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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
SUICIDE OF MCCARTHY
Wealthy Expolitician of Montana Ends
Tis Life at Seattle Today

SEATTLE, Dec. 81. Mccarthy, a
wealthy expolitician of Kalispell, Mont,
suicided this morning with a revolver
in the Hotel Northern. He was en-
route to California for his health ac-
companied by his wife.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
Explosion of Natural Gas

Especial Telegram to Evening Tellero
PARSONS, Kan, Dec. 9.-A natural
gas explosion wrecked Beros block this
afternoon. The damages amout to
100000. Windows a block away We're
smashed by the conclusion.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
ONE BRIBER
TURNED LOOSE
Missouri Supreme Court ReverSeS
the Judgement Against But.
Ter Releasing Him

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
ST. LOUIS, Dec. "a special from
jefferson City says that the supreme
court this morning reversed the de-
cision in the case of Edward Butler
and ordered his discharge. Colonel
Butler is the democratic boss who was
convicted by the lower court of brib-
cry in the st. Louis municipal assem-
bly,.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
National Anti Saloon League

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-The eighth
annual convention of the National
Anti Saloon league opened here this
morning. One hundred delegates from
all portions of America are present.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
SIX-DAY BICYCLE RACE
Twelve Teams Still in the Race With
1924 Miles as the Lead

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
NEW YORK. Dec. Slight teams
are tied for first place in the six day
bike race. Twelve teams are still GO
ing. The leading team scores 1924
miles and eight laps at eight this morn
ing as against the record of 130 miles
and one lap.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
CHAIRMAN JONES
ISSUES A CALL
Democratic National Committee
Meeting Set for January in
Washington City

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Chairman
Jones, today, issued a call for demo-
cratic national committee meeting
Washington.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
Receivers His Voice

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
PARIS, Dec 9.-W. j. Bryan left
Paris today for Berne. On being inter-
viewed today he predicts Roosevelts
nomination and subsequent defeat
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
Local Grain Market

Wednesday. Dec. 9-Wheat. club, s8c,
per bushel; BILE stem, 62c per bushel.
Oats-S0c per Genital.
Barley-67Rc per GENITAL.
F'lax-70c, fob, per bushel.
Deliveries beginning at country
points.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
INVESTIGATION BEGAN
Prominent City and County Officials
Implicated in Grating

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
KANSAS CITY, Dec. 9.-The grand
jury today began an investigation on
the grating charges involving promi-
nent city and county officials
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
RUSSIA SHOWS
HER Teeth
Sends Formidable Array of War.
ships to a COrean Ports to
Prevent Its Opening

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
TOXIC, Dec. "a Russian squadron
comprising eight warships has arrived
at Chemulpo, Korea, to support Rus
sias opposition of the opening of port
Yongampho to the commerce of the
world. The Russians threaten to land
three thousand men should Korea in
sist on opening the port.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.>
Pinnow, a laborer fell from a building
fifty feet this morning and fractured
his skull. He is not expected to live.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
WITHOUT LIGHT AND WATER
Plant That Supplied the City of Ballard
Destroyed

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller)
BALLARD, Wash, Dec. 9-The plant
of the Ballard Electric company was
destroyed by fire this morning. The
plant supplied the power for light and
water and the city is without both.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
Floods in Turkey

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CONSTANTINOPLE,D Dec. Given
ty-seven persons were drowned in a
flood on the Scutari in Albinia
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
Baptist Missions FIourishina

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Dec. 9.-The
Baptist state convention which opened
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
A Princes Financial Difficulties.


Prince Dhuleep Singh, some four years
ago. at the time when financial dificui-
ties commenced TO accumulate, present
ed 10 his wife, Lady Ann Coventry,
daughter OF Lord and Lady Coventry. all
the contents OF Hockfold Hall. Norfolk.
with the object OF protecting them from
his numerous creditors They included
not only valuable furniture. but also
plenty Of costly bric-s-brac. some Of It
presented by the late Queen Victoria to
the prince. who was her gOdson.
The courts have now decided that at
the time when the prince made the gift
to his wife Of all his belongings. he was
not in a solvent condition, and that
therefore the gift was invalid All the
belongings Of the prince therefore. who
was adjudicated a bankrupt in last Sep
TENDER in England, will be now sold by
auction for the benefit OF his creditors
But little sympathy is felt for Lady
Ann Coventry. whose action in marry
ing an Indian prince OF dusky hue was
the subject Of boundiess disapproval
The prince is the eldest son OF the late
Maharajah Dhuleep Singh, who. as a
lad. reigned over the Punjaub. and was
as such the owner OF the Kohinoor dia-
mond, now one OF the crown jewels Of
the British sovereign, and worn by
Queen Alexandra on all state occa-
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
The New Judges.
Fridays Appointments Likely to Give
General Satisfaction.

The judicial appointments an
nouneed yesterday will meet in most
quarters with cordial approval. The
promotion of Associate Justice Cla-
baugh TO the Chief Justiceship of the
District Supreme Court was an appro-
pirate recognition of tested capacity
and faithful service. In experience.
In ability, and in character Justice
Clabaugh is amply qualified to fill the
place made vacant by Chief Justice
Bingham's retirement. In his career
on the District bench he has shown all
the sterling attributes which exalt and
adorn the judicial character.
In Mr.. Pritehard's appointment the
claims of the District bar to prefer
ment have been once more ignored.
But 1t seems impossible to enforce on
any Administration the view that
nominees for places on our local
bench should be sought among the
ranks of our local practitioners. If
III. -acant judgeship had to go to an
outsider, we should congratulate our
selves, no doubt, that it has gone to a
lawyer of force and training a
politician whose career in the Senate
was one of unchecked progress and
substantial achievement. The new
Associate Justice can be safely count
ed on for useful and faithful service
on the Supreme Court bench.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28

the Office if elected. and nearly sixty
nine before the expiration of his term.
The Hon Charles W. Fairbanks, senior
Senator from Indiana. He has not an
nounced his candidacy either officially or
unofnciaIly. although il is well under
stood that he is in a receptive mood. and
that his friends are carefully guarding
his interests. and doing some quiet work
in his behalf He comes from a State
which viii be a part OF the battle ground
in the next campaign, and is a power
within il. There is no doubt that he has
aspirations.
John c. Spooner. senior Senator from
Wisconsin. Senator Spooner occupies
much the same position as does Senator
Fairbanks, and there is good reason for
believing that his friends are feeling
the public pulse to ascertain whether
or not it beats with sympathy for the
Spooner movement. Senator Spooner is
without question one OF the ablest men
in the Republican party. and although
he has achieved much his record is also
famous for the honors offered TO him and
which ne has refused.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
Many Want to Be President.

Although more than a year must elapse
before any delegates are chosen TO
either Of the national conventions OF
the two great political parties. there
are perhaps a score Of statesmen Who
are getting out their lightning rods in
he hope that the Presidential bolt may
strike them With the Republicans the
field is not large. although in a twelve
month. the number may be materially
augmented Much depends upon the de-
velopments of the coming year.
With the prestige of Administration
and the power Of Federal patronage. the
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. of course. has
the advantage over all the others Of
his party, yet there is no doubt that in
huences are quietly at work beneath the
political surface 10 develop scntim INT
against the President and prevent his
nomination. Precedent is also against
Mr. Roosevelt. Never has a Vice Presi-
dent succeeding to the Presidency been
nominated for that high Office at the ex-
piration OF his term
In each individual case there seems to
have been distinct reasons why this has
not been done. yet precedents are in
these days regularly broken. and it may
be smashed IN the case of Mr.. ROOse-
welt. He is certainly the most agrees
sive man who has succeeded to the Of
flee by reason Of the death of his chief
and by the time the convention meets he
viii have had nearly three years in
which to shape the organization 10 his
own ends, If he is able 10 do so Al
ready, however. efforts have been put
forth to corral the Southern delegates
in the interest of some candidate other
than the President The others WHO
have been mentioned as possible candi-
dates arc:
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
A Modest Candidate.

For instance. in his autobiography in
the Congressional Directory he re-
fers more pOintedly 20 the Offices which
he has refused than TO those he has
accepted. He says he was rendered the
Office of Secretary of the Interior vice
Cornelius y. Bliss. but declined; also
membership on the Joint High Com
mission. but declined II; also the Office
of Attorney General. but declined it;
also that he declared he would not
be a candidate for recollection 70 the
Senate, but that notwithstanding he was
chosen for another term
The Hon. Seth Low, mayor OF Greater
New York. Mr.. Low has also been
mentioned. but any chance which he
might have may be seriously injured
should he stand for reelection on the
fusion ticket and be defeated by Tam
many.
In the race for the Democratic nomi-
nation there is a much larger number
of entries. Mr.. Bryan has laid down
the rule that the nominee must be a
man who supported the party IN the
campaigns Of 1896 and 1900, and should
this be adopted IL will eliminate some
OF those who are now the most in
dustrious in having their booms in
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
THE FIELD OF POLTTICS-GOSSIP, VIEWS. AND INCIDENTS.


Democratic ticket in 1886 and in 1900, Is
a candidate Of the conservative wing OF
the party:
The Hon Tom l. Johnson. former
Congressman and mayor Of Cleveland:
radical. but never a silver man; despite
this fact he gave hearty support 20
Bryan in both his campaigns; is a free
trader and an advocate of single tax:
is strong in his home city. has large
business interests, but is charged with
disrupting his party in Ohio: probably
the foremost choice OF Mr.. Bryan, viii
control the Ohio delegation 10 the next
convention.
The Hon David r. Francis. OF Mis-
souri,. former governor. former Secre-
tary OF Interior. and president OF the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition. sup
posed TO have voted for Palmer and
Buckner IN 1885 and Bryan in 1900.
The Hon. Alexander n. Dockery. for
mer Congressman and the only DEM
ocratic governor in any Northern State
between Rhode Island and Nevada, n
regular Democrat in all campaigns.
The Hon. william r. Hearst. OF New
York, editor. and elected 70 Congress
last fall. president OF the League Of
Democratic Clubs. an enthusiastic sup
porter OF Bryan In both campaigns; Ia
in the race presumably for Spectacular
effect
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
Not to Be Considered.

In addition 20 these there are several
others who could scarcely be seriously
considered as candidates, although they
have been sometimes alluded to rather
than mentioned. They include such men
as Governor Garvin Of Rhode Island: the
Hon Henry Watterson, former member
OF Congress. editor OF the COurier-JoUr-
nal and Confederate: tho Hon. Carter
II. Harrison, mayor OF Chicago for three
terms and candidate for fourth. and the
Hon Champ Clark, member OF Congress
from Missouri
Then there is always the Hon. Grover
Cleveland. twice President and seeking
a third term; always a supporter OF the
Democratic ticket when he is a candidate
upon Il: when he is not he does not tell
how be votes, although there is probably
no doubt IN the mind Of any man that he
never voted for Bryan
Out Of the race entirely the Hon.
William Jennings Bryan.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28

important part il plays In forming
character and developing tempera-
mcut are mo- longer questioned. A
score of philosophical men and
women I'm tins city conceived the idea.
last year, that q permanent orchestra
of Washington musicians-musicians
living In Washington-capabl Of in
terpreting the highest orders of mI-
steal thought. might IN their way con-
tribute to- the artistic and intellectual
enjoyment of the community. and do
their share IN educating the public
taste TO an appreciation of what they
think, and rightly think. Is the true
mission of all good music.
Alas, even such mission cannot
spread without support more substan-
tial than words and good wishes. Ar
fists, strange to say. must live: and
musicians, in particular, must eat and
are expected by unsympathetic land
lords to pay rent Il Is the way of
the world, and we cannot change it..
We cannot expect. certainly. those
who have already given so literally to
continue doing so indefinitely Neither
would 1t be just-to expect Mr.. De Ko-
ven to continue giving ms services
without compensation for all time TO
come, however much we might admire
and applaud the altruistic impulse of
his artistic temperament. We must
seek. then, d foundation more solid
than mere sentiment, upon which to
erect the structure of a permanent
symphony orchestra for this town.
That foundation can be laid only in
the financial support of public-spirit-
ed citizens of Washington We trust
they viii heed the appeal signed by
Mr. Wadsworth, which we present in
another part Of today's issue, and
that they viii see to it that the re-
proach Is not again cast upon the Ma
tional Capital OF being indifferent to
Its reputation as a center Of artistic
and intellectual activity.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
Bicycling Popular With Royalty,


Although bicycling has to a great ex-
tent been superseded by the automobile
among the rich, il still retains it's popu-
Iarity in certain Of the Teigning houses
OF Europe. King Edwards only unmar-
ried daughter. Princess Victoria. is just
as devoted 20 her wheel as ever, and she
may be said 10 have toured on it over all
parts Of Great Britain. She has just had
a new bicycle made for herself with all
the latest improvements. II is enameled
in plain black. the solitary efforts at
decoration being the addition Of two thin
red lines and the royal crest. For those
who are interested in such matters it
may be mentioned that IL has a 26-inch
frame. a 64-inch gear. and finch cranks.
Her cousins at Copenhagen remain
equally loyal 10 this form of lOcomotion,
and on the occasion of her annual visits
TO Denmark all the younger members Of
the royal and imperial party, assembled
beneath the hospirable roof of old King
Christian. start of on pedaling expedi-
tions. first and foremost among them be-
ing the present Emperor Of Russia.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
IN THE COURTS AND CAPITALS OF THE OLD WORLD.


edge the spiritual supremacy of the
Greek patriarch at Constantinople- This
predOminance OF the Greeks in Mace
donia is one which has been for some
reason OF another ignored until now by
the press. And yet it is likely TO go
long way toward the settlement of the
difficulties in connection with the prov
ince IN the event Of Prince Nicholas of
Greece and his Muscovite wife. the
Grand Duchess Helen Of Russia. being
designated by the powers TO administer
peninsula.
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
The Greek in Macedonia.

The troubles Ia Macedonia are likely to
eventually terminate in the appoint
ment Of Prince Nicholas OF Greece as
governor general. nominally vassal OF
the Sultan. in reality subject TO the
great powers. enjoying in fact position
almost identical with that Of his elder
brother George. the governor general Of
Crete.
This viii be a particularly appropriate
appointment For although We have been
hearing but little Of the Greeks in Mac
edouIa. yet they are more numerous than
any other race in that turbulent prov
ince. The Greek element in fact is set
down at about 500 600. this being a con
seryative estimate, whereas it is doubt
full whether the Slavs-that is 10 say, the
Bulgars. the Servians and the Christian
Nacedonians-nu as much as 2o',-
600. while the Turks themselves in the
province may also be set down at halt
million.
1t may be added that the vast majority
of the Christians in Macedonia asknowl-
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
The Symphony Orchestra.
If It's Musical Activity Is to Continue
1t Must Be Supported.

Through Herbert Wadsworth, Its
founder and principal patron, the
Washington Symphony Orchestra
issues IAN appeal to all lovers of mu-
sic" 1t is an appeal that should not
fall upon deaf ears We hope, at any
rate, that there are philosophical
citizens enough left in Washington
to respond 10 It,
The question which confronts the
Washington public Is simply this:
''Shall the concerts of this organiza-
ton be continued for another season
and the city retain its place as a cen
ter of musical culture In this country.
or shall the members Of the orchestra
be permitted to disband and in so do
ing relegate the National Capital once
more to the position of being, for its
size, the most unmusical city in the
United Statesl'
We cannot believe that the civic
pride Of our people viii permit the
remarkable series Of concerts given by
this organization, under the leader
ship Of Reginald De Koven. to be lit
tie more than a pleasant memory, or
the passing fad Of a handful of am
liable enthusiasts. That, certainly.
was not the object Of the founder. or
those who so generously assisted with
money and otherwise to call the or
ganization into existence. Nor is it
necessary to point out that the idea
Of making it, primarily, a financial
success, never entered the minds Of
those who conceived the scheme. The
object was an altogether. different
one
The educational influence Of good
music; It's effect IN raising the stand
ard Of culture and refinement and the
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
Democrats IN Line.


Here is a list of those most promi-
nentiy mentioned"
The Hon. Alton b. Parker. chief JUS
tice Of the court OF appeals OF New
York II is probable that he is talked
Of in all sections more than any other
man. In the campaign following the
year that Mckinley and Hobart carried
New York by the unprecedented majority
of 265. 600. he was elected chief Justice
on the Democratic ticket and this fact
brought him into prominence as man
who could probably carry the State in a
Presidential campaign He could doubt
less have been elected governor last fall
had Hill permitted his nomination. and
had he been he would in all probability
have been the chosen candidate for the
Presidency
The Hon Richard OIney. of Massachu-
sets, former Attorney General and for
mer Secretary of State in the last Cleve-
land Administration. He opposed Bryan
in 1895. and voted for Palmer and Buck
ner. but returned TO his old allegiance
in 1900. and supported the regular ticket
on the issue OF anti-imperialism- It has
been said that he did so. in order TO be
in line for the nomination in 1904 Few
II any, believe he could carry his own
State.
The Hon. David Bennett Hill. OF New
York. ex-governor. and ex-senator. has
been a candidate for the nomination for
the past fourteen years. and viii be
again, as IL has long been the ambition
Of his life; has several times carried and
ed in wolfert's Roost in the campaign
Of 1896. but as he is stickler for regu-
Iarity. probably voted the Bryan ticket;
in 1900 supported Bryan in a half heart
ed way. will doubtless control the dele
cation from New York
The Washington times., 1903-03-28
A Liberal Age.

This is indeed. an age Of religious toll
Grafton which is almost inconceivable
when one recalls the religious rivalries
and animOsities OF thirty and forty years
ago II was but the other day that we
heard % the Lord Mayor Of London. who
is processing jew OF the name OF Mar
Gus Samuel. presiding at the celebration
Of the centennial anniversary Of the
foundation OF the British and Foreign
Bible Society, and now invitations are
out for the marriage OF his daughter on
April at the Mansion House to Mr..
Walter Levy.
The wedding Will be, of course. accord
ing 10 the Jewish rite. the chief rabbi OF
England being the celebrant. and it will
be the first occasion since London has
been the capital Of Great Britain-that is
to say. for considerably over a thousand
years-that a Jewish religious ceremony
has taken place in the official residence
Of the chief magistrate or the metropolis
The Washington times., 1903-03-28

would vouch for The result was that
quite a large number OF impecuniOus
ladies Of title undertook the presentation
of strangers, frequently wealthy Ameri-
can women and Australians, in return
for a substantial fee
Now. however. that no woman can 60
to court without having received an in
vitation, IL is Impossible Tor anyone TO
know with certainty whether she is go
ing to receive the royal commands" or
not. and still less does she know wheth-
ct she will be able TO obtain an invita-
tion for a protege. The result is that
the commerce has become too vague 10
be profitable 10 either party, and that
the avenues Of Illicit approach TO the
court are 10 all intents and purposes
closed