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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
CAP1AINChARGES
C0NARDlCE
SAYS TUGS CUT TOW LINES AND
LEFT STEAMER AT MERCY OF
SEAS-CApTAIN WAGNER WILL
PREFER CHARGES,

Seattle, Sept. ga cable from
Wrangle says that Capt. Wagner OF
the Star Of Bengal was unconscious
for an hour after being rescued. He
charges that the captains Of the tugs
Kiak and Hattie Gage cut loose from
him from rank cowardice. Unable to
speak above a whisper, Wagner
wrote the following:
when the tugs cut the tow line
we were lying In 10 fathoms Of wa
ter, and for four hours hoped for
help from the tugs. We burned blue
lights. but the tugs would not come
in. Had they done 20. every man
aboard would have been saved. will
send both the tug captains to San
Quentin II possible for their cow
ardice."
He says the water was not toe
rough for the tugs to come alongside.
The survivors number 81. The shir
broke In three pieces and is . total
loss. She is from Havre de Grace
and the loss is estimated at $400<
900.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
Papa1 Jubilee Games.

Rome, Sept. 23.-The internation-
al athletic competitions in honor OF
the paral Jubilee began today with
thousands of athletes from all over
the world in attendance. In its rep
resentative character and the mum.
ber of its participants the athletic
carnival compares favorablv with the
Olympic games held in LONDON this
summer. The United States, Cana
"a. ireland. England. France. Italy.
Belgium. Germany and Austr'a arg
among the countries represented.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
TAFT HANDLES
BRYAN's RECORD
PICTURES HIN AS NAN OF PROM.
lSES, ADROIT AND ELOoUEuI,
SEEKlN00 PLAUSIBLE ISSUES
TO ACHIEVE PRESIDENCY.

Cincinnati, Sept. 23.-What Will
lam H. Taft really thinks Of William
II. Bryan as statesman and politi-
clan was told last night In NO uncsr-
tain language by the Republican
candidate to the National League oI
Republican clubs. The Bryan Tea
ture Of Mr.. Taft's speech came at the
conclusion of . 1O,O00-wort address
In which the accomplishment sn6
purposes of the Republican party
were contracted with what the
speaker termed the Democratic rec
ord Of opposition and promise.
Turning now to the other pic
ture." said Mr.. Taft. after his review
Of the issues, what h 1t that We
have to expect from Mr.. Bryant
Have we anything to expect but
what he promises? Have we any
thing to expect but what II based
upon his eloQuence and his adroitI
ness ~ public criticf Has he svsv
given any practical demonstration %
his ability to meet problems ana
solve them. He has never done any.
thing but formulate proportions -
his closet Of an utterly impracticas
BILE character. largely with = view Of
attracting votes by their plausibility
and very little with view to their
operation? BY their fruits ye shan
know them What IL the history Of
Mr.. Bryan? It 10 from beginning to
end a record Of failures on public
questions"
Mr.. Taft reviewed Mr.. Bryan's CO.
reer AZ public man and continued:
I'm 1905 Mr.. Bryan went around
the world and on his return was her
aided with the statement that In his
visit around the world he had %
gained information and knowledge
that he had become safe and sane:
that he was conservative and all
the Democratic party awaited hiS
coming with great interest Imms-
diately upon his arrival he dispelled
this erroneous impression by declar-
Ing that he was convinced that the
only solution Of the railroad question
ultimately would be government
ownership. He had previously de-
clared in favor of national initiative
and referendum and also in favor Of
the election of federal judges. All
these most radical propositions have
now been excluded from the Demo-
cratic platform. They do not meet
such popular approval a. to justify
their being brought forward a. .
means Of acquiring once in this
campaign. but they show the insta-
bility and variability OF his Views
and they justify the fear that 20
many people OF this country nave In
respect to the danger to which the
public veal would be exposed
should he be put at the helm as tho
pilot.
"And now, with the record Of
(Continusl On Page ~
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
Jubilee of Trainmen.

Chicago, Sent. 23.-In Chicago and
in number of other centers
throughout the country celebrations
are to be held today in honor OF the
25th anniversary of the founding or
the Brotherhood Of Railroad Train
men. In this city the celebration IS
TO take the form Of reception and
banquet tonight
The brotherhood was organized in
1888 at Oneonta. n. Y. with II
members. 1t now has 101 900 mem
hers throughout the United States.
Canada and Mexico and since II was
founded has paid s16,50O 600 in
death and liability claims.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
BRIDGE cE,CoLLAPSE
WRECKS TRAIN

Havre de Grace, Md, Sept. 23.-
Through the collapse of span Of
hearly 600 feet over Of the Baltimore
and Ohio bridge over the Susquehan-
ma river at this point early today, II
loaded coal cars were carried down
and one man was probably fatally
hurt.
The bridge Is being rebuilt ana
double tracked. Reports are current
that the bridge had been tampered
with an dynamite concealed In diff
ferent parts Of the structure. An
investigation is being made.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
RRADY Opens
HIS CAMPAIGN
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LAST
LEGISLATURES BROKEN PAR
ry pLEDGEs-FAv0RS DIRECT
PRIMARY LAW.
cnacial to Evening Teller.

CppClal 10 CVcu'A8 AOAAOA'
Troy, Sept. 23.-The first gun In
the gubernatorial campaign was fred
At Troy last night when Governor"
lanes H, Brady spoke to a capacity
bouse on the issues of the campaign,
which he frankly discussed. even to
the mooted primary law, which
found small favor with the platform
makers at the state convention. Mr..
Brady answered the charges made
against him by the Troy News and
declared that the statements of Edi-
TOR Peter Orcutt were untrue and
malicious.
In regard to the reputation OF
party pledges by the last session OF
the state legislature, Mr.. Brady de-
c,ared that he had used his influence
IN have all Of the pledges redeemed,
and that he now. as he always had.
favored an anti-pass law, direct
primary law and the creation Of a
warehouse and railroad commission.
Mr.. Brady devoted considerable
time to a discussion Of the primary
law and advocated its passage. He
said the reason the state convention
failed to adopt such plank was be-
cause the platform builders believed
that the question should be discussed
BY the people and that, after teh leg
islature meets law inspired by the
people themselves can be passed.
Mr.. Brady paid a glowing tribute
to Secretary Taft, a man, he said.
who was perhaps better fitted for the
Office by reason of his great expert
ence in handling dificult national
problems than any man who has ever
aspired to the once.
Following Mr. Brady Congressman
French spoke for half an hour on the
living issues of the campaign, with
special reference to the. tari1f in ma
tional affairs and the direct primary
law in state issues.
He came to the defense OF Mr
Brady and read telegram which hf
received from Gov. Gooding yester'
day showing that the present COVER
nor reposes confidence in the can
didate with especial reference to thu
direct primary law.
That the Republicans OF the coun
ty resent the action of Senator Hey
burn and his remarkable speech de
livered at the state convention II
Boise was shown by the remarks o.
Republicans who attended the con
vention and rally. Autographs o
Taft and Brady were displayed in ev
cry show window, while pictures o
the senior senator were torn from
the walls or smeared with mud.
One picture of Senator Heyburl
which had been posted in an out
building was allowed to remain afte
some one had erased the word "Sen
ator" and substituted King an
Gar"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
BURNSIDE IS
FATAL WRECK
TUG BOAT RESCUED SURVIVORS,
BUT ITO WERE DROWNED
NINE WHITE MEN AND RE-
kAINDER CHINESE.

Seattle. Sep. 23.-The local Unit.
ed States signal corps once has re-
ceived the following message from
Wrangle by cable from the steamer
Burnside that has returned after
visiting the wreck of the Star of Ben
gal:
ION arrival OF the scene Of the
wreck we found that the tug boat
that had remained In the vicinity had
rescued the survivors, 81 In all. One
hundred and ten were drowned
which included nine white men and
the remainder. 1t is understood. were
Chinese. The vessel 10 total loss.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
NAIL ROBBERY
SUPPRESSED
STOLEN UNDER EYES OF BAG
0AGEMAN AND NEWS WITH.
HELD FROM PUBLlCATI0N-
SAFE FOUND RIFLED,

Chehalis. WASH, Sept. ga let
ter mail pouch was stolen Monday
Sept. II. at the depot here.
and the news OF the theft has been
suppressed until yesterday. The
pouch was throwwn OF the Seattle
Portland train about o'clock and
while the night man at the depot
was attending to his baggage the
thieves made away with It. When
the baEgaEeman went to look for
the pouch he could not find It, and
SACK FOUND RNLED.
Napavine, the first station south OF
here, II the pouch had been thrown
on there. and was answered In the
affirmative. A pouch had been
thrown of at Napavine, but contain
ed only empty sacks. and 1t was sew
eral days before. the posto1ice de-
partmest discovered the loss, asd then
the railroad authorities we're put In
possession of the facts and q search
instituted.
The pouch was found on the aft
ernoon of September 18 south Of
this city near the ball park by r. M
o Neal, but the matter was kept se'
cret by the ofhc'als. The pouch had
been opened and nearly all the let.
ters were rified. There were about
800 letters for this city and 100 FOL
distribution throughout the count,
In the pouch, but no registered let
tcrs or packages, as far as can b
learned.
A $500 check given by Carl Motter
Of this city. which was taken from
one OF the letters, was found on the
road between here and Centralia and
turned over to the police there. Th'
finder of the check was held on sus
ricion for a while. but as no evidence
could be shown that he was impli
Gated in the robbery he was releas
cd. Railroad detectives from Port
land are working on the case.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
ANOTHER MURDER MYSTERY
AT BEDFORD, INDIANA,
Duplication Of Schaefer Crime Near
the Same Place,

Bedford, Ind. Sept. 23.-Near the
spot where the body of Miss Schaefer,
young school teacher, was found
three years ago. the body of beau.
tiful young girl, who undoubtedly
was murdered in much the same
way as Miss Schaefer, was found yes
terday.
The Schaefer crime, which stirred
the whole state for months, seems to
have been repeated, and the police
suspect that 1t was the work of the
same man.
The body of the girl found yester-
day has not been identified. The face
was fattened by a heavy blow from
some rude weapon, perhaps with
the intention of making identifica-
tiOn difiicult. This circumstance IL
exactly the same as in the Schaefer
case.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
FOG CAUSES
BAD COLLISION

Philadelphia, Sept. 23.-Eog is re-
sponsible for a head-On collision be-
tween two cars between this city
and Chester, in which about 30 were
injured, several probably fataiiy'
One car had ~ employees of the Bald
win locomotive works on board anu
was speeding along single track
when the car from Chester loomeo
up in the fog. Before the brakes
could be applied there was an aw-
full crash. A score or more nae
broken limbs and many others are
more or less injured.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23

Winchester, Va, Sept. 23.-Two
prominent Southern families wer-
united at the altar here today. when
Miss Mary Bowie. daughter Of Mrs.
Edward Contee Johnson, became the
bride of Mr.. John Pearce Campbell OF
Baltimore. The bride is a grand
daughter of the late Reverdy John
son. United States senator from
MARYLAND, and the bridegroom is a
nenhew of Charles ]. Faulkner, for
mer United States senator from
West Virginia.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
Thick Fog Responsible for the
Mishap.

Newport, Sept. 23.-The cruiser
Yankee. Cuttyhunk for Newport, In
a thick fog early today, went
aground on Spindle rock. She IL
resting easy and the sea Is calm.
She Is reported leaking In one COM
partment.
The tender Nina has gone to her
assistance, and several other vessels
are in readiness to aid.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23
LEAVES FOR LOWER RIVER.
Government Dredge Has Work Be.
low Rinaria.

The government dredge boat wal
Iowa will leave tomorrow morning
for the lower Snake river. where i'm
provement work under the Washing
ton state appropriation will be COM
menced. This appropriation provides
for work on the Snake river below
R,paria. and 1t is probable the Wal
Iowa will be retained In this service
until a new appropriation for the up
per river Is secured.
The construction Of the dams at
Slaughterhouss rapids will permit
steamers to commence moving the
Asotin grain at once, and the boats
will probably be placed on the
through service tomorrow.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23

At the Family theater tonight
there will be an entire change of
program. The picture entitled
"American Conyicts Escape" must be
seen to be appreciated. Everybody
come and see the latest effects in the
picture-making art.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23

Cincinnati, O., Sept. 23.-Taft to-
day began the first OF three speech
making trips he IL to accomplish be-
fore election day. He addresses a
meeting at Chicago tonight, and will
sttend a political rally at the farm
Of George Ade at Brook, Ind.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23

Was Attorney in Thaw Case.
New York, Sept. 23.-Russell Pea.
body. one of the leading attorneys in
the defense Of Thaw, died suddenly
tcdav at Babylon, N. r.. Of pneu-
monia.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23

Chicago Wheat Market.
Chicago. Sept. 23.-September,
9S%c: December. $l.00h; May.
91.03h.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-23

CRUISER AGROUND ON
SPINDLE ROCK.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
John II. SIator.

The funeral of John Fl. Slator who died Monday at his home, i5l5 State street. following long and painful illness of cancer of the liver. took place yesterday at 9:30 D. m, and was attended by many. The servic- es were conducted by Rev. Dr. s. F.. Means of St. Johns r. F.. church. The services at the grave were conducted by Wooster lodge. F. and A. NJ.
 The flowers. emblems of the respect and esteem in which Mir Slator was held. were numerous. Some of the flowers were wreath from the Brick layers and Plasters' union; q cross from Mir. and Mrs billion and fam ily, a wreath from his children. a pillow from his wife, a spray of Eas- ter lilies from MT and Mrs. Bright, and family, a spray of carnations from Mir. and Mrs Beardsley, a large bunch of pink carnations from the teachers of Ferry street school, 4 spray from Mir Bahenson and family, a wreath from Hammonassett tribe. No. i. I. Q. R. M., a spray from MT. and Mrs. Beattie, a bunch of carna tions from the children of Room 2, Ferry street school, spray of roses from Ezel Lodge, No. 2, K. of P. a spray from Mrs Hildreth and family and many others,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
WILL ASK FOR $1OO,OOO
Paving Commission Wants Bond Issue
 for New Work.

If the necessary papers can be pre- pared in time, the permanent paving commission or it's representative will appear before the board of finance to- night and ask them to issue the s10o.000 in bonds authorized at the last ses- sion of the legislature. The commits sion will meet as soon as the board of finance orders the bonds issued, and take up the question of paving the streets on which public hearing was held last week Tho commission has about s5O,00O on hand at the present time. When the S10000o issue is put through the commission will have s150,000 but this will he only about half enough to construct all the pave ments petitioned for.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
NOW NAVAL MILITIA.
Adiutant General Cole Issues New
 Rulings.

Adiutant General George NJ. Cole has stated that the Naval Bat talion, c. N. G., will he called in the future the Naval Militia, C. N. C. The following is the order in full
 The following ratings are prescribed for the first, second and third divi- sions. except that, as long as the fourth. or artiflcer division is located in New Haven the first division should have no rating in the artificer branch. It not being necessary to have these men for the reason that they have no small boats assigned to them:
 One master at arms. first class. one boatswains mate. first class, one gun ner's mate, first class, one machinists s mate, first class, one water tender, one equipment yeoman, first class. one boatswain's mate. second class. one punner's mate. second class, two quar- termaster's mates. second Class, three coxswains. one gunner's mate, third class. one hospital apprentice. first class. and one fireman andsone bugler to be detailed (whose ratings cor respond to seaman, and ordinary sea man, respectively
 The ratings in the fourth division will be as follows:
 Chief Petty Officers-Three chief machinists mates. two chief cleo tricians. one chief carpenters mate, one chief water tender.
 Petty officers, First Class-One ma chinjsts mate. first class. one elec- tr;cian, first class, one electrician, first class (wireless), one boilermaker. one coppersmith. one blacksmith, one ,,umber and filter. one water tender. one yeeman, first class.
 pettv Officers. Second Class-Two r,ochinist's mates, second class, one electrician, second class, four oilers, one shipfitter, second class. petty Officer. Third Class-One nainter. first class.
 Seaman. First Class-Four fremen, first class.
 seamen. Second Class-Three fire men second class, one shipwright.
 seaman, Third Class-Seven coal
 Another order issued yesterday re- a,,,res all service ammunition, 30 cal ,her Krae. to be returned to the ar senal in Hartford at once in exchange for the new model 1906 ammunition
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
GENERALS IN DUEL Port Arthur Principals Set tie a Question of
 Courage.
SMIRN0FF MAY RECOVER
General FOck Escapes Unharmed-- Will Now Fight General
 Gorbatoffsky.

St. Petersburg March 1S.-Lleuten- ant-General Smirnoff was possibly fa- tally wounded in a duel fight here this morning with Lieutenant-General Fock The men met in the riding school of the Chelalier Guard regi- ment and fought with pistols. Up to late hour tonight no operation had been attempted on the wounded man. The doctors wish to make further ak aminations with the Roentgen rays before attempting to extract the bull let. They announced, however, that there is no reason for alarm. The pa- tient is cheerful.
 The duel was caused by the memo randum written by General Smirnoff on the siege of Port Arthur, in whlnh he questioned the courage of General Fock. The latter considered that his honor and reputation were involved and challenced the author of the memorandum.
 The riding school was placed at the disposition of the combatants by the commander of the regiment. and the duel took place with the full knowl- edge and appreciation of the military authorities. It was witnessed by a number of officers of high rank, and it is even reported that several women were present
 The distance between the combat ants was twenty paces, and the duel- lists were instructed to open fire at the word of command and continue until one or the other was hit At | General Fock's fourth shot General Smirnoff groaned and sank forward He had been wounded in the abdomen above the right hip,
 At the second exchange General Fock's coat was perforated. At the third exchange General Smirnoff acei- dentally fired prematurely, but Gen eral F'ock declined to shoot at a de- fenseless opponent. and the fourth and final shots were fired.
 This duel will he followed by an- other between General Fock and Gen eral Gorbatoffsky, the commander of the western front at Port Arthur, who was severely criticised by General Fock during the court-martial pro- ceedings. General Gorbatoffsky sent seconds sometime ago to General Fock. but he failed to secure permis- sion to fight a duel.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19

best time, covering five miles in 10 minutes 56 seconds. The General owned by E. R. Walker of Bay city Mich. took three events.
 The five mile race for boats With less than thirty feet water line was won by the limit boat. the Irene, Tn different time, and the five mile event for larger boats was won by The Dixie which finished nine seconds ahead or The General. The ten mile event open to all. was won by The Dolphin, owned by Eugene de Klist of Buffalo, The Dolphin finishing thirty seconds ahea dof The Dixie, which could not overcome q heavy handicap.
 The first mile race for short length boats was won by the Trantezept, a Florida boat. while the General cap tured the five mile race for the longer boats. defeating James K. Clark's Philadelphia boat, Bruiser, by 20 sec onds
 The fifteen mile free for-all was won by the General. the first four boats finishing within minute of the Bay City craft
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
LADIES' AID CLEARED s2oo.
Members of St. Raphael's Get Sum
 from Charity Whist.

Al the meeting of the Ladies Aid As sociation of St. Raphaers hospital, held yesterday afternoon in the Knights of Columbus hall. returns were made for the tickets sold for the re- gently given by charity whist at Re- publican hall. and reports were heard from the members having the various sections in charge. The amount of s2OO was cleared for the hospital fund.
 Plans were discussed for a big en- tertainment to be given for the benefit of St. Raphae1s. very soon after Eas ter The committees, date and positive nature of this entertainment will be an- nounced very shortly.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-03-19
Thomas r. Cahill.

The funeral of Thomas F. Cahill, son of the late Daniel and Margaret Cahill, took place from his late resi- deence, 210 Wallace street yesterday Patrick's church, where requiem high mass was celebrated by Father Keane. There were many floral trl- butes. The bearers were Edward J. Maroney, Thomas O'Hara, John Lynch, Charles Dillon. William Grant and James Maroney, The flower bearers were Vincent Maher, Thomas McMahon, Harry Pallman and James Hogan. Interment was in St. Bern ards cemetery.