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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27

The Worlds Temperance congress
held at Saratoga. N. Y. to commem-
crate the one-hundredth anniversary of
the first temperance society. was large
ly attended.
For the first time in history. heroes
VIII be recognized and be awarded
medals by committee when the Inter
national Association of Accident I'm
derwriters meets in convention in At
lantic City on July It'll. sth and 9th
next.
Vice President Fairbanks at his
nome in indianapolis received news of
the nomination of Mr. Taft and at
once sent the following telegram: "Ac.
cept my most cordial congratulations
upon your nomination and best wishes
for successful administration"
For violating the eignt-hour law. the
Chicago. Milwaukee 4 ST. Paul Rail-
road company must pay to the state
fine of $1,000 and sou additional costs.
according to the judgment entered by
Judge Warren in the Tarrant case at
Milwaukee
man and woman have been con-
demned to death at Warsaw on the
charge Of being implicated in n recent
attempt to kill General Skallon. gov
ernor general of Warsaw Seventeen
death sentences We're announced Sat
urday from other towns and cities in
Russia.
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr who is
member of the junior class at Harvard,
it is understood, will have his first eX-
perience of work this summer distin-
guished from the labor involved in
study. and will get that experience as
an employe of the United States Steel
corporation.
On June 18th Governor Glenn of
North Carolina amid imposing cere-
monies signed the proclamation max
ing Prohibition effective in North
Carolina January /. 1909. After that
date he will be in situation to re-
peat that famous remark to the gov
ernc:' of South Carolina.
The question OF the ascension of the
throne of Abyssinia which has been
quiescent over year has been revived
by an official statement from King
Menelik designating his grandson. Liz
iasu. the twelve ear.Old son OF his
daughter, Waizaru Shoa Rogga aud
Ras Michael, as heir TO the throne.
Associate Justice David j. Brewer OF
the United States Supreme Court in
an address at Clark College COM
mencement at Worcester. Massachu-
sets, declared that the restraining
power Of the courts OF equity should
he enlarged and not diminished, and
that to restrict this power OF the
court is a step backward toward bar
Sarism"
A bronze equestrian statue OF Gen.
era! Mad Anthony" Wayne. one OF the
commanders in the Revolutionary war
was unveiled in the historic camp
grounds at Valley Forge, June goth,
by Miss Lydia Bush Brown OF New.
burn. n. y. daughter OF the sculptor
The statue was erected by the state.
Former Governor Pennypacker was the
orator.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
The Duke and the sIrIoIn.

ut Is mistake" said Otto 4
Schaar, the president of the New York
Walters club. Ito think that an Ens-
lishman always wants his beef excess
sively rare. AS matter OF fact the
English like their beef better done
than we do.
Il once saw waiter" he continued.
Serve an English duke with a cut OF
very, very rare sirloin.
THE duke looked closely at the slice
OF bright red meat. Then he said:
Waiter, just send for the butcher.
will you?"
THE butcher sir?' the waiter STAN
mered.
"'Yes. said the duke This beef
doesn seem to be quite dead yet"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
GENERAL NEWS.

The powers Interested have agreed
TO send n warShip TO Tangier. Morocco.
10 safeguard the lives ana property OF
foreigners.
The national congress OF San no.
bingo. Sunday. proclaimed General
Ramon Cpcercs reelected President OF
the Republic.
Arnold Daily. the actor and thentri.
cal manager. has filed petition In
bankruptcy In the United States Dis.
trict Court In New York.
Secretary Of the Interior Garfield
inspected n number OF the sugar plan.
taticns near Honolulu Wednesday.
During the trip the automobile. broke
down and the party had to walk n din.
lance Of seven miles.
Wanting TO 20 to america aud criat-
lish Simsclf ms n pta'c on the Mis-.
sissippi. u Russian boy Of II found n
hiding place under the footboard OF
an express engine. and In that posi-
ton Travelled lGd miles.
A dispatch 10 the Maiin IN Paris.
from Irkmtsk. said that the American
car IN III. New YOrk.to.paris rncc hnd
crossed Lake Baikal and WAS expected
TO arrive there soon. The German car
WAS at Irkmtsk and will remain At that
city until Monday.
Twenty.four companies inanufnc.
turing manila wrapping paper were
fined $1,000 each by Judge HouRh In
the United States Circuit Court In
New York. They pleaded guilty IN
Friday last To maintaining an illegal
combination In restraint of trade. They
were members Of II" Manila and Fl.
her association.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
Mr.. Sherman Seriously ~.

Cleveland, Ohio. 80 Representative
James Schoolcraft Sherman. Republi.
can candidate for vice president. re-
moved early Tuesday from the home
OF former Governor Herrick To Lake.
side hospital, sufferer from gall
stones. Is reported In an official bul.
letin AZ holding his own after some.
what restless day.
II the patients condition continues
to improve, the bulletin said. Il Is not
likely that an operation for the re-
movai OF the gall stones will be nee.
eSxary. The physicians state that
Shcrman's abstemious habits hay.
given him much bodily strength to re-
sist the rpvages OF the disease.
The following telegram was dictated
BY Sherman to his secretary late Tues
day evening. In answer to IA message
Of sympathy from the presidential
nominee. William II. TAFT.
ay Illness In no, Of critical ma
turc. and the doctor this afternoon al
vised me that | can probably 20 HON"
In three or four days, ! thank you
ever no much indeed Tor your cordial
telegram. cxpcc, To see you In
Washington on Wednesday OF next
week. tSigncd) j. s SHERMAN"
The uniavorablc symptom IN the
case liz the continued high tempera.
turc. In tho ~ o'clock bulletin Tues.
day night II WAS given ms 102is with
pulse normal. Al that hour Sherman
was restless.
The extreme heat Of The day. run.
ming INTO the ninctics. did not add 10
tho comfort Of the patient.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
1.-THE LATEST IMPORTANT DIS
PATCHES PUT INTO sHoFr,
CRISP PARAGRAPHS.
STORY OF The WEEK
eHoWIN0 THE PROGRESS OF
EVENTS IN OUR OWN AND
FOREIGN LANDS.
WESTERN NEWS,

Three deaths occurred in Detroit
Monday as result of the excessive
heat.
Fire insurance business in Alaska
during 1907 was profitable. the major
ity OF companies reporting premiums
haveing no losses at all.
The Mississippi Democratic state
convention instructed the delegates to
the national convention to vote first
and last for William Bryan as candi-
date for president.
The substitute proposition submitted
to vote of the Western roads for the
discontinuance of all fares less than
HtwO cents mile, except suburban
rates, failed of adoption.
On June 18th the Santa Fee locomo.
tive shops over the entire system
were ordered closed till June Goth.
This affects over 1000 men in Topeka.
Scarcity of work is given as the
cause.
The thirty-second national Saenger-
fest of the North American Saenger-
bund opened Wednes lay at Indianap-
oils with a parade of floats and banners
through the brilliantly decorated
streets of the city.
The hottest day of the year with the
mercury standing at ninety-four de-
grees, Monday brought death and suf.
fering to Chicago. Eight deaths were
reported to the coroner's office, and
heat prostratiOns were numerous.
The program for the. national Pro.
hibition convention which will be held
in Columbus, o., July 18th and 10th. is
nj Int. lat ~,
will be 1872 delegates Provisions will
be made for about $50 newspaper men.
Henry W. Taft, brother of W. II.
Taft. secretary of war and Republican
nominee for President. accompanied
by Mrs. Taft, Miss Louise Taft and
William II. Taft. .r., left st. Paul Mon
day night for Yellowstone Park, Port
land and Seattle.
While Insane. Rev. v. Slauss. seven
~ years OF age. u retired clergyman OF
the German evangelistical church. was
shot and killed on the streets Of Fred
ericksbury near Hermann. Mo. Satur.
day after he had fired at close range
upon a group OF four men. standing on
the street.
A severe wind and hail storm did
much damage In the southwestern part
OF Minnesota Sunday afternoon. In
Lyon county. crops were completely
destroyed and many barns were blown
down. In Redwood county. thousands
Of acres OF grain were destroyed So
far AZ known. no lives were lost
With the incorporation OF the Ne
koosa. Edwards Paper Company with
\ capital OF $3.00O.O0O. three OF the
largest paper mills In Wisconsin have
hean consolidated rtev nrs III. No.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
Sufficient Excuse.

A tiny four-year-old was spending a
night away from home At bedtime
she knelt at the knee OF her hostess to
say her prayers. expecting the usual
prompting. Finding Mrs. b unable to
help her out, she concluded thus:
please. God. scuse me- | can't re-
member my prayers. and I'm staying
with lady who don't know any
Home Herald
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
Whit the Fox Really Said.

The fox that Aesop made looked
up ut the grapes.
Grapes sour" hooted the old owl
far up In the vines.
They may be-" ynwned the fox. In.
differently. 'or they may be- preserved
sweet by some chemical process. You
know the pure food laws are not as
strict ms they might be. Anyway. l
don't care for them because | am
afraid OF appendicitis
And sly Rcynard darted away to en-.
Joy the sport Of = fox hunt.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
ONLY for Heaven.

Mother-Just run up stairs, Tommy,
and fetch baby's night gown.
Tommy-DOn't want to-
Mother-Oh, well. II you're going to
be unkind to your new little sister
she'll put on her wings and fly back
again to heaven.
Tommy-Then let her put on her
wings and fetch her nightgown!-
Punch
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
DEATH COMES SUDDENLY AFTER
LONG ILLNESS At HIS
HOME.
WAS NOT EXPECTED
SURROUNDED BY HIS SAMiLY
AND PHYSICIANS DURING HIS
LAST MOMENTS.

Princeton, N. j., June 24.-Former
President Grover Cleveland died at
his home here early this morning.
The end came suddenly, at $40
o'clock, after long illness, the serious
nature Of which had been repeatedly
denied Of late.
His physicians and family we're in
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
attendance a. the bedside when the

attenda nee At the bedside when the
end came.
Grover Cleveland was born March
10 1897.
He was elected mayor Of Buffalo in
1881 and the following year became
governor Of the state.
In 1884 ne was chosen prssiden,.
defeated In 1888 and elected again in
1892.
He was married to Frances Folsom
June 2, 1886.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
Deadly Heat At Chicago.

Chicago. ELEVEN deaths due 10 heat
proStration or allied causes were r..
corded In Chicago Tuesday. The Their.
rnometer again climbed to above nine.
~. but late In the afternoon shift In
the wind brought rclle.. and Il is be.
lievcd that the torrid wave has been
broken In this section.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27

"Who is the old file over there with
the comic coat, the stovepipe hat, and
the baggy kneed trousers?"
That's the professor who Is leo
turing on the absurdities OF woman'a
dress"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
We Cannot.

III we give women votes. will they
want to run for all all the Offices"
Il don't think so. Can you imagine
woman setting up the ice cream so
das for people not even in her set?"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27

He who likes with unclcan things
becomes unclean himself: he whose
associations are pure becomes purer
each dxy.-Talmud.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27

He: II see fishhooks have been
1000 years.
She: well, fish lies havnt changed
much in that time, either, guess"
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27

Mrs. Wtnslow's Soothing syrup.
For ch'dr~n t-~thins soft~ns the gums. reduces 10
eAmmstoa. siisys psh wind collie sc bottle.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27

Some farmers arc smaller potatoes
than they raise.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1908-06-27
MAN1elS AND TILES.

nost ST.. Dess~r. Largest stock west
OF Chicago. Ship into every western
state. Catalog on application. Esti-
mates given on tile hoors. Correspon-
dcncc solicited.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
CATCHING DRAGON FLIES

NEW YORK, June ga number
of Columbia University students are
making little vacation money just
now by catching dragon flies. The
flies are caught at night with nets
and they are to be shipped to Brazil,
which country has asked the U. S.
Department OF Agriculture for sup
ply. The dragon fly is the worst
known enemy OF the common mos
quito and because OF its desire for
them is in line with a policy Of exter'
mination which has been decided
upon for the mosquito.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
Result Of investigating Land
ILL.,. Fraud Cases 1855.
SEVERAL PROMINENT MEN
Charging Conspiracy to Defraud the
Government Out of $4,000 Acres Of
Land in Umatilla Reservation in
Umatilla County.

PORTLAND, ,une S.-The speci&
grand jury in the United States dis
trict court in this city which is inves.
tigating the alleged land fraud cases
in Eastern Oregon today returned
seven indictments charging con-
spiracy to defraud the governmele
out of 10000 acres of unalotted land
in Umatilla reservation in Umatilla
county. The persons indicted are;
]. H. Raley, prominent Demo
cratic politician, lawyer and former
member OF the state legislature from
Umatilla; William Slusher also for
mer legislature from same county;
Alonzo Knots, J. w, Crow, ]. NJ.
Wynn and William Caldwell, all
sheepmen and ranchmen we'll known
in eastern part of the state; c. w,
Matthews, rancher; John Vert form
erly president of the First National
Bank of Pendleton, and Bailey Ross,
Samuel Olmstead and William Rahe,
the last three named are lesser lights
in the community.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
Are Thrown Into the Hands oi
Receiver
DUE NATIONAL CAR WHEEL co
Million Dollar Note and Eight Million
Dollar Mortgage Due in a Short
Time. With no Funds Precipitated
Receivership Of Wheelings.

TOLEDO, June Son the claims
aggregating $SS7l,000 due the Ma
tional Car Wheel Company OF New
York, the Wheeling and the Lake
Erie Railroad was thrown into the
hands OF a receiver today, by United
States District Judge Taylor. The
petition alleges that the total indeb-
tcdness OF Wheeling is more than
$4,000, B. A. Worthing, vicc-presi-
dent and general manager OF the
Wheeling appointed receiver to
100000 bonds. 1t is said the trouble
Of the Wheeling have their foundation
in the building Of the Pittsburg and
Wabash terminals, Other matters
which are said to have precipitated
the receivership are note of a mill
lion dollars due in August, and eight
million dollar mortgage which falls
due in a few months hence, with no
funds available to meet them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09

Mulvanc, has. not been without its
effect. The growth Of compromise
sentiment has been noticed by Taft
men. but they were not disturbed by
il until late today, when they learned
10 their surprise that the plan for a
division was favored by Lodge Of
Massachusetts, and Clayton OF Arkan-
sas. A very hasty conference was
held by the Taft members OF the
committee during a hearing Of the
Louisiana contests, and decision was
reached that il would be wise to
adjourn.
Hitchcock opposes the compromise
idea regarding the Louisiana on the
ground that II would be entering the
wedge, and the Taft people intend to
avoid such a thing IL il is possible
Sixteen more votes were gained for
Taft today Two came from Florida
six from Georgia and eight from
Kentucky. The settlement Of Ken
tncky contests engcndcred more III
feeling than has been manifested
since the committee began TO work
Senator Bradley Of Kentucky repre-
sented Fairbanks interests and dur
ing consideration OF claims Of con.
testees from Louisville district Clay.
ton Blakey, attorney for the Taft
delegation charged that Bradley had
stumpcd the state for Fairbanks de-
clairing that he was doubtful whether
Taft could carry the state. Bradley
denied the charge and Blakey claimed
that he had seen letters written by
Bradley making such claims. Bradley
was defeated and he declined TO con
tinue with the two other contests
from Kentucky, saying he would
carry them to the credentials com
mit,ce OF the convention.
When Bradley came out Of the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09

CHICAGO, June S-A few hand
fuls OF sand were thrown into the
cylinders OF the Taft political ma
chine late today So far everything
that has come up has been handled
quickly and decisiyely by the Taft
people but today from their own
membership, came proposition to
divide the Louisiana delegation seat
ing Taft and anti-Taft delegations
with half vote each The committee
tfonght about an adjournment rather
Ahan permit the vote to be taken to-
Eday The members Of the committee
4 who have been ardent Taft support.
ers, but who have shown disposi-
tion to yield to the appeals OF allied
forces to compromise in interest OF
harmony will be subjected to pres
sure fran Washington, To allow time
for this was the purpose of the sud
den adjournment today,
Manager Frank Hitchcock an
nounced that there would be no com
promise. He is determined to fight
for the seating OF the delegations in
structed for Taft and declared that
he will insist that the committees
pass upon all the contests. To settle
them in any other way, he said, it
would be unfair to the delegates
themselves. He expressed his opinion
that the committee should not shirk
the responsibility OF sitting in judg'
mcnt upon the merits OF every con-
test, and in this view he is supported
by practically every committeeman OF
<the west and south and many from
the north.
Thus far contests have been set
tied from Alabama, Arkansas. Flor
ida, Georgia and Kentucky and there
has been no division OF committee.
The reason for this has been the rule
requiring twenty members necessary
to demand a roll-call The anti-Taft
people have not this number on their
committee.
The political maneuvering by such
members as Senators Crane, Scott,
Penrose and Committeeman Hart and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
Boats Busy at Topeka Taking
People From Homes In the
LoWIands
NO DAMAGE AT KANSAS CITY
North Topeka Deserted, Thousands
of Union Pacific Railroad Ties
Float Through Streets-Weather
Conditions Fair in Kansas.

TOPEKA, June 8-The crest Of
the rise in the Kansas River is ex-
pected to reach here tonight. North
Topeka is practically deserted to-
night Boat patrols are busy all
day taking the people from their
homes in the low lands. The water
is deeper in the streets than in any
time since 1908. The current is be-
ginning 10 sweep the outbuildings
and thousands of ties from the Union
Pacific tie plant are pounding their
way through town. No loss of RE
has been occasioned by the food All
but a few of the refugees have beer
taken care OF. There is no suffring
KANSAS CITY, June S.-The Mis-,
souri, and Kaw rivers, continued to
rise here today but the crest of the
food in both rivers, is in sight and
will pass on Wednesday. The wealth
er conditions in Kansas are fair, and
apparently the rains are over The
tributaries of the Kaw are falling and
it is discharging into the Missouri
in great rapidit yin great contrast to
the flood of 1908 and 1904 when the
Missouri was higher than the Kaw
Some lowlands about Kansas City are
under water but no damage has beer
done. All the bridges are safe.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
IN ROWING CIRCLES

NEW YORK, June S.-There is
considerable talk in rowing circles
at present of the possibility Of Ameri-
ca sending single sculler to take
part in the Rowing events at the
Olympic games in London this sum-
mer. Harry Bennett Of Springfield,
national champion, and Durando Mil
Ter of the New York Athletic Club,
are two candidates. Friends claim
that Miller has improved greatly and
can defeat the title-holder in match
race. Though entries for the event
closed June /, Mr.. Pinkington of the
committee thinks an American entry
would be received UP to July /. The
decision of the committee will be
made known in few days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
5-Year-0ld Kenneth Palmer OF
Portland
DEPARTMENT STORE WAGON
Boys Obedience to Mother to Stay
on Sidewalk Costs His Life-Play-
mates he Was Watching in the
Street Were Unhurt.

PORTLAND, June 8.-A runaway
team belonging to a local department
store late today ran over and instant
ly killed 5-year-old Kenneth Palmer,
son of barber, near Grand avenue
and Everett streets. The child was
on the sidewalk near his home and
too young to realize the danger. The
saddest part of the accident is that
the little fellows obedience to his
mothers injunction not to go off the
sidewalk cost him his life. His
playmates who were in the roadway
and whom he was Watching were
never endangered.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
ASTORIA, OREGON, TUESDAY, JUNE Q, 1908

active as an officer Of the bank, and
knew practically nothing Of the deals
which led to the indictments. The
books Of the bank revealed no active
participation by Hill
II State Treasurer George A. Steel
is indicted because Of the part he
uplayed in the handling Of the educa-
tional fund OF the state, which result
ed in its dissipation by the officials OF
the Title Guarantee & Trust Com.
pany, it will be returned by grand
jury or an information will have to
be filed by George J. Cameron when
he assumes charges Of the Office OF
District Attorney.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09
HOLD SMOKING SERVICE

NEW YORK, June 8,-Governor
Fort Of New Jersey was the principal
speaker at a Smoking service held
on the lawn Of the Hyde Park Re-
formed Church at East Orange, N. J.
last night. More than 500 men, most
Of whom availed themselves Of the
permission to smoke during the SER
vice, attended The pastor Of the
church, Rev +. B. Pulliam, announc-
ed further gatherings Of like character
said that the services were not held in
striving for sensationalism, but in the
belief that common sense and relig-
ion can go hand in hand"
The services were held on the lawn
instead Of in the church to promote
comfort during the warm season.
Men would smoke il they were not
at the church, he said, "and there is
no reason that being, upon the lawn
of the church, they should not smoke
if they like"
Many automobile parties attended
the service. Gov. Fort, speaking on
the subject, "The real Meaning Of
Life in View OF Eternity, urged his
hearers to do everything in their
power to develop not their own char
acter but the character of others.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-06-09

WASHINGTON, June S.-Indig-
nantly defying the American Fedora
ton of Labor had attacked the integ-
rity Of the courts, state or national,
President Gompers tonight declared
that the Federation would wage the
fight in Chicago on the memorial Of
New Workers asking for an insertion
Of plank in the Republican platform,
affirming confidence in the integrity