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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-03

like wild1re over the town, and the little
fellow had to hide to keep from being ca
ressed and praised to death. On the fol-
lowing morning, just as the family was
seated at the breakfast table Pug" Sim
mons and his father came driving up to
the Travers' home. They were seated
in 'Pug's'' little cart, which was drawn
by "Pug's" beautiful Shetland pony.
Pug" ran to the door and called Teddy
to come into the yard. To that young
mans surprise Pug handed the pony
reins to him and said:
"'Taint very much to give you. Ted,
but It's the thing love best"
With tears In his eyes, Teddy at first
refused to accept such a valuable gift,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-03
Ole Way We mix Things Up.

Old Mrs. Winter, way up in the
clouds,
Was picking her geese one cold
day;
The feathers and down to earth
fell fast,
And she heard the people all
saw:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-03
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And she heard them laughing
below,
AS they said: THE old woman's
picking her geese;
We're likely to have a bit of a
freeze"
Then old Mrs. Winter smiled as
she said:
II certainly would like to know
Why snow is called feathers by
people of earth,
And feathers are straightway
called -now.
Of all the strange things under
the sun,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
BANKS NOT EAGER
TO DROP CHARTER
OKLAHOMA INSTITUTIONS DO
NOT CARE TO GIVE UP STAND
ING AS NATIONAL BANKS TO
TAKE GUARANTY PRIVILEGES

Washington, Aug. 24.-T. P.
Kane, deputy controller of the cur
rcncy. states that the published
statement that a large number OF
national banks in Oklahoma had
n,tif,ed the controller of the curren-
cy of their intention to surrender
their national charters and enter
the state banking system. because OF
The opinion rendered by the attorney
general that they cannot law1uhs
avail themselves of the Oklanoma
guaranty laws. was not In accoru-
ance with the facts.
There are about 30 natlohai
banks in the state of Oklahoma
so,d Kane. only 81 of which entered
the guaranty scheme. On August
last these 81 banks were notineo
that they must withdraw from the
agreement. So far replies have been
received from 33 of them. Twenty
seven have informed the contro'ie'
that they have notified the Oklaho
mn banking board of their desire u
withdraw from the guaranty agree
ment. and seven have indicated thei
Intention to surrender their nationa
charters and reorganize as stat
h.pks and two only have thus ia
actually gone into voluntary hqui
dation for that purpose.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
Will CAMPAIGN
new ENGLAND
EARLY ELECTIONS IN VERMONT
AND MAINE WILL BE MADE
FIRST BATTLE GROUND TO
TEST PUBLIC SENTIMENT.

Washington, August Ex-senator
Julius G. Burrows. who has come to
for the purpose OF put
ting into operation the machinery
for the preparation of the tariff bill
promised for the Sixty-first con-
gress, will not be permitted to 60
forward uninterrupted with that
work even in the immediate future.
He has promised Chairman Hitch
cock to assist in the Republican
campaign, and will begin by doing
what he can to promote that cause
in Vermont and Maine. Counting
confidently upon carrying both Of
those states. Hitchcock 10 still desir'
Gus Of obtaining a. big majorities IN
both Ns possible for the effect up0r
the general result In November. and
is bending every effort to that end
The Vermont election takes place
September Z. and Burrows has prom
ised to make at least two speeches IN
that state before that date. and h
probably will spend the greater part
OF the time between the LIST and thu
9Th OF the month in those two East
ern states.
He hopes to conclude the prelimi
nary tariff work in time to permi
him to follow this course withou
delaying that labor.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
Wright FLIES
AEROPLANE
AAO

Lemans, Aug. 24.-Wilbur
Wright, the American aeroplanist,
made his first appearance yesterday
since his enforced cessation OF ex-
ueriments as the result of the recent
accident to his machine. The dem
opstration last evening was at Au-
yours. No attempt was made to ac-
complish anything in the nature OF
4 long flight, but the evolutions
were made with accustomed consum-
mate skill. The machine scared to
height Of IS feet and landed with
ont mishap.
wright's expectations that the
distance to Auvours would dete:
spectators from going there to wit
meas his trials Of the aeroplane were
not realized, but soldiers were pres
ent to keep the crowds out Of the
way. One woman enthusiast eluded
the vigilance of'the soldiers, got be-
hind the shed and bored a peephole
with gimlet in order to view the
aeroplane and quarters Of the aero
naut.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
GREAT MEETING
GRAND CIRCUIT
INTRODUCTION OF AMERICAN
TROTTING DERBY UNDER
AUSTRALIAN HANDICA SYS-
TEN WILL BE ADDED FEA-
TURE.

Boston, Aug. 24.--The promise of
the New England Breeders associa-
ton that the Grand Circuit meeting
at Readville this year should be an
occasion that would make a brilliant
page In turf history seems already
certain Of fulfillment. The meeting
opened today under the mosot favor
able auspices, and all that Is needed
to make it the banner meeting OF
the year is six days of sunshine.
The keystone OF the meeting Is the
$4,000 American Trotting Derby.
which is to be decided tomorrow.
The purse Is the largest ever offered
for trotters. and has drawn the
cream Of the country's racing mate
rial. It is predicted that the crowd
that will turn out to see the great
prize won and lost will be the larg-
est that ever witnessed turf event
| in New England.
The Derby Is to be decided on the
handicap dash system. which haf
made trotting SO popular in Austria
La. but which has never had a fall
trial in America. The event Will b'
a dash OF one mile and a quarter fo1
horses with records not faster thar
l2.15. Horses with lower marks vii
have to go a greater distance.
The conditions governing the rae
are as follows: Fifty thousand dol
lar handicap, dash race. open to al
trotters. in which the slowest hors
will go one mile and quarter an
be allowed so feet start by taste
horses for. each seconds dinerenc
| in speed. but no horse will be handi
/ capned slower than up TO mile l
, 2:15.
t The first horse wiz oct $4,000
, ercond s'" 80 tSi-a $4,000. fourt
t2.5o, fifth $500 sixth $1,000.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
government NOT
QUITE CONVINCED
LOOKS ASKANCE ON EVIDENCE
THAT PRIVATE DETECTIVES
HAVE GATHERED IN ATTEMPT
TO HOLD 6. W. FITZGERALD.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-George w.
Fitzgerald, asserting teller at the
Chicago subtreasury at the time of
the theft of $173,OOO of government
money II months ago, was arrested
yesterday charged with the crime
and admitted to bail today In the
sum of $4,000. His examination is
set for August 81.
81 have not a nickel that does not
belong to me-" Fitzgerald exclaim-
ed to the reporters. He gave his at
torneys an elaborate explanation OF
the money he had used In specula-
tion since he was dismissed from the
government employ. The specula'
tions began with an investment o1
5000 and netted him 500.
The evidence was worked up by .
private detective agency. The gov
srnment is not representa- In today
proceedings. and it is believed tina
Chief Wilkie and Capt. Porter lool
askance upon the evidence in tn
case.
Friends Of Fitzgerald have rallie'
to his defense and explain away
/, categorically and to their own salts
ia ction, every point made agains
him.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
TEST CRUISE FOR: JAILED TO LET
PACIFIC fleet MusTAcHE Grow
SAN FRANCISCO TO SAMOA VIA
HONOLULU THEN RETURNING
TO MAGDALENA BAY FOB A
MONTH TARGET PRATICE.

San Francisco. CAL, Aug. "a
The first and second divisions of the
Pacific fleet, accompanied by Ho-
tilla of torpedo boats. leaves San
Francisco today bound on a 21OO-
mile trip to Honolulu. The fleet
will reach its destination September
or 4, and after a weeks stop for
coaling purposes will proceed to Sa-
moa, 224O miles distant. From Sa-
moa the feet will return to Honolu-
lu, engaging in series OF maneu'
vers on the way, and from Honolulu
will go to Magdalena bay for the
final target practice.
The fleet comprises the eight ar
mored cruisers Pennsylvania. West
Virginia, Colorado, Maryland. Soutf
Dakota, California Washington anf
Tennessee. the fleet tender Charles
ton. the Solace, the parent ship o
the torpedo vessels. and the TORPEDO
boat destroyers Whipple, Truxton
Hopkins, Perry. Hull, Farragut
Stewart and Preble.
On the return trip the fleet
! scheduled to arrive at San Diego OF
October %. The vessels will depar
from San Diego two days later 10
Magdalena bay. where they are du
November !. The entire month Q
November will be spent In targe
practice at Magdalena bay. On dc
cember 4 the fleet will return to Sa
Francisco.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
LEGAL LIGHTS
REACH SEATTLE
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATIONS
HOLDS IT'S SESSIONS TN318
THIS WEEK-N0TED JU1lD1D
ON RO0RAM.

Seattle, Aug. 24.--The names oe
many Of the most eminent lawysTS
and jurists OF the United States and
Canada. With number from EuroDs.
AZ we'll. hll page after page Of a.
Seattle hotel registers today. They
are the members OF the Americas
Bar association, and have UUno 81
the city. to attend the Slst annusI
meeting Of that body. which WIN
begin its sessions tomorrow.
Today there was meeting q
the Warrington state Bar assosse>
tion. which was attended By maaI
prominent guests from other states
When the members Of the Americas
Bar association convene for their ~
itial session tomorrow It will b. %
listen to an address BY DR.. David
Star Jordan. president OF Le1oo6
Stanford university. At the evening
session the chief speaker will -
Judge c. H. Hanfoord Of the Units1
States district court for the Western
district Of Washington. Judge Han
ford will speak nthe subject ee
National Progression and the In
creasing Responsibilities OF Our Na-
| tional judiciary"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
negro CLAIMS
OLD Age RECORD
REV. MASON BROOKS. m M1-
MON YESTERDAY, SAID IL
WAS 130 YEARS 0LD-MID
WASHINGTON'S HORSE AT 10.

New York, Aug. 2+.-In . ~.
mon delivered yesterday In Zion AZ
rican Methodist Episcopal church
in Somerville, N. j., Rev. Mason
Brooks. negro. said he was 13S
years OF age: that he remembers
having held Gen. George Washing
tons horse on the road between
Somerville and Raritan.
He said he was born In Cuba IN
1870, brought to Somerset county.
New Jersey, as a child. He said he
was 10 years old when he held
Washington's horse. He illustrates
this part of his sermon by walking
along the road to Raritan and To-
eating the exact spot at which hs
held the horse. He said he had
preached for the last 20 years ana
spent Ave years In Egypt. where ~
did missionary work.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
MORE ALLEGED
Land FRAUDS

Carson City, New, Aug. 24.--An
important suit involving alleged
land frauds will be called for trial
in the federal court tomorrow. Five
thousand acres OF rich lands In Wa
shoe and Humboldt counties are In
volved. The government contends
that when the titles to the land were
procured blythe Central Pacific COM
pany, the Southern Pacific and the
United States Trust company. 1t was
with the understanding that there
were no known minerals on the
land 1t is now sought to have tho
patents revoked on the ground that
the companies named knew OF the
existence OF the minerals when tina
. lands were secured. The case TOR
the government will be conducted oy
United States District Attorney
| Platt.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
HAMS SUFFERS
BRAIN STORM
STRAIN FOLLOWING MURDER
AND SUBSEQUENT DEVELOP
MENTS HAVE EVIDENTLY UN-
HINGED HIS MIND.

New York, Aug. 24.-Maj. Hams
and an attorney for the defense en-
deavored in vain today to induce
Capt. Hams to remove his uniform
and discuss the murder after he had
returned to jail. The captain strobe
nervously back and forth along the
corridor from cell to cell. saying:
You don't understand. My leave
OF absence expires today. must get
back to my post Of duty. can't re-
main here any longer. must get
back to the fort"
Every time his counsel brought
NJ the shooting of Annis the cap
tain would repeat the performance
a. finally his brother and counsel
left him with the keeper, who was
irving to induce him to remove hii
uniform.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
PACIFIC FLEET NOW EN- ROUTE.
Steams Through Golden Gate for q
Long Practice Cruise.

San Francisco. Aug. 24.-Headed
by the West Virginia. flying the PEN
nanr of Commander-in-Ch Rear
Admiral Swinburn. with the torpedo
destroyed Preble of her port bow.
seven cruisers OF the Pacific fleet and
seven destroyers sailed out OF Gold
en- Gate today for a cruise to Hawaii
and Samoa.
Each cruiser took destroyer In
tow after reaching the Heads. The
West Virginia took the Preple, the
Maryland with the Stewart. the
Pennsylvania with the Hull. thu
California with the Truxton. the
South Dakota with the Whipple
The destroyers will maintain steam
In one boiler for emergency.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
NAN WANTED FOR MANY BOLD
RODBERIES CAN BEST. BE
IDENTIFIED II HE WEARS FA.
CIAL ADORNKENT.

New York, Aug, 24.-The Suffolk
county authorities have taken nov
e! way to establish the fact OF a
prisoners connection with band
OF robbers. They have sent him to
Jail for two months as vagrant
and ordered that his mustanche be
allowed to grow. When his mus
tache has attained It's full growth
Il Is believed ne will be recognized
as one of a band OF robbers who are
believed to have a clearing house for
plunder taken from summer homes
or Long Island. The prisoner Is
John Fl. Hamilton.
Disguised as tramp, Detective
Williams OF the Long Island railroad
staff made the acquaintance OF Ham
ilton the other day. While partly
intoxicated Hamilton told his new
friend that he had sold his revolver
tu get something to eat. Williams
showed him his revolver, and Hamil'
ton is said to have made arrange
ments with WILLIAMS to make a hau
| on South Hampton, l.. l. BY prear
rangement the detective had himself
and Hamilton arrested at Patchogue
The detective was discharged ant
Hamilton, upon the recommendation
of Assistant District Attorney Blue
was sent away for two months as
yaprant. It was Blue who suggested
that Hamilton be compelled to grow
a mustacha in order that William
Hohenberry. who has turned state
evidence. may recognize him as IN
of the gang.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
death Won STERNbERG
GERMAN DIPL0MAIIST
AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES POPULAR AND HIGHLY
ESTEEMED AT wAsHNGToN-cLosE FRIEND OF PRESIDENT
ROOSEVELT AND ALWAYS WELCOME GUEST AT THE WHITE
HOUES

Heidelberg, Germany, Aug. "a
Baron Speck Won Sternberg, Ger
many's ambassador to the United
States. died last night at the Hotel
Victoria. The Baroness, who was
Miss Lillian May Langham Of Lou
isville, KY. was with her husband
at the end.
They have been visiting in Ger
many since May and came here to
consult a specialist concerning the
baron's malady, from which the am
bassador has been suffering for some
time. A cancer was feared but the
specialist assured the ambassador
and wife that 1t was lupus and that
he could cure the disease, which had
affected the left side of Won Stern
berg's head.
The immediate cause OF Won
Sternberg's death was Inflammation
of the lungs.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
SH0WEROF ROCKS
AI:SANfRANCISC0

San Francisco, Aug. ga large
blast from Gray Bros. quarry, North
L street. near the bay, sent shower
O. rocks over a large radius in that
neighborhood.
Several large rocks went through
the roof and windows OF the Glenn
ent school, and only the fact that
the school had not been called yet
probably prevented a panic among
the 500 pupils Four children just
entering the yard were struck with
rocks but not seriously injured.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
RI|LL ON TRACK
bitches TRAIN
...,,, x,1LLED. SIX INJURED BY
Wurr WnuyrrcHING OF COTTAGE GROVE
ynrAI ON SOUTHERN PACIFIC
TrIR EUGENE, ORE.

Eugene, Ore, Aug. "a ouiA VI"
-. rack ditched the Cottage Grove
,o.., ~, near here last night when the
.s.,n was going at the rate OF 80
';,os an hour. The engine, tender,
,"agae, mail, smoker and one day
Zach . were piled up. four deaths re-
sa,ting and six being injured. The
dead are: >,ro,,o,
Garland, oldest engineer on the
oregon division,
FIREMAN FRANK BOLTER, who
,,ed at the hospital, terribly scalded.
PAY SCHWARTZ, Junction City
Ore
GEORGE BAILEY, Eugene.
niured-verne Apperson, Eu-
,ens. John Wright, Portland; John
rrancis Walbright, Pittsburg, Pa;
n c Gilbert, Eugene; Albert Rain
portland; J. A. Bartholomew, Med
ford.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
HOLD RECEPTION
At INDIANAPOLIS

indianapolis. Aug. 24.-Transpor-
alion companies are prepared to
handle a great crowd tomorrow at
me formal notification of John W.
hern, Democratic candidate for vice
president, Of his nomination. Bry-
an Mack, Chairman James T. Lloyd
VI the congressional committee.
iheodore E. Bell. chairman of the
no'incation committee and other
party leaders will reach the city this
'ehing and will be given a recep-
:" noh at Denison Hall. The notifica-
'aon ceremonies will be tomorrow
s'ernoon at the state fair ground
coliseum.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
RUSHING WORK
ELECTRIC line
pecial to Evening Teller.

Special to Evening Teller.
Nezperce. Ida. Aug. 24.-The
bridge material for the Nezperce and
Idaho electric line is now being de-
Iivered, and a contract for $4,000
red fir ties to be delivered October
has been placed with a coast mill
ing company.
The construction forces are being
increased daily. and new camp
will be installed this week. Everg
feature of the construction work Is
being rushed, and the laying OF
steel will be commenced early IL
October. 4
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
SUCCESSOR NOT APPOINTED NOW
Important Post Will Await High Of.
fetal Conference.

Berlin, Aug. 24.-The foreign Of
flee has sent a cablegram to Count
Hermann Won Hatzfeldt Of Widen
burg, German charge d'Affairs at
Washington. instructing him to in
ft rm Roosevelt that the question OF
a successor will probably not be set
tied until the second week In Sep
tamber. on the return Of Prince Won
BuelOW
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24

diplomatic corps at Washington.
The baron, Roosevelt. Adee and
Pinchot formed quartet OF very
close friends. spending much time
together. The baron and Roosevelt
had formed an intimate relationship
and had much in common and fire.
quently roomed together. The ba-
ron was always a welcome guest at
the White House.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
Present Evidence Not Sufficient.

Chicago, Aug. 24.-Assistant
United States District Attorney Da-
Wis stated this afternoon that the
federal authorities had concluded
not to take part in the prosecution
of Fitzgerald until further evidence
against him was unearthed. The
government authorities do not be-
lieve the present evidence warrants
the holding of Fitzgerald.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
WASHINGTON FRIENDS SHOCKED
Roosevelt GREATLY Attached to Baron
Won Sternberg.

Washington, Aug. 24.-News OF
the death of Won Sternberg was a
great shock to his personal and Of
fetal friends at Washington. When
he left Washington May Is for his
home, the German ambassador him
self seemed, to those who knew him.
to have a premonition he would new
er return.
He was one Of the most popular
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
Hains Brothers Not Arraigned.

New York, Aug. 24-The ar
raignment Of Capt. Peter c. Hams
and brother, T. jenkins Hams, the
former charged with killing Will
lam E. Annis and the brother as be-
ing an accessory, has been postpOn-
ed until next Friday.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
TWO THOUSAND
BUILDINGS DESTROYED.
Fire in Constantinople Leaves 1000
Homeless.

Constantinople, Aug. 24-The
fire in the Stamboul quarter of Con-
stantinople yesterday was extin-
guished at midnight. 1t is estima-
ted that more than 1000 buildings
are dtsoroyed and 1000 are home
less. There are several deaths.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24

Sydney. Aug. 24.-There was a
review at noon today in Centennial
mark. in which 500 men OF the roya'
navy. 1000 Of the American neet'
7ooo NJ the naval and military
forces in New South Wales ana
1000 cadets took part. The vast
amphitheater was filled with loo'-
900 spectators.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
Baroness an American Girl.

Louisville. KY. Aug. 24.-Al-
though Baroness Won Sternberg liv-
ed in Louisville about two years az
the guest Of her uncle. Arthur Lang
ham, she, never made this city her
home. Her parents have been dead
a number of years She lived at one
time in Los Angeles
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-08-24
Lone RObBER
GETS DOODLE

St. Paul, Aug. 24.-1nformatioh
at Northern Pacific headquarters
saws in effect that lone highway
man early today held up seven
coaches Of tourists in Yellowstone
Park and compelled them to surren-
der their valuables.
The Prescott daily news., 1908-02-20

she slipped couple of cartridges into her 2S bore. Field loading; nice and tight" she added
 Bet you my bag beats yours"
 'So 1t ought-with a 20 bore!"
 Give you five birds then"
 Make 1t six, and I'm on"
 "All right-for a box of candy" agreed the boy.
 Come along!" called Blake, and the youngsters, with their guns tucked well under their shoulders and eyes alert, went up the stubble good two paCes ahead of their elders
 Half way across the field a single brace of old birds got up with wh,rr.
 My bird!" sang out the boy and girl in breath. Bang went their guns and the birds fell, clean shot, to their right barrels.
 Coulson, next to the girl saw them drop while he was getting his gun to his shoulder; and before he had ex- plained his slowness to himself Kit Hdu SlOppGu d ldiC lcl ydi uS III liOIh of him
 He turned and stared at her. She had already reloaded and was carrying a spare cartridge between her teeth.
 You won't do that aagin, my young friend" he glared, but to himself.
 Mark time!" cautioned George as the keeper wheeled. The girls brown legs responded Then, as they went on again, a big covey rose. Coulson, who was not going to be caught nap ping this time, got the leader, but, be- cause of his hurry, missed another strong bird with his left. Blake, for similar reasons, wasted two cartridges on one bird. But the children waited until the young ones rose and then each got in a deadly right and left
 Blake gave Coulson a look of aston ishment. Coulson's look in response said, Don't understand 1t" as plainly as looks can speak. The boy and girl, with a box of candy in the balance, kept their eyes fixed right ahead
 In the next field small covey, going fast down the wind. crossed the line from Blakes end. Both he and Coul- son shot behind the same bird. Kit knocked some feathers out of 1t and