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The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
TEMPLARS END CONVENTION
Installation Of Officers Feature Of
Closing Session.
District Lodges Troubles Are Amic-
ably settIed-SOciHI Rounds
Now in Order.

After a session lasting ten days. the
delegates TO the International convention
Of Good Templars adjourned last night
at the Pythian Temple. TO meet three
years hence in Hamburg. Germany.
The session is considered by all 10 have
been one Of the best conducted and most
successful gatherings in the history Of
the organization. Several matters Of
vital Importance 70 the future success OF
the order were originated during the ses-
sion, chief among them being the adop-
ton Of Esperanto as the international
language Of the grand lodges and the
adoption Of a more explicit religious dec
larauon for the order.
The principal feature OF the final meet
ing last night was the installation Of the
international officers elected in the after
noon.
The officers installed were: Edward
Wayrinsky. chief templar; Mrs. G. Bua-
son, vice templar; George F. CotteriI.
counselor: Thomas Honeyman. secretary;
J. W Hopkins, superintendent of juvenile
work: Guy Hayler. electoral superin-
tendent; Herman Blume. treasurer; Rev.
Harry Greensmith. chaplain; c. n NIur-
ray, marshal, Rev. a. r. Edwards,
guard; D. Fenton sentinel: Mrs. F.
Watts. deputy marshal; Oscar Ohlander.
assistant secretary, and Mrs. Larsen
Ledet messenger.
The consideration Of committee reports
and the completion OF the constitution
closed the flnal days proceedings.
At the morning and afternoon sessions
the trouble current IN the District lodges
Of the order was considered, and the mat
ter was amicably settled by the issuance
Of clearance cards 10 the officers Of the
Grand Lodge of the District. against
whom the commission recently decided.
On account Of the spread OF the order
to all parts Of the world and the organ
ization OF lodges Of persons OF widely
different forms Of faith. modes Of wor-
ship. and language. il was decided yes
terday afternoon that elasticity be rec
commended in the rituals OF the order
10 conform with these differences.
Last night the delegates were the guests
OF Minnehaha Lodge. No. 1. at an infOr-
nal reception. Tonight they viii be
rendered a banquet at the DriscOu as
the guests Of the combined local lodges
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
"OIL STEAMERS FOR ]. w. GATES.
HE IS FORMING COMPANY TO HANDLE HIS
TEXAS PRODUCT.

HE IS FORMING A COMPANY TO HANDLE HIS
TEXAS PRODUCT.
ship line to be backed by John w Gates which Will
operate between this city and Southern ports For
several weeks Mr. Gates has been actively engaged
perfectInE plans line. II said yester
day that line will probably build feet Of
sIx or steamers. of which least Will be
tank steamers. the transportation of oil from
TeXus.
The object Of Mr.. Gates in financing the company
viii n profitable outlet for his extensive oil
properties In Port Arthur, Texas"
think this publication will deceive those who
know Gates and with his methods, but
IL may enable him unload Of his stock the
unwary Whether the feet of steamships Will not
IN the end 20 be couple OF rOwbOars time
viii develop.
The best ! be willing TO do in regard TO the
Texas OIL stock. II 1 would be willing 10 do that,
would be to exchange Confederate money. pound for
pound for the Texas OIL stock J. w. Gates is inter-
ested in and which he represents his pet stock.
Gates calls me in the New York World:
"a wcIcher i would let him unload his
stock N me.S
quote from the New York Press OF Iday IT, in
which Gates says;
81 bought certain stocks for Madden and
Madden laid down me-"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
Mayor BowIcs ne-eIected.

Special to Tho Washington Herald.
Clifton Forge. Va. June Elm the cleo
ton to-day for mayor and twelve mem
bers Of the council. a large vote was
polled as a result of the interest mani
tested.
Mayor John A. Bowles won over John
Donovan. jr., member of the council
and chairman of the street committee.
by 145 majority. Donovan carried only
one ward. and that by small vote Nine
of the twelve members OF the council
elected are Democrats. with tie be-
tween Democrat and a Republican TO
be settled for. Mayer Bowles was the
Democratic nominee.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
HURL STONES AT JAPANESE.
White Melon Pickers I'm California
Stir Up Race Trouble.

Imperial, Cal, June 9-W-hite and Jap
anese cantaloupe pickers had trouble yes
terday at FL Centre. when a wagon
loaded with japanese laborers was upset
by some young white men.
The whites afterward stoned the Japa-
nese at the depot. AT Brawley a num-
Der OF japanese were taken from the
wagon and ordered TO leave the country.
Five thousand cantaloupe pickers have
fiocked into the Imperial Valley. and
many have been unable 10 find work; but
with the rapid ripening OF melons. It Is
expected there viii be work for all
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
Wallace Wins in fredericksburg.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.

Fredericksburg Va. June 9.-The mu-
nicipal election for mayor and three
councilmen passed of quietly, though a
good vote was polled There were two
candidates for mayor-Henry Warden, a
wealthy citizen. who moved to this city
from Philadelphia about ten years ago,
and II. Lewis Wallace, a young lawyer.
Wallace was elected by a majority Of
252, For council in the Upper ward, the
candidates were John c. Melville Clar-
ence r. Howard, S. ". Somerville, and
Joseph NJ Goldsmith. Somerville was de-
feated by a small majority. In the
Lower ward. Arthur Brown, F L. Green,
A. NJ. Garner, and E. NJ. Long. jr.,
| contested. resulting in the defeat of Mr..
Young
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
"RIng,, sueees.fuI in Norfolk.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Norfolk. Va. June s-The ring" or
"anti-administration." faction OF the
Democratic party to-day carried the city
election over the administration" or
good government" faction, James G.
Riddick being reelected mayor over G.
Tayloe Gwathmey, and Harry Hodges re-
elected to the board OF control over +.
B. Freeman by big majOrities.
The indications are that the Riddick
faction has also captured a majority of
councilmen and aldermen voted on to-
day. This is Riddick's fourth successive
election. There was no Republican ticket
up. The election was one Of the warmest
ever held In the city.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
DEMOCRATS ARE SUCCESSFUL.
Pnrty Lines Not Closely Drawn I'm
Winchester Election.

Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Winchester. Va. June 9.-Great inter-
est was taken to-day in the municipal
election. in view Of the fact that strong
efforts were put forth TO draw the line
between ':wets" and "drys." A large vote
was polled. both sides working all day
10 get out every voter. The Democratic
ticket for mayor, recorder, and council
men was elected. although the Citizens
League ticket. which was backed princi-
pally by anti-saloonists and a majority
Of the Republicans. polled a large vote.
No ticket was put in the field by the
Republicans but they practically in
dorsed the Citizens League ticket Many
Democrats. however. voted the citizens
ticket The recent victory Of the anti
saloon forces had the effect Of shattering
party lines.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
ARRESTED FOR BANK THEFT.
Discount Clerk of Allegheny InEti-
tuition Alleged AccOmpIIce.

Pittsburg, June s.-Addlson Altafer.
former discount clerk OF the Allegheny
National Bank Of Pittsburg. was arrested
at his home in Sewickley tonight by
the United States authorities. charged
with having aided Cashier William Mont
gomery TO rob the banking institution.
Il is charged that Altaffer had a hand
in taking from the bank certain amounts
OF money which total S261. .s51. He gave
$4,000 bail, his neighbors going on the
bond.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
LEIGH TAKES CHARGE.
New Public Printer Enters
Upon His Duties.
FIRST REPORTS TO PRESIDENT
Also Concludes Service as Philip
pine Printer at Conference with
tnry Taft - Changes In office
Methods Are Looked For,

Taking the oath as Public Printer In
the Office of oscar J. Ricketts,. yesterday
afternoon at O'Clock, John S. Leech,
formerly the public printer Of the Philip
pines who was appointed 10 his position
in this city by President Roosevelt, took
charge OF Uncle Sans big printshop at 4
O'Clock, when he informally met the off,
cials and others with whom he viii come
in personal contact at the Office.
There was no undue ceremony about
his induction into Office He remained at
the Office for some time, looking over
matters and familiarizlng himself with
the routine Of the shop heretofore OBJ
served. which. II is expected. will ex-
perience some changes in the near fu-
ture. TO be established on a basis re-
garded as better serving the public in
terests. This morning Mr.. Leech will
take full charge Of the service which he
has been called by the President to di-
rect
+. +. Elder Administers Oath,
Frank Z. Elder. a notary public and a
personal friend Of Mr.. Leech. formerly
librarian Of the Government Printing Of
fee administered the oath TO Mr.. Leech
IN Mr. Ricketts, Office.
In the forenoon Mr.. Leech called at the
War Department. where he conferred for
several hours with Gen. Clarence Ed
wards. chief Of the Insuar Bureau.
closing up the affairs Of the government
printing Office in Manila, which was or
ganized by Mr.. Leech. and OF which he
has been in charge for several years He
remained printer Of the Philippines. in a
technical sense. until he took the oath Of
Office as Public Printer of the United
States.
Mr.. Leech also paid his respects 10
Secretary Taft while at the War De-
partment and. in company with the Sec
retary. visited the White House, report
ing his arrival and his readiness 10 enter
upon the discharge Of his new duties i'm
mediately
Mr.. Leech, being a practical printer. has
been indorsed by the labor organizations.
He Is an honorary member Of Columbia
Typographical Union, No. lO1. of this
city His bond. furnished by the United
States Surety Company was filed at the
Treasury Department yesterday after
noon.
w. j. Dow Made Secretary.
The first official act Of the new Public
Printer was the appointment yesterday
afternoon Of William J. Dow as private
secretary. Mr.. Dow IS from Peirce City
Mo. and is a practical printer He first
entered the Government Printing Office
by competitive civil service examination
as compositor on September ., 1897. and
served in various capacities, being finally
promoted to the position of assistant fore
man Of the Congressional Record dlvi-
sion.
This place he resigned August 26. 1905
az the time of the death Of his father,
when he returned 20 Missouri 20 cake
charge Of the family estate. Mr.. Dow
was notified by telegraph Of his appoint
ment. and it is expected that he will ar
rive In this city in a few days.
Mr. Dow succeeds Clifford S. Rose. who
was named by Mr. Stlllings. Mr.. Rose
will return 20 the newspaper field
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
CARLIN EASILY
DEFEATS GORDON
Continued from Page one.

position, receiving A votes. I. W. Burrell
was reelected town scrgeantsWithOut Op-
position, his vote being g.
The following were elected members Of
the town council: W. +. Kidwell, ". T.
Emerson. y. II. Powell. J. A. Carpenter,
Edmund Clark. c. a. Campbell. AL Of the
members were opposed and the hght was
interesting.
Manassas, Va, June s-Fun returns
from the twenty-five precincts IN this
county give Carlln majority of S33 over
r. L. Gordon. There was light vote
cast and very HtIle interest manifested.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
POSTMISTRESS SAVES CAT.
Granddaughter of President Tyler
Guards office Pet.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va, June 9.-Roger Whit
field, Of CORTLAND. has recently suffered
the loss of a number Of fowls by a
Prowling member Of the feline family
Yesterday. with gun in hand. he chased
Mr.. Thomas Cat. who took refuge under
the post-ofice building The pursuing
man was in the act Cf putting an end 10
the earthly career OF the harassed feline,
when Miss Matte Tyler, the postmis-
tress. who regards the cat as an adjunct
to her Office, appeared upon the scene
with o formldable-looking Colt in her
hand.
She calmly remarked to Whitfield that
II he shot the cat. she would shoot him.
Withheld promptly and silently re-
treated under cover OF the blue steel, the
point of which remained steady and
which had a determined look.
Miss Tyler is n granddaughter Of John
Tyler. former President Of the United
States Her threats are always respected.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
wooding by Good Minority.

Special 20 Tho Washington Hcmd
Danville, Va. juno 9.-Mayor Harry
Woodlng was reelected by a majority Of
593 over Green Williams. former chief Of
police. Mayor Wooding has held the po-
stion for eighteen years The election
was marked by the dragging In Of the
old wet and dry lines.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
AGAIN SMASHES RECORD.
LusitanIa Runs G41 Miles in One Day
on Trip West.


on Trip West.
New York June 9.-The Cunarder Lusi-
tania is coming this way from Queens
town with a bone in her teeth, and a
new record for single days run
wireless message received on the
other side and transmitted by cable 20
Vernon H. Brown. agent for the line here
says that the big turbiner covered on the
nautical day ending at noon Monday. Gil
miles. which is six miles better than tn,
record OF the Mauretania, made on her
last trip to this port. The Lusitania's
hourly average for the day Of about
twenty-five hours. was 25.G4 knots.
June is the month OF placid seas and
It is expected the Lusitania viii eclipse
all runs across the ocean on this trip.
II she does not run into fog In the home
stretch, she may be reported off the Hook
early Thursday night
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
Fought for Love of People.

Fought for Love Of People.
at
n ionaR
hrObbI for his hearhs stone.
a to do battle
Of HIS EngI In his
blood
not q standing back.
II
Inc
Passing of Great Type.
Fhe old maSerfE
N gov
In
q never be nsScd.
in
produce type
willing and
fidelity the
OF
republic. with willing
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
Local Temperature,

Midnight. 6S: a. m. 66: a. m. g.; a m. IS
s A. m. 20; 10 a. N. =; = noon. So: ? p. NJ. s.;
4 p. m. s.; y. n. 81; p. m. Is; 10 p. n. "a
Maximum. s. minimum. 81
Relative humdity-S a. m. Sc; p. m. s.; p.
m. 66. Rainfall Is p. m. 20 ,. m.l O. Hours Of
sunshine. lis; per cent Of possible sunshine. 100.
Temperature same date last yeav-Maximum, &c
minimum %.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
MAY SUCCEED A. L. BRICK.
Charles W. Miller Nominated in
Thirteenth Indiana District.

Indianapolis, Ind. June 9.-Charles
w. Miller was nominated for Congress
by the Republicans OF the Thirteenth
district at Plymouth tonight 20 succeed
Abraham L. Brick. who died In this city
in April.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
Two Democratic Candidates.

Special to The Washington Herald
Staunton. Va. June s.-H. II. Wayt
was elected mayor to-day over Herbert
j. Taylor by lee. Both are Democrats.
Six Republican councilmen were elected.
a tremendous vote was polled-
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
DIXIE SONS GREETED
Alabama Extends Welcome
to Confederate Veterans.
ANNUAL REUNION IN PROGRESS
Old Soldier Stirred by Words OF
Voice Now StiII-Surrender to Tears
When Address Prepared by the
Late Gen. stephen ID. Lee Is Read.
II Was n Mastery Tribute.

Birmingham. Ala. June 9.-Amid great
enthusiasm and before 5000 persons on
the lower floor and 1900. at least. in the
galleries Of the Hippodrome Auditorium.
the annual reunion OF Confederate Vet
erans was called 20 order at 10 o'clock
to-day by Mai Gen George 2. Harrison
commanding the Alabama Division OF the
Confederate Veterans.
The invocation was delivered by Rev.
Dr. J. William Jones. chaplain general
Two hundred children. accompanied by
the reunion band, sang Southern airs.
while the veterans cheered.
Gen. Harrison. as head OF the Ala
bama Division welcomed all the COM
rades gathered, as he said. TO once
more renew the ties OF the battlefield
and TO keep alive the traditions of which
every true Confederate soldier IS justly
proud" He said:
Greeted with Open Arms.
"As the official head Of the Alabama
Division, United Confederate Veterans,
greet you with a Joyful heart and open
arms. bid you welcome; make your
selves comfortable; take the best seats
gVu 44Alut RAN gNAA ANNN VA AaAN AAaoAAAt4-
piece and spit in the fireplace, II you
want TO DO 80. BE at home. You are in
Dixie land"
Maj Gen. Harrison was surrounded on
the stage by Gen. w. l.. CabeH OF
Texas; Gen. Clement Evans. OF Georgia I;
Gen. Tyler. and other prominent officers,
and by representatives, of the local vet
erans Sons OF Veterans, Daughters OF
the Confederacy. local citizens commit
tees, and the band and Children's chorus.
Gov. Conner welcomed the veterans on
behalf of Alabama. and Mayor George
B. Ward on behalf of the city. Brig.
Gen. J. w. Bush responded FOR the vet
Grams. and Gen. Rufus n. Rhodes spoke
for the Sons OF Veterans. There were
several other addresses.
Penned by Hand Now Still.
Most impressive OF the exercises. and
one that had many Of the grizzled vet
erans alternately in applause and tears.
was the reading Of glowing tribute 70
the spirit OF the gallant sons Of the
South. which. had been prepared as a
speech by Gen. Stephen d. Lee. who
died within the last few weeks.
II was a mastery tribute. couched IN
words that glowed, mingling fervent de-
vOtion to the lost cause with confident
hope for the future.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
Condition of the water.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Harpers Ferry. W. Va. June 9-Potomac clear
and Shenandoah muddy this afternoon.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
Tide Table.

To-day-High tide sI5 A. m and AS D m Low
tide II :05 a. m. and L 10 p. m.
To-mouow-High tide. 50 a. m and $50 D. m.
Low tide. II IS a. m. and 81 p. m.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
TELEGRAPHERS IN SESSION.
VIII Adjourn Early, TO Take Up Chi
cnEO Convention.

Milwaukee, Wis. June 9-The national
convention OF the Commercial Teleg-
raphers' Union is being held behind closed
doors. and will adjourn Thursday even
ing, so that many operators will be able
to take up their duties at the Republican
national convention. In Chicago.
A resolution has been adopted 70 raise
5000 by a per capita tax TO provide
for another strike. II such step should
be necessary
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
L. S. Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau

Washington. Tuesday. June g. 1865 2 N.
There have been thunder showers in the Middle
Atlantic States the Ohio Valley. Tennessee. the
Lower Mississippi the Missouri. Lower Arkansas.
and Lower Red River valleys. and the Northern
Upper Lake region. elsewhere the weather gen
orally fair.
II is decidedly cooler in the Lake region. Arkan-
sas and the interior Of Mississippi and Louisiana.
and somewhat warmer in the Northwest and ex-
treme West except along the coast
SPECIAL FORECAST.
The Missouri River food al Kansas City viii crest
during "Wednesday AZ a stage Of 26 feet or possibly
few tenths Of a foot higher Below Kansas City
STAKES as follows are indicated: GLASGOW No. 3
feet on Friday or Saturday. Boonvie. Mo. 2 b q
feet by Saturday, and Hermann, No, p TO . feet
By Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
Award Exclusive Contract.

The War Department of France. after
competitive tests, has contracted 10 buy
Smith Premier Typewriters exclusively
for the next three years.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
Temperatures I'm other cities.

Temperatures IN other cities together with ths
amount Of rainfall. for the twelve hours ended al
D. m yesterday, are as follows:
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
Gen. S. D. LEES LAST WORDS.

"AInhamn
provisional
And
who nOated
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
GIRLS STORY DENIED
BYACTOR HITCHCOCK
CrOsS-examinatiOn, However,
Makes Him Nervous.
SAYS HE FEARED BLACKMAIL

Took Girls &c HIS Rooms TO Warn
Them TO Stop Circulating Scandal
Gus Stories, He Declares, and Valet
Watched from Behind the Cur
tains-Wife COrroborates story.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
JOHN MITCHELL NOT
FOR SECOND PLACE
Report Bryan Wants Him
on Ticket Denied.
LABOR WANTS HIM ELSEWHERE

Former Leader of Mine Workers Out
for Illinois GovernOrship - Local
Union Men Do Not Believe lie Will
Run for Vice Prcsldency-Favor
Francis d. Harrison for Place.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10
JOHN E. MADDEN
To the Public:

Oil and the the
whether otherwise
by Of
its o. He
of alleged
he for
then had
On his ronEu complained
o had authority
kfor nc bill me by Fanshaw
his the
dendson public
las the following red ecen n
The Washington herald., 1908-06-10

In response 10 those compliments by Gates. quote
what said IN the New York American Of May IT:
"Jesse james and Captain Kidd would
chance with my friend John w. Gates.D
81 told him his Texas oil bunk"
In the New York Evening Telegram OF May 1s
said:
$500. 1 cannot understand why he did
PIker of John W.
this way could the public know that Gates and
speaking terms, and that he viii longer
noy by rushing the paddock like Texas
steer begging for tips horses"
also said that Gates succeeds in his suit against
me, then BUNFIO STEERING will become profitable
business in New York
have advice to give and suggestions to make
any one who inclines TO do business with through
Gates deal in any stock he sells offers
When he has his against tried out his
Of transacting business will be made public and his
pretension of friendship and his offers REPAY
OBLIGATIONS viii appear in their true light All
Will say Is that It won't be mistake wait a while
before investing IN anything Gates has 20 SELL whether
the stock exchange the curb by pretense
Of private negotiations for his friends
passes under the judicial scrutiny and
cannot escape, and then act on your own judg-
ment
! may be addressed for further inquiries at
Hamburg Place, Lexington, KY.
JOHN E. MADDEN.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-21
Plan Great Celebration.

The committee appointed by the
Lewiston Commercial club to arrange
for a special excursion of the Portland
business men to Lewiston and Clarks-
ton on the day OF the official opening
OF the o. r. & N. companys new line,
will meet at the Bollinger hotel at
noon today, Jsays the Lewiston Tri-
bune.
The meeting today Is for the pur-
pose Of perfectlng all the details ne
nessary to make the opening Of the
Lewlston-Riparla road a most sue
cessful and auspicious occasion. 1t
Is assured that fully two hundred Of
Portland's business men will visit
Lewiston on the special excursion
train which will inaugurate transpor-
tation over the o. r. e. N. company's
short line route, Lewiston to Port
land. In all probabilities there will
be about five hundred delegates to
the convention OF the Woodmen Of
the world, which Is scheduled to meet
In Lewiston on the same date as the
DECENTRALIZATION excursion. In ad-
dltion, the citizens in the towns on
the prairies will be invited to Lewis
ton to meet the Portland people, maxi
ing altogether a huge gathering for
the twin cities to entertain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-03-21
nootb Of pioneer RaiIroad Man.

The death of James w. Mccoy oc-
Cured at his home in La GraRde last
night at 9:45, at the age of Do years
says the La Grande Star. He has been
In very poor health for several weeks
past and his death has been expected
to take place at any time during the
last day or two. He leaves a wife and
family of five children.
James McCoy's eastern home was
in Fon du Lac, Wisconsin, where he
was born September q, 1852. but he
has been a resident Of eastern Ore
gon for nearly S5 years. He was the
first marshal for La Grande after the
municipality was chartered as CITY,
He was known throughout all this
section as the man who had charge
of the o. r. & N, company's ware
house at La Grande. a position which
he held continuously for period OF
"a years. In 1884 he made trip TO
his old home in the east and 1t was
during that visit that he was united
in marriage to Miss Winifred Spell
lacy, who now survives him.