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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
Intended TO
KILL HIMSELF
Insane Man Taken into CustOday
By Chief Of Police Mas
ters Today

crime was probably narrowly
.o,,ea this morning by the prompt
,,ar Of chief of Police Masters in
,av,na IN custody Geo. z. Gault re-
san, arrival in the city. Chief Masters
.,,as notified by Landlord Smith OF the
crand hotel that there was man
+, the house who was acting in a
,ueer and suspicious manner. Going
20 the hotel the chief espied the man
looking under a bed in his room at the
same time muttering that he would
like to find the man that stole my
wife" on seeing the chief he jumped
nm and evidently mistook him for the
man hut on closer observation he said:
mo YOU are not the man." The chief
then invited him to come along with
him TO a place where the man could
nrobably be found. 1t was clearly evil
dent that Gault Is demented and while
he shows some recollection of events
and things he talks rambling and un-
certain. He was lodged in the city Jail
temporarily but will be turned over to
the sheriff this evening for disposal.
A search was made Of the mans
rockets and in pocket book which he
had was 66 cents in change, ticket on
the Northern Pacific from Pullman to
Peck and couple Of trunk checks. A
number of letters were also found evil
IDENTIFY written by a sister at Rainier
Ore. One of the letters shows that the
man had probably been leading dis
sipated life. and he was sent SO with
the admonition that he should straight
en- up and be good.
The appearance Of the man shows
that he is laboring man and while
he showed no indication of having been
drinking he has evidently been under
some great mental strain. He has a
good watch and other articles besides
jack knife and several grains OF
wheat in his pockets. The man has
probably been working In the harvest
fields and when questioned closely he
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05

Labor Day Exercises ~ Cssrled
Out Tomorrow
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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
Labor day observed as general holiday throughout the Land

said that he was going to Peck IN
thresh. He said that his sisters name
was Sherrin though he could not he
induced to pronounce the name intel
ligibly. From his conversation he said
he would kill the man who took his
wlfe, When questioned how long since
he had seen her he said about two
years. He appeared emotional when
questioned about her. A note evident
~ written last evening was also found
on his person and showed that the
man contemplated suicide. The fol-
lowing is the language written on the
note: Go hill. Good by all. My life
me off without killing. Everything
have is in the depot. Spare my life for
my family"
At the hotel Grand Landlord Smith
stated that Gault came in late last
night and asked for a room. He was
assigned but during the night reported
to the office that some one was trying
to get into his window and he was
given another room. During all this
morning attention was attracted to him
on account of his queer actions he was
continuously looking under the bed and
in the dresser mumbling something
about killing after which 1t was con-
cluded to call in the police.
1t is understoOk that an effort will
be made by the sheriff this evening to
locate his sister in Danfer Ore The
man has button on the lapel Of his
coat indicating that he is member OF
the Foresters of America.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
WRECK ON CHICAGO sLsvATIgD
Seven Psrsens injured By crashiaa
Into Empty Cars

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.1
CHICAGO. Sept. 6.-seven personS
were seriously injured In colilsiOn a.
the Lake street elevated at ST. EDnfD
avenue this morning. A crowdso tsa1
crashed into string Of empty easv 0lm8
were being switched into the y1SJE.
The passenger train left me tracks 9na
narrowly escaped being precipitAted
into the street
The injured are Motorman Ben Glow.
cry. Mrs. Helen Otterbach. Otto Olson.
John Willing. G. T. Hales, z Evans ana
Conductor v. G. Smith.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Sept: 81
The nodding plume of the gallant
Knight Templar, his handsome black
uniform and brilliant accoutrement.
and, Of course, the Sir Knight himself.
twentieth century exemplar Of the cru
sader Of old, have taken San Francisco
BY storm. The keys Of the city have
been turned over to the great host OF
a great order and today the Knights
hold undisputed possession.
The crash Of bands, the steady tramp.
tramp of Knights. the clatter Of the
hoofs of handsome chargers, the gor-
geous decorat1ous->all bespoke a great
event in San Francisco's history
Sir Knights OF the local resolving
committee were early astir, ready to
resume the tasks that have been theirs
Tor week past. The morning trains
poured beiate6 delegations and con-
cave visitors into the city. 1t seemed
'nat the stream of humanity arriving
would be unending, and headquarters
o'ncials, escorting committees and ho-
.e's were taxed to their utmost capacity
!" handle the strangers within the
gates.
inc templar Communicates arriving
.'is morning were from Nebraska, 1lli-
.oIs' Massachusetts,. Kentucky. Penn
1siVania and Minnesota. This after
aooh the earl Of Euston and the Brit
mn delegation arrived and were given
an ovation as they rode through the
Streets.
AS was the custom with the earlier
Nais' many Of the visitors quickly
s.' IN for the sights. Others sorgh,
a. sun others. delegated to tasks o:
eohciave. were soon up to their
.ars In work. while early a. well a,
a. e arrivals. prepared themselves 70,
morrow, with itasgreat parade.
"e politics Of the conclave began t.
ss,. Up right smartly. logrolling for ths
'on ~ Of the next conclave city and
est. ni"s >" ear"'
aorrow's parade received tn,
,ss. est attention. and the parade con.
,..s. 49, se.esd Aks sb>Avsse !. from (.
cssahaa untn Ata b he ~
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
GRAND PARADE OF KNIGHTS
FEATURE OF OPENING DAY
Estimated That 10000 Templars Will be in Line
in Tomorp6w's Pageant at
San Francisco

All arrangements are practically COM
plete. only a few minor details remain
ing. The parade, which is scheduled to
start at 10 a. M, is expected to bring
out fully 10000 Knights. making line
four miles in length About 1000 Of
the Knights will be mounted ON black
steeds. Positions Of honor will be as
signed to the British delegation, head
ed by the Earl of Euston, personal rep
resentative Of the king Of England. and
to the officers of the grand encamp-
ment.
The parade will consist Of twelve
grand divisions, headed by a company
OF mounted police. Eminent Sir Chas.
L. Field, grand captain general. Will
command the parade. The first division
will be headed by California Command
cry No. l, mounted, and win act as spe-
cial escort to the grand master. Sir
Henry Bates Stoddard. who will ride In
a carriage. Other carriages Will con-
tain the Earl of Euston. Grand Master
of the Great Pirory of England ana
Wales; Sir Geo. MoultOn. Deputy
Grand Master Of the United States. Sir
Chas. F. Fatier, Great Vice Chancellor
OF the great prlory OF England and
Wales and other officers Of the grand
encampment and great pricry. Golden
Gate commandery Of San Francisco
will act as second escort.
All of the retail stores In the city
will remain closed from 10 a m. until
} %. m., in order to give the employees
time to view or to participate In the
parade. On Friday the stores will re-
main closed all day in honor OF Cali
fornia's admission day.
Immediately after the parade the hrs'
session of the grand encampment VIII
be held. The evenings events include
a reception to the grand master at the
na,ace hotel and a promenade concert
in the grand nave Of the Ferry ouifd-
ing.
Numerous receptions are scheduled
for tonight.
One Of the, unique features Of the
entertainment program ID the leasing
Of the Grand opera house for one weeh
and tbs nightly prodUetion5 Of Chimes
play BY Chinese actors.'
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
sTAckELsEne DID NOT ESCAPE
lsodon Has Word That thu Cossacks
Wsrs WipAd 0s9

Especial Telegram to Evening TellsT.l
LONDON. Sept 5.-A dispatch to
the Central News. from Rome. states
that General Stackelberg's army num-
bering twenty five thousand men which
was reported cut on by the japanese
while attempting q junction WITH kou-
ropati<in has been completely wiped
out. A dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph from Rome. states that Kouro-
patkin had two horses shot from under
him during ths retreat from, Lao Tang.
The dispa4ctf reeerding The loaa sNG
6tackelberg's fences u discredite6 here.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
STEAMERS IN COLLISION
Marrow Escape Of Crew and Passens
ers and Grow Of Two Steamers

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 5.-In
dense fog this morning the steamer
westport. bound from San Francisco,
for Westport collided with steamer
Pomona from Eureka for San Fran
CISCO seventeen miles northwest Of
point Reyes, and but for a fortunate
sheer at the moment Of striking it is
believed the officers and passengers Of
the Pomona would have been sent to
the bottom with all on board. The
Pomona's guard was carried away and
number Of her plates bent and
broken. The Westport escaped with
badly damaged bow and was forced
to return to the city. The Pomona
limped into port her passengers in an
intensely nervous condition some of the
the women on the verge of hysteria.
Some Of the passengers suffered slight
bruises by falling from their berths.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
Modern Woodmsn ct d. Leuis
Especial Telegram to Evening Teller,

Modern Woodmsn at ot. Leuis
Especial Telegram TO Evening Tsllsr.)
ST. LOUIS, Mo-. Sept. b.-One OF the
biggest fraternal gatherings ,0f the
summer IL the national encampment Of
the Modern Woodmen Foresters. the
uniformed rank Of the Modern Wood
men OF America. which opened ut the
worlds fair today. Hundreds Of mens-
bers Of the order are in attendance
from Illinois. Iowa, Nebraska. Minne-
sofa. Michigan, Missouri. wisconsin
Kansas. Indiana and other states. One
.of the chief features Of the encamp-
ment Will be the competitive drills
Five thousand dollars In prisss viii h
distributed among the winning teams
"The cellses Widew~
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
DELAYED REPORT or sATTLg
kuroki Advanced but Was Forced
Back Again

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
YENTAI. Sept. 4.-(Delayed. - The
Russians evacuated their positions
around Lao Yang on the night OF the
third crossing the Taitxe and burning
the bridges behind them. A strong
force was holding Kuroki back from
Yentai and Kuroki attacked this force
on the End but was repulsed. The
Japanese schrapnel fire was terrific one
shell anihilating two Russian compare
les. In the evening Kuroki, got within
twelve miles Of the railroad at Yentai.
Later he was driven hawk to his or
iginal position. Desultory fighting
occurred September srd in the vicinity
of Mukden.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
RUSSIANS STILL aETaeAT,Mc
Cesses gneewte1 Estimated at 5000
Killed and WOUNDED

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. s.-Ac-
cording to the latest but unofiicial re-
ports Kouropatkine continues to retire
northwsrd. Some Oft he rear guard re-
port fighting In progress. The general
stan Estimates that Kouropatkin's
beseea during TIE. retfeet fsom Lao
XaaN. age kya4A killed and woondsds
.ssys.ss time time. :. q the fe.msnie .xsEs
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
LONDON. Sept. 5.-The Exchange
Telegraph has Rome dispatch as
sefting that = telegram from Tokyo
contains news of japanese successes
at Port Arthur The Japanese made a
desperate attack on the whole line Of
forts from Antsespan to Ksekivan and
after a bldciy fight occupied the
heights south Of Tung Chorta. From
rible bombardment of the fortress.
Shells also deauged the ships in the
harbor one veRel being disabled
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
TRousLE IN THE RANKS
Employees Of Golden Rule Jones Barred
From Official Parade

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
TOLEDO, Sept. 5.--Five hundred
turned out for labor day DEM
onstrat ton today. Owing to the objec-
tion raised by the butchers union to
union Of which the late Mayor Jones
was the head they were not allowed to
participate. The Jones employees held
a parade of their own covering the
same route as the ofIicial parade.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
STRIKE MAY Be SETTLED
BY AGREEMENT Or PlRII
Secret Conference Of Committee in Pr0lf1
This Afternoon Looking Toward
That End 81,

Especial Telegram to Evening Teiier.)
CHICAGO, Sept 5.---A secret confer
ence Of the representatives Of the pack
ers and the striking butchers commit
tees Is In progress looking to the set
tlement of the strike Manager Stainer
OF the Union Stock yards spent more
than -, hour this morning In consul
tation with the strike leaders In the
transit house.
1t In authoritatively stated that Pres
ident Donnelly held a conference Sat-
urday night with +. j. Conners Of Ar
mor h Co. and that he will meet other
representatives Of the packers today.
II IN stated that plans have been made
for the immediate return to work OF
the strikers and Il is understood that
the packers have agreed to put the old
men TO work as fast az possible at the
old terms. The only condition 10 that
the unions call the strike of.
AZ the result Of the efforts Of the DO
Ice to stop night picketing at the yards
thirty -eight men were locked up during
ths night.
Donnelly. today, withdrew the order
calling on the meat cutters, teamstera
and market wagon drivers to refuse to
handle any meat until the strike was
declared OF. He said the order was not
ofhcial. The conference board had no
power to order the men out. Donneily
denies he will call for referendum
vote as to calling of the strike. The
reports Of pending settlement are
looked upon an a ruse to prevent an
other break In the ranks
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
koSrspstkin Had Thsm spilsd 70
AweidThsir Uss BY the Japs

Especial Telegram to Evening Tellsr.)
LONDON. Sept ga st. Peters,
burg correspondent 70 Reuters wires
that despite the denials Of the war Of
flee the report IL persistently current
that KOurcpatkin was obliged to aban-
don zoo guns at LAO Yang. some were
damaged in fighting and the others
were spiked by order OF Kouropatkin.
II is also rumored at st. Petersburg
that General Linevitch with troops for
the relief 70 Kouropatkin has arrived
at point not far from Mukden.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
Great Parads the Feature and Not Z
Union Man in Line

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo. Sept. s.
For the first time since the camp was
discovered and Labor day celebrated.
not union man participated In the big
parade this morning Four thousand
men were in the parade all nom union
lists and they carried banners bearing
inscriptions hostile to uniOnism.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
THOMAS WATSON WAS THERE
Rival Candidates for Governor in Mis-
souri, Also Spoke

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
KANSAS CITY. Sept 5.-Lab0r day
was celebrated by parade of organ
lied men, including the striking meat
workers. There were 1900 Of these in
line. This afternoon there was speaking
in the park by Thos. e. Watson. popu-
list candidate for president. Jos. w.
Folk. democratic candidate for gov
ernor, Cyrus p. Walbridge, republican
candidate for governor and others.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05

Clam Bake and Horss Racing
Especial Telegram to Evening Telier)
SALT LAKE, Sept labor day
was observed by big parade this
morning. In the afternoon was clam
bake and picnic with horse racing and
sports.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
NEW YORK, Sept. 5.--Sons OF labor
to the number Of 1000 marched
through the New York streets today.
Grand Marshal Jas. B. McCabe Of the
central federation union led the pa
rade which started at Fifty ninth
street and marched down Fiftieth ave-
nue. to Washington Square. Many
unions marched for the first time.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05

obliged TO cut through the opposing
Japanese by bayonet charges. Stalxel-
berg it is believed will be led safely out
of the Japanese enveloping forces. A
message Is received this evening report
ing the explosion OF a powder magazine
at Port Arthur with tremendous de-
struction.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
Mvrdsrsr gIsstsseslst !

Especial Telegram 70 evening Te1lor.l
AUBURN. N, r. Sept. s. Ouisup
Versatile, aged 81. was electreeuts4 -
s;as this morning The eieesrocutien = I
was without incident, Versatile 49,
Antonio Grerosio who was electrocnasl
here last week killed John Won 0Ordor
and his half sister In AileGhany countyr
last May. 4. n
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
stiM Guard the Plants

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller J
NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-The police
guard Ii still kept up today at the
plants Of Schwerchild and Sulseberger
and the United Dressed Beef company.
Though the strike Of the butchers has
been called OH the guard viii be kept
up until tomorrow when the strikers
will apply for their old jobs.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05

Twenty Tk0US1nd n Line
Especial Telegram to Evening Telisr.)
SAN FRANCISCAN Sept. 5.--Fully
twenty thousand men participated in
the San Francisco Labor day parade.
Great crowds including visiting ana
Knights and ladies were in the pro-
cession. Perfect weather prevailed.
NO UNIONS At CRIPPLE CREEK
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05

NEW YORK. Sept. 5.--The first Of
the seasons new plays 70 be seen IN
New York this week Il "The College
Widow. which Ia to have .its initial
prediction at the Garden theater TO-
night.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05

Large Demonstration in Oakland
Especial Telegram to Evening Tsller.)
OAKLAND. Sept. 5.-This was the
largest Labor day demonstration in the
cities history. About Thousand were
in the parade and there were many
floats.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
Parade Was the .Esasurs

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
NEW CASTLE, Pa, Sept. 5.-Labor
day was celebrated here with parade
of several thousand men. A large
number came from Sharon and Elwood
city.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
Esespe oReieIlv o..;ea

essaps otReisIiy Denied
Especial Telegram 10 Evening Teuhrp
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. sire ~
port that sassoneff. ths murderer ag
Won Piheve. has escaped from prissux.
u denied IN ofSeial shcleS.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05

Menstsr psredS 4 os1 " n
BUTTE sept. S.--IAhsF II
generally observed throuel ut RI
tana. 4 monsssr eMsssS1 ii : Il 1Sa1 ~ lll' 4
feature Of the Butte celehgst N %
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
Report 10 psrs,istart

Especial Telegram to Evening Tsller.)
ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. Silt IL
again reported that the cxar has de-
cided to go to the front to inspire the
troops by his presence.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
Outing al che.ter Park

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
CINCINNATI, Sept. s.-Seventy
unions turned out for the labor parade
this morning and an outing at Chester
Park followed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-09-05
JAPANESE GAIN A VICTORY
SUCCESS At PORT ARTHUR
Bloody Battle All Along the Line From Antses.
pan to Ksekivan is Reported-Czar
May Go to the Front

HAD TO ABANDON 400 ovaas
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-09

tects have already sent in requests for
information, but the court has not ye,
settled upon the plan to be observed.
last years .-mill levy for cour,
house purposes netted about t6aeC
while the levy to be made by the cour,
this month viii net about $4,000. II Is
the intention Of the court to expend
not less than $4,000 on the structure
so that the tax will be levied annually
to about 1905.
work viii undoubtedly be begun
this year." said Judge Trenchard yes
terday to newspaper representative
I'VE feel that the work can be COM
mencei with the fund OF $4,000. and
the court house ought to be finished
before the final levy OF the tax. It Is
the intention to build q structure OF
two stories and a good basement. The
Jail will be kept separate and the pres
ent structure will be considered sum
cien, for existing needs"
Judge Trenchard added that the new
building would be up-to-date In every
respect and a credit TO the county.
The work will probably be well under
way by July /.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-09
PERSONAL MENTION

II. s. MCGOWAN, Of McGowan, was
In the city yesterday. He was er
route for home after a visit to Port
| land
Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson are en.
tanning their son, w. c. Robber.
son and his wife and daughter, who
live In Portland
Miss Margaret Higgins left yester-
day for Palo Alto, where she will re-
sumo her work in the Leland Stan
ford, Jr., university.
Rev. j. w. McCormac left on the
steamer Alliance yesterday morning
for Marshneld where he will visit
with his son, DR.. McCormac He will
be absent some weeks.
Paul TrullInger was a passenger on
the Elder yesterday for San Francisco
He goes to resume his studies in the
dental school Of which he is a student
Mr.. Trulinger expects to graduate
this term.