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The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
Big Distillery Plant in Peoria
Is Being Burned Up.
The Department Gives Up the
Struggle With Flames.
BURNING SINCE 1:45.
Fifty Thousand Gallons Of Spir.
it's Have Been Destroyed.
Damage Already Is Placed at
81, ,OOO, 900.

Peoria, ILL.,. April 3.-A fire that broke
out in the mill at Corning & Co.'s dis
tillery at 1:45 this morning, was still
raging at 8 o'clock and from present
indications the entire plant. including
the two immense bonded warehouses.
elevator, cattle yards and storehouses
will be entirely wiped out. Instead of
gaining control of the situation the
firemen are losing ground and paying
more attention to property in the i'm
mediate vicinity.
Several explosions occurred during
the progress Of the fire and endangered
the lives of the fremen but up to this
hour no fatalities have been reported.
At o'clock this morning $4,000 gal
Ions of spirits in the still plant were
consumed as a result of an explosion
in the warehouse. A stampede of 5000
cattle occurred shortly after the ex-
plosion and the cattle ran at large In
the railroad yards The damage so far
is placed between s750000 and s1.G000o0.
At IL O'Clock the f1remen practical
ly had the fire under control
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
WORLD CHAMPIONS.
Hackenschmidt, the ssRussian Lion. -
and Gotch Ready for Their Match.

Chicago, April 3-The largest crowd
ever attracted by a similar event in
chicago is expected to gather tonight
at Dexter pavilion to witness the match
between George Hackenschmidt, the
Russian ion." champion wrestler of
the world. and Frank Gotsch, of Iowa,
the champion catch-as-catch-can
wrestler Of America The match will
De Tor the worlds title. The best two
In three falls will decide the struggle,
and the only hold barred will be the
deadly strangle.
ana critics as having about an even
cnance to separate Hackenschmidt
from his title, and it was argued that
II Hackenschmidt wins he must win
quickly. II he does not get the first fall
inside OF 30 minutes it was contended
Gotsch's power of endurance is likely
10 win the match for him. The Russian
has seldom been asked to go the route
over a long distance, while Gotsch is
used to the endurance gait
Gotsch's chief danger, it was said,
lay In the famous head hold of the for
eigner. This hold Hackenschmidt
claims Is equal to or even better than
the painful toe-hold upon which Gotsch
Will rely for the victory. It is a lock
with fingers c1inched over the top of
the head and with a man as powerful
as Hackenschmidt it is said to be even
more effective than the famous stran-
gle hold, barred on account Of its in
furious effect. Hackenschmidt is said
to have practiced this new hold, to-
gether with defensive on the toe hold,
Gotsch's favorite grip. Both men
have been in training at local clubs for
the past ten days and will enter the
ring in excellent condition. The
weights and measurements Of the con-
testants seemingly give Hackenschmidt
a trifling advantage. The Russian out
weighs his opponent by IL pounds and
has an advantage Of eight inches in
chest measurement and in the biceps
Of Az inches. The men are almost
equally matched in the matter Of reach.
Hackenschmidt's 741s inches to Gotsch' S
73.
The American champion in fact ex-
GELS only in height. He stands 5 feet
111k inches, while Hackens chmidt meas
ures feet inches. Both men are 90
years Of age.
The purse for the match is said to be
10000.
There are said to be other additions
to this amount which will bring the
total purse up to about $4,000 which it
was said would be divided $4,000 to the
winner and 5000 to the loser. Edward
". Smith, local newspaper man, will
referee the match, having been chosen
yesterday and accepted by all parties
concerned.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
STRIKE in ROME.
Troops Fire on Rioters. Killing Three
and Wounding Fifteen.

Rome, April 3.-A general strike has
been proclaimed as protest against
the fatalities in connection with the
disorders on the streets here yesterday,
when troops fired on and killed three
rioters and wounded Is others, four OF
whom were mortally injured The
strike so far has not been very sue
cessful, especially in the center of the
city. Most of the shops are open. al
though shutters have been up on the
buildings as a protection against pos
sible riots. The government has taken
energetic measures to restore order and
the whole garrison of the city is being
kept in readiness. Several demonstra-
tions have been hormed throughout
the day, but t9iSss tzsre rapidly broken
up by the troops VIE with fixed bayon-
cts, charged upon the disturbers and
forced them to disperse. Seventy an
archists, who had gathered at their
HEADQUARTERS were surrounded by
troops and taken into custody.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
FOUGHT TO THE LAST.
CONGRESSMAN Scott Tried Hard to Kill
Of an Amendment.

Washington, April 3.-Carrying a
total of $11,508,S06 the agricultural
appropriation bill was passed by the
house late last night. It had been un-
der discussion for nine days, and from
the time it's consideration began until
the very end its provisions were at
tackled at every turn, with the result
that it underwent many changes. Just
before its passage Mr.. Scott of Kan
sas, chairman of the agricultural
committee made an unsuccessful fight
to have stricken out the amendment
previously adopted considerably in
creasing the appropriation for soil in
yestieation. During the debate a
brief furry was created by Mr.. Bar
rison of New York, Democrat. char
acterizing as socialistic the bill of
minority Leader Williams providing
for the utilization of the treasury sur
plus in the construction and improve
ment of roads in the several states.
With the agricultural bill out of the
way the Democrats under the leader
ship of Mr. Williams conducted a sue
cessful filibuster against the transac-
ton of any further business.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
Torpedo Destroyer Tiger Sinks
Off Isle Of Wight.
Struck by Cruiser While En-.
gagged in Night Maneuvers.
36 MEN ARE DROWNED.
Were Dressed In Heavy OIL
skins and Boots.
Twenty-Five Who Were Lighter
Clothed We're Rescued.

Portsmouth. Eng, April s.-Thfrtvz
SIX men. including Lieutenant Middle
ton. the commander OF the tornado
ooat destoyer Tiger, lost their lives In
the collision or the Isle of Wight fast
night between that vessel ana tn.
British cruiser Berwick.
Inc vessels belong to the Ports.
mouth division of the British home
neet ana were engaged in night ma
neuvers In the channel while on fhasr
way to Portland. The night was ver,s
dark and the Berwick was steau,,,,s-'
slowly. When the destroyer ATTEMPTED
70 cross the big cruisers bow she wns
caught amidships and cut in half with
knIeuke precision, sinking almost i'm
meo1ately- The deck crew who xves,.
went uressed Sa in heavy oil skins and boots
time to free themselves from fhass
neavy encumbrances. -
VI the ~ men who were resc,,ex1E
most OF them We're engineers and ,afo-
b Asrs VINO; having light clothings. were
boats from other ships which were i'm
mediateiy launched. picked them up.
The collision occurred at S.1a Ia~<
night The ships were maneuverInc
Without lights 1t is believed that sew
erai or them men were killed bv the
impact. Tugs were Dispatcher to I'M
scene or the disaster at DAYLIGHT fof5a~
and divers made an attemp pt to r.
drowned o "eAS
The smaller naval vessels were in fba
midst of an attack on their hi~~~~
consorts when the disaster occurrsS
The entire feet was under masked
ngnIs IN absolute darkness and the
amldships by the Berwick The sharn
stem OF this vessel cut the destrov~r
in two as If she had been made ~
paper The forward half sank in
sIanty. Most OF the men sank before
help could reach them. The warshins
In the immediate vicinity quickly ma
their boats overheard and the s<sene
OF the tragedy was brilliantly ilItIr,,l-
mated by a concentration of searcb-
lights. The after portion of the Tiger
enough to enable those on board "a
seize life belts. They threw them
selves into the water and were abIe
to keep af1oat until picked up. Will
lam p. Middleton was on the bridge at
the time of the disaster and went
down with the forepart of the ship.
The Tiger had complement of 50 mon
and was of 400 tons.
An officer who was an eye witness
to the sinking Of the Tiger gave the
following account of the accident:
fThe first we knew that anything
had happened was when we saw a flash
and heard a loud report. This we sup
posed to be a gun. In reality, however,
the flash and the report resulted from
the sea water reaching the boiler room
of the Tiger, causing an escape Of
steam which must have scalded to
death everyboad that it touched The
men in the stoke holds must have met
a fearful end. 1t was horrible to see the
forms struggling in the water. Many
men went under just as help was with
in thier reach. I do not think that
there is any hope of saving the Tiger
or recovering the bodies as the wreck
lies too deep in the water
The Tiger was in a serious accident
last September when during maneuvers
she piled herself upon the Portland
break water.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
SHE DROWNED HERSELF,

st. Louis, April 3.-The dead body
of Mrs. Elizabeth Highfill, 25 years old,
a fortune telling medium, was found
in an artificial lake in Lafayette park
this morning. She had committed
suicide by drowning during the night.
Yesterday Mrs. Highfill informed
several of her friends that she had re-
ceived communication from the
spirit world to the effect that she would
die in poverty unless she took her own
life. They thought she was joking and
did not think the matter seriously
even after she drew up a will and had
William Gumnesh emmer sign it as a
witness. After dining with friends last
night she apparently started home, but
instead went directly to LAFAYETTE,
park and threw herself into the lake
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
JUMPED INTO A POND.
Woman Commits Suicide Through
Grief for a Dog.

Millville. n. J.. April 3.-Brooding
over the death of a pet dog, Mrs.
Hanna Willis threw herself into the
Richmond mill pond near her home
early today and was drowned
Several weeks ago while Mrs.
Willis was crossing the railroad track
an electric train struck and killed
her pet. The shock SO unnerved her
that her physician feared for her
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
HIS PAINS ARE GONE.
Admiral Evans Is Improved in Health
Already.

Paso Robles Hot Springs, Cal. April
S1The physicians in attendance on
Rear Admiral Evans this morning is
sued the following bulletin:
ssRear Admiral Evans feels greatly
improved this morning. He slept well
during the night and all pain his dis
appeared. (signed).
'sL. E. PHILLIPS"
The rear admiral said today that he
greatly enioyed the hot sulphur baths.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
weather Warns Up Again.

Topeka is again enjoying the mid
summer variety of weather and that
in the face of the fact that ice three
fourths of an inch was formed within
the mast "a hours. The temperature
was one degree lower than the freez-
ing point at o'clock this morning,
hIf has been climbing by big jumps
since that time and at o'clock reg
istered 65, and the sun was shining
brightly. The orecast indicates a
farther rise in the temperature during
the next "a hours with the possibility
of showers. The following were the
temneratures since O'Clock this
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
EXPECTS ROOSEVELT.
Rio Is Looking Forward to a Visit
From the President.

Rio Janeiro, April 3.-The mayor
of Rio de Janeiro in his annual mes
sages gives expression to the gratifca-
ton caused by the visit of the Ameri-
can fleet The mayor says that the
national and municipal authorities
joined in extending a warmly en-
thusiastic welcome to the vessels and
the officers and men and in arrang-
ing in their honor those public cele-
brations which confirmed once more
the friendship and political solidarity
existing between Brazil and the
United States 1t is reported that
President Roosevelt will visit Brazil
after the expiration Of hln term of of
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
Consul j. j. Roach Dies at Berne

Berne, Switzerland. April 3.-James
Jeffrey Roach, the American consul at
Berne, died here this morning after a
long illness. Mr.. Roach was appoint-
ed to Berne in April, 1907. Previous to
that he was American consul at Genoa.
Mr.. Roach was born in Ireland in
lS41 and was appointed from Massa-
chusetts. he was a poet and author
Of considerable note. )
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03

Fire Destroys Bennington Livery
Stable and Contents.

Bennington. Kan, April 3-Last night
F. Pashaw's livery stable was destroy
ed by fire and Is horses perished In
the flames
The inhabitants were attending .
musical at one of the churches when
the fire broke out and the flames were
well under way when discovered. The
loss is partly covered by insurance.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
Postal savings Bank Bill.

Washington, April 3.-Senator
Carter of the committee on post Of
fees and post roads has introduced a
bill to establish postal savings banks.
He stated that this measure was
satisfactory to the postoffice depart
ment. and it was referred back to the
committee and will receive further
consideration.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03
starts Another Furnace.

Helena, Mont, April g. = The
American Refining & Smelling plant
at East Helena, which a few months
ago suspended nearly all operations
because of depression in metal mar
kets. has reiustated sfxty-four em-
ployes and started another furnace.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-04-03

by the president. The maintaining of
farmers organizations and extension
or their power and influence.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21
TELEGRAPH COMPANIES
FIGHTING FOR CONTROL

these messages and the Western
Union has also refused TO accept
Postal cable messages for an inland
town unless the Postal delivers these
message to Il at the point whore they
ere received in the United States.
The attorneys for the Postal COM
pany Justify the redating of West
ern Union messages for transmission
by cable by the statement that mnless
they be re-dated, the Postal COM
pany would become responsible to
the persons TO whom they are ad-
dres ed in foreign countries for de-
lays that may occur on Western
Union wires. The Postal people say
that II they pay the cost OF trans
mission of cable messages from the
point where they are received In the
United States TO the place whore
they are delivered to the Western
Union, the latter company has no
right 10 complain or demand that II
shall get the extra toll.
The expansion OF the two big tel
egraph companies has reached a
point where they are reaching OUT
for the same territory and II IS pre-
lleted today that the litigation be-
gun In San Francisco will extend to
al paris o. the United States. The
Western Union is entrenched In
Mexico through It's exclusive con-
tract with Diaz's government and II
has the cxcla-iye right tu use South
ern Pacific poles and wires.
The Postal company. on the othe'
hand. has cables across both oceans
and is parallelling the wires of the
Western Union In many part sof the
Western Union In many parts OF the
United states.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21
(United Press Leased wire.)

San Francisco, Nov. 21.-open
war between the Postal and the
Western Union Telegraph companies
which has been brewing for some
time, has been declared in the courts
here and II Is stated today by those
who are In a position to know that
the two companies are in the strug-
gle for the possession OF territory in
the United States and Mexico now
partly controlled by both concerns.
II is asserted that neither company
will be content with anything else
than the absolute eliminating of the
opposing company from the dis
puted territory.
The trouble was brought to a foe
MS yesterday through the granting
by Judge Soawell of a temporary I'm
junction TO restrain the Postal COM
pany from re-dating messages re-
celved from the Western Union for
transmission over the Postal cables
Wherever the Postal has been re-
ceiving these messages at cable
terminals. It has been making an
extra charge of 81 a word or So a
message. The Injunction restrains
the Postal from collecting the addl-
tional charge until the whole mat
ter can be threshed out In the
courts.
In the meantime the Western
Union is redating all messages re-
ceived from the Postal for Mexico,
in which Welteru Union has the eX-
elusive telegraph rights by contract
with the Mexican government
An additional charge is made Tor
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21
hREE GARAGES TO
Be BUILT IN SALEM
a."y"@

which relatives and friends are To-
oa ated.
Although the exact location OF the
prop sed garages Is not known, the
corner on which stood the Francis
livery stable at the intersection of
state and Front streets is probable
spot upon which one of The buildings
will he erected. Jack Peterson, who
Is widely known in this city and
Portland as being an enthusiastic au-
DIST and financier, Is the promoter
If this establishment, according 60
rumor going about
The old Shields Park property at
the intersection OF Center and Com
mercial streets is another situation
on which will probably be built an
auto factory. The promoter of this
particular garage is not known thus
fr. but from the meager informa-
ton gained, the man who is to be
the occupant has been a good many
years in the business, and thorough
ly understands The handling of autos.
a prominent automobile man of
seattle was I'm the city some time
ago investigating the city in the
hopes of securing a location in which
10 install necessary machinery for AZ
automobile garage; whether or not
he succeeded IN obtaining suitable
place has not been learned, but from
the information given out by him
while in the city, his intentions are
to make permanent location here
in connection with his many auto es-
Adjustments throughout Oregon and
Washington.
John Maurer. the maehinist' Is
showed under with work continually
and he employees a good sized force
of experienced machinists. His es-
tablishment contains from two TO ten
machines all the time which are In
need OF repairs and the transient
machines can always be found In ms
building, Notwithstanding the fact he
does not profess TO be regular gar
age conductor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

fhe street paving in Salem has
d proven only a bonanza TO bust
- generally but the promoters Of
4asures arc also taking heed, AID
Il most popular Of these are the
Upmobile agents.
Information has come to The Jour
N from source that can readily
relied upon, that within the next
y or six mon .hs three garages will
constructed. or rented, I'M some
Ecious builJing In the city, and
4t orders are being filled for ma
|nes OF the best make from the
'lem residents,
Phe scale upon which these pro-
BED garages will be constructed is
n that of the common auto livery
tpping place, such as Is the case
|most cities where the automobile
Rkes its dobute, but the business
pied on will not take cars In for
lter and protection alone, but cars
lhe best model will be AT the SER
u Of the public for hire at any
p Eypar, chuffeurs will be en-
ped by the garages for the pur-
y OF accommodating those who
kh TO enjoy q few hoars' ride
Fough the country In big touring
Special chaulfcurs viii also be
feserye FOR emergency orders, such
doctors calls, accidents or be-
~ passenger TO trains, etc, With
IN an auto service In the city one
4 be provided with the means of
HNtling 10 outlying districts, not
fnee'ed by railroads. in q most
nlortable manner. With the three
Pages, the rent for cars will be very
Esonabl5, aud during the summer
Ph'hs when the livery business in
4 city is so congested, as has been
'Fe'oIore, and conveyanoes are so
lieulI 10 procure, AIN automobile
y be unquestionably serviceable TO
salem public who frequent such
Fees as Silver Greek falls, Breiten-
'sh' and the many small towns in
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

Missouri went for Taft by i2OG
votes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

Mrs. Nary Bowling Of No. 2ss.

Mrs. Nary Bowling OF No. 2Ss. Stn
Ave, San Francisco, recommends .
remedy for stomach trouble. She
says: Gratitude for the wonderful
effect OF Electric Biitors In a case OF
acute Indigestion, prompts this testi-
monlal. / am fully convinced that
for stomach and liver troubles Elec-
trio Bitters Is the best remedy on tho
market today" This great tonic and
Alternative medicine invgorates the
system, PARTIES the blood and is espe-
cially helpful In all forms OF female
weakness. soc at J. c. Perry's drug
store,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21
llAMMERSTEIN SUED
FOR BROKEN PROMISE

New York, Nov. 21.-Just at the
beginning OF his doubls season here
and IN Philadelphia, Oscar Hammer
stein faces a suit for 100000 TO-
day.
The suit was brought by Miss
Francis Lee for alleged breach OF
contract and Il is expected that some
Of the doings OF the minnie world
will be brought 10 light, as Miss Lee
saws she will introduce letters of en-
dearmeut written to her by the I'M
pressario.
Miss Lee, who VAS heralded as
.The Texas Patti" claims in her suit
that Hammerstein promised to make
her a grand opera star and faiied 70
do so. She saws that she has been
compelled to sing in amateur pro
auctions because Hammerstein ala
not sign her with his companies ana
after spending ten years preparing
for her promised career with nam
merstein che is getting no revenue
out Of her voice.
Miss Lee came here from texas
twelve years ago. One OF the letters
from Hammerstein she says she VIII
introduce in the case. ends as fol-
lows:
81 an, counting on the days when
I have you in my arms again 'he
only woman in the world adore
IL is signed Oscar"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21
Mad Your Businee.,

II you don't nobody will. n n
your business To keep out OF all the
trouble you can and You can and win
keep out OF liver and bowel troabie
II you take Dr. Kings New Life Rnia-
They keep blliousness, malaria and
jaundlce out OF your system. h6c at
J. G. Perry's drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

Railways are beginning to snbsti-
tute telephone for telegraph inHtru-
ments for tram di patching.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

Try Kodol today on our guarantee.
Take It for n little while. as that =.
all you will need TO take. Kodol d.
gests what you eat and makes the
stomach sweet Sold by all drug.
glsts.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

The reorganization of the West
inghouse interests. which failed
over a year ago. has begun and will
start business again with $4,000 /.
900 capital.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

Alexander Dalrymple was found
guilty at The Dalles yesterday OF
manslaughter foc killing Lee Pat
nam last June.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

French cruisers have been sent to
s. Pierre, the island off Ncwfomnd-
land which recently declaed Itself
ne favoring annexation TO the Unltod
States.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

Five hundred square miles of
grazing lanl near Roswell, I. r., has
been swept by prairie fires. which
aye ON burn ng.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

Use DsWltt's Carbollzed Witch
Hazel salve--it Is healing. cooling
and cleansing II IL especially good
for piles. Sold by all druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

The forgerlel OF Peter Van vliHs-
ingon grows daily with the investi-
cation, the bogus transactions thus
far tota'llng $1.539.42S.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

DcWitt's Little Early Risers. the
famous little liver pills. Sold by All
druggists.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-11-21

91.25 Hair Brushes. Monday .74C
Regular $500 Sanitary Military Hair