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Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1906-04-18

Trzesienie ziemi w San Fran
cisco.
Sacramento, Cal, IS kwiet. -
Setki a moze tysiace ludzi zgi-
nely w trzesieniu ziemi, jake ma
wiedzi}o miasto San Francisco
dzisiaj rano o godz. 5:15. Made
szly wiadomoSci, re kilkaset do.
NOW ley w gruzach, a pozar o.
garnal zniszczyi po}owe miasta.
Straz pozarna jest caikiem bezsil-
na, gdyz wszyktkie wodociagi So
zburzone.
Trzesienie ziemi trwalo 30 mi
nut. Ostatni telegram, jaki wy
slano z San Francisco brzmi jak
nastepuje:
Trzesienie ziemi zburzyio ma
sze mieszkania. Ofiary bardzo Ii
czne. Trzesienie rozpoczefo sic o
godz. 5:13 trwaio przez pol 60
dziny. Niema wody. Teraz wyno-
sza trupy re zburzonych mie-
szkan.
Sacramento, Cal, 18 kwiet. -
Pozar w San Francisco szerzy
sic DO caiem miescie. Komunika-
cya innemi miastami przerwana
Najwieksze szkody zostaiy wy
rzadzone W Srodmiesciu, gdzie
sic wznosza ogromne gmachy.
Dziennik Chicagoski. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1890-1971, 1906-04-18
EXTRA!

Trzesienie ziemi W San Fran
cisco.
Canrarnantn Cal 12 k,uiet-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
4. COLE AND A
BIC BLACK BEAR
Lewiston Man Risks Life
in Effort to Capture
Bruin Alive

Herb Cole is back In the Pierce City
country on hunting expedition and
according to story being circulted
there about his hunting accomplish
ments he is very particular with his
game.
William Dwyer has just returned
from the Pierce country and before
leaving heard the story that is told
Of Coles encounter with bear
Cole had been out for some time.
The old hunters chad told him of a
place where it was probable an elk
could be found and Herb wanted big
game. He had been gone for some
time and the boys who had remained
at the cabin were beginning to think
it was time for him to return. Sud
denly they were attracted by a clouo
Of dust In the distance, and rushed out
to see what it was.
AS the dust came closer the heavy
figure OF Cole was distinguished in
the cloud, and little later the form
OF big bear could be seen in hot
pursuit. Cole still carried his gun
but was not attempting to use it. O1
course the boys rushed to his assist.
ance with their weapons.
"Why didn't you shoot him?" they
asked after the danger was over. But
Cole did not propose that the laugh
should be on him and was ready with
his reply
"Shoot him? Nothin; why didn't yoy
open the cabin door and leave mt
alone. was bringing him home
alive"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
LODGE VOTES
TO BUY LAND
Knights Of Pythias VIII
Expend &.lw for a
Main Street Lot

Excelsior Lodge Knights of PythiaH,
last night voted to purchase property
on East Main street, with frontage OF
81 feet and a depth OF 100 feet The
property Is located SO feet west of the
court house, and was secured ny the
lodge for 500 per front foot, Fred
Wood George Erb and a number of
the leading members Of the lodge have
advocated for slime time that the or
der purchase property In order to ~
prepared to erect a castle hall at some
future date. The property on Main
street was found to be for sale, and
these men Immediately took steps 70
secure an option on it in their own
names, and last night offered to turn
1t over to the lodge. The lodge mem-
bers regarded 1t as a bargain and the
general expression was that the order
owed these men a vote of thanks for
their work In securing the land.
| A motion was carried last night CIV
| ing the board OF trustees full power
| to act and to expend the $1,000 requir-
ed to purchase this property.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
TRUANT OFFICER
FOR CHARLESTON

Charleston Bureau Evening Teller.
CUARKSTON. WASH. Sept. 90
Charleston Is to have truant off1cer
and parents who do not send their
children to school according to the re-
auirements of the Washington state
law will be taken before justice ana
charged with misdemeanor. Children
will not be allowed to play truant from
school II they do, the truant ofncer
will take them in charge. Children
over Is years Of age can be punished
for playing truant. This action was
decided upon last night at a meeting
of the board of directors of the Clarks-
ton schools. Complaints have been
made by the teachers both as TO the
irregular attendance Of the students
and OF the failure Of parents to SEND
their children to school.
The oficer to take this position wa
not decided upon at last nights meet
ing. but 1t IL supposed that Marsha
Warren win be given this charge.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
hrs T0REc0vER
N \. P. LANDS
LI,ps Man Asks Court
\. Dsclare Railways
Holdings Void

I've Sept. 2o,-A suit mas
sfn .,.,,sd in the superior eouas : 81
z = .o,nty that questions the
!, me entire holdings OF tne
'a'' !, pacific Railway Co, extend
VI seattle to st. Paul. The suis
" ,.,,ons the right of the COM
!. !. hold any Of the lands granted
,..,,srn Pacific Railroad Co.. ana
.,,cn have since been acquired
v,..bern Pacific Railway com-
!. ~ !. brought by Joseph Il.
.s,,rst the Northern Pacific
~ and the Northern Pacif1c
-, CO. receiver. The sum OF
], /, i claimed to be due from the
s.,ane Railway and Navigation
,.u owned by the Northern Pa
railway Co., which acquired the
.,tv through the Northern Pacinc
a,oad CO. The plaintiff states that
,,sns,er Of the property of the
...n pacific Railroad Co. to the
.a.,u Pacific Railway Co. was il-
Il fraudulent and void.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
CONFER
UNDER A TRUCE

HAVANA, Sept. 20.-The leaders OF
the revolutionary movement have call
ed all the generals in the field to a
conference at Havana. They are safe
from molestation during the truce.
Taking of testimony continued today
at the home of American Minister Nor
gan. The government officials are
quoted as saying they can see no rea-
son for receding from their position.
The revolutionists believe Taft will
find some equitable solution of the
difficulty. The hearing will probably
be a prolonged one.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
MISS HORNER
At ASSEMBLY

The first regular assembly OF the
year was held in the auditorium yes.
terday morning at IL o'clock and was
full of interest to students and faculty.
An especially pleasing feature OF the
program was double musical number
by Miss Horner. Miss Horner's selec-
tions were most fortunate and her
singing brought forth unstinted ap-
plause from the audience.
Mr.. Black addressed the school
briefly, welcoming back Misses Henry
and Ingersoll to the faculty and at the
same time extending a hearty welcome
to the students. both old and new. He
closed his remarks by pointing out
some Of the characteristics which .
successful students life demanded.
The next assembly viii be Wednes-
day Of next week at II a. m. At that
time Miss Henry will address the
school All friends and patrons Of the
school are invited to be present upon
this occasion as Miss Henrys remarks
will no doubt contain much Of interest
to every one who may be fortunate
| enough to attend.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
new TRIAL FOR
SAKE OF SCIENCE


ALBANY. N. Y, Sept. 2O.-Nearly
$500 physicians in this state, repre-
senting 551 cities and towns and in
cluding some of the best known men
Of the profession, are signers to a Pc
tition presented to Governor Higgins
today on behalf of Albert T. Patrick,
LAWYER convicted and under sentence
of death since 1901, for the murder OF
the aged Texas millionaire, William
Marsh Rice.
The reason assigned for presenting
the petition is that certain medical
questions q great Importance on
which there is a wide divergence OF
opinion that might be solved II new
trial is granted Patrick.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
SEATTLE
FAST ON SHORE
Passengers Are All Re.
mOved===V is
Not Damaged

VICTORIA, Sept. 2O.-The steamer
City of Seattle is ashore on Trial
island, held fast broadside to the
shore. She went on during thick
fog. The passengers were landed and
have arrived here. Tugs have gone to
the assistance of the stranded vessel,
which was proceeding from Seattle to
Alaska VIC Victoria.
Later)-The City of Seattle is rest
ing easy and is not taking water.
Scows have been taken to the scene
to tighten the cargo. 1t is expected
she will be floated at high water to-
night.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
AFTER THE THIsrLE.-The cit,

AFTER THE THISTLE.-The city
officials seem to be in earnest about
their crusade against the Russian
thistle. Already Street Commissioner
Knight has thistle brigade In action
ana they are securing Normal hill for
every street in that section. II the
property owners are as industrious as
the city ~in this matter the obnoxious
week win be exterminated in short
time.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
OFFERS MEN AT
9 CENTS AN HOUR
Canal Commission Receives
Bids for Lab0rerS on
Big Ditch.

WASHINGTON Sept 20,-Severas
bids have been received by the 18TH
mian canal commission for suppl ying
Chinese labor for work on the cc-.s
construction. The American China
Contracting company of Englewood, N.
j., has offered to supply common labor
Reuben Of Washington, who bids II
cents tor the same. has offered to re-
duce it to nine cents if $1,000 men are
CALLED. No award has been made
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
I'll the DEAD
| never Be KNOWN

aun1s, 'sHER, Okla, Sept. 2o.-The
Pc Roe. :, ~, ives lost Tuesday. when
through ~. passenger train went
IA. no, -. ,as bridge at cimarron river.
|as n.v., = 20 been revealed and proba-
nail car a. engine. baggage and
dough the ,,. m under the water.
let wor.ne eam has fallen several
Destroyed sn s,'s. are busy replacing the
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
NO DEMAND FOR MORE PAY
Head of Brotherhood Of Locomotive
Engineers Denies the Report.


CLEVELAND, Sept 20.-First Grand
Engineer w. B. Prenter of the Broth
erhood~ of Locomotive Engineers said
today if there is any widely or con-
certed movement for higher wags for
the operators west of Chicago IS
without the sanction Of the general
body and that no call for a meeting
to inaugurate such movement has
been called from Chicago.
Cortelyou Doesn't Want It.
OYSTER BAY, Sept. 20.-Postmas-
ter General Cortelyou denies emphatic
ally that he is a candidate for the
goyernorship of New York.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
FUNSTON IS IN
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2o.-General
Funston arrived today from American
Lake, WASH. and has been in CONSUL
tation with General Bell. chief OF stan.
and other onicers preparatory to do
parting tonight for. Havana to join
Taft's party.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
Pulls Out Roll of Bills.
CONFER WITH LoDGEs.-w. I

CONFER WITH LODGES.--W. D.
Van Blarcom, Jr., marshal of the
opening day fair parade is preparing
a letter to the several fraternal orders
and unions in the city asking that they
set time when he can meet with a
committee from each organization In
order to arrange details for the parade
Mr.. Van Blarcom Is anxious to meet
with representatives of all the unions
and fraternal orders In order that they
can all participate in the event.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
Court Recognizes voliva.

CHICAGO, Sept. 20.-Judgs ..sniis
in the federal court has decided &c will
hereafter recognize Wilbur 9. S"'va
no general soyerseer OF Zion church.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
GREAT ACTIVITY IN ARSENAL
Look Like Uncle Sam Is Preparing 20
Spank Cuba.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 2O.-There
is unusual activity in the governrlen,
arsenal at Frankfort. 1t is generally
believed the Cuban situation is re-
sponsible for the unusual energy. La,ge
orders of various kinds of ammunition
have been received.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
LIST OF DEAD NOW 5000


Chinese
at 5000 The total material damage
lie sstm at $zo0oo0oo
Report. constantly rvsd Hundreds Of lives
.,. ,o. At
and Chinese Of the disaster
b reeoun
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
Earn CLAIMS
| R0BT. A. HIT
yaRRAGANSETT PIER, r. l., Sept.
Congressman Robert r. Hit OF
os died at his summer home here
Nv. s A4s
Heart failure, following a long period
Increasing PHYSICAL weakness due
old age, caused the death Of Con-
ressman Hit at the age of u.

The death Of Robert r. Hit removes
om the Illinois delegation and from
y American congress a man who,
pie not active as a debater, was one
the most influential men of the
aaa
y Hit was born at Urbana, Ohio,
nuary ls, 1884, but lived in Illinois
Y he was three years old. His
was near Rockford and his early
dlon was received at the Rock
n seminary of that place. Later
alered De Pauw university at
astie, Ind. and there completed
naeation. In 1857, having become
S'enl IN shorthand writing, he re-
'xa ior the Chicago Tribune the
waited debate between Stephen A.
sAs and Abraham Lincoln. He
a'er appointed official court re-
H Of Illinois. In lS67-6s he visit
scotland, Switzerland, Egypt
~ and the Holy land. In 1868 he
'ne private secretary of Governor
~ VI indiana. In 1888 he was ap.
l'ed assistant secretary of state un.
'ne late James G. Blaine, and held
"sl'ion during Mr.. Blaine's ten.
y ONCE. Prior to his entranc.
aT state department he served
- years as secretary OF Legation
enarse d'affairs at Paris.
@s he was elected to the Forty
l congress as representative q
'eenth Illinois district an,
antinuously until the presen
s the oldest member IN poin
with the single exception q
@. 'asive Bingham Of Pennayl
VINO made his entrance into II
wv years before Mr.. Hit,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
II Gotta De MON"
SAYS PRISONER
And the Italian Who Had
Nothing Yesterday
Pays SIS Fine

I want to get out. l pay my fine"
was the announcement made by John
Russell, the Italian who was tried in
the police court yesterday morning and
fined $95.
Only yesterday the prisoner had as
sured the magistrate that he had not
cent of money save the 5000 the
officers had found when they searched
him.
Russell complained at the time of his
arrest that he had been robbed of $40
and the officers were especially diligent
in their search. Oficers Tabor and
Gentry made the arrest.
sesrch Reveals Nothing.
Pull off your Shoes" was the or
der. Nothing was found.
"Pull off your socks" was the mex,
order Tpey still were not convinced
and practically stripped the man Of al
of his clothing trying to find if he had
anything concealed about his person.
Are you satisfied?' Tabor asked
Gentry.
Il still believe he has some money
somewhere" was the reply, but I an
satisfied l cannot find it," The entry
was made that the prisoner had $10.2t
and he was locked up.
At his trial he declared he could no
pay the fine and would have to serv'
| the sentence. This determination stay
ed with him until he had spent thu
second night in the city bastile. HI
then made up his mind that none.
was Of no use to him there and greet
ed the officers this morning with th
announcement that he was ready t
pay.
Pulls Out Roll of Bills.
Can you get some one to put up tn
money for your" he was asked
"Oh getta de mon," he replied an
delving into pocket produced good
ly supply Of the coin. of the realm.
Chief of Police Savage says that tn
Italians often conceal their money Il
| such a way that 1t cannot be fount
Only a few days ago an Italian VIII
had been searched and found pennies
surprised the officers the second day b
producing large roll of bills and pay
ing his fine.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
FIRE INTO BAND OF JEWS.
Russians at Odessa Fooled in Attempt
to Start Massacre.

to Start Massacre.
ODESSA, Sept. 20.--Despite official
assurances that no anti-Jewish attacks
will be permitted a gang composed Of
members of the "Union of the Russian
People" tried to provoke an anti-Jew-
ish outbreak today by firing on a
crowd of Jews. They met an energetic
resistance. however, and dispersed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20

Report, Of Death Canard.
BOTUNSELA. Sept. 20.-The runer-
ed death of Carlotta, widow cf Em-
peror Macmillan, is canard.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20
BOLDLY ROB WHOLE TOWN
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT

GRAND RAPIDS Mich, O-Et masked
bers held the White ciou village As miles
ed the Neao getting between $4,000 While
attempting to rob another gathered
robbers and esca
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20

|. - : reney left this afternoon for
: mines near Warren. =
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1906-09-20

Continued on Page Five.)
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
BAD EGGS DEALER
BROUGHT TO COURT
Charged With Having Violated National
Pure Food Law by Selling Over
ripe Hen Fruit.

SIOUX CITY. July 21.--Does the na-
tional pure food law provide a penalty
for selling bad eggs; is person who
sells them liable 10 imprl- onment and
fine? This question viii have to be
settled by Commissioner Wrigat, OF
Iowa, since a Sioux City dealer has
been asked TO make settlement for
seventy dozen added eggs or become
subject TO prosecution under the iowa
pure food law, which Is similar 10 the
national law.
Commissioner Wright has ruled that
an egg is food, manufactured IN a way
and ought 10 Je inspected. He holds
that there is no difference between bad
eggs and potted chicken made out Of
pigs feet. He insists that people who
sell bad eggs. knowing them 20 be qUes-
tionable. under the Iowa law. may be
prosecuted The problem viii finally
reach up to the Supreme Court % the
United States. There is no way Of hal
ing a hen before a police judge and
fining her $40 because her eggs are
found TO be impure. But the 1eller
can be found, and probably viii be, IN
Iowa, where eggs are an important
food.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
Flectric Fans in sleeping Cars.

The Baltimore & Ohio Washington-New
York Sleeping car, open for occupancy at
10 % M, Is provided with electric fans
for comfort OF passengers who wish 10
retire early.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
STUDY CANADA'S
POSTOFFICE SYSTEM
III. S. Postal Commission
Off fer Canadian
Capital.

The postal commission recently ap-
DO nted by the Postmaster General 10
investigate the matter OF formulating
q postal note system. under recent act
or Congress. left Washington yesterday
for Ottawa. Canada. 10 observe the
practical workings OF the British postal
Service.
The commission consists Of expert ofii-
aCials OF both the Postoffice and Treas
ury Departments. who hope TO secure
valuable information IN regard TO the
has much 10 recommend IL to our
service.
through the mails. The Canadian system
has much 10 recommend It our service.
The members OF the commission are
=. +. Kimball superintendent of the
money order division of the Postoffice
Department; Joseph p. Johnston. inspec-
tor I'm charge Of the New Orleans
diyisioni Joseph Elliot. superintendent
of the money order division Of the New
York pOSUOmCei w. II. Wanamaker. as
6istaut chief Of the recording division
in the office Of the Auditor for the Post
Office Department. and Edwin a Mess,
law clerk OF the POstOfice Department
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
BABES GRANDFATHER
IS NOW ITS FATHER
Child Becomes Brother Of It's Own
Mother by Adoption Proceedings
in Ohio Court.

MARION. Ohio, July 21.-Afr. and Mrs.
William FasTNugh, Of Fleetwood, today
became the parents OF their grandehild'
Jesse Fenton. ten months old, who, IN
turn. became a. brother 10 his own
mother
Shortly after the child's birth. Thomas
Fenton and mis- wife separated. Mrs.
Fenton supported herself and babe, but
growing IN. appealed 20 her parents.
who had frowned upon her marriage
They agreed to adopt the child. It's
father objected because. he said, the
grandparents separated him and his
wife.
Probate Judge Foster then appointed
Rcuard Horn as the chiid's next best
friend Horn and Mrs FentOn recon-
mended tbs babes adoption. and the
necessary papers were signed. making
the grandparents the parents by adOp-
ton
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
GOTHAM LIFE TOO SWIFT,
Walls LOUISVILLE GIRL
When Arrested Promises to Go Back to Blue Grass City
Where People Sleep Some of the Time
Started for Railway Station.

NEW YORK. July 2l-"New York is
took swift for me. confessed Katherine
Dodge. or Louisville. in Jefferson mar
kot court, Just as soon as l get out
OF this I'm going back TO Louisville,
where the people sleep some OF the
time"
Miss Dodge. or Mrs. F. Watson, which
is another name she gave. was arrested
at the Gnsey House by Policeman
Kleinlnyer for creating a disturbance In
the lobby She Is young, pretty, hand
somely dressed. and evidently accus-
toned 10 the society OF refined persons.
KIeinmyer did not want 20 lock her up,
and, at Thirty-f1Tst street and Sixth
avenue, put her on a car and advised
her to go 20 another hotel
She rode up to Thirty-third street,
got on a Broadway car and went back
to the Gnsey. where she renewed the
disturbance. Kleinmyer was summon
ed again and locked her up in the Ten
derloin station
The prisoner created sensation In
the police court today. She wore a
white linen costume, wrinkled like an
accordeon because of the limited sta
ton house accommodations she had
been accorded during the night From
her big light blue straw hat depended
about half a dozen wells. She wore con
siderable jewelry and was plainly af-
flicted with remOrse.
81 live in Louisville" she explained,
"and came up here in June for a good
time. I've had a lovely time and ] paid
my way. <,.,
The Washington times., 1906-07-22

Floral Work Of Surprising Merit.
When one places an order with Guide Tor
i0ral work IL is well tlled- lzl4 +
The Washington times., 1906-07-22
POOR YOUNG CLERK
GETS 100000
Comes Unexpected.
ly to Struggling Kansas
Boy.

WICHITA, Kan. July 2L-Thrice a
millionaire is Claud p. Leppelman. OF
this city, who for twelve years has
toiled nine hours a day and Is now 10
be plunged into the financial world with
$4,000 at his command.
Leppelman is a clerk in a dry goods
store. lie is twenty-eight years Of age
he viii resign the clerkship 20 become
the manager OF property in the heart OF
New York city valued at $1,000 In
III two weeks ago Leppelman was not
aware that a fortune was about 10 be
placed at his command. When a post
man slipped bulky envelope into his
hands as he STOOD behind the counter
In Douglas avenue establishment, he
was not aware that it contained a no
tice from Justice Ingraham of the su-
preme court Of New York bearing news
Of the wealth IN store for him
Less than one year ago J. c. Ingra-
ham. a capitalist. died IA New York
city. Executors placed valuation on
his property at SO. .OO0.00 Leppelman Is
one Of eleven heirs. The dead man was
an uncle Of Justice Ingraham, and a
great uncle OF Leppelman.
The Washington times., 1906-07-22

House dining room and there I saw a
man with another woman. 1 know that
man. lie is a salesman for Louisville
whisky house. l have given him money
and jewelry and aided him IN other
ways
Il reckon / WAS justified in feeling
peevish when / saw him with that other
woman. and 1 suppose l made a fool OF
myself There is too much excitement
IN New York for me, anyhow"
Miss Dodge was fined g and paid Il
from a roll she had in her purse when
arrested. A bottle Of whisky, which
was also in her possession at the time
OF her arrest. was not claimed. She
went directly 70 the Gilsey, paid her
bill. and then started with her trunk in
a cab for the Pennsylvania railroad
station.