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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
GOMPERS SEEKS
VlNDICATION
PRESIDENT OF AlnRICAN Ixuk
GRAFTON OF LABOR now xI
ROUTE TO DENVER 10 ~
NUAL MEETING.

Washington. Nov. 6.---Ready -
answer the attacks which have beea
made upon him in the recent preo1-
Dental campaign. Samuel Gompersy
president of the American Federation
OF Labor. left today for Denves.
where the 2Sth annual meeting n
that body will begin next Monday.
Gompers is quoted as saying ~ =
not a candidate for reelection IN to
sense that he seeks the once. but he
will be glad to serve II It u the Win
OF the convention.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
GERMANY FEELS
EARTHQUAKE

Plauen, Germany, Nov. 6.-The
most violent earthquake ever expert
enced here was the terrific one at 8
a. m. this morning. The people ned
panic-stricken into the streets. The
shock lasted several minutes and was
accompanied by a sharp explosion
followed by rumblings. Sixty-seven
distinct shocks have been felt here
in the past few days, more or less
frequent and more or less violent.
The temperature of Medina springs
has increased is per cent.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
NATIONAL FLOWER
SHOW OPENS
ROSES. ORCHIDS AND CHRYSAN.
THEMUNs HAVE FOREMOST
PLACE IN GREAT DISPLAY FOR
PRIZE WINNERS.

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. with all the
hustle and confusion that usually ac-
companies the opening of a large ex-
hibition, the first national flower
show under the auspices Of the S0ci-
ETY. Of American Florists began In
the Coliseum this afternoon. There
was a large attendance, and consid-
ering the magnitude of the exhibi-
ton the big show was in fairly good
order. BY tomorrow 1t is expected
to have every exhibit installed and
the whole affair in the most attrac-
tive shape possible.
The exhibition is the largest affair
of it's kind ever attempted in this
country. Nearly $4,000 in cash
prizes and hundreds of medals will
be distributed anon the successful
exhibitors.
Among the interesting features OF
the display are choice exhibits from
private estates in Chicago and vicin'
ity, from the famous country places
in New Jersey and along the shores
of the Hudson and the country sur
rounding Boston and Philadelphia
Among the noted exhibitors are Tom
Lawson of Boston, Henry c. Frick
of Pittsburg. and Samuel Untermey.
er and H. NICK. Twombly of New
York
The flowers displayed include al
mos. every known variety to the
American fancier. Especially note
worthy, however, for the number
and variety of the exhibits are the
departments devoted to roses, or
chids and crysanthemums.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
STUDENTS FLEE
IN NIGHT CLOTHES

Washington, Nov. 6.-About $50
students in their night clothes fed
through the fire and smoke when the
Bliss Electrical school burned to the
ground today.
The fire originated in defectively
the students escaped uninjured, but
most of them lost their effects. The
less is 100000.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
ROOSEVELT MAY
SUCCEED PLA11
IT IS SAID HE WILL NOT BE AID.
TON UNDER PREVAILING CON-
TON UNDER PREvAnIG CON.
DITIONS.

Washinton, Nov. s6.-That Roose-
velt may be the successor Of Senator
Platt in the senate Is rearded by
many in Washington as not at all
improbable Those who regard this
possible declare they have assur-
ances from the president hiro,el
that he is not entirely adverse to the
acceptance OF q senatorial ONCE un-
der the conditions which will prevail
after the 4th Of -AaFeAs s'ez. - - '--.'s
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
BURGLARS ENTER
BICYCLE SHOP

The gun and bicycle repair shop OF
Milo Sprague was entered last night
by burglars and three 22-caliber
rifles were taken. The theft IL be-
lieved to have been committed by
boys, as several valuable rifles, shot
guns and revolvers were undisturbed.
Entrance was effected through the
front door by the aid OF skeleton
key.
The Sprague store was burglariz-
ed several months ago, at which time
the operations were confined to re-
vOlvers.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
MORSE CASE
Be APPEALED

New York, Nov. GA writ Of err
TOT In the case Of Morse was obtain
ed from Judge Lacombe this after
noon. 1t Is returnable Dcember 8.
An application for bail Is denied and
.ne case will be carried to the United
states court of appeals.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
MORE FACTORIES RESUME
Revival of Business Following -
tion Of Taft.

Boston. Mass. Nov. S.vaT5oag
industries In al parts OF New Dnes
land today reported revival of -
mess conditions. following The 49,
tion. One OF the most important g.
lures was an order instruotine -
employees Of the Federal Ghoe oGD-
pany Of Lowell to report eor duty.
next Monday. after long idlene1g.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
MARYLAND IS
STILL IN DOUBT

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 6.-Nothing
has been heard up to o'clock this
afternoon Of the four counties need
ed to complete the official count of
Tuesdays vote in Maryland.
The complete oficiai cures will be
REQUIRED to determine the hnal re-
suit. t
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
Contributions
ARE RETURNED

Columbia, Ind, Nov. 6.-In the be-
ginning OF the campaign Thomas R.
Marshall. governor-elect OF Indiana,
announced he would not accept con-
tributions for financing his political
contest. About $4,000 money sub
scribed is now being returned to the
donors.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
TAFT NOT GOING HUNTING.

Cincinnati. O., Nov. 6.-Judge
Taft made a statement today that he
IS not going to Texas this winter to
hunt On his brothers wife's ranch as
fumored and published in the news
papers.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06

Wilbur WRIGHT Got M Letter.
Paris. Nov. 6.-The statement that
Wilbur Wright had . letter Of COR
graduation from Emperor VILLAS
inviting him to visit Germany b M
true.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
Dead From Excitement.

New York, Nov 6.-Prof. Erwin
Emerson died at Toxic November 4
of heart failure as the result Of in
tense excitement over American elec-
tion news.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
p,v.r,s Nebraska Maiori.v. 450O.

Lincoln. Neb., Nov. 6.-Bryan car
ried Nebraska by plurality Of 1900,
Oslnx the unofhcial returns from All
the counties.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06

A. B. Collins. representing the
Mergenthaler Linotype company. was
a business visitor in the city today.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06
TAFT SAFE
in MISSOURI

d. Louis. Nov. 6.-Supplementary
.'nrns have failed to disturb mate
iy Taft's lead of 4235 votes in
'ssouri. ~, The legislature is proba-
''y Democratic on Joint ballot by six.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06

Portland Wheat Maret.
or.iand, Nov. 0.-Wheat un-
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-11-06

-''VA May, $1.03x; July, $3.50.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30

board, and concerning the necessity
for which the city dares not inquire.
Estimates of the police board can
o be inquired into or investigated
by the Mayor or Municipal Assembly,
and millions of dollars are disbursed
by this board without let or hindrance
and without any supervision by any
officer or agent of the city. Appro-
priations for these estimates must be
made by the Municipal Assembly, or
the members thereof will subject
themselves to a fine of one thousand
dollars and to be forever disqualified
from holding any office or employ
ment under the city.
St. Louis pays into the State Treas
ury one-third of all the revenue re-
quired to support the State govern
ment. 1t maintains a splendid sys-
TEN of education. 1t has great uni
versities and colleges of law and med
icine, and schools to qualify men and
women for n pursuit or calling in
life. Beautiful and costly churches
are seen everywhere; magnificent
parks and elegant streets and boule-
wards adorn the city. 1t maintains a
fire department and a hospital service
unsurpassed for efficiency. In all the
qualifications essential to the govern
ment of a great city the people of st.
Louis are unsurpassed by any city on
the face of the earth. By every con-
sideration of fair dealing they should
not be subjected to the deep humilia-
ton of a despotism which declares
them unfit to select a policeman, fix
his salary. or even to buy a button for
his trousers.
Home rule or local self government
is not denied st. Louis because of any
incapacity of its people to govern
themselves. 1t is denied to them sole
ly because the police department is a
} valuable political asset. The Old
Guard of the Democratic party which
is again trying to get control of the
State government will never consent
to a surrender of this asset. that has
so efficiently assisted them in the past.
Their candidate for Governor de-
clares unhesitatingly against home
rule, and this means its Indefinite
POSTPONEMENT in the event of his
election.
AS against the opposition of the
Old Guard or the Old Gang, the Re
publican party stands as a solid pha'
lanx in favor of home rule or local
self government for the great cities
1t presents to the electorate of Mis-
souri,, as its candidate for Governor, 9
gifted young American, who dares to
do right, and in the doing of righteous
things has won admiration throughout
the nation.
The giving of home rule and honest
elections to the great cities of his
adopted State will be the browning
glory of the administration of Herbert
s. Hadley as Governor of Missouri.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30
Elect Republicans to Congress.

1t is urgently necessary, from the
standpoint of the public interest, to
elect Mr.. Taft, and a Republican Con-
gress which will support him; and
they seek election on a platform which
Specifically pledges the party alike in
its executive branches, to continue and
develop the policies which have been
not merely professed but acted upon
during these seven years. These pol
icies can be successfully carried
through only by the hearty co-opera-
ton of the President and the Con-
gress in both it's branches, and it is
therefore peculiarly important that
there should obtain such harmony be-
tween them.-President Roosevelt.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30
uNTIEING A TWISTED KNOTT.
HadIey at Hannibal Explains Why
There Was Delay in Certain
Railroad Matters.

John A. Knott, of Hannibal, is
chairman of the Board of Railroad and
Warehouse Commissioners. He is
also editor of o newspaper at Hanni-
bal. AS a Commissioner Mr.. Knott
has accomplished so little In a prac-
teal way that he has no record OF
achievements to lay before the peo-
pie, SO he has resorted to Vandiver's
tactics-attacking the official record of
Mr.. Hadley to detract attention from
his own.
In his newspaper a few days ago
he printed an article in which he
holds Mr.. Hadley responsible for de-
lay in enforcement Of the maximum
freight rate laws. Mr.. Hadley spoke
in Hannibal a few days ago. In his
speech he made allusion to Knott, but
in an interview he most emphatically
denied the truth of statements made
by Knott, and said, ut Is strange that
no complaint should have been made
before the opening of the campaign II
there was official dereliction. The
truth of the matter is the board Of
railroad and warehouse commission
ers is an absolutely useless expense to
the people. 1t enjoys the confidence
and respect neither of the people or
the railroads, and unless its efficiency
can be increased had better be abol-
ished. The statement published by
Knott in his paper of the 14th show
ing an expense account of my Office
of 100000 for the prosecution of the
trusts | pronounce IN unqualified
f%alsehood. This appropriation was for
the employment of accountants and
the summoning of witnesses in the
railroad rate litigation cases. 1t was
an expense made necessary by the
ignorance and incompetency of the
board of railroad and warehouse COM
m~issioners. In the entire litigation
over railroad rates the board has been
of no assistance whatever to the
state"
He also said that "the whole con-
troversy could have been settled long
ago in fairness to the railroads and
the people but for the unreasonable
opposition of John A.. Knott; and he
added:
Judge o. NJ. Spencer, representing
the Burlington road, submitted a prop
osition for the compromise of litiga-
ton by putting into effect all rates ex-
cept that on live stock and in that to
establish as low a rate as existed in
any contiguous state. The proposition
was favored by Governor Folk and
Commissioner Wightman, but, on ac-
count of the opposition of Knott, set
Element was prevented"
That ought to settle Knott. He
was elected six years ago before the
"Old Guard" went down to defeat. He
got the anne support in st. Louis and
Kansas City that Cowherd got. He
was on the "Old Guard" slate and
they pulled him through with Cowherd
and Painter.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30

and paid by the proper disbursing of
ficer of said City"
BY virtue of the laws of Missouri,
the Municipal Assembly of st. Louis is
compelled to appropriate whatever
amount Of money the police board de-
mand. Their estimate can not be
questioned by any officer, agent or
servant of the city. The doors of the
Treasury are opened to them without
let or hindrance. An estimate may
contain an ~extravagant appropriation,
but the Municipal Assembly dare not
investigate.
"Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why
A fine Of one thousand dollars and
disqualification to hold any office or
employment, under the Mayor or Mu-
nicipal Assembly of said city, is the
penalty imposed upon any one con-
victed of ~hindering Oh refusing 70
perform he duties enjoined by this de-
spotic law of Missouri.
The punishment prescribed for in
reference with the enforcement of
this law is found in section 1921, Re-
NloCu OIdlutcS, dHu 10 do lOllOWS.
ANY officer or servant of the Mayor
or Municipal Assembly of said City or
other persons whatsoever, who shall
forcibly resist or obstruct the execu-
ton or enforcement of any of the pro-
visions of this article-or who shall
delay or hinder the due enforcement
of this article by failing or n~eglecIing
to perform the duties by this article
imposed upon him, shall be liable to
a penalty of n thousand dollars for
each and every offense-and shall for
ever thereafter be disqualified from
holding or exercising any office or EN-
ployment whatsoever, under the Mayor
or Municipal Assembly of said City.
A city of more than seven hundred
thousand inhabitants is prohibited
from naming a single officer, patrol
man or employee of its police depart
ment, comprising fifteen hundred men!
Divested of all control over that de
partment, this city is compelled to
pay enormous salaries, established by
a State statute, and annually to dis
burse vast sums of money in payment
of indebtedness contracted by a police
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30

People who do not understand the
system under which st. Louis and Kan
sas City are governed by appointive
boards are easily misled by the posi-
ton of the Democrats on "Home Rule"
Their candidate for Governor does
not meet the issue but merely say
that it is best for the cities that they
be governed from Jefferson City; that
appointees of the Governor are less apt
to be controlled by local influences in
the administration of police, election
and excise authority. On it's face this
plea is plausible but, as a matter of
fact, it is used as a mere cloak for a
well-concealed political purpose.
Any man of ordinary intelligence
will concede that no city ought to be
required to pay expenses for local gov.
eminent without the right to deter
mine or limit such expenses, and it is
a long accepted principle of Demo-
cratic government that people in sep
arate municipal or political divisions
of a state should be accorded the priv
ilege of home rule as far as such rule
a be made consistent with the gen.
eral welfare of the commonwealth.
This is a boosted Democratic doctrine.
1t was heralded as the doctrine of the
Missouri Democracy in the state plat
form adopted in 1904, one plank OF
which reads as follows:
"We declare in favor of taking the
police departments of the large cities
of the State out of politics. We favor
the right of the people of each locality
of selecting their own officials. We
pledge the Governor elected on this
platform to recommend to the Legis.
lature as soon as practicable the en-.
actment of laws whereby all munich
palities of the State shall be accorded
such a system of local self-govern'
ment as Is consistent with due en-
forcement of the law and maintenance
of the peace and dignity of the State
The present Governor did not carry
out this declaration of the Democratic
platform, though he was pledged tt
do SO. The legislature blouse Repub
lican and Senate Democratic), passed
a home rule bill, relieving the cities O
autocratic state rule and taking from
the Governor the power to appoint an(
control commissioners, but 1t did no
suit the purposes of the Governor ant
he vetoed 1t. No effort was subse
quently made by Democratic states
men or officials to secure home rul'
for the cities, anc the Democrat,
nominee for Governor openly oppose
1t. Thus a distinct, definite and popu
lar promise of the Democrats in 1870
has been utterly re%pudiated, withou
apology or excuse, but for a very al
parent reason, to-wit:
THE APPOINTIvE BOARDS FOL
CITIES CREATE AN EFFECTIVE
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30

the matter is not subject to review by
any other power.
Section 6215, Revised Statutes,
names the salaries to be paid, and the
City is powerless to lame a different
amount. THE rate of salaries herein
provided shall not be less than the
amounts above enumerated, and any
act of the Municipal Assembly of said
City tending to lower the above scale
shall be null and void" Such is the
law.
For the fiscal year ending April 10,
1908, the expenses of the department,
not including salaries enumerated
above, amounted to $351 ,926.2S. With
this vast expenditure of money, the
constituted authorities of st. Louis
City have nothing to do. Their mis-
sion is to appropriate whatever amount
the police board may determine. In
the language of the law: at shall be
the duty of the Municipal Assembly of
said City to make the necessary ap-
preparations for the expense of main
tenance of said police force in the
name hereinafter provided" The
manner of making such a%ppropria-
lions is provided for in section 6220,
and Is as follows:
ut shall be the duty of said board,
within thirty days after this article
shall take effect, and annually thence
forward on the 31st day of March of
each year, to prepare in writing, an
estimate of the sum of money which
will be necessary for each current
fiscal year. to enable them to discharge
the duties hereby imposed upon them,
and to meet the expenses Of the police
department and they shall forthwith
certify the same to the Municipal AS
sembly of said City, who are hereby
required to set apart and appropriate
the mount so certified, payable out OF
the revenue fund of said City.
"The said board of police commits
sioners shall pass upon all claims pre-
sented against them for the expenses
incurred in the discharge of theil
duties, as herein provided. and shall
certify by their president and secre
tary, all such claims as are entitled tt
payment, and all salary rolls for sal
aries; and such claims and salary rolls
when so certified, shall be duly audited
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30

The Republican party has in George
d. Reynolds. candidate for the st.
Louis Court Of Appeals, a man who by
experience and long practice is thor
oughly qualified for the position. His
Democratic opponent should not be
permitted to win by Republican votes
with such an acceptable Republican
candidate on the ticket.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30

Home rule for the cities has been
denied by the Democrats in order that
partisan boards may control city poll
tics and thus prevent Republicans
from controlling the State. No other
consideration has moved the poll
ticians of the Democratic party to
deny the three big cities the right Of
home rule.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30

The Democrats are now using every
possible means for deceiving the peo-
pie about the attitude of Herbert s..
Hadley on important state issues. I'm
scrupulous rascals have circulated
slanderous and false circulars among
temperance and Christian people.
Don't be deceived.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30

They can't beat Hadley by honest
methods. He has won ove all opposi-
ton of the enemy, whose only hope
now is in printed matter. letters and
other fake methods of deceit. The
fight now is under cover, not in the
open. Don't be deceived.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30

Don't be deceived. The enemy has
exhausted every to prejudice
the people against Hadley and the
state ticket. Watch out now for print
ed matter full of lies and false state
ments.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1908-10-30
GOING TO VOTE

for somebody for president, somebody for governor.
But who's the real fellow back of the somebody?
Who are you really for, when it comes right down to it?
It's YOU-isn't it? Isn't it YOU?
After as said and done, don't most of us vote for our
seves-for our own interests-for our own pocket-books?
And can they blame you for doing it on November Sd?
Is blind partsanship or hero worship going to fool the
farmer into Swapping sght-unseen" when corn's 75c and wheat
a dollar-and he has the secret ballot?
Vote for yourself; that's the real ticket!
And you do vote for yourself when you vote for Republican
policies and Republican conditions, Taft for the presidency,
Hadley for Governor and a Republican state ticket for Missouri.
These men are for the things that you are for: the things that
count "a curb-bit in the rus t-horsem mouth Elections
and Good Government-go good times-and good prices.
This is your only real platform: the way things are going,
and the way you want them to go! So, vote for YOURSELF!
WALTER S. DICKEY, Chairman.