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New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
BIG SWINDLE
THE EXPERTS IN DOUBT.
Fifty Belgian 1,00O-Franc Notes
Sold Here Thought Counterfeit.

About fifty 1OOO-franc bills purporting to
have been issued by the State Bank Of Bel
GUM last April, but believed by local experts to
be counterfeits, have recently been disposed Of
in this city. principally to specie brokers' Secret
Service agents and the Pinkertons are search
ing for man and woman, the former tall and
the latter Of medium height, and both speaking
French fuently They said TO have been
placing the notes for two or three weeks, de-
manding cash only. I Baer, manager Of the
foreign money department Of Zimmerman &
Forshay. who pronounced the notes counterfeit,
said yesterday that the work on them was al
most perfect, but that the coarseness OF the
paper had aroused suspicion
At the office Of Bolognesi, fairfield & Co. 1t
was said that the proprietor Of a foreign hotel in
this city recently presented for inspection fifty
Of the 1OOO-franc notes. He said he had
ceived in the foreign mail two letters, not reg
istered. each Of which contained twenty-five Of
the notes. Accompanying them was slip Of
paper on which written a request that he
turn the incIosed banknotes over TO q certain
patron OF his hotel
Instead of following instructions he took the
bills TO Bolognesi HartfeId & Co.. and a repre-
sentative OF that firm submitted one Of the bills
TO other foreign money dealers among them
Zimmerman & Forshay. The bill appeared on
its face TO be genuine. and II returned TO the
hotel man. who handed the bills 10 the man
designated by the note This man later gave up
his room at the hotel and disappeared. The
placing Of the bills apparently began a short
time after his departure
Within q few days three OF the notes which
had been purchased by national bank were
sent by it te one OF the foreign money houses
which had inspected the sample submitted TO IL
by Bolognesi fairfield & Co. for its opinion;
but this house had meanwhile become sus-
picious and declined to buy the bills from the
bank, expressing the belief that they were
counterfeit
Another Belgian banknote OF the same de
nomination and date had meanwhile been
bought from the purser Of German steamer by
Bolognesi fairfield & Co. who, when II became
probable that the notes were worthless, returned
II 10 him to carry back to Europe for an author
hative decision as TO its character. The pUrseT
said that he had taken the note from a man
whose reputation and financial responsibility
were above suspicion.
Antwerp newspapers have recently recorded
the purchase in Belgian cities Of eight fraudu-
lent l 1,O00-franc bills which are similar TO the
notes placed in circulation here.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
ATTACH BROKERS' HOME.
L. Z. Pike, Butler n. j. Gas Pro
moter, Sued By Nee Yorker.
- 80 . q TrLbune. J

Hartford Conn, Dec. 23-Acting under
complaint for an accounting before juoge OF
the Superior Court, Sheriff Latham and dePu-
ties today attached every available possession
Of Lafayette E Pike. a promoter and stock and
bond broker OF this city.
In the suit Burnhams Van Steenberg, OF
Goshen. y Y the plaintiff. alleges that two
wears ago Pike agreed TO dispose of the stocks
and bonds OF the Electric Gas Company OF
America. that Van Steenberg might erect Tor
the city OF Butler. y. J., a plant to manufacture
Gas under q new process. Of which Van Steen-
80 5s the inventor. Serious charges, including
-,z instrumentation Of one block Of stock val
ned 81. S529O0. are contained in the complaint
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
THREE GENERATIONS IN WEDDINGS.
First Ceremony MeIIowed by Gold and Silver
Remarriages.

rr-rf1. ra- mother celebrated her silver wedding
- - Grandmother her golden wedding. Mss
ices Ei1versreiu. twenty years old OF No, 9s
FORSYTH street was married last night before one
.f,,sard OF her friends and relatives in Hennlng-
- tEsu No pa Second street. 10 Joseph Halllnger.
-. s--,er Years old. a manufacturing jeweler.
% No 4gS East 1921 street
t,--Hf Abrann Ornsreir. % Temple Schaarisho-
-yf, in Rivington street. performed triple cere-
raony The brides father Henry silversten' forty
- oars old OF No. 209 Forsyth street.
+7 ~ Rosie Wlchsruan The brides mothers
r,-4,.~ BERNARD Naghsman, seventy years old. was
-,-,ies TO Pearl Spingare Mr Wachsman was
,g--~ ir C'rako@s. austria and one Of the dances
- -.fsrf s5-as the uative hTakoWviah-
- , score OF the descendants OF the TWO
-,..rez, ..reDdeI the unique ceremony. Among the
- --.-e delegations from Jacob Eisenberg
80. order Birth Abraham and Kittenpan
Lodge. O. 3. A, Judge A Rosa lsky Samuel Straus-
5..-ger and George Well
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
SELLS FOR s., ,0Og,0 900.
Everett Building, at nth Street and
18th 4Uenue, Only Recently Erected.

The Everett Building. occupying a large plot
at the northwest corner of nth street and
Fourth avenue, was sold yesterday for about
100000 cash. On the site was 70! many years
the Everett House. at one time one Of the most
popular hostleries of the city. That landmark
was torn down early this year and replaced by
sixteen story loft building.
It is almost entirely occupied by large wooLen
companies. II was erected by the Everett In
vesting Company. Of which the Century Realty
Company is a large factor The property has a
frontage Of 142 feet nth street and about
I2s feet on Fourth avenue
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
OVER FORTY MEN S4TED.
Shpzcrecked Sailors Taken from
CrO1et Islands.

Halifax. Dec. 23.-The crew Of the wrecked
Norwegian steamer Solglimt has been rescued
from the Crozet Islands, in the South Indian
Ocean. where they had landed. and brought 10
Durham. according to a dispatch received here
to-day from the captain of the sealing schooner
Agnes G. Donahoe, which made the rescue The
SoIglirnt was reported 70 be on a colonization
mission. but it is believed here that her com
naander was seeking new sealing waters. The
Donahoe also brought 10 Durham forty other
shipwrecled seazlen who had been narooned on
the CrUzets.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
FOUR ADRIFT ON BARGE.
The Solitaire Some7chere Betzoeen
Fire Island and MOntauk Point.

Anxiety was felt last night for the safety OF
4,7,- men. the captain and crew Of a barge which
broke loose from her tow early yesterday and
was believed TO ne adrift at the mercy Of wind
and wave somewhere between Fire Island and
Nontauk Point.
The missing barge, the Solitaire, with the
barge san Joaquin, left Providence on Iuesoay
for Norfolk. Va, in 10" OF the tug waiter -
Luckenbach.
The I,uckenbach put into this port late yester-
5a,- with the san Joaquin in tow, and reported
that while of Shiunecock. Long Island. about
o'clock in the morning the Solitaire broke adrift
In the darkness and the rough sea 1t was I'm
nossib1e for the Luckenbach to recover her lost
charge
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
CHILDREN DIE IN SUICIDE PACT.
Son Of Negro Minister Kills Sweetheart and
Himself Rather than Leave Her.

r.fs Vernon Penn. Dec. 23.-The bodies Of
-. --.,,rsrr seventeen years old, and Sarah
q-rsree afteen years old, both negro children
,,ara found near the Belle Vernon Reservoir
early to-day. The girl had been shot through
the head ana the boy had a bullet wound IN his
right temple revolver lying by TasgaTt's
si,., and notes from both told the story
Taggart's father. who was minister received
call 10 "a church in another city, and rather
than submit to separation the children agreed
L. take thelr Own live
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
GIVES PARK TO CITY.
HiLliOpaire's Christmas Present to
Philadelphia.
- ra,er-anh 70 The T-thune

PhiIadelphia. Dec. 23--Joseph Wharton, re-
tired millionaire iron merchant sent letter TO
Mayor Reyburn to-day announcing the gift to
the city Of twenty-five acres Of land near Fern
Rock Station. on the Philadelphia & Reading
Railway, as a site for q municipal park
The Mayor said he considers 1t an excellent
Christmas gift 70 the city. and that he will write
Mr. Wharton saying that he accepts the prop
ertv with thanks.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
Ex-HoUsEKEEPER RETAINS $3.50, 900
Administrator of George S. WeIlman Estate
Loses Suit to Recover Bonds Given Woman.

Boston Dec z3-NIrs. William Warren of London
and RostCu viii retain the S250OO0 OF bonds given
her by the late George 5. WelIman, u this city,
while she was acting as his housekeeptr the suit
by the administrator Of the estate 10 recover the
bonds having been dismissed to-day by Judge Wait,
in the Superior Court on the ground OF laches.
Mrs. Warren received the bonds in 1902. d few
months before WeIIman's dearh. NJ effort
made 70 recover them until 1907 II was claimed
thar the bonds stiu belonged 70 the estate.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
MILLION IN FURS LOST.
Wreck Of Hudson's Bay Company's
Bark-CrezC SaUed.

Winnipeg. Dec. o3-Word was received here
to-day that the Hudson's Bay Company's
bark Stork which plies between London and
Hudson Bay, was wrecked three weeks ago on
Lisbon Shoals in Hudson Bay. All OF the
crew were rescued. and are now at Moose Fac
tory. The cargo consisted of $1,5O0,0OO worth Of
fu-S.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
T. F. RYAN STEPS OUT
At HIS DOCTORS ADVICE.
Resigns from DirectOrates of Al
Ercent Three Corporations.

Thomas F. Ryan, admittedly one Of the great
est powers of the financial world announced
yesterday that. yielding 70 the advice OF his
physicians. he had resigned from the directo-
rates Of all except three OF the numerous cor
porations with which he was formerly assO-
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
ATTORNEY GENERAL JACKSON BETTER

Albany Dec. 23-Attorney General William 3.
Jackson who is in a critical condition al the AL
banv Hospital following operation yesterday.
was reported tonight having passed g comfort
able afternoon and showing a slight improvement
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24

A number of Pennsylvania Railroad local trains
between New York Elizabeth, New Brunswick md
Perth Amboy will not be run on Friday, december
25. Consult pAcards IL stauons.-AdYI
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
-pEsPOT. AN ARsOLUTE L.Aw.-


Opposing the democratic spirit OF venezusla-
this despot has become an absolute law 70 The
country, making II his own property and dis
posing OF its future destinies by cutting or the
natural road TO progress and civilization carry
ing IL back to the dark colonial days
The Presidential elections are a myth The
Castro appoints himself President for four. six
eight years. and on the OF his preCiDirate
flight 10 Europe was preparing Presidency
for life, when the fear Of the just vengeance Of
aroused nation caused him 10 fee The
National Congress does not exist except IN
name Its members have been appointed by
him. and II Is reduced 10 meet only every other
year, for the short period OF ninety days. hard
ly time enough 10 approve OF those acts ~
deigns TO inform OF. and 70 renew the absolute
power with which he is always invested 70
suppress the endowment Of crrsrit11-f17.r ara
natural rights 10 the NeneZuelans.
The various departments of the aduinistra-
tiOn do not exist he appoints the Secretaries
resignation is promptly punished by prison
The Cabinet meets only when he chooses. and
the Secretaries, instructed by a note of the pr
vate secretary. cannot propose any matter %
administration. but limit themselves 70 signing
those already resolved by the despot-
COURTS TOOLS OF CASTRO
The courts OF justice are only blind tools -
the Will OF Castro He appoints the Judges AM
his viii. debating their decisions or forcing
them 10 change or alter previous Judgments.
thus denying justice 10 natives and foreigners
He has filed his purse with the SpoiIs OF ths
public treasure BY usurptng the absolute man
orders 10 the treasurer Without even inform
ing Congress or his decisions. he orders pay-
nents. he transfers funds. using and 1isDosiuE z
OF the national income as II IL were mis- own
private property
Public opinion is sIenced BY the constant
terror OF the paid spy
The spirit OF liberty and independence has
been subdued by the Infamous shooting OF Cen
eral PRredes and his seventeen followers. whose
bodies were thrown into the OrtnOco River ana
OF the twenty-three victims OF the waterxorlzs
Of Valencia, shot and left UnbUried by order If
castro; and finally. the preneditated murder os
the military leaders, established as a svs-sv,,
like that OF General Monttlla. in Baraguisfrl.ro.
and an these murders in country where telth
penalty is abolished BY law
The voice OF the people. fettered and siIeuced
has compelled the Vsnezuelans 10 take refuge Is
foreign free lands, where they work incessaneky
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24
COURTS UORDS Settling
Condemns 4cts of Labor Leaders,
Resume of the Case.

Washington Dec 23.-The Buck company prose
cution OF Messrs. Gompers. Mitchell and Morrison
officials OF the American Federation OF Labor, be-
gan in August 1901. The original action was a test
case wherein IT sought TO enjoin the labor
unions from using the Unfair" ana I'VE don't
patronize" lists their night against arms and in
dlviduals Justice Gould. Of the Supreme Court
Continued third page
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24

At the same price other contains much gold
as the krementx Plated Collar Button.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1908-12-24

caatl=ues OF second page
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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-09
ACTION TAKEN
BY CONGRESS
TRANSMISSISSIPPI COMMITTEE
ON RESOLUTIONS RECON-.
MENDS MANY THINGS TO AID
WESTERN EXPANSION,

San Francisco, Oct. 9-The COM
mittee on resolutions at the Trans
congress decided to rec
ommend the adoption of the follow
ing proposals: Advocating govern
ment steamship lines between. Pacific
coast ports and those in Central and
South America; recommending closer
postal relations between the United
States and other republics of the
Western hemisphere; requiring
transportation companies to furnish
cars adequate in number for the
transportation Of livestock and other
perishable matter; favoring the
granting of rights to the president
Of the United States to enter into re-
ciprocity trade treaties with foreign
countries.
In addition to rejecting the reso-
luton indorsing the parcels post pol
icy Of Postmaster General Meyer, the
committee decided to lay upon the
table the resolution favoring equal
suffrage and to refer 20 the whole
congress, without action, the pro-
posal to invite both the Democratic
and Republican parties to hold their
next national conventions in San
Francisco. -
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-09
LARGE ORDERS
FOR FACTORIES

New York, Oct. 9.-Reports from
various parts of the state indicate
that New York, since the first of
October, has experienced the spur OF
ieviving trade and industry. Mills
have resumed operation. Railroads
are pushed almost to capacity.
Wholesale merchants In this city re-
port large orders. Optimism has
seized upon all. The general increase
of work among mills and other con-
Germs employing laborers Is shown
by the statement OF the state labor
commissioner that practically 20 per
cent more men are at work in New
York state than In last March.
Business men and students of COM
merce and industry here who keep
closely informed concerning the stu.
alton throughout the country make
favorable reports. The bumpar crops
are keeping railroads throughout
the country busy. Money that for
months lay idle in banks is rapidly
changing hands from banker to far
mer, from farmer to vradesman. and
from tradesman to others, giving in
creasing confidence and indicating
that the depression. caused by the
money panic of last fall, swiftly is
passing away.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-09
CRIPPLED SHIPS
MAKE HARb0R
COLLIDED OFF CALIFORNIA
C0AST-ONE WATERLOGGED,
THE OTHER SMASHED AT THE
BOW FROM ACCIDENT.

San Francisco, Oct. 9.--The steam
er Asuncion, which left here two
days ago with cargo of oil for
Portland, returned to port today
with the steamer Norwood In tow.
The Norwood is waterlogged and
the Asuncion's bow badly damaged
as the result Of a collision between
the two vessels off Point Gorda, on
the northern coast of California.
The Norwood was on her way from
Gray's Harbor to this city when the
accident. There are few particulars.
ticulars.
AS soon as the collision occurred
the boats of the Norwiod were lower
ed and two women, two children, 13
male passengers and a part of the
NorwoOd's crew were put aboard
Capt. Bridget of the Asuncion pick
ed them up.
The collision occurred in dense
fog, and the chief officer of the Nor.
wood says 1t was unavoidable. The
bow plates Of the Asuncion were
stove in. A portion of her cargo was
pumped into the sea and she was
taken in tow, brought to this city
and placed ON the mud fats. The
Asuncion will go to Point Richmond
to unload its cargo.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-09
Tests
FOR STUDENTS

Moscow, Oct. 9.-Prof. Kanae1,
M. D., head Of the department a.
physical education OF the University
of Idaho, is beginning completes
physical examination Of the Univer-
sity students, In which measure
ments and tests are taken that win
become records for scientific use II
years to come in anthropometrical
work. BY these examinations the ef-
ficiency Of the individual studen.
will be determined as studying ma
chine, II the eyes are doing more
than necessary work because of some
natural deficiency means will be pre-
scribed to correct this, SO with nose
and throat.
The Individual requirements Of
each student will be met by work de-
signed for them in the gymnasium
and elsewhere. Regular classes In
gymnastics will begin at once. In
lecture work two-hour course will
be given in physiology. instruction
that will be of practical use In the
business of living in good physical
condition. During the second SEM
ester the lecture course will treat Of
hygiene and sanitation. Prof. Kama
gas once will be above the presf.
dents Office In the gymnasium. where
the measurements and tests will be
made on the instruments newly In
stalled for that purpose.
The opening of this work II one
Of the most noteworthy advances
made In the university curricuIum
for years. And no better occupant
for the new chair could be found
than man Of the attractive perYo-
na'ity and manner ana expert train
Ing Of DR.. Kanaga.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-09
ARMY TO TRY
new AEROPLANE

New York, Oct. "A. M. Her.
ring will take his '2O0-pound aero
plane to Washington next Saturday.
According to his amended contract
with the government. the ofncia!
trials are to begin on Tuesday. Octo-
Der 13. and he Ia confident that the
machine will meet all requirements.
Mr.. Herring will try hard to get
permission to have the trials take
place over better grounds than those
at Fort Meyer. where the flights OF
the Wright aeroplane we're made. He
says the trees of Arlington cemetery.
post buildings. ETC.. make the wind
very tricky, and for that reason a
fair test cannot be made there.
Because of the lightness of the
Herring machine. $50 pounds less
than that of the Wrights, members
OF the army board on aeronautics are
tremendously interested in it and 1t
Is likely that the request will be
granted. II not. Herring will 20
ahead at Fort Meyer. according to
agreement.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-09
SHERMAN Wins
LABOR Vote
CAMPAIGN IN MIDDLE WEST
MEETS WITH ROUSING RAL-
LLES-CHEERS FOR "PROS-
PERITY AND SUNNY JIM"

Mansfield, o., Oct. "A vigorous
two-weeks' political campaign
through the Middle West, during
which he visited 60 towns and trav-
eled over 5000 miles, was brought
to a close here last night by James
8. Sherman. Republican vice presi-
Dental nominee. in rousing rally.
At Marion a large number Of rail-
way employees came out Of the shops
to listen to five-minutes' talk on
free trade At the close somebody
in the crowd asked the candidate to
shake hands but another voice
shouted, you'll get your hands dirty
Sunny jim" 1t took the candidate
about a second to climb down among
the grimy workmen and grasp their
hands, dirt and all, saying, "It
doesn't matter how much dirt you
boys have got on your hands, as long
as your hearts are all right" This
sentiment brought forth rousing
cheer and "hurrah for prosperity
and Sunny jim"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-09
EFFECTIVE ACTION
STOPS RUNAWAY.
Treasurer John Roos Able to Pre-.
vent Accident.

Quick and effective action this aft
ernoon on the part of City Treasur-
er John Roos in stopping a runaway
horse prevented a most distressing
accident on Main street, between
Fourth and Fifth. The horse was at
tached to light buggy containing
a child and was driven by Clarks-
ton lady.
The horse was standing near the
corner of Main and Fourth streets
when the lady attempted to get into
the buggy. In some manner she lost
her balance and was precipitated in
front of the dashboard and at the
animals heels. The horse commenced
running, but the woman chung to
the front of the vehicle, her body
dragging between the wheels. When
in front of Buffers drug store City
Treasurer Roos made dash for the
animals head and succeeded in bring
ing the runaway to a quick halt.
The lady was uninjured, but badly
frightened.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-09
WHEAT PRICES MAY ADVANCE.
Prediction That Quotations Will Be
Higher.

Grain dealers predic, rise in the
wheat market within the next few
days, and while the quotations re-
main unchanged on the coast, the
market is reported to be stronger in
the East. The Lewiston and Pot
latch crops are now practically out
of the hands of the growers, tut in
the prairie and Clearwater sections
1t is estimated not more than one
third of the crop has been purchased,
The prices at common points now
range from 73c to 76c, which are
about 3 cents below the high point
Of the season.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-09
COMPLAIN ABOUT REGISTRATION
Only Four Saturdays Yet Remai1
Before Election.

j.. With but a small percent Of tho
voters in the four Lewiston precincts
registered and but four saturdays re-
naming in which to register. those
not registered are urged to call at
the variius registering pIaces tomor-
row. In the First precinct Register
c. P. Coburn can be found in the
second story of the Donzac building
at the head Of Fourth street.
Register Wadsworth maintains
headquarters on Saturdays in Attor-
ney George E. Erb's office in the city
hall building for the Second Lewis
ton precinct. In the Third precinct
Miss Lena Ward registers voters at
her home, as does Mrs. Inghram OF
the Fourth Lewiston precinct.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-09
QUAKER CITY CELEBRATES.
Founders Week in Philadelphia of
Historic Interest.

Philadelphia, Oct. 9.-The climax
in the Founders Week celebratiin
in Philadelphia was reached today
in the great historical pagaent, the
first Of its kind to be presented in
any city OF the United States.
Several score of elaborate and
costly floats and about 5000 char
acters, in costume, were used to H.
lustrate the history Of Philadelphia
from the time Of the first Swedish
and Dutch settlements ii the present
time.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-09
Anniversary Of Chicago Fire.

Chicago. Oct. 9.--Today was The
thirty-seventh anniversary Of th1
great Chicago fire, one OF the moee
oisasterous condagrations Of modssD
times. The event IL NOT generally
celebrated, but several societies
among them the Old Settlers and thu
Pioneers. always hold anniversary
meetings to exchange reminiscenseo
Of the exciting event that followed
the act Of Mrs. O'Leary's famous
COW In kicking over the burning kerr
esene lamp In Its stable on DeKoveu
street.
The great Chicago hre burns0
about "a hours and during that tins
destroyed within . district about
four miles long and one mile wide
$4,000 buildings, including the most
pretentious structures In the busf-
ness section. blotted out about 100
lives and altogether destroyed prop.
erty to the value Of $200,000,000. !.