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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-02

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The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-03-02

Remember the Social and Personal
Columns phone number is 1131.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
.BIG TIMES AT
 SAN DIEGO
tBy United Pross1

San Diego, April 1.-The ieStiVItis5 attendant upon the presence here Of tho great fleet and the thOu'aDds of sailors and marines, continue day by day. This day was marked by more paradeu. The ships were oP0n to the public and thousands visited them, the harbor boatmsn cleaning up harvest ln transporting the people to and from.
 At six o'clock tomorrow morning the fleet will sail for Los Angeles. The festivities today, therefore assume the nature of a farewell,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
NEW YORK DEMOCRACY SPLIT-UP
tunit.s Preoo TeIograph.cabIo aorvIoo.)

New York, April 17-There were scenes bordering on
 riot at the democratic state convention last night follow ing the action of the convention in refusing to instruct the delegation for Bryan The Bryan men, led by Senator Nc Carron who has for years been the big chief in democratic state councils boted the convention Before leaving Me Caon declared he would defeat the party in the state for its action After the DCtes had retired and quiet was se cured McCaron was formally read out of the party The platform adopted declares that the New York democracy wishes the best man named at the Denver convention for the presidency.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17

Few arc better posted about the Roy ukuk than Joe Mathews. He was in that country for year, and has an ir- terosting set of views photographed by himself. He Is quoted in an interview Ia the Tanaua Miner as saying:
 Tho formation in Koyukuk is the mOSt curious in Alaska In many re- spocts. Pieces Of rock have been found foreign to the regular wash and con glomorate masses which form the great CT part of the hills and gravel beds. Where these came from Is a mystery.
 Most of the richest finds have been made toward the hoad waters O! the stream. Mr. Mathews thinks tho rich
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17

N. H. Shaw Is at the Fifth Avenue. He succeeds Mr. Graves in charge of tue eating houses of the White Pass and is port steward for the fleet of river boats of the compnny.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17

On the Princess May in the morning comes Miss Shredder at the call of Mrs. L. A. Harrison, to assist Mrs. Ray mond ln the dress making establish ment-4th and Broadway. The dress making, started few weeks ago as venture, has proven 60 immensely pop. ular that here we have already rein forcement to meet the demand.
 ssss
 Some twenty-five men in charge of c. E. Smith arrived up on the JeferHon and went sn to Dawson yesterday where they will report to the Guggenheim on" terprises for duty.
 
 Charles K. Ford, travelling man of Seattle, representing Kettles & Engel. brecht, is in the city.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
ALASKAN5 BLUE AS INDIGO
SEE NO HOPE OF ANY OF THE LEGISLATION PASSING AT THIS SESSION HHGH
 50 IMPORTANT TO THE WELFARE OF THE DISTRICT
tun!tsd prs.a roIograph.OsbIo aorylo0.l

Washington April 17-All the Alaskans here are as blue as indigo Many have spent the entire winter here working to secure certain legislation in which they have personal interests but they chance of any law for the benefit of Alaska or of themselves being passed at this ses
 on It is said that neither the railroad subsidy the open ing of the coal lands the fourth judicial district bill will be brought up The neglect of alaska these very import ant measures is the of bitter reflections abouttbe hotels and Hobbies of congress.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
SCHOOL TEACHERS RESIGN

Misa Lou B. Dobler, who is now teaching at the Central School building ct Tacoma, Washington, was chosen to nll the vacancy caused by the rssignA- tion Of Mrs. Draper. The applications of Mrs. Rossnburg and Miss Laura Doerrer for the ensuing year were ac- cepted.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17

ly uavigated Boats can row the dis ,ance. The river is more like big canal. Then the river begins to upIi't and the water flows more swiftly, and he last 200 miles to Bettles lSliko going to the mill race of the under world.
 Be,tles Is the head of navigation, and
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17

At the recent meeting of tho board of school directors, the resignation of Prof. Teliord, principal of tho school, and Mrs. IT. NJ Draper, were accepted. The position of principal was rendered 10 Prof. John w. Calvin, who is at present vice-principal of the Hill Mill ttary Academy, Portland, Oregon.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
MEETS PRESIDENT HALF WAY

battlsShips as requested by tho presi dent, congress rushed through 0 bill providing for the building of two such ships. They are to DO of the largest and most effective types.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
FUMES IN A DRUG STORE
(sy United Press.l

Tacoma, April 17--A Ire ln a drug store has caused the death of the pro- prietor aud Fire Chief McElvoy and first assistant Covert are dying, all as result of inhaling fumes created by the burning and mingling of chemicals. Other firemen are in dangerous con- dition.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
PROPERTY LOSS
 A MILLION
tsy United PrSsAl

Helena, April l7-The water ia TO- ceediug and this city has resumed com municstion with tho world. The water began falling last night and the clearing Of the country of the food Ia proceeding rapidly. Tho property lo'S will amouot to a million, aside from tho damage to the Rauser lake dam itself.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17

consists of the N. c. Co. store and few houses. It is 60 miles from there to
 Coldfoot, near the mines, aud 1t costs ss much to freight over that distance as 1t does to get goodJ to Bettles. In tho summer time asbsrge drawn by horse is used, under favorable conditions, when tue water is low enough.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
ELRS ID GIVE
 MAY=DAY BALL

At their meeting last night the B. P. O. Elks decided to give a grand May Day ball, Friday evening, May lot. The following committee was sppolnned to have full charge: J, NJ, Tanner, R. E Sheldon, r. c. CalIarman.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
FIGHT FOR TOGA
 IN OREGON
(By United ProOa.)

Portland, Ore, April 17-Ths elsc- ton for the nomination for the senator ship-the primarieS-iS being held to- day. A light vote Is being cast as re- suit of ralu. Both Fulton and Judge Calk, the republican candidates, claim tho election at thIS writing. Governor Chamberlain on the democratic ticket hRs DO opposition.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
CHARACTER 0F THE K0YUKUK

find on Nolan creek Is nothing more than one of theSo pot holes, perhaps larger than any yot found, He believes Nolan Is too far in the mountains to show up S continuous pay-streak.
 He thinks that perhaps lower down, in the more rolling hills of the lower basin, may, m time, be found contInu- ous pay.streakS. But into the low lying valleys have been deposited vast beds of gravel and these naturally will pre- sent many difficulties to prospecting Capital and machinery will be needed to test ttelr gold-bearing character.
 For the first 900 miles the KOyukuk 10 a somewhat sluggish utresm and easi-
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
tBy United PrsS' I

Washington, April l7--Yesserdsy after tn, house had indicated its Opposi- tion to the proposition to build four new
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17

been lnsulted, don't you know l came down here with tho mayor of SkAgWay. I zee hlu name ln tbe Alaskan but not mine. Pat FenWleE
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
ALASKA
 GOAL FIELDS
CBy United Preuo.)

Chicago, April l7-Professor Aygood will leave on Sunday for AlaSEa'to sur veY the coal fields about Katslli and Knik Arm
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17
BACON IS ID
 SUCCEED TAFT
CBy United PrOSn)

BOuton, April l7-It lS reported that Secretary of War Taft will resign on the first of July and that he will be Suo ceedsd by Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon. Mir. Taft will, uD0u bis retirement, give bis whole attention to his campaign for the presidential Aom- inatlon.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17

Harold BeddeSon, of Vancouver. Is a the Fifth Avenue. Be has been !nSIde and Is goluz out ou the PrlnOeaH May.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17

For a good smoke, call for the Bull Dog cigar at Tony Dotero's. I'm
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17

Best meals In WhltshorOe at Com mercial Cafe. tt
The daily Alaskan., 1908-04-17

Don't be basbful. Get the Bull Dog cigar at Tony Dotero's. Inn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25
THICK FOG ON LAND AND RIVER
Navigation Is Impeded, But No Ac-
cidents Reported.

Fog time, the season that tries the skill,
nerve and patience of the steamboat men,
is at hand.
For three mornings the country In the
vicinity of this city has been covered
with a thick cloud blanket from early
hours of the morning until the sun Is high
in the heavens and it's beams have power
to dry up the mists.
The fog last night began to form long
before midnight. At 3 o'clock this morn
ing it was so thick that the electric lights
hundred feet away could just he dis
cerned through the mist.
This condition lasted until some time
after daybreak 1t was about O'clock
before the mists passed away.
The steamboat men report the fog to
have been heavy on the river. All steam
ers due in port this morning arrived with
cut accident. though delayed some what
The fog on the river began to appear
early in the night. Officers of the steamer
Harry Randall report 1t did not shut In
The steamer was brought through the
fog to Alexandria. where she arrived
shortly before o'clock. and tied up until
daybreak. Then the clouds lifted little
and she came on TO this city.
The steamer Anne Arundel. from Bal
timore and river landings, tied up at
G!ymont for several hours, but reached
her wharf here about $50 o'clock The
Norfolk line steamer was in port prac-
tically on schedule time.
The steamboat men are looking for the
continuation of early morning fogs as
long the days continue warm and the
nights cool.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25
GIRLS AVENGERS OUT ON BAIL
CASE AGAINST J. P. FOLEY AND
WIFE CONTINUED.
Bond for Each of 81 500 Given.
Awaiting Result of Injuries to
Vincenzo Leland.

John F. Foley and Mrs. Ellen Foley.
who attempted to avenge a wrong to
their daughter by shooting Vincenzo
Leland. the man they denounce as
responsible. yesterday while he was at
his employment in Pennsylvania ave-
nue. barber shop. appeared prisoners
in the United States branch of the Police
Court today at the instance of the prose-
cutting authorities of the District.
Assistant United States Attorney Tur-
ner recommended that the case be in
definitely continued until Leland is con-
valescent or his condition takes a decided
turn for the worse.
Bail was fixed for each of the defend
ants at $1,000. On adjournment of court.
Campbell Darlington, retained by the
Foleys to defend them. presented bonds
man in Dr. w. ". Stewart. DR.. Stewart
was acceptable. The accused man and
wife We're given their liberty.
When asked to make a statement for
publication Mr.. Foley said he did not
care to discuss the shooting, on advice of
counsel.
The victim. Vincenzo Leland. who is at
the Casualty Hospital with one bullet
in his back. the only one which took eff
feet from siX-chambered revolver.
which Foley emptied at the man. was
said to be in a good con,l ion this morn
ing by the hospital authorities
Because of shock no attempt yet has
been made to locate the bullet From
examinations TO which Leland had been
subjected it is believed the bullet is
lodged behind lower rib
According to the hospital authorities
the wounded man freely discusses the
shooting, but scrupulously avoids men
ton of the cause. The Italian will be
visited by the police in the course of
day or so and questioned
The Italian is given bad by
police of the fifth precinct. They say he
has been the subject of a number of
complaints on the part Of young girls
and women
-Four witnesses. outside of Leland, have
been listed for the prosecution. These
men were all in or about the barber shop
al the time of the shooting. The govern
ment witnesses are: Policeman Hartman
fifth precinct. who made the arrest; John
l.. Finn, whom Leland was shaving when
the Foleys appeared; William G. Scharr
of 613 Pennsylvania avenue southeast and
Robert l.. Hawkins. 200 X street south
east. Louis Morrison. proprietor of the
barber shop at 653 Pennsylvania avenue
southeast, will be summoned probably
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25

Ozzard. incidentally, it is difficult to
make pathological exhibit interesting
in newspaper print. The Boston exhibit
was shown at o'clock. The physicians
of that city have made their booth look
omething like schoolroom on exhibit
ton day. The walls are decorated with
a frieze of cut-out pictures. arranged by
children at one of the homes for little
ones where tuberculosis is fought.
This afternoon and evening the scheme
of visiting nurses, which Philadelphia
has organized, will be explained by
Mabel Jacques a specialist in tubercu-
losis. and the Pennsylvania dispensary
will have a demonstration at ) o'clock.
A refiectograph lecture at S o'clock pm.
and the New York state demonstration
at $50 pm. close the program today,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25
GOMPERS OFFERED
BOGUS CORNERSTONE
Continued From First Page.)

Continued From First Page)
and almost invariably different, very diff
ferent. attitude before his own inner con-
seriousness. Stripped of the sophistries
that serve as mental lubricants when in
activity, stand at halt contemplating my
ego
II see lust of power that has triumphed
and exulted again and again.
More and More Mystery.
President Gompers said that the move
ments of Brandenburg were always
shrouded in mystery, and that once he
journeyed to Edgef1eld. S. c., and re-
quested Gompers to meet him there In
New York later. Mr.. Gompers said. Bran
denburg sent him a communication from
the Hotel Victoria, signing himself Edge
field A copy of this alleged note. as
placed in evidence, follows:
MY Dear Mr.. Gompers: Finding that
you arrived at about 10 this morning
and since I have heard nothing from you
can but conclude that you did not re-
ceive my letter asking you to call me up
on your arrival. Ny house is II Irving
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25
EARTH WILL RECEIVE BODY.
Burial of Remains Of Lieut.. Selfridge
Planned for Today.

Borne on q caisson draped in the Amer
lean flag and buried under a mass OF
flowers, the body of Lieut.. Selfridge killed
in the fall of the Wright aeroplane, will
be consigned at 4 o'clock this afternoon
to grave on the heights of Arlington
overlooking the city and shaded by droop-
ing oak trees. The services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. Herbert Smith of st. Mar
garets Church and will be at the grave
the body being taken there from the re-
ceiving vault. There will be no eulogy
but the simple and impressive burial serv-
ice of the Episcopal Church.
The honorary pallbearers will be Col.
Jos. NJ. Locke, Maj. George o. Squier, DR..
Alexander Graham Bell Octave Chanute,
Glenn Curtiss. Percy Bradford, F. w.
Baldwin and j. A. D. McCurdy. Enlisted
men from Fort Myer will bear the body
to the grave.
At the grave a salute to the dead will
be fired by squad of troopers. A bugler
from Fort Myer will sound taps" after
the grave is closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25
SOUTH IN L|MEL|GHT
Lessons of White Plague
Taught by That Section.
NEGROES ARE SUFFERERS
Before the War Disease Rare Among
Them.
EXHIBITS EXPLAINED TODAY
Noted Tennessee Physician Talks Of
War on Tuberculosis-Pre
Roosevelt May Preside.
PROGRAM FOR TOMORROW.

1000 a.m.-Colorado exhibit, DEM
onstrated by Drs.
Holden. Dennison, Fish
and Hillkowitz.
1890 a .m.-Conference of directors
of travelling exhibits.
HOO a.m.-Sea breeze hospital, dem
demonstrated by How
ard Martin Smith.
1900 m.-Clinton prison exhibit.
60 p.m.-Popular stereopticon
demonstration.
200 p.m.-New York pathologic
exhibit, DR.. S. H. Bur-
2:3O p.m.-Prelimnary conference
of Florida delegates.
800 p.m.-Maryland pathologic ex-
hibit, demonstrated by
DR.. F. V. Butler
800 p.m.-EXhibition campaign,
conference of south
ern delegates.
400 p.m.-New York city depart
ment of health, dem
onstrated by Cornelius
j. Tyson.
4:30 p.m.-EXhibitors' counsel
800 p.m.-Nathan Straus exhibit.
500 p.m.-Metropolitan Hospital
exhibit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25
DOWN TO WORK IN PH1LLIE
Leading Men of Europe and the
States in Discussion.

PHILADELPHIA, September 25-With
all the preliminaries incidental to formal
opening and organization out of the way.
the delegates to the International Confer
ence on tuberculosis today gave undivid-
ed attention to the technical discussion
on the cure and prevention of consump-
ton.
The leading men of Europe and America
in the war on the disease joined in the
discussion Provisions for advanced cases
of tuberculosis, proyhylactic measures in
tuberculosis and hygienic requirements for
sanatoria were among the subjects taken
up at the morning session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25
CHOLERA STACKS IN MANILA
BUT BATTLESHIP FLEETS VISIT
MAY BE PUT OFF.
Plague Situation Discussed in
Cabinet Neutrality-suspicious. at
Other Foreign Points.

MANILA. September 1.-THE epidemic
of cholera is believed to have reached its
height and to be diminishing. The daily
average of cases in this city has fallen
below thirty, and a low death rate ind-
Gates that the plague is at present in a
form light and not virulent. Alfred Nc
Weigh. a government employee who for
many years was in Columbus Ohio, and
who was stricken several days ago, is
dead.
The authorities expect steady decline
in the number of new cases henceforth
and the complete disappearance of the
cholera within short time
Following the receipt of advices from
Washington to the effect that the visit
of the American battleship fleet must be
made under restricted conditions should
the city continue TO be infected with
cholera to a dangerous extent, it has now
been pressed to postpone the reception
planned in honor of the officers and men
until the warships return from Japan
Governor General Smith is expected to
call d conference of his associates in
the territorial government and members
of the reception committees tomorrow or
Sunday to discuss formally the adyisa-
bllity of a postponement.
Inspected at Frontier.
COLOGNE, Germany September %
On account of the cholera in Russia the
medical authorities stationed at the from
tier points of the French and Belgian rail-
road lines are inspecting closely all trav-
elers coming from Germany. Even the
crown prince and crown princess of
Greece were subjected recently to this in
spection.
ODESSA. September 24-The munich
pal authorities have been successful In
checking the cholera in this city There
have been only four cases this week
with two deaths. Not single case was
reported today.
Cabinet Discusses Plague.
Secretaries Wright and Metcalf dis
cussed with the President. at the cabinet
meeting, the outbreak of cholera in Ma
Mia and elsewhere. Secretary Wright
stated that his experience in the Philip
pines had been that cholera is not con-
tagious and that 1t spreads from con-
termination of food and drink The dis
ease would be fought to standstilI by
American surgeons by enforcing certain
rules on eating and drinking and by the
determination of the rat. which spreads
the disease by nibbling from foodstuffs
in residences. Secretary Metcalf will have
naval omcers watch the water supply
OF American vessels pretty closely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25

onstrations, which started off with a
tinge of commonplace about them, as
far as the public is concerned, have be-
gun to have an interest, as there is a
keen rivalry among the various demon
strators and charges d affaires of these
embassies of sanitation.
This morning Michigan's big exhibit
was thoroughly explained by Thomas
Ainge of the Michigan state department
of health. Christopher Easton again
showed to a big crowd what Minnesota
is doing in the white plague war. Mime
apois, with its ION the job sign, at
tracts lot of attention, as there is a
good bit of push about the way the
health officers make war on tuberculosis
out in that city.
Several Exhibits Explained.
The pathological exhibit of the English
delegates was explained by Curator
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the wealth
err bureau for the twenty-four hours be-
ginning at pm. yesterday:
Thermometer-Septem "a pm, 49,
s pm. II; IL midnight, 65. September 25
4 am, g.; am. 81: II noon. II; Ppm,
81. Maximum. 81. at pm September
- minimum. 81, $50 am. September %
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS "a, pm. 3O.12:
s pm, 30.14: midnight, 3O1s. September
%, an. 80 10; am, 80 90; noon. 90. 81
2 pm, 30.1s.
Maximum temperature past twentv-
four hours, 81; year ago, IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25

The southern states step into the lime
light this afternoon at the international
congress on tuberculosis, when the Ten
nessee delegates and the Florida dele
gates get together for preliminary
meeting.
Their conferences are put down as spe-
cial features of the congress. The dem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25

Souvenir edition of The Evening
and Sunday Star. containing full
reports of the tuberculosis congress
from September 30 to October 13,
inclusive, mailed postage postpaid
United States. SOC.
Canada, including postage, 6Oc
Foreign countries. $1.O0.
Leave orders at Star office. 18th
and Pennsylvania avenue, or at
booth in hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-09-25
Quentin Goes Away to School.


Quentin Roosevelt. who is now eleven
years old. and who has been attending
the Force public school since he was
seven years old has been entered in the
Episcopal High School at Alexandria and
will remain there for a school year His
depa rture leaves only Miss Ethel Roose-
welt with the parents. Theodore. jr., has
gone to work, after graduating from Har-
ward; Kermit is now entered in Harvard,
while Archie Is being prepared for the
same institution. Kermit expects to go
with his father to Africa next spring.
Conditions in Illinois.
Senator Hopkins and Representative
Graft of Illinois talked half an hour with
the President today after the cabinet
meeting as to conditions in their state.
Both declared that republican prospects.
nationally at least had never been bet
ter. Illinois will give Taft 100000 ma
jority." said Senator Hopkins THE
farmers are overwhelmingly for Taft
and we find that the laboring men who
were inclined to go off after Bryan are i
returning to their party affiliations
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-05-01

Frank Doll, Perry Doll, Mrs. Eugene
Shanabrook and Mrs. Dennis Doll. of
this city, left tonight for Cleveland,
where they will attend the first con-
ference of the Springer Heirs asso-
ciation. All of the members of the
association, numbering about 80 per-
sons, have recently organized to fight
for the possession of a tract of land
estimated to be worth $80,OOO,OOO, the
former property of Baron Springer.
The city of Wilmington, Del. stands
upon the disputed tract and according
to the local parties interested. pros
poets for the recovery of the property
are very bright With even 80 heirs
there will be sufficient money to make
all rich.