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The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
WILL OF LETTER FILED.
How the Chicago millionaire Left
His Fortune.

now the ShlcngO millionaire Left
His Fortune.
Washington, June 20.-The will Of
Levi 2. Letter, the Chicago million
aire who died at Bar Harbor Me, last
week, was filed to-day with the regis
ter of Wills In this city. 1t is dated
June /, names Mary T. Letter and
Joseph Letter, his widow and son, as
executors, and they together with his
daughters. Nancy Lathrop Carver
Letter and Marguerite Hyde Letter,
and Seymour Morris of Chicago, are
designated as trustees. The witnesses
are his lawyers, Walter V. r. Berry
and Benjamin S. Minor and II. B.
Rowland. all Of this city.
The will leaves one-third of the es-
tate, outside Of specific reservations of
coal lands In Illinois, to- the widow and
the rest Is left for equal distribution
per stripes among the children. There
is nothing in the will which indicates
the total value of Mr.. Letters es-
tate.
Specific provision is made to guaran-
tee Joseph Letter an annual income of
at least $4,000 under any circumstances
and to insure him an annual income of
$4,000 in any event after the fulfil
ment of the trust created for the estate
under the terms of the Will.
Mention Is made of the marriage set
tlement Of 100000 previously made on
one of the daughters, Lady Curzon in
addition to which the will beaueaths
81 100000 more as a trust fund for her.
the total of s1.7O0,000 to be charged
against her as an advancement In the
distribution OF the estate.
Besides this sum 100000 had been ad-
vanced to each OF the daughters, Nam
cy and Marguerite, and S2,000.000 TO
Joseph Letter.
The will provides that Lady Curzon's
million dollar trust fund cannot be dis
posed Of by anticipation, the income be-
ing for her sole use during marriage
Upon her death the fund is 10 60 In
trust 10 her husband. and II on her
death she leaves one child, the amount
is 90 be divided equally between the
husband and child, and II more than
one child then one-third at least Ii 10
be given 70 the husband.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21

to secure the incorporation of an anti
polygamy resolution in the platform.
1t is being urged, especially by the va
rious women's organizations that have
been SO active in their fight to unseat
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah. One
prominent man, who rs a member of
the resolutions committee. said there
could not be any harm in a declara-
tion against polygamy. no more than in
a declaration against bigamy. But Sem
ator Smoot thinks that any declara-
tion on the subject viii be used to his
disadvantage dn the Senate. Also at Is
felt there is a possibility that any de-
claration might materially injure the
Republicans in several Western States.
where there is a large Mormon vote.
Several other suggestions not now
contained i'm the prepared draft of the
platform will be made. One of these
declares for international arbitration.
Another, urging that the Interstate
Commerce Commission be given more
power to enforce its decisions, will be
offered.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
WAR IN THE EAST.

The battle of Vafangow, or Tells
su. as it is called by the Japanese,
seems to have been more disastrous
to the Russians than has heretofore
been indicated. The Japanese de-
clare that the Russians lost 10000
men. They say the number of Rus
slams slain In the battle will proba-
bly, exceed 1000. The Russians deny
these figures, saying that their
losses were 1900.
A correspondent who has been In
Port Arthur asserts that the
stronghold is not in straits as to
food or defenders. He estimates
the defending force at $4,000 to sO.-
900 men.
The negotiations for the purchase
by Russia, through an intermedia-
ry, of six Argentine cruisers, were
broken off by the unwilllngness OF
Argentina to sell to a belligerent.
Gen. Oku reports that the Japa-
nese have buried 1916 Russian bod
les that were left upon the field OF
Telissu when the Russians retreat
ed.
Reports that the Vladivostok
squadron was back in Japanese wa
ters and had been engaged in bat
tie by Kamimura were untrue. The
squadron is reported back at yladi-
vostok.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
PROTECTION is
TO Be PROTECTED
NO WANT0N HANDS CAN
BE LAID UPON PET POLICY OF
REPUBLICANS.

Platform VIII Declare for the
Hearts Desire of the Trusts nnd
Tariff RevisiOnists viii Get Only
That MOdicum of Comfort That
May BE Derived from the Introduce
tion of Meaningless WOrds-The
PInnISs of the Structure.
Chicago, June 20.-The men who are
to examine the platform, which has
been in the possession of Senator
Lodge for several DAYS. have been
selected by the various state delega-
tions. and there is practically no doubt
that the declaration for protection will
be emphatic and that there will be
but little comfort for the tariff revis-
ionists.
A pledge to make changes In sched-
sary, is the only concession that
will be made by the stand patters" +"
Possibly the wording may be changed
and those who have been talking re-
vision will secure the use of the word.
revised to express the idea that is
to be conveyed. but even this is con-
sidered doubtful. The ma jority are
against having anything like a general
revision of the tariff suggested, and
will contend for the words changes
in tariff schedules" when "conditions
make it necessary" as ample to cover
all that is intended by the Republican
party.
Senator Hansbrough who intends to
offer a provision for revision declaIa-
tion, has not received much support.
Only Oregon seems to have approved
the revision idea. the Senator's own
state delegation refusing to give him
support
Oregon also declared against a ship
subsidy, but it is not intended to make
the declaration for the Improvement OF
the merchant marine indorse any par
ticular plan. Various plans are now
being considered by the joint Congress-
ional Commission and the platform
will not attempt to anticipate the COM
missions report.
Some interest was displayed during
the day in the effort that is being made
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
OPENING SHOTS
FIRED IN CAUCUS
DAY BEFORE CONVENTION
QUIETEST EVER KNOWN IN RE-
PUBLICAN HISTORY.

Chicago, June 20.-With the time oc-
cupied in caucusses of state delegations,
which, with a few exceptions, were
mere ratification meetings held to ap-
prove state convention programmes,
the day preceding the opening of the
Republican National Convention has
been the quietest ever known as the
forerunner of similar gatherings.
Senators and representatives in Con-
gress were as thick on the streets. and
in the hotel lobbies as they are in the
National Capital, when a particularly
uneventful or dry debate is in progress
in Congress. Figures prominent in the
political strife Of former national con-
ventions were everywhere. They min
gled with delegates and others. not on
the inside. talking of anything which
promised even momentary interest.
When the leaders reached Chicago a
few days ago they found nothing for
them to do. The programme for the
convention was mapped out weeks ago,
and there was a full realization that it
was unalterable.
I'm the state Caucusses.
The principal diversions were offered
by the caucusses of the Iowa, Illinois
and washington delegations. Gov.
Cummins presented to the Hawkeye
delegation the iowa idea" in an en-
tireiy new dress. 1t was in the form
OF pIstnis setting forth the ..ideaf
as a declaration for reciprocity and
reduction of tariff schedules. 1t was
rejected by the delegation and this
sounded it's death knell, so far as the
present convention is concerned.
In the Illinois caucus the contest was
for the craftsmanship of the delegation.
Senator Cullum was opposed by Gov.
Yates faction. but won out handily.
1t VS. conceded that his defeat would
have prevented his reelection to the
Senate.
In the Washington caucus, Senator
Ankney was elected national commit
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
PICK FAIRBANKS
FOR SECOND PLACE
HE WILL BE NOMINATED
AS THE RUNNING NATE OF THEO-
DORE ROOSEVELT

New York and other Prominent Del
egatiOns Have Declared for the
Indiana Senator, and 1t Is Certain
He Will Be NOminated-"Favor
Sons" Will Get Only Their states
VOtes-FairbanksT Talked for Pres
idency I'm 1908.
Chicago, June 20.-There was some
dealing in futures in the vice presi-
Dental game to-day. Senator Fair
banks friends were of opinion that If
he expressed either a desire for the
nomination or a disinclination to accept
the place, such action would be used
against him four years hence if he
should be a candidate for the presi-
dency. By pursuing the course he
has and accepting party call, they
think he has obligated the party to
him. Had he been an aspirant for the
place they argue that the obligation
would be the other way.
In trying to Smoke out" Senator
Fairbanks, it is claimed that the party
leaders who have been active with the
name of other men, wanted to make 1t
plain that no obligation was created
by naming Fairbanks for the place.
While all this is very remote from
the present situation. it is regarded
as showing that the conditions sur
rounding the selection of Roosevelt for
WiSe. Resident four years ago are
stIll fresh in the minds of the. .Repub-
lican politicians. At the same time
they do not agree that a precedent
was created four years ago or will be
created by nominating Mr.. Fairbanks
at this convention.
During the day, former Secretary
Long sprang the name of Secretary
Taft and Massachusetts men went
forth and discussed the suggestion
with other delegates. Ohio received
the proposition with the statement that
it was unfair to Secretary Taft to
bring him out at this time and, fur
ther, that Ohio had decided to sup
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21

"Che Foo, June 20.-After spending
FIVE days in Russian prison, was re-
leased and put on board a Chinese junk
and sent to this place.
1.-The stories of starvation in Port Ar
thur spread by the Japanese are un-
true, as stores and supplies are con-
stantly arriving at the besieged city
from Chinese ports. The japanese
blockade is Ineffective.
The garrison consists of between 5O,-
900 and $4,000 troops. and the health of
both soldiers and civilians Is good.
"The damaged battleships have all
been repaired and the harbor entrance
cleared of Instructions. Immense new
forts have been constructed and. In my
opinion. the place is in no immediate
danger of falling into the hands OF the
Japanese.
The Japanese attack by land and
sea made on the sth instant. was easily
repulsed. was the first correspondent
TO enter Port Arthur since the block
ade began"
Hector Fuller, the correspondent who
sent the above dispatch. was
rowed across to Port Arthur
from the Miahtao islands by
two Cinnamon IN an open boat. and
landing June IS. was seized. blindfold-
ed and thrown into a prison, inside the
Continued on Ninth Pare.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21

teeman against the combined opposi-
tion of former Committeeman James
M. Ashton and j. S. Mcmillan, both
Of whom were candidates for the posi-
ton.
What has been popularity termed the
Indiana puzzle" was one of the fea-
lures of the day. The members Of the
delegation from the Hoosier State
met to determine their course in re-
gard to the boom for Senator Fair
banks for the vice presidency. Sena-
tor Fairbanks attended the meeting
and addressed the delegates. He talk
ed for fifteen minutes, the meeting ad-
journed and the delegates were no
wiser concerning his wishes, beyond
a reiteration Of his statement that he
did not desire his state to present his
name for the vice presidency.
Old Faces Are Missed.
Expressions of genuine regret at the
absence Of faces familiar at similar
gatherings, four. eight and twelve
years ago, are heard on every side.
Men who have played leading roles in
the art of making tickets and plat
forms, men whose personality, shrewd-
ness or qualifications of persuasive
ness nave changed entire states or sec
tions OF the country are missed In the
hotel lobbes and the various head
quarters. Some Of these have figured
in Republican conventions for quar-
ter Of century. notably the late SEN
ator Matthew S. Quay Of Pennsylva-
MIA and the late William j. SewelI Of
New Jersey. One whose absence Is
felt more perhaps than that OF any
other man. IL the late Senator Hanna.
though his debut on the political stage
was Of more recent date. Numerous
pictures of the late Senator attest his
popularity.
But the absence Of the great men
mentioned docs not indicate that the
oaat Tor the play which opens az the
c@atinued on Fifth Page.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21

port Fairbanks, who is a native of
that state.
Complimentary ballots will be cast
for the many favorite sons, although
it is known that the Indiana Senator
will be nominated. Colorado will vote
for John w. Springer; Illinois for Rob-
ert r. Hit; Missouri for Cyrus p.
walbridge; Nebraska for John L. Web
ster and Wisconsin for former Gov.
Edward Scofield. No doubt before the
ballot is completed all these states will
change and cast their votes for Sena-
tor Fairbanks, making the nomina-
ton unanimous.
Indiana. acting upon the wishes of
the Senator. will not present his name,
but is is expected that other states are
ready to do so. Possibly the nomina-
ton will come from Alabama, the first
name on the roll.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
RIVER STILL
GIVING UP ITS DEAD
NINETY-EIGHT MORE BODIES
BROUGHT TO THE SURFACE BY
WASH OF STEAMERS.

Agitation of the Waters Caused
Cadavers to Rise-TOtaI of Bodies
Recovered Now Numbers 73O.
Something Like 800 Still Unac-
counted Decentralization of the
SIOcum Disaster by the Coroner Is
I'm Progress.
New York. June 20.-The list of
those who perished on the General
Slocum is growing at an alarming rate.
Bodies came to the surface to-day off
the shores of North Brother Island
singly and in groups of twos and
threes until at dusk ninety-eight ad-
ditional ones had been recovered.
Every passing steamer seemed to
churn up the water to such an ex-
tent with it's wash that one or more
bodies would be swept onto the beach.
Between the hours of 2 and o6 in the
afternoon forty-five bodies, some of
: them badly mutilated, were taken
ashore by the searching parties.
This brings the total number of
bodies recovered up to 7SO.
The unidentified number 1885, with to-
tai missing approximately of 3o3.
A number of these are among
the unidentified at the morgue and
over on North Brother Island, and the
''unrecognizable" that have been buried
in the Lutheran Cemetery on Long
Island.
The coroner's inquiry into the dis
aster was begun to-day. Thousands of
persons gathered in and around the
armory, in the borough Of the Bronx
where the inquest was held. Among
those examined were Frank A. Bar
naby, president of the Knickerbocker
Steamboat Company; James H. At
kins, the secretary of the company;
Mate Flanagan of the Slocum and sew
eral members of the crew.
Rests on the Rocks.
All along the East river from
North Brother Island down to
what are known as the
Sunken Meadows, search was made to-
day for bodies of unfortunates who
hsSt their lives in the disaster.
Wreckers at work on the wreck Of
the Slocum to-day encountered new
difficulties. They were at work about
ahe hull of the sunken steamer, when
they found that instead Of the hull
resting In mud as they thought, II
rested on rocks which were never
known to exist. This, they say VIII
delay the work somewhat.
Four divers were a work near North
Brother Island to-day searching Tor
bodies. A diver reports that at
depth OF ninety-fve feet he has dis
covered a large hollow In which ne
says there are a great many bodies.
More than 900 witnesses had been
Summoned 10 appear al the inquest,
which was scheduled 10 begin before
Coroner Berry to-day. II was also
planned 10 have an assistant United
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
DECISION RENDERED IN
GAYN0R BOND CASE,
Judge Hazel Handed Down an Opin-
ion Upon Kinks Complaint.

Judge Hazel Handed Down an Opin-
ion Upon Kinks Complaint.
Buffalo, N. Y, June . Judge Hazel
IN the United States court, to-day hand
ed down a decision in the suit of Will
liam B. Kirk, ex-Mayor of Syracuse,
against the United States government
and C. D. McDousall as a United
States marshal for the Northern Dis
trict of New York, for an injunction to
restrain the United States from selling
the property of the complainant pur-
suant to an execution in favor Of the
United States.
On Jan. /, 1902, Kirk became surety in
New York on the $4,000 bond of John
F. Gaynor, who was arrested on an in
dictment of the grand jury of Geor-
gia.
Gaynor's bond was estreated and a
judgment was entered against Kirk for
the amount of the bond. The marshal
seized the property of Kirk, who
brought the action for a restraining in
junction. Kirk claimed the property
could not be seized, as he was not un-
der the Jurisdiction of the Georgia
court, and had no property in that
state.
Judge Hazel concluded the complaint
against the United States must be dis
missed with costs. He says the threat
ened seizure of the property of the COM
plainant by the defendant, McDougall,
must be enjoined, and judgment is
awarded in favor Of the complainant.
The complaint against the govern
ment is dismissed on the ground that
an individual may not sue the govern
ment without permission by special
act of Congress-
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
JUNGLE JOE" CANNON
WILL TAKE THE STUMP.

Chicago. June 20.-speaker Cannon
is TO be one OF the star speakers in
the Republican Congressional cam
paign. This arrangement was agreed
upon tonight at a meeting Of a ma
jority Of the members Of the Repub-
lican Congressional Committee. held at
the Chitago Club. II was decided that
the congressional campaign should be
opened with a rush as soon as the
Democratic National Convention has
passed into history. A feature of the
campaign Is 10 be the maintenance In
the field Of half a dozen or 80 Of pronli-
merit speakers. In this class, Speaker
Cannon VIII head the list.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
TWO BURNED TO DEATH.
six Others Were Injured at n Fire
in Cleveland.

six Others Were Injured at n Fire
in Cleveland.
Cleveland. o., June 2O.-Two persons
were burned to death and six others
injured in a fire that partially destroy
ed a saloon and boarding house at
No. 42s Columbus street to-day. The
dead.
Annie Movatski. 10 years old, do
nestle.
Fritz Wolf. As years old. porter.
Twelve or fifteen persons we're asleep
In the building. where the fire broke
out When the inmates were finally
aroused the place was wrapped IN
flames, and several men and women
jumped from the windows In order 10
escape,
The origin Of the hre Is unknown.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21

2ONIat commanding the Divl
a
IN Virgin early n September
been leased TO
by
Oct for San
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
REPUBLICANS ALL READY TO
PUT CUT AND DRIED PROGRAMME
INTO OPERATION TO-DAY
ROOSEVELT FOR PRESIDENT AND
FAIRBANKS FOR VICE PRESIDENT.

Only the Vice Presidential Nomination
Tariff Policy Show Ghost Of a Contest.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
WAS IN PRISON
AT PORT ARTHUR
CORRESPONDENT TELLS OF
CONDITIONS THERE WHEN HE
LEFT ON JUNE IS.

stories of Starvation Untrue, as
Supplies Are Constantly Arriving,
the Blockade Being Ineffective.
10000 10 00,OOO Troops Constitute
the Garrison-Damage battle
ships Repaired and the Harbor
Entrance Cleared.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-06-21
New York Instructed PIat TO Cast IFS Vote for
Fairbanks
FaiFbankS.

Chicago York deega in
tonight instructed
OF
Indiana President
a al
propositions When York
soa Fassett said
sensible
capable to the
William
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-30

Keep Kool by Wearing Khaki
Klothes at Ballantyue-Dee Com
pany's Clothing department.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-07-30
MIDDLETON ITEMS

MIDDLETON, July 20, 1904. Especial to
THE TRIBUNE. )-Messrs Harvey and Franks
of Boise were in town Friday evening
q s. +, CLANCY was in Caldwell few hours
Wednesday.
A. J Breshears made business trip to
Parma last week
lily Kohlhepp was Caldwell business
visitor last Wednesday
Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Harry Russell
a baby boy, last Tuesday
Mr., Jacob Plowhead was IN Caldwell on
business one day this week
Mrs. J II. Moberly and Werner Policy
were in Caldwell one day this week.
ThOs. and Everett Marsh from Boise are
i'll Middleton to remain few weeks
VIM March and Henry Reinemer were in
Nampa transacting business this week
Miss Nellie Masterson went to Pearl last
Sunday to visit with friends for week.
Bruce and Dallas Duncan from Nyssa,
Oregon. were in Middleton Tuesday last
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Hartley are moving
in town this week from the Hartley ranch
Mrs. Broadbeck and Mrs Frund of Boisa
were tue SuSStS Vi MFS. josiah lave GnlS
week
R. Fl. Rutledge. carrier of R. f. D,
route No. is numbered with the sick this
week
The W. c. T. u will hold the next
meeting at Mrs. Perry Hadsalrs home
Friday, Aug. 18th.
Julius Fisher, well known business
man of this place. is out to the coast for a
few weeks recreation
Miss Ellis Smith from Portland, Oregon,
has been visiting with Mr.. and Mrs New
ton Jones the past week.
Three crops of grain were threshed last
week, Farmers are also engaged in put
ting up second crops Of hay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee CLANCY returned last
Wednesday from trip to Denver, Colo
and Montpelier, where they have been
spending short vacation.
The meetings of the Ladies' Aid of the
baptist church will be discontinued during
the busy month of August, and will prob
ably not be recommended until the middle
or latter part of Sept.
The ball at the l. O. f. Hall Friday
evening proved to be fairly successful. A
moderately large crowd attended in which
several couples from Star were present
Supper was served in the building JUS
across the street from the hall
Wednesday of this week the Methods
church held camp meeting in which PEG
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HOMEDALE ITEMS

Homedale, Idaho, July 28.-ISpec'ai 10
THE TRIBUNE. thas. Wright went 10 Ca"'-
well today.
Marida Maxwell has returned from Nam
pa.
Mrs, Martin Jensen returned home last
week.
Rudolph Kag visited Parma one day
last week.
VIM Isaac went to Caldwell last Monday.
BE. Mcdowell was in Silver City again
last week with potatoes.
O B Reed of the Isaac ranch spent Sat
urday in Caldwell
Martin Jensen made the trip to Caldwell
and back yesterday
H. H. Mcdowell returned from Jordan
Valley Monday.
]. T. Patch made business trip to Cald'
we'll last week.
J. Wurley has sold out to Chicago gen
tleman, who will arrive in the near future
it is understood.
A party of pleasure seekers from RQs
well spent a few days on Jump Creek.
J G Tracy and J. w. Mcdowell were III
Caldwell Saturday.
w. d. Clark and family of Poison Greek
were visiting in Parma a few days last
week.
Mr.. Van Houten of Nampa came down
Saturday with lumber and is now building
on his place near here.
VIM. Dennerline and wife went over tc
Caldwell Saturday returning Sunday even
ing.
H. H. Mcdowell and son are in Cald
we'll today.
A. w. Criffield returned home yesterday
after spending few days in Boise valley
Mrs Orr and son are here visiting he
daughter Mrs Martin Jensen.
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NorIoE or SALE Ar Allne.A..

-, ss.ldEeli, Idaho, Juiv D, -
NoIi,E Sis Il hereby given that tie Sl,ss, ssa
August 1904, at Caldwell, Idaho. IL w nv W. gay
and best bidder for cash, the folowina. ~ highest
live stock The proceeds OF the sale I'M INSCRIBED
sG b 70 Ans e dlsSSsTge Ct CHE ea %
and to the costs of this sale; we same
One light bay mare branded on las4 I,
DIX. Amount Of lien S27 w shoulder
One bay mare branded on left stiaa
right shoulder two half circles ennSa MY on
bar. Amount of lien S35. ~S'lecled BY
One bay mare branded W underscoraa v.
Stife. Amount of lien $33 9Aeu on left
One yearliDg branded underseorad \.
stife. Amount OF lien $40. eeasu % left
One sorrel mare branded on left oho,,,,
branded 50 on right shoulder. Amonnt io ~ aer;
$50. 'Nu1 Of lien
Jy23-A6 M, r Drv.