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FATAL TRAIN WRECK IN MAINE.
Open Switch Causes Passenger and
Freight Trains to Collide.

A dispatch from Lewiston, Me. last night
says Three are dead, nine others seriously
injured and some twenty more persons cut
and bruised as the result of the wrecking
of passenger train No. 81 on the Maine
Central railroad, which ran into an open
switch and crashed into freight train
opposite the state fair grounds, two and a
half miles east of this city. late this after
noon. - 80
Engineer Kimba.l and Fireman Chapman
were thrown forty feet from their. cab.
Chapman was killer instantly. and Kifnball
survived but a few moments. The more
seriously injured were removed to the
Maine Central Hospital. Almon Hodgdon.
government mail weigher. who received
fatal burns, died at the hospital tonight.
The dead: William F. Kimball, Portland
engineer; William Chapman. Rockland,
fireman; Almon Hodgdon, government mall
Weigher.
The more seriously injured are: John R.
Chase, Portland. baggagemaster: Eli Mer-
riman, Portland. mail clerk; Frank NJ
Smell, Lewiston, car inspector; A. T. Clark,
express messenger; e. c. Bickford. express
messenger; John w. Woodsum, Lewiston.
car inspector; Joseph =. Cook. Portland;
railroad Charles d. Dustin, Pennington;
J. G. Brown, Boston.
The wreckage caught fire almost irnmedi-
ately those in the mail and express cars
suffering chiefly from burns.
The train was running at rate of thirty
miles an hour when 1t took the open switch.
and plowed into the freight cars which had
been side-tracked. The engines and ex-
press car We're practically demolished.
The parlor car was thrown on Its SIDE
with the baggage and mail car piled on
top. The smoker was turned at an angle
OF forty-five degrees. while the passenger
coaches remained upright. although de-
rallied. The passengers seriously injured
occupied the parlor car.
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lawful by particular statutes. We believe
that, in free country, the collection OF
such enforced contribution from public SER
wants of any grade or kind, whether fed
eral. state or municipal, who make them
through fear lest refusal be followed by in
furious consequences to themselves and
their families, is a grave scandal; we have
no doubt that such is the belief of honorable
and patriotic men whatever their politics or
party, throughout the Union, and we re-
quest you. as a good citizen. to join with us
in a protest against these wrongs.
We ask from you therefore a public decla-
ration that you recognize the right of every
man.. whether in public or private employ.
to the wages of his labor without such
molestation and that, SO far as may be in
your power, you will see that no one SUI
fers because of refusal to comply with any
demand for contribution made professedly
on behalf of your committee or Of the great
party which you represent.
Yours very respectfully.
ELLIOT H. GOODWIN. Secretary.
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Chairman National
New York city.

New York city.
Dear Sir:
On behalf of the National Civil Service
Reform League we ask your aid to prevent
the levying of assessments for political pur-
poses upon public servants during the pres
ent campaign. The prevalence of this
abuse had awakened such general indigna-
ton that Congress, in enacting the civil
service law, inserted special safeguards
against it's recurrence in the. federal serv-
Ice. Sections XXI and XII of that law are
as follows: IN :"
Section XII. No senator. or representa-
tive. or territorial deIegatH0f the Congress,
or senator. Representatives. delegate elect.
OF any officer or empsoye Of either of the
said Houses, and no executive judicial
military or naval of6eeg rsof the United
States and no clerk on employee of any de-
partment, branch or bureau or the execu-
tive, judicial or military or naval service of
the United States. shaH directly or ind.-
rectly. solicit or receive or sbe In any man
ner concerned in soliciting s9r receiving any
assessment, subscription OBJ contribution Ior
any political purpose whatsoever, from any
officer clerk or employesf OF. 1.-The United
States, or any departmenls branch or bu-
reau thereof. or from anysperson receiving
any salary or compensation from moneys
derived from the treasury OF the United
States. me tfr
Section XII. No, person shall in any
room or building occupied in the discharge
of official duties by any officer or employe
of the United States mentioned In this act,
or in any navy yard. fort or arsenal. solicit
in any manner whatever, or receive any
contribution of money, or any other thing
of value for any political purpose what
ever"
Z These provisions of law testify to the
solfcitude wherewith it was then sought to
protect all those in the services or the
United States from the injustice and OPP
preston involved in such assessments We
cannot question the desire of both Chair
man -4- and yourself to secure obedi-
ence to this law on thespart of all who are
required to respect or enforce IT; but 1t rs,
paigns attempts have been repeatedly made
to evade It's salutary provisions sss 81
1t is In no wise our purpose, however, 10
confine what we now say to assessments on
federal offlceholders or to acts made I'M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
LIEUT.. SMITH OF POLICE COURT
ACQUITTED OF CHARGES.
Mayor Acts in Case That Had Been
Before Police Commissioners
= Police Court
pecial Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, September q, 1904.
Charges Of assault and conduct unbecom-
ing an officer preferred against Lieut.. Jas.
Smith of the police force by William H.
Travers several weeks ago were investi-
gated last evening by Mayor Paff in the
police court room. After hearing all the
evidence the mayor exonerated the accused
man. The matter was pending before the
police commissioners until the last meet
ing, when a resolution was adopted refer
ring 1t to the mayor The testimony showed
that Lieut. Smith had struck Mr.. Travers
after the latter had severely abused him
for an alleged interference in the manage
ment of his son. Subsequently the officer
was fined $3.50 in the police court for as
sauit and Travers was fined the same
amount for vulgar and abusive language.
Sequel Develops in Court.
Two colored youths, Thomas Wallace and
Harry Baker, were before Justice Cation
In the police court this morning on the
charge of disorderly conduct and fighting.
The severity of the contest that had ragged
between them last night was attested by
the frightful condition of their heads. Both
were covered with wounds. 1t was alleged
that Baker had used stone on Wallaces
Uranium. while the latter had retalia ted with
some equally dangerous implement They
were fined $40 EACH
Two young men, giving their names re-
spectively as j. j. Jacobs and J. ]. Scanlon,
were arraigned on the charge of causing
the almost complete destruction of the
model Indian which for several years has
done sentinel duty at the cigar store of
Capt. Young on King street. 1t was testi-
fed that Messrs Scanlon and Jacobs. in a
period Of hilarity, knocked against the
wooden figure, causing it to fall from the
pedestal to the pavement, dashing off the
head, dislocating an arm and causing other
damage. Capt. Young decided to institute
repairs and Justice Cation gave the accused
the choice between paying a fine Of $50
each and reimbursing the cigar store pro-
prietor.
General Matters.
Miss Nellie B. Petttitt, daughter of Mr..
James L. Pettitt. died last night at the fam
lily residence, 400 North st. Asaph street
She was twenty three years of age. Ar
rangements for the funeral will be COM
pleted later.
The 18th Virginia Regiment Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy, has
arranged for meeting this afternoon al
o'clock In Lee Camp Hall, on Prince street.
A meeting of Mary Custis Lee Chapter will
be held an hour later in the same place.
Thirty-seven additional permits for chill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
French workmen Arrive.

A dispatch from New York says: A del
egation of French workmen, sent at the
expense of the French government to the
ST. Louis exposition. arrived Sunday on
board the French line steamer La Bretagne
from Harve. The industries represented
are the manufacture of musical instru-
ments. cotton. shoes. hats, machinery.
tools and railroad supplies There are also
representatives of national labor organiza-
tions and experts in mail distribution. Me-
TN Albert: professor at the French Colonial
and Naval Cadet School, heads the delega-
Uon Of workmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
DO You WANT
Credit :?

1t so, come here and buy
whatever you need, much or
little, and settle for it in small
weekly or monthly payments.
Our credit system is the broad
est and most liberal in the
country, and everything we
show in Our great store may be
purchased on time by anybody
Notwithstanding the fact that
during this Sentenher Sale ,,,o
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dren to attend the public schools were is
sued yesterday by Mr.. Hubert Snowden.
clerk OF the city school board Under a
mad not reached the constitutional age had
from the rolls 'peSN
An in1ant child of MIR. James W. Bartlett
was buried this afternoon from the 81
dence of its father. 40 Wilkes street the
services being conducted by Rev. John A
Wray or the First Baptist Church.
Cnamp carter. a. venerable colored man
well known and respected died last EVENT..
at MS home. 9l4 Princess street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27

Committee,
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TO PROTECT employees
PROTEST AGAINST ENFORCED
POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
Both National Chairmen Asked for a.
Public Declaration on
the Subject.

The following letter has been sent on be-
half OF the National Civil Service Reform
League to Mr.. George B. Cortelyou. chair
man of the national republican committee,
and Mr.. Thomas Taggayt, chairman of the
national democratic committed:
National Civil Service Reform League,
Offices. 70 Wall street.
New York, September "a, 1904.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
Norfolk Man Asphyxiated.

A dispatch from Norfolk, Va, last night
says: Edward Mosely. we'll known In bust
ness circles in this city. was found dead in
his room at his home, 67 Cumberland
street at midnight tonight having been
asphyxiated by gas several hours before.
Mosey went up to his room about o'clock
tonight. and did not return. No attention
was paid to him until the cdor of gas was
detected. and when the door was broken
open he Was dead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27

Harry o. Havemeyer. jr.. of New York
has been sued by Mrs. Ida Banning of
Providence r. l., for injuries inflicted by
his automobile. She alleges that she was
hit by the automobile while 1t was being
driven by Mr.. Havemeyer himself The ac-
cident occurred at Newport this summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-27
Additions to Classified Service.

1.-THE additions made to the classified
service have been more extensive than ever
before. During the year ending June 20.
1908. 100000 persons were examined and
$1,000 competitive appointments were made,
more than three times as many as In any
previous year. If a tree be known by its
fruits, the administration of President
Roosevelt must be pronounced most pro-
life In regard to civil service reform.
Under previous administrations the i'm
portant extensions of the classified system
were generally made just as the admin
istration was going out of power. but I'M
der President Roosevelt we find an admin
istration which made them at the very
beginning of its official life. Under Preai-
dent Roosevelt for the first time in its his
tory the National Civil Service Reform
League. a non-partisan organization de-
voted solely to the interests of this re-
form, found 1t possible in it's resolutions to
bestow commentator without stint and
without qualification
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
Contest Natice

department. of the Interior United
| states land office, Lewiston, Idaho,
February 18th. 1904.
sofhcient contest affidavit having
oeen filed in this office by Lenna A.
sargent contestant. against homestead
,"'I| NO. $685., made February 18TH
-'00' Tor lot . and seA neA of section
~ township 81 ~, range 2 w. p. NJ,
'S Jesse +. Wells, contestee, in which
Il = alleged that said entryman herein
-''s wholly and entirely abandoned said
'''' oI iand for more than six months
'.N' past and next prior to date hereof:
'7 further alleges and charges the
'l' 10 De, that said entryman has
'i'5 ana entirely failed and neglect
:, toiiplY with the requirements Of
'''iaeSteaf law in the matter of
a. 'se' S"tt cement and cultivation Of
.. ''i'd embraced in this entry Con-
'.'1 further alleges and charges the
- ~ oe That said entryman did not
a-A months after the date of his
3t5 e'l house upon the land, nor
-. ever az any time, or at all, es-
~. ms residence upon the land en-
~, IN TINS entry Said parties are
,,,.. i"''he1 to appear respond and
D., n ..1Tuce touching said allegation
.5.s.- . e'ock g. m, on April 10th. 1904,
t-rt. slle register and Receiver at the
". - states Land Office in Lewiston,
~, cree colInty, Idaho.
fg.-r
,.ro-.- s.lu contestant having. in a
mn a. 'aaF t, filed March 5. 1904, set
3,1;..- '''''s which show that after due
cav, personal service of this notice
ana a.. De made, it is hereby ordered
nv o'eu mat such notice be given
ana proper publication.
NJ CHARLES H. CARRY.
p'' Receiver.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08

Department OF the Interior Land Of
fee a; Lewiston. Idaho.

Department of the Interior Land Of
fee al Lewiston. Idaho.
Lewiston. Idaho Feb, s. 1894
Notice is hereby given hat jhe fol-
lowinc-uaned settler has filed ndtics OF
his intention TO make Cnal proof in
support of his claim. and that said
proof viii be made before the Register
aud Receiver AT Lewiston. Idaho, on
Mtch. Is, 1904, viz:
JOACHIM CHLAD6K.
Of Lapwai, Idaho, for the neti swL
section %. township 80 n ranga w.
f.. Nj
He names the following witness to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land. viz.
William Paumer Of Tapwai. Idaho
William w Mccain OF Iapwai.
Idaho
Fra.nk MarusH of LapWaL IdRho
omar Bartlett Of 1apva. Idaho.
J r. West, Register
Feb. 9-Mar. is.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08

Timber land, act June 3, 1875.
United States Land Office Lewiston
Idaho. February II, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
piance with the provisions of the act
of congress of June 8, 1878, entitled can
act for the sale of timber lands in the
states Of California, Oregon. Nevada
and Washington Territory" Is extend
ed to all the Public Land States by act
of August 4, 1892, Elizabeth c. Breie1.
of Helena, county of Lewis & Clark,
State of Montana, has this day filed in
this office her sworn statement No 1899
for the purchase of the e15 swA and
VIZ sea of section No. &c In townsl II
No. 80 p range No. 3, w. B. NJ, End
will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its tiE Der
or stone than for agricultural rur-
poses, and to establish her claim 10
said land before the Register and Re-
ceiver of this office at Lewiston, Idaho,
on Monday, the 18th day of April 1904.
She names as witnesses:
Bert f. Farley of Forest, Idaho.
Frank Ayttch of Forest, Idaho.
Ernest Fisher OF Forest, Idaho.
Claus ]. Breire of Helena, Mont.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before said 18th day of
April, 1904.
]. p. WEST, Register,
Feb IL Apr 1Sa
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08

Timber land, act June 3. 1878.
United States land Office. Lewiston
idaho Feb. 10, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliance with the provisions Of the act
OF. congress of June 3. 1875 entitled "an
act for the sale of timber lands in the
states Of California. Oregon Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the public land states by act
of August T. 1892,
LUELLA NJ STEEN,
of Waha, county of Nez Prce, State OF
Idaho has this day filed in this office
her sworn statement No 1921. for the
purchase OF the sig sea et2 swA of
section No. u, in township No. go
range No. ", p. NJ, and viii offer
proof to show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes and to
establish her claim to said land before
the Register and Receiver Of this Of
fee at Lewiston, Idaho on Monday,
the 9Th day of May. 1904.
She names as witnesses:
Henry King OF Waha, Idaho
Charles Nicols of Waha, Idaho.
Arba A. Holbrook OF Waha, Idaho.
William f. Aytch OF Waha, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
yersely the above described lands are
requested 10 file their claims in this
office on or before said 9th day Of May,
1904.
]. B. WEST, Register.
Feb. 23-May 90
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
Notice

To the members OF the Union Con-
gregational church a corporation of
Summit, Idaho.
You are hereby notified that on the
25th day of March, 1904, at l o'clock p.
m. at the church. There will be n
meeting Of the members Of said church
for the purpose OF voting on the propo-
sition Of Montgomery the parsonage
the real property belonging to shid cor
poration and directing, and empowering
the trustees so to do.
PITTS ELLIS.
President of Board of Trustees.
EFFIE +. McCOLLrM
Clerk Of Board Of Trustees.
Dated at Summit, February &C. 1904.
4-26
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
R. 3. Hayes Post No. 2, G. A. r..

Department of Idaho meets first and
third Friday in each month in the
city hall. Fl. w. Kimbrough, post
commander; L. Rowley, S. V. P. c.;
Henry Tobin, ]. V. P. c.; s. L.
Thompson, chaplain; A. Small, sur
geon; ]. S. Cox, o. D.; S. r. Strong,
o. G.; Geo. A. Manning, adjutant and
quartermaster.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
w. r. C.. No. 7

rosa Cannon, president; Eliza Baum,
3 V. president; Mary Giffen, J. V.
president; Sarah A. Rowley, treas
urer; Eliza Pierstoff, chaplain; Mag
gle Parker conductor; Barbara
lripp' guard; Susan E. Manning.
secretary.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08

Lewiston Commandery No. 2, knights
Templar, holds regular conclave on
the first Saturday evening of each
month at the Masonic temple. E. D.
Thomas, recorder; ]. D. McConkey.
E. Com.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
MAGNUs GRANQUIsr
Notice for Publication

Timber Land, Act June 8. 1878.
United states Land Office. Lewiston.
Idaho, December "A, 1903
Notice is hereby given that la COM
pianee with the provisions Of the act
Of congress of June 3. 1873. entitled
AN act for the sale of timber lands
in the states of California, Oregon.
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as
extended TO all the public Land States
by act Of August 4. 1892.
RALSTON VOLLMER,
of Genesee. county of Latah. State of
his sworn statement, for the purchase
of the SEA SWA section "a. NEA
NWA, WE NEA Of section 25, in
township go N, range w. B. NJ. and
will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for Its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establish his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver OF this
Office at Lewiston, Idaho, on Thursday,
the 10th day of March, 1904.
He names as witnesses:
James Kenyon of Forest, Idaho.
Samuel d. White of Lewiston. Idaho.
William w Kirkbride Of Lewiston.
Idaho.
Charles Ingle of Genesee, Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
Office on or before said 10th day Of
March, 1904.
J. r, WEST, Register.
Dec 25--Mar. 10s
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|. o. O.E. Encampment

Clearwater Enchmpment, NO. I, l. Q. O.
F., meets second and fourth Satur-
days VIM. Schuldt c. P; e. A.
Rowley, scribe. Visiting patriarchs
welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08

Meets first and third Thursdays at =: 80
n m. sharp at Masonic hall. All
visiting members cordially invited.
Mary E. Hollywood lady commander
s5 Snake River avenue.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
Mountain Gem Chapter, No. Z, Q. {. S.

Cbapter room, Masonic hail. Stated
communications first and third Mon
days Of each month Mrs. Elizabeth
Barnett, w. NJ; ]. j. McConkey, w,
p; Mrs. Louise Squier. secretary.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
Alpha Rebekah Lodge No. I, |. o. 0. E,

Meets every Friday evening at 7:3O
o'clock Sister Nettie Knight, \. G.;
Sister Emma NJ. Edwards, r S.
Visitors welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
O. o. r..

lewiston lodge, No s, l. o. Q. r. meets
every Tuesday evening at 1880. VIM.
Schuldt, n. d.; Z. A. Rowley, r. s.
visiting brothers welcome.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08

Timber land. act June 3, 1873.
United States land Office, lewiston
Idaho, Feb. 10, 1904
Notice is hereby given that in COM
pliarce with IN provisions Of the act
CT congress Of .Ine 8, 1873, entitled IAN
act for the sale of timber lands in the
states of California. Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory" as extend
ed to all the public land states by act
of August 4, 1892
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
CHARLES DOWD

of Lewiston. county of Nez Perez. state
Of Idaho has this day filed in this Of
fee his sworn statement No. 1898. for
the purchase of the se4 se14 section IA,
MI nell and mex nw14 of section % in
Twp 80 ~, range No. w. p. NJ, and
win offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber
or stone than for agricultural purposes,
and to establishe his claim to said land
before the Register and Receiver of this
office at Lewiston, Idaho, On Tuesday,
the 10th day of May 1904
He names as witnesses:
Richard P. Steel of Asotln Wash.
Henry King of Waha, Idaho.
Charles Nicols of Waha, Idaho.
Jasper Earl Of Waha, Idaho.
Any ana all persons claiming ad-
versely the above described lands are
requested TO file their claims in this
Office on or before said 10th day of
May, 1904.
J. II. WEST, Register.
Feb o3-AIay 9"
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-,;r.sur, Tribe No. 8, i. o. r.. M,

,,.,+s every Friday evening at Ma
1t raIl. NJ. /. Smith. sachem.; L.,
LeQuime. G, Of r.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
STEAMER LINES
SAN FRANCISCO
PORTLAND ROUTE

Steamer sails from Portland 5 .. IN
every FIVE days.
Daily Boat Service between Portlnna
Astoria. Oregon City. Dayton, Salem.
Independence, Corvallis and all Co
lumbia and willamette river points.
Snake River Route
Steamers leave Lewiston at a IA
daily except Friday. Returning, ieavt
Riparia 4:o5 a. m, daily except satur.
day.
Weekly trips 20 Wild Goose Fridays
stage OF water permitting.
c. ". MOUNT, General Agent
Lewiston. Eelah0
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-03-08
Pearl Assembly NO l3u' Oriteo
Artisans

Meets on first ana third saturdays IN
tho O. o. F. hail.
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Feb. 11-Apr. is"