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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02

The presidents letters to Sher-
man concerning Hartman is sizzl-
ing with refutations. He told Sher
man to show them to Hartman
Roosevelt said he not only never
promised to appoint Depew to the
French embassy, but said he be-
lieved 1t impossible. He was sur
prised that the financier wanted
him. The conversations with Har-
riman related entirely to the Hig
gins campaign fund, Hartman be-
ing greatly interested personally
because he thought the effort to de-
feat Higgins direct attack upon
him.
The correspondence the president
had with Hartman is also made
public. On October IL Hartman
wrote he would try to run down the
First Of next week." when he
. Thought conditions would be i'm
proved.
After giving out this correspond
ence the president said:
Il feel particularly fortunate in
having been attacked within the
last few days by both Burton and
Hartman" The president then au-
thorized the following statement:
after writing the letters to
Sherman the president was assured
that Hartman had not made the
statement Sherman credited him
with making. Inasmuch as these
same statements appear IN letter
of Harrimans now published, the
president deems 1t proper the let
tiers he sent to Sherman last Oc-
tober shall now themselves be
made public"
The presidents correspondence
with Hartman shows that Harri-
man sought an advance copy of the
presidents message. The president
refused, saying even members OF
his cabinet weer not permitted to
see any part Of it. The letters
showed Hartman thought the mes
sage should contain nothing in
dicating what should be the atti-
tude of the railroads toward the in.
terstate commerce commission.
NEW YORK. April 1.-The pub
LEGATION of the Hartman letter here
in which he Is said to have de-
clared Roosevelt appealed to him
to secure campaign funds, reveals
peculiar situation. Hartman
says the letter was furnished by a
former employee named Hill and in
sists 1t is "about as imperfect as
the poor stenographer could get
from old notes. He warned The
World that the letter must not be
printed, but when he found he could
not stop it, telephoned the Ameri-
can release letter for that papers
use"
Hartman admitted writing the
letter, but said:
81 went further" according to a
World reporter, than the copy you
have. You only have part of it.
The letter, If printed, would do IT,
reparable harm. 1t is going to re-
act on the person who prints it,
1t falls short Of the mark aimed"
The letter created a stir in Wall
st. today.
Hartman wrote the letter to
Sidney Webster, New York mil
lionaire. The portion relating to
4the alleged contribution follows:
about week before the cleo
ton in 1904. when 1t looked certain
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
ACCUSED OF STEALING
ELECTRICITY

PRESIDENT. f. Montgomery and
Foreman A. c. Rice, of the Empire
Electric Co., today pleaded not
guilty before Justice Stocker to
the charge of wire tapping brought
by the Washington Water Power
Co. The claim is made that the
electric company manipulated a
meter and stole electricity.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
BOTH CLAIM CHICAGO

CHICAGO, April Cool. crisp
weather brought out heavy vote
today. The polls opened at 6 a. m.
and close at 4 p. IN. Busse claim
the election by 10000; Dunno by
5000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
SUICIDE ON TRAIN

WASHINGTON, d. c., April a.
Stephen Shelliga, OF Cleveland,
committed suicide by shooting
aboard a Baltimore & Ohio train
this morning.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02

The West Hillside chapter of the
First Presbyterian church will be
entertained by Mrs. +, c. Taylor,
Mrs. ]. e. Hoppe and Mrs. l.. f.
Mufson in the parlors of the church
Thursday afternoon at 2:30.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-04-02
REVOLT QUELLED

BUCHAREST, April 2.-Nearly
100000 soldiers are under arms
and the Roumanian situation is
quieting. The troops are ordered
to end brutaities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
ARRANCES CONFERENCE:
LEGISLATURE ON RECESS

under bond to appear in court this af-
ternoon.
Hitchcock was arraigned upon only
one of the six indictments against him,
to which he plead not guilty. Bail
was furnished and Hitchcock was par
oiled in custody of his counsel upon the
other five indictments. Counsel said
the actor had not been out of New
York, but had been suffering from
nervous prostration as result of the
charges made against him. Hitchcock
looked pale and haggard and showed
signs of illness. To his friends he said
he had decided to face his accusers and
try to win back the confidence of his
friends and the public. While Hitch
cock was in court his wife remained
in the district attorneys Office weep
ing and in a semi-hysterical condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
THE PROHBTTIONSTS SCORE HEAVILY IN ILLINOIS

Prohibition scored heavily in Illinois
in yesterdays elections, II counties in
which elections were held declaring liz
favor of local option. In some coun-
ties the vote was overwhelmingly
against saloons, and the result was
greeted with great demonstrations OF
joy.
This was notably the case i'll Mound
City, where 500 women and children
marched through the streets singing
religious hymns and exhorting the
voters to drive out the saloons. These
scenes were repeated with equal fer
vor in other towns where the liquo:
question rose above all others.
Drive Voters to Polls.
The women of Jacksonville, the
largest city affected by the election
drove voters to the polls in their pri-
vate conveyances and when it became
known that 50 saloons had been driven
out of business praise services were
called in many of the churches for last
night Only one precinct out of 80 in
Jacksonville was won by the saloon
lists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
Financial Situation Alto
gether Pleasing Wash
ington Reports.
SHIPPING CURRENCY
Large Sums Being Sent Gut
From Capital DaiIy---Stocks
Recover Much Strength.

Washington. Nov. 6.-The financial
situation of the country from the
treasury standpoint is more encourag-
ing today than at any time 6uring the
past two weeks. The comptroller Of
currency is making large shipments
of currency to national banks aui ap-
plication for increased circulation con
tinuc TO come in undiminished num-
bers. Up to this time between sis and
seven million 20 increase circulation
has been ShiD)'1 To NATIONAL banks
each days shipment showing an in
creased shipment over the day before.
Reopen Again.
New York, Nov. 6.-The Trust Com
pany of America and the Lincoln
Trust company opened for business as
usual today. This was mdluly the re-
suit of conference held in the library
of j. Pierpont Morgan last nisht at
which it was arranged the two com
panies be placed under control of a
committee composed of presidents of
six trust companies which will act in
an advisory capacity. Arrangements
also made provide necessary financial
assistance which will allow companies
to proceed with their business II is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06

In southern Illinois seven counties
were swept completely by the anti.
saloon forces. These counties and the
number of saloons heretofore existing
in each are: Union, 16 saloons; Will
hanson, 46 saloons; Massac, 16 sa-
looms; Johnson, one saloon; Pope. five
saloons; Wabash, none; Edwards.
none.
In addition to the foregoing, Perry
county went dry with the exception OF
two towns, Pinckneyville and Willis
vile.
wipes Out 23 Saloons.
Twenty-three licensed saloons are
wiped out of Du Quoin, in Perry coun-
ty where the anti-saloon forces car
ried the day by scant majority OF
26 votes.
Marion, in Williamson county, was
carried by the prohibitionists by a ma
jority of 40 There were IL saloons
at tbs place. Jonesboro, with nine sa
looms. went dry by 1S6. Anna, with
seven saloons, carried for anti-license
by 236 votes. Camaroa has been q
wet town, but went anti-license by 11l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06

votes. Donzola and Golden, both of
which have been dry in the past, were
carried for no license by majorities
of 234 and 1S0 respectively
Drouth In states Center.
The Illinois Anti-Saloon league sup
porters won sweeping victory il
Menard, Case, Morgan and Scott coun-
ties, the four central Illinois counties
in which the saloon question was
voted upon.
The reports received indicate that
of 65 saloons in cities heard from in
these four counties fully 80 have to
go. Cities in this section in which
saloons have fiourished in the past
and which voted yesterday TO no longer
license them are: Jacksonville, 80 sa-
looms; Athens, saloons; Winchester.
saloons; Ashland, 8 saloons; Tai
lula, 2 saloons; Virginia, 5 saloons,
and Chandlerville, saloons.
OF the foregoing Virginia, Ashland
and Tallula were expected to vote wet
the result being. a surprise to the of.
ficials of the AntiSaloon league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
MAYOR TOM [. JOHNSON
WINS HIS FIGHT AGAINST
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
EFFECT OF VOTE
IN LIQUOR WAR
ILLINOIS.

ILLINOIS.
Of the 1877 districts in the state vot-
ing yesterday under the new local op-
ton law, 131 voted against licensing
saloons and voted for license. Seven
counties completely anti-Icense.
DELAWARE.
Two of the four districts into which
the state is divided voted to prohi5 it
the sale of liquor and one district vot-
ed for license and one is in doubt.
KENTUCKY.
BY defeating Judge Harger, demo-
cratic candidate for governor, voters
disapproved announced policy to wort,
for change in the local option law.
NEW JERSEY.
Victory for Fort, the republican can.
didate for governor, who pledged his
party to Sunday closing.
LOUISVILLE.
Victory for Grinstead, republican can
didate for mayor, who opposed repeal
of Sunday closing law.
COLUMBUS, OHIO.
Victory for Bond, republican candi
date for mayor, who declined to pledge
himself specifically to close saloons on
Sunday.
MISSISSIPPI.
E. F. Noel, democrat, elected Cover
nor, is a prohibitionist.
TOLEDO.
Whitlock (ind.) reelected mayor;
town will be wide open for two years
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
READY TO QUIT
Majority of Telegraph Operators
at Chicago Favor Aban-
donino Strike,
BUT LACK TWO-TH!RDS VOTE
Conference Committees Session Like
ly to Result in Definite End
of Struggle.

Chicago, Nov. 6.-TOday promises to
be the end of the organized telegraph
strike throughout the country In Il
tumultuous mass meeting of the Chi
cago local union yesterday resolution
favoring an unconditional termination
of the strike received PIP affirmative
to 109 negative votes.
Because of clause in the constitu-
ton of the union it was held that a
Itwo-thirds vote was necessary to carry
a proposition to end a strike and the
motion was declared lost by the mar
row margin of two votes. A hot argu.
ment followed by those who contended
that the resolution was not an action
to terminate the strike. but to convey
the wish of the Chicago local. to the
executive board. a motion to adjourn
tput temporary end to the argument
| Conference Committee Comes.
! The conference committee arrived il
| Chicago this morning and Immediately
proceeded to the national headquarters
in the Monon building for a secret con
ference with the national executive
board and officers. They will repor
| to the local union in a closed meetins
| this afternoon and the resolution viii
be presented again AS the report d
the committee will be that the com
panies have refused to treat or to Offe'
any terms, it is probable the resolution
will carry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
HEARST LEAGUE HARD HIT.
Organization Raped Wherever Ii
showed Head in Greater New York

va fAHpp'u NtfttcE
Showed Head in Greater New York.
New York, Nov 6.-The election in
Greater New York was largely favora
BILE to the democrats. New YORK
county (Manhattan and BronX) went
overwhelmingly their way. Foley. for
sheriff, head of the ticket. having 4
plurality of 26,723 over Ihmson, Indc-
pendence league and republican, in a
comparatively light vote. Fusion be
tween the republicans and mdepend-
ence league was a failure. except in
the cases of a few minor officials.
Reverse in Brooklyn.
In Richmond and Queens. too. demo
Gratis were generally successful. but
in Kings county, Brooklyn, the demo
Gratis, under the leadership of Patrick
H. McCarren, suffered a reverse. All
republican candidates of the county
| ticket, with the single exception of the
democratic candidate for district at
| torney, are apparently elected.
Democrats Gain in Legislature.
In the state election Edward T. Bart
| lett and Woolard Bartlett, having the
united support of the republicans and
democrats, were elected Judges of the
court of appeals by an enormous ma
jority over the candidates of the In
dependence league. The republican,
| lost five members of the assembly anj
probably six.
The republicans were victorious il
Buffalo, Albany, Rochester, Syracuse
Oswego. Utica. clecting the mayor il
the latter for the first time in II years
Elmira, Rome and Binghampton elect
ed democratic mayors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
Johnson.s Plurality o.3Oo.

Cleveland, Ohio. Nov. 6.-Complete
returns give Johnson, democrat, for
mayor a plurality of $500 over Burton.
The entire democratic ticket was elect
ed except police clerk. The city coun-
Gil contains 25 democrats and seven
republicans.
shows Who Was Back of Burton.
Following the reelection of Johnson
the Cleveland Electric Railway com.
pany again resumed selling tickets at
the old rate of IL for so cents. A
month prior to the election the com
pany sold tickets at the rate of seven
for % cents, upon which basis thet
asked a renewal of their franchise
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
Governor odeH Operated On,

Newburgh, n. Y, Nov. 6.-Reports
from the bedside of Ex-Governor Odell
today were to the effect he is rallying
from the shock of an operation per-
formed on him last night for relief
from pleurisy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06

Johnson was elected upon a straight
Scent platform.
Fourth Successive Term.
Cleveland, Ohio, Nov 6.-Mayor Tom
J.. Johnson was reelected for the fourth
time as mayor of Cleveland in hard
fought battle, in which the republican
ticket was headed by Congressman
Theodore E. Burton, chairman of the
/ house committee on rivers and harbors.
The whole democratic ticket was
| elected except three members of the
| board of education. The democrats
increased their present majority in the
city council. Mayor Johnson's victory
street railways of the city.
| Victory for Anti-Graft.
San Francisco, Nov. 6-The election
in this city yesterday proved veritil-
Bile landslide for the anti-graft leaders.
The returns from every precinct show
the good government ticket has been
overwhelmingly elected from top t.
bottom
1t is estimated Mayor Taylor was
elected by a plurality of more than
11,00O, while District Attorney Lang
don has so far a majority of 10000.
Some uncertainty is yet felt in regarl /
to the Offices of auditor and county
clerk. Two candidates for the posi-
tions on the union labor ticket have
apparently run ahead of their ticket
Americans Win at Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. C.
Through the election of BransfOrd a.
mayor the general city ticket and 4
majority of the city council the Amer
lean party retains complete control OF
the city for two years. The victory
was won on the issue of MormOI
church domination, the Americans
claiming the other parties were und 81
ecclesiastic control
Kentucky Divided.
Louisville. KY. Nov 6.-Returns
from 10 out of 119 counties indicate
the majority for Wilson Crepublican)
for governor is 14,000. The Legislature
is still in doubt but probably demo
cratic. Grinstead was elected mayo,
of Louisville by 1900.
Republicans Cry Fraud.
: ing of republicans and independent.
, today it was decided to contest witt
5 the democrats the resIlc of vest 9iGay
: election for every office voted for
Wholesale frauds are charged.
Carry Nebraska by 10000.
inn No11 De- %
: day indicate the republicans carries
+ the state by 10000 majority.
Higgins Reelected.
J. Providence, r. l., Nov. 6.-Higgins
democrat, was reelected governor
: With the exception of lieutenant gov
: ernor the rest of the state ticket r.
mains republican. The general assem-
bly, is strongly republican assuring tn
election of George Peabody Wetmoe
to the United States senate
Maryland Safely Democratic.
Baltimore, Md, Nov. 6.-Incomplet
: but reliable Indicative returns thi
!. morning show the democrats hav
tire state ticket by an estimated pl,
II rality of about 1000. The legislator
Iappears to be safely democratic
Democrats Seem Ahead.
], Trenton, N. j., Nov 6.-Indication
/ early today from incomplete returns c
II yesterdays election are it may TAX
A the official count to decide the resu
a. so close is the vote for governor b
n tween Fort, republican, and Katie,
y bach. democrat Figures obtainabl
e. lappointly favor Katzenbach, but b
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
Apple Crop is Light.

New York, Nov. 6.-The apple crop
of the United States for 1907, as esti-
mated by the American Agriculturis.,
lis scant 24,0OO,0Go, materially short
of last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
elimination PLAN
To CURB CRIMINALS
National Purity Congress Adopts Res
olution Favoring Radical Ac-
ton by the State.

Battle Creek, Mich, Nov. 9Th
National Purity congress adopted Il
resolution today tavoring the TrgeX-
ing of criminals. The men delegates
voted largely against it while the
ladies favored it
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
Never "A Cent of Surplus

NFNFT II NVHt UT SURPLUS.
The total admissions to date are
1,271,673, and the total receipts, 1882,
G69
Up to within the last few days, COM
mencing with the time that James NJ.
Barr became director general, the re-
ceipts have been daily sufficient to
take care of the larger part of the
daily expenses, but there has never
been a cent of surplus and no provision
the exposition property an hour be-
yOnd the moment of closing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
TaIImadqe is Acquitted.

Roosevelt, n. NJ, Nov. Ga verdict
of not guilty was returned today in
the case of Benjamin VI. Tallmadge of
Denver, tried in the federal court on
the charge of fraud
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
BOILERS EXPLODE
ON SCHOOL SHIP
Reported IS Were Killed and 20
Injured in Accident at
kieI,

KieI, Nov. 6.-Boilers of the German
schoolship Blucher exploded this morn
ing while the vessel was near Muir
wick. 1t is reported eight men were
killed and % injured.
Later it was stated Is men hal been
killed and so dangerously injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
HITCHCOCK BOBS UP
AND SAVES BOND
Indicted Actor Missing Several Days
Reappears in Time for Hear
ing.

New York, Nov. 6.-Raymond Hitch
cock, the actor whoe disappeared sew
eral days ago after being indicted on
charges preferred by several young
girls, appeared at the criminal court
building today and went to the office
of the district attorney Hitchcock is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
Sioux City Journal Burned Out.

Sioux City, Iowa, Nov. 6.-Fire ear
ly today practically ruined the Journal
printing plant. The Journal was is
sued today from the Tribune's presses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
Nav Affect Seed Distribution.

Washington, Nov. g. Fire which
gutted the five-story brick building oc-
cupied by the seed distribution divis-
ion of the department of agriculture
caused damage of $4,000 early today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
Great Catch for Whales.

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 6.-Not
only are ships of the whaling fleet safe,
but they are bringing home the big
gest catch in years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
Prohibition Generally Triumphs
Where II Is Made the Prin-
cipal Issue.
PLURALITIES IN
STATE ELECTIONS

GOVERNORS CHOSEN.
Mississippi-E. F. Noel, D.
Massachusetts-c. Guild, Jr., r.
Rhode IsIand-J. H. Higgins, D.
New Jersey-F.S. katzenbach,D.
kentucky-A. E. Wilson, r.
MAYORS ELECTED.
son, D.
Cincinnati O.-L. Markbreitt, r.
Jersey City, N. Twill Penn,O.
Louisville, ky-Grinstead, D.
Toledo, O.-Brand WhitIock, Ind.
Newark, N. J.-McBride, D.
Salt Lake City. Utah.-John S.
Bransford, Anti-M ornnon.
Hamilton, O.-Thad Straub, D.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06

New York, Nov additional re-
today coufirm the general results al
ready announced and clear up some
doubts in closely contested elections.
The main results as now established
follow:
Governor Guild of Massachusetts has
increased his plurality to ABOUT 1O5,ON0
against 10000 in 1906 The entire
state ticket and both branches of the
legislature are republican. OF the two
democratic candidate Henry NJ. Whit
ney strongly outran Charles W. Bart
lett, the latter falling far below Thoni-
as l.. Higgen, candidate of the Inde,
pendence league.
Maryland Democratic.
Maryland has elected the democratie :
candidate for governor, Judge Austin
L. Crothers, and the entire state demo
cratic ticket. The legislature is ap-
parently democratic. Governor Smith
carried the primaries for the long
term in the United States senate and
Senator William Pinckney White is as
sured of the short term.
New Jersey Doubtful.
The result in New Jersey has be-
come so close it may require the Off
cial returns to decide between Katzen
bach democratic candidate for gov
ernor, and Judge Fort. the republican
nominee. Early reports of Katzen
bachs lead of $4,000 have been follow
ed by detailed returns showing only &
few hundred votes separate the con
testants at Newark Forts election
is claimed by plurality of about 175
In 1904 Governor Stokes, republican
had a majority of 81 900 in New Jer
sey.
Rhode, Island Rcclects Democrat.
Rhode Island reelected GovernOi
James H. Higgins, democrat, by plu
rality reaching 2,207, a gain of 1,00'
since 1904 The general assembly Is
republican in both branches ensurin:
the return of George Peabody Wet
more to the United States senate.
Republicans Gain Kentucky.
Kentucky has elected the entire re
publican state ticket headed by An
gustus L. Wilson for governor by ma
jorities ranging from 5000 to 10000
The Kentucky legislature will have
democratic majority on joint ballo
and probably will elect Governor Bech
ham to the United States senate.
New York results, city and state, re
main as reported last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06
Watch Maker Dead.

Canton, Ohio, Nov. 6.-John s. Due
ber, the watch maker, died this after
noon' after a short illness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06

The legislature, according to the re
turns, will be republican.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-11-06

New York, Nov 6.-Gery buoyant
conditions were evident in the styc.S
market early in the dealings toiay as
an expression of satisfaction felt with
financial development over election
holiday including the arrival Of ST.
100000 in gold from Europe and ad
ditional engagements of gol6 fer i'm
port fortifying the trust company situ-
alton in New York so as to practically
eliminate anxiety on that subject
After the opening with small advances
and losses mixed there was general
upshot of prices. Prices fell back
slightly after the first uprush of the
market and became quieJer.