient of many congratulations at the close of the little program It was remarked with what grace and dignity Governor Brady performed his part of the ceremony and the ovation to Chief Justice Stewart when he-appeared at the door and again when he took the platform told of the high position he occupies In the public estimation One little oversight In the arrangement of the program placed the senators in an awkwanl position No place was assigned for them in the hall: they were not notified to be present and when they concluded to be pres ent without Invitation they found such a crowd about the doors that It was Impossible to enter They are anxious that their absence be not attributed to lack of courtesy The officials to be sworn In together with Ihe present officers and chief clerks or secretaries where the officers succeed themselves met In the office of the governor In the cspitol and marched up to the hall of the house of representatives After the ceremony Governor Brady conducted his successor to the executive lepartments and the change of'ad-nistration had passed Into history COAL PRODUCTION OF COUNTRY Is Very CTnp to tlic ilnunl Made by Mine In 1907 WASHINGTON' Jan -The production of coal in the United States during 1910 was between 475000000 and 485000000 short tons a considerable increase over the output of 459715704 short-tons in 1909 and near the previous record of 480363-024 tons as produced in 1907 This estimate was made by Edward Farker from reports received' by the geological survey from coal mine vprstnrs and others familiar with the industry "The most important fa? tor influencing the coal mining industry in say Mr Farker "was the prolonged stride in Illinois and the southwestern states This strike or suspension which started on April 1 i ending in an adjustment of the wage I scale was not settled until September 15 and much time was lost in putting the mines into condition for oners tion so that the period of idleness was fully six months "The settlement was ji practical stir-render of the operators to the demands of the miners with an increase of 555 per cent In wages similar increase was gi anted in oher states either beiore the strike or rtirlng the suspension or subsequent to it During the idleness many of the miners who were on strike in Illinois obtained employment In the mines tf competitive states and lielo-d to increase tin out put there which offset the shortage in the states afTectt-J' Jan 2 Higher standards of efficiency mot increased freight charges are the paramount needs todav of American railways This proposition is the essence of the brief filed today with the Interstate commerce commission by Louis Bran-deis of Boston -counsel for the traffic commission of the commercial organizations of the Atlantic seaboard in the investigation of the commission In the proposed advances in freight rates in the official classification for that part of the country east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers Railroad managers Mr Brandeis cqntends in an effort to meet existing needs Ehould not look without but within "If their net Increase is he said proper remedy is not higher rates resulting in higher costs and lessened business but scientific management resulting in lower costs in higher wages and increased business "If their credit is impaired the proper remedy is not to apply the 'stimulant of higher rates but to strengthen their organizations by introducing advanced methods and eliminating questionable practices Thus they will maintain credit by deserving HOTEL BURNED ST LOUIS Jan 2 Fire destroyed the Audenreith hotel at Clayton a suburtr of St Louis tonight Hie damage in estimated at $70000 Blocking the Development of Alaska Charge Made bv Alaskan Capitalist LETTER SENT PRESIDENT Josyln Combats Argument of Pinchot for Cancellation of Coal Claims WASHINGTON Jan 2 Form-President Roosevelt and former Forester Pinchot are charged with blocking the development of Alaska in a letter to President Taft today by Joslyn an Alaskan capitalist to combat the arguments presented by Mr Pinchot in his brief arguing for the cancellation of the so-called Cunningham coal claims Mr Joslyn Is president of the Tana Valley Railroad company and says ho filed his letter not in the interest of Cunningham claims or any other syndicate but as an expression of the people of Alaska regarding the granting of titles to coal lands He declares that Mr sole object in filing his brief was to embarrass and do injury to Secretary Ballinger He says the brief is full of misstatements "so much so in fact that Mr: Pinchot must be aware of their He denies that tho Cunningham claims are fraudulent Mr Joslyn declares that Mr Roosevelt when president approved the aet of 1904 relative to Alaskan coal lands years later" he says "Mr Pinchot concluded it was not a good law He did not apply to congress to amend or repeal it but went directly to the occupant of the White House and Mr Roosevelt on November 21 1906 issued an order suspending it He not only suspended it as to future application but suspended the rights of those already In-V itiated under It Ws there ever a more despotic 'use of -executive power in this nation?" He charges it was an act of tyranny and an invasion against the rights of the people of Alaska "Though four years have nassed this coal law of 1904 still stands continues Mr Joslyn "It is not the oppression of any great and grasping monopoly that has as M- Pichat claims arrested the development of Alaska but the abuse power at Washington instigated by Mr Pinchot that has throttled our development in spite of the honorable and praiseworthy efforts of such capitalists as the Guggenheim and Morgan syndicate the Cunningham claimants and the other 30000 American citizens who are deeply Mr Joslyn urged the president to issue an order to open thee coal lands for sale under the law in order that they may be worked for the benefit of the territory CURTIS NOW OWNER OF CUP Awarded Scientific American Trophy tor the Third Time NEW YORK Jan 2 Glenn Curtiss the aviator became owner of the Scientific American aeroplane cup the first trophy of the kind offered in this country with the close of the year 1910 Curtiss won the cup three consecutive years which entitles him to permanent possession under the conditions of the offer Announcement of the award was made here today "The first flight in 1908 was made at Hammondport after advertisement of his intention and before his victory at Kheims The award for 1910 was made for tne Albany-New York flight and completed three victories necessary The cup was 'originally offered for an observed flight of one kilometer hut with the progress of aviation the conditions for 1910 were changed to reward the longest cross-country flight previously announced MORE BRIBERY INDICTMENTS WEST UNION Jan 2 Ju A Blair held court late tonight in order to receive confessions of tlmse corrupted In election bribery By over 300 persons indicted had been arraigned As-the town was filled with offenders anxious to get in their pleas it was decided to continue the court session as late as possible All hotel boarding and rooming house space was taxed and many private homes were thrown open to visitors Although Prosecutor Khlveley and Sheriff Williams both newly elected assumed office today there was no cessation in the activity displayed in the bribery cases The grand jury reported 183 now indictments a new record for one day which brings the total to 1431 Judge Blair again was called on today to disfranchise a boyhood playmate the son of a man who had befriended him in his youth BASEBALL MEN TO MEET CINCINNATI Jan 2 Unless something unforeseen intervenes the meeting of the national baseball commission tomorrow' morning will break all records for shortness of duration Chairman August Herrmann shortly before departing for Laughrey-Isiand where the meeting will be held said: entire meeting will be over in 10 The commission will hear the reports pf the officers FOG OVER NEW YORK NEW YORK Jan A heavy fog hung over the city and harbor all day' clogging traffic on land almost suspecting It on water One ferry line to New Jersey quit and all others ran on abbreviated schedules All elevated trains w'ere behind time Ten incoming steamships were fog-bound 8- TRAIN HELD UP 4 t- -I- 4- 4 4 TROY Jan 3 The entire village of Granville Washington county Is threatened with destruction by fire this morning' The fire which started yesterday evening already has raized several blocks and as the village is practically without water the firemen are making little progress in checking the flames An appeal for assistance has been sent to nearby towns The loss this morning was estimated at 3500000 At the flames are still fast spreading No help has arrived as yet and the fire department is powerless to eope with the situation The entire business section is doomed and many of the residents' are moving their belongings to places of safety Appeals are being sent to many places for aid but several replies have been 'received that the roads are In such a condition 'that it is impossible for apparatus -to reach the burning town The fire has spread to the residential section and several handsome residences are In flames TOPEKA Kan Jap 2 Joseph Dohey stale bank commissioner has sent a letter to me governors ot Nebraska and Oklahoma calling their attention to the bank robbers and thieves who rendezvous in those states and work in Kansas Mr letter to tne governor of Nebraska also calls attention to the apparent indifference of the local officers Mr Dolley asks the two governors to act in conjunction with the 'governor of Kansas to round up tne robbers and put them away "There are two gangs bf bank robbers and tnieves a north ana a south gang" said Mr Dolley today "One makes its headquarters In Weymore Neb and the other just' over the line in Oklahoma The latter outfit it is believed is a part of the old Callahan gang which formerly lived in Wichita Every time a bank robbery has been committed in the northern part of the state the robbers were traced to Weymore The detectives who have worked on the cases were not able to get the officers of the Nebraska county to show any activity in helping to get the men under arrest "A business man told one of the detectives that there was no use in trying to apprehend the robbers at tne same time admitting that they made their headquarters there He said they brought lots of money to the town and that they never disturbed any one there "The sheriff indicated that he feared them saying that he wrould not go after them nor would he send any of his men have an idea that although these two gangs are separated by the width of the state they have a perfect understanding between themselves In other words they have a division of territory like large trusts which divide the territory in DOUBLE TRAGEDY A MYSTERY Twigg and Miss Elosser Victims of Poison CUMBERLAND Md Jan 2 The fact that he had in his pocket at the timq of his death a railroad mileage oook is considered by Attorney David A Robb good reason to believe that Charles Twigg of Keyser Va did not commit suicide His friends say tfiere is every reason to believe that he had not taken his own life The relatives and friends of Miss Grace Elosser are equally positive that she was not a victim of self murder The authorities are positive only that -the dead bodies of these two w'ho were to have been married last night were found seated on a sofa li: the parlor of Elossoi's home by the mother on Saturday afternoon that they died from the elfects of poison that the poison w'as cyanide of potassium of which the man swallowed more than did the girl They are to examine the contents of a box of candy from al! the members of the Elosser family are said to have eaten They also will test some chewing gum found in the house They know that Twigg had a piece of chewing gum In Ills mouth when he was found dead They have found no receptacle in which the fatal acid could have been brought into the Elosser home ASKS CONVICTION OF Public Prosecutor Declares Count a High-Hying Swindler TOURS France Jan 2 The public prosecutor in summing up his argument today at the trial of Count D'Aulby who Is charged by the Duchess Choiseul-Praslin formerly Mrs Charles Hamilton-Palne of Boston with swindling her out of $200000 through the sale of pictures admitted that the charge in connection with the picture which the Paines bought for $15000 had not been proved He insisted however that accusations in connection with the Corots and Mignard had been well established He asked for the conviction therefore of whom he considered a swindler and adventurer who lived luxuriously by throwing powder Into the tyem of his victims" FEDERATION OF ALL CATHOLICS Bishop Malt of Colorado Advances Idea In Address at Denver DENVER Jan 2 The federation of all Roman Catholics In the United States to the end that by such a union they may become powerful enough to demand their civil and political rights was urged by Right Rev Nicholas Matz Roman Catholic bishop of Colorado in an address at the annual banquet -of the Knights of Columbus of this city last night Referring to the recent upheaval In Portugal the prelate declared that the revolution was made possible through lack of organization by Catholics He advised the amalgamation of all Catholic societies for the advancement of the faith ANSWER TO GOVERNMENT SUIT Three and One Individual File Apperranees In Court NEW YORK Jan 2 Three corporations and ope individual defendant filed appearances today in the United States circuit court in reply to the suit to dissolve the so-called sugar trust under the Sherman law Other defendants Individuals and corporations Including the American Sugar Refining company have been granted extensions until February 6 for filing answers Those filing today were: The Menominee Sugar company of Miehigan capitalized at $826000 the Union Sugar company of California capitalized at $1500000 and the Alameda Sugar company of California capitalized at $750000 John Howard 'of San Francisco president of both the Union and Alameda companies filed liis answer as an' individual defendant WHICH ONE? THE 61IIT OF STiiE ms Interested Topics All the Way From Land Board to Sun-' day Rest Law A number of important subjects will be treated by Governor Hawley in his message to be delivered to the legislature today To a representative of The Statesman the new chief executive yesterday outlined some of the points covered in his maiden communication to the lawmakers One of the subjects to which the governor gives 'elaborate attention Is the Judiciary He will take up in ex-tenso various Judicial prpblems and make several recommendations He will express his opposition to the creation of additional districts preferring rather the appointment of two judges in the Second Third and Fourth districts If that suggestion does not meet with the approval of the lawmaking body he will recommend the addition of one of the two counties In the Sixth or Seventh districts to the Fourth and the creation of a new district also one In the north and another In the southeast A recommendation will he made that the district and probate Judges be elected for six years and that the provisions of the direct primary as to judges be abrogated the two suggestions being In line with the Idea of a non-partisan Judiciary The governor will strongly urge that all kniHtv problems nr legislation as to Its legality be referred to the supreme court For the maintenance of state Institutions a fixed tax will be recommended this having nothing to do however with the funds for new buildings and equipment In this connection the governor will inveigh against the "state Institution State land matters will occupy considerable space In the message A Joint legislative committee will be urged to Investigate land boards thoroughly and nn Increase in the engineering force rather than a Carey act commission to assist the board There will also be a recommendation that appraisements In pursuance of loans from the land fund be made by disinterested experts rather than by any connected with the board and at the expense of the applicant The governor would make it a felonv for anyone connected with the land hoard to have an interest in state lands With relation to the direct primary Governor Hawley will urge abrogation of tho compulsory second choice feature and the nomination-by-ptitlon provision He will also recommend that the requirement for 5 per cent to nominate be changed favoring a reduced percentage as in most states having direct primary laws Rigid Saloon lmv Enforcement The governor will advise regulation of saloons and a law making conviction for conducting a disorderly house a mandatory reason for revoca- I tion of license Strict enforcement of I the local option law will be urged Amendments to the Sunday closing law will be recommended to remove what the chief executive regards as absurd and contradictory provisions but the governor will indicate that he would approve a bill repealing the jaw and leaving to each community or city the question of Sabbath observance For state institutions appropriations (Continued on Page Ten).