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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-05-09
BOYS ABOARD AN
OCEAN STEAMER
Continued From PAGE 1.

tenths of the cadets, indeed, had~never
been ON salt water other than that of
Great Salt lake. at least that proper
ton had never been on an Oceangoing
steamer And certainly none ever he
fore saw at close range so great an
armada of war vessels flying the Amer
lean flag. Il was small wonder that
their hearts swelled with pride and
patriotism, that they joined with vigor
in the singing of the national anthem
or in the cheering as they. passed the
Warships- Men-Who long ago. ceased to
be boys in years or stature, but who
are still boys at heart on occasion,
shared the feelings and sentiments of
the youngsters and Joined them in
their demonstrations.
Coast Defenses Inspected.
This morning was spent in looking
over the coast defenses that guard the
hills in and around the Preside. I'm
der the chaperOnage of a regular artil-
lery officer specially detailed for the
service by Colonel Lundeen, the boys
visited the fortificatiOns and saw how
the big guns are worked. The only
thing they missed was the firing of a
few shots, and that is a demonstra ton
that is being reserved for somebody
who happens along with an idea that
he can land a hostile force in San
Francisco. The cadets came away sat
isfied that an enemy's fleet would be
destroyed by the shore batteries long
before it would get within Smelling dis
lance of the many-hilled city within
the harbOr.
The program tomorrow includes Wis
its TO the battHeShips. The cadets will
be either on or very close to the Con-
necticut when Admiral Evans haUls
down his flag. Late tomorrow after
moon special dress parade and man
ual of arms will be given on the head
quarters parade ground at the Preside.
A large percentage of the Salt Lake
people who are IN San Francisco Will
be present, as well as many native
sOnS. The boys will retire early 20
morrow night, for they must rise early
on Sunday morning 10 prepare for their
journey home.
No Untoward Incident.
The trip up to this time has been
successful beyond the most sanguine
expectations of those who promoted it
The cadets have made thousands OF
friends for themselves, for Salt Lake
City and for Utah. On every hand
comment of a most complimentary
character regarding their appearance
and their department has been heard
Both Captain Webb and Principal
Eaton are entitled to unstinted APP
prevail also, for they have kept OF
watch practically every moment of the
time and, aside from their pleasure in
the enjoyment the boys are receiving
from the experience, have had little
opportunity TO get about and see things
for themselves. General WedgWood
and DR.. q. 3. PfOutZ of the committee
Z ~, III, oil
their efforts have contributed no little
10 the entire success of the trip. The
boys will be telling the story them
selves i'm their own way to hundreds OF
eager listeners next Monday afternoon
and evening, and they will have the
| floor a long time before they finish their
recital.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
ANT|-HUGHES FORCES SEE AND
ACKNOWLEDGE DEFEAT
BRYAN IN MARYLAND.
The Democrat Addresses Gathering
Of $4,000 People.

BALTIMORE, Sept i4-W. ].
Bryan. today for the second time
claimed the attention OF the voters Of
Maryland where he discussed the Isl
sues Of the campaign and tonight in
this city before an audience of 25,0OO
people. Bryan received an ovation
seldom equalled in this city. He de-
voted most Of his time to the discus
sion Of the. same issues he had pre-.
sented elsewhere. Colonel Bryan,
when shown BY the Associated Press
the bulletins regarding the Maine
elections he was elated over the great
democratic gain. He said they indi.
cate a trend toward the democratic
party extends over the whole coun-
try and will encourage democrats to
believe that their victory in Novem-
Der is certain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
JOIN HANDS AND VOW
cANNONs DEFEAT
Methodist Episcopal Conference
VIII Fight Speaker

CANTON, ILL.,, Sept IA. - Central
Illinois Methodist Episcopal confer
cncc today by a unanimous vote
adopted the resolutions condemning
the action OF Speaker Cannon in
Refusing to allow a vote on the
Littleheld Bill,' and suggesting that
"Such Representatives, as lack the ele-
ments OF craftsmanship should be re-
tired to private life" The resolution
concludes: "We urge upon the people
for the use Of all lawful means in
securing the defeat of ]. G. Cannon
as Speaker Of the House of Repre-
sentatives.".
The action Of the, Methodist de-
nomination in opposing Speaker
Cannon on the ground that he oppos-
ed the Little6eld bill preventing the
shipment Of liquors into prohibition
states has drawn from Congressman
Littlefeld a letter to Cannon in which
Littleheld said Cannon cannot be held
responsible for the failure to get the
bill reported from the committee.
Littlefeld says in justice il should
be said that the bill raised some
grave and close copstitutional ques-
tions and that while he personally
believes the courts would have up
held it some Of the ablest lawyers he
knows entertain contrary views.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15

PORTLAND, Maine, Sept. "A.
The republicans carried Maine today
by over 5000 plurality, against 26,8l6
in the last presidential year and 1904
in 1906 AT midnight the returns for
governor from 468 out of $40 cities,
towns and plantations give Bert NJ,
Fernald, republican, 72,ll7; Obediah
Gardner, democrat, 64.oo3
The remaining places in 1904 gave
Cobb, republican, 1880, and Davis,
democrat, 73o.
The democratic vote has increased
more than $4,000 over 1904, while the
republican vote fell off about $500.
The republican plurality is the
smallest recorded in presidential
year in Is years. The two parties
split even in 20 cities. each capturing
10, The voting is particularly heavy
in the rural districts owing largely to
the popularity Of Gardner among the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
Junior Class Of MuItuomah Club
Draw Carriage Containing
the Champions
CHAMBERLAIN NOT PRESENT
Gilbert. Smithson and Kelly. the
Athletes Who Won Honors in
Olympic Games, Are Cheered From
All Sides at Portland Festivities.

PORTLAND, Sept. l4.-A c. Gil
bert, Forrest c. Smithson and Dan J.
Kelly. representatives Of Oregon in
the Olympic games at London were
tonight accorded reception in honor
OF their home coming, the like Of
which was never Witnessed IN this
city Early in the evening q process
sion formed at the Commercial Club,
headed by the Third Regiment Of
Oregon National Guard which acted
as escort to the officers and crew Of
the Italian cruiser Puglia, now at an
chor in the harbor Following these
there fell in line a great number Of
automobiles and civic organizations,
led by carriage in which were the
three Oregon champions This car
riage was drawn by some 200 boys,
members Of the junior class OF the
Mutnomah Amateur Athletic Club
The procession proceeded to the
grounds Of the club and as it entered
the great amphitheatre which was
lined on all sides with a great mass OF
people there went up one great cheer
upon another In the middle OF the
grounds two huge bondres burned
and surrounding the enclosure were
the myriads Of Chinese lanterns and
electric lights. The carriage contain
ing the victorious trio was drawn up
in front OF the speakers stand, and
Colonel James Jackson Of the United
States Army, retired, gave a welcome
homecoming to the yictors in behalf
Of Governor Chamberlain, who was
unavoidably absent. Mayor Harry
Lane Of Portland then addressed the
athletes and told them how great was
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
BETWEEN CHANLER
AND GERARD NOW
New York Democratic Convention Takes Definite
Form in Governor Question

their allies throughout the state who
viii follow the suggestion Of Murphy
The most important Of the days con-
ferences was held by National Chair
man Mack, Chairman Conners, Tam,
many Leader Murphy, and several
others The entire situation was
gone over Mack said neither he nor
the national committee has any de-
sire to interfere with state affairs in
any way, Their only concern is for
harmony and success in November
The first session of the convention
will be held at noon tomorrow, when
Judge Morgan ]. O'Brien will deliver
his address as temporary, After
naming the committees adjournment
will be taken until Wednesday when
Judge Alton B. Parker, permanent
chairman, will deliver his address and
the convention will settle down to
business
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15

ROCHESTER, Sept. H. AT the
conclusion Of the day Of extended and
significant conferences, participated in
by practically all Of the state leaders
who are here, nebulous conditions
surrounding the nomination by the
democratic state convention OF candi-
date for governor took definite form
and the problem tonight is declared
to have been reduced to choice
between Lieutenant Governor Chan
Ter who is being urged by State
Chairman Connors and Justice James
w, Gerard of New York City who is
announced as choice Of Charles F,
Murphy, the leader Of Tammany
Hall. The race seems to have re-
solved itself into a contest between
up-stated delegates which are declar-
cd to be strongly in favor Of Chanler
and the Tammany delegates with
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15

for that he would kill him il he stir
red and unaware that death had re-
cd the menace The scene was the
basement OF the vacant build
ing at l52 West Jackson boulevard.
The man had been seen to pass into
the place with Lawrence Brosnau,
whose home Is at l32 West Van Blu
rem Street. Threats from the boys
captor that he would shoot the first
to enter held the pursuers off even
after their number had reached a hun
dred.
The other suicide was that OF Miss
Florence Osborne, rs years old,
daughter Of Eugene P, Osborne, prom
inent in the building Of the Worlds
Fair as a consulting engineer. 1t oc.
CURED al her home, 520l Jefferson
Avenue. Miss Osbrne shot herself
through the heart
The suicide of Miss Osborne oc-
Cured soon after she had prepared
for luncheon. Two friends. invited to
dine with her, had arrived when she
went to the basement, saying she
wished to get some Jelly. She had
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
YOUNG WOMAN SHOOTS HER
SELF AFTER LONG CON-
TINUED ILLNESS.
INVITED FRIENDS TO DINE
The Other Case Was That OF Man
Who Dies Horribly in a Cellar
While Mob Clamons Outside 10
Wreak Vengeance on Him.

CHICAGO, Sept. l4.-Two suicides,
one startling in its accompaniments'
the other the despairing act OF young
woman hopeless Of ever regainine
her health, occurred in Chicago yes
terday.
Crouching in a dark cellar, at the
door Of which one hundred men were
clamoring, an unidentified, fugitive
almost severed his head from his body
with razor rather than face the ven
geance Of his pursuers. He had beer
tracked to the cellar after he had lured
a boy five years old TO the place, He
had been dead an hour before 1t was
learned that he had cut his throat
Covering beside him was the boy
held there by the threat Of his tormen'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
Cheers Accorded Secretary Sur
passes in Enthusiasm Even
Those for President
HIS REASON FOR DECLINING
Secretary Roots Reasons For De-
clining Governorship Nomination il
Because he is Senior Member of
the Presidents Cabinet.

SARATOGA, Sep. l4.-The re-
nomination Of Governor Hughes by
the republican state convention at its
session tomorrow seemed certain at
late hour tonight probable out
come Of battle in which most of the
fight has been done BY the opposition.
Impartial observers can see no way
by which the defeat of the governor
can be accomplished and the anti
Hughes leaders themselves begin to
admit their cause is probably hope
less. Authorized dispatches from
Oyster Bay reiterating the opinion Of
President Roosevelt that Governor
Hughes should be nominated, created
somewhat Of a sensation. even though
the announcement was not entirely
unexpected. 1t is thoroughly Under
stood here that the opposition could
have defeated the renominatiof1 OF
the governor could they have agreed
on man of adequate political size
and induced him to accept the nomi-
nation. Secretary Root, who Is act
ing as chairman Of the convention
has been repeatedly appealed to, to
assume onus of the situation, but has
refused giving as reason, that being
a senior member of the presidents
cabinet he could be accused Of dis
loyalty to the president The matter
reached crisis tonight in the con-
ference Of leaders following the
meeting Of the executive committee
of the republican state committee.
This conference was still in session
at late hour and general belief
Continued on page 81
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
POSTAL CLERKS MUST.
FORGET POLITICS
Service Warns EmpIoyesAgainst
Political Activity

WASHINGTON, Sept. i4.-Dis-
sipling Of several government em-
ployes because Of political activity Is
announced in a statement given out
by the civil service today. J. S.
Rhinehart. a letter carrier in Denver
Is being reduced and Z. D. Hill and
w. X. Phillips, clerks in CoIdsboro,
New Carolina postoffice have been
warned that they must cease the
activity or be dismissed. Hill had
been nominated fer state senator and
was informed that he must decline
the nomination II he desired to re-
tain his position in the postal service.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
Attendance at Salem Largely Exceeds That Of Open
ing Day Last Year
MAKE NEW QUARTERS FOR MANY EXHIBITS
Board Spends About $4,000 More Than Expense Lmand Still
the Accommodations Are Hardly Large Enough to House
the Many Exhibits

SALEM, Or, Sept IA, . Weather
and other conditions could not have
been more ideal for the opening day
Of the big State Fair, A light cool
breeze is blowing from the west and
the sky is overcast with feecy clouds,
which cause a cooling shade over the
city and Fair Grounds, rendering the
situation most comfortable for the
visitors, Many people came in from
both directions on the Southern Pa
cifc and from the north on the Ore
gon Electric, which has arranged a
special schedule of train each way
every hour An exact count of the
attendance to noon could not be OBJ
tanned, but it is estimated that the
crowd will greatly exceed that Of the
opening day last year, This Is no
criterion, however, as it rained OIL
the opening day last year.
In order to avoid a jam of people,
which would interfere with the work
Of installing the exhibits and complet-
ing decorations, a general admission
of rs cents was charged all sight
seers yesterday, and in this manner
the crowd was kept out in measure,
but the receipts amounted to quite a
sum. Putting in the exhibits and
making the finishing touches is prac-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15

tically done, and the big fair was
more ready this morning than ever
before to receive the first days
crowds.
Five trainloads of livestock, includ-
ing exhibit stock and race horses, ar
rived from Seattle and the South, and
the grounds presented scene OF
great activity last night and this
morning, until things were put in
ship-shape. The board exceeded its
expense limit by about $4,000 in
needed improvements this year, and
still the accommodations are made
quate to meet the demand, the scope
Of which the board scarcely anticipat-
ed, and there will be much more in
the way Of buildings and additions to
the present buildings to be provided
before another year.
The greatest need of the fair board
is suitable building for headquarters
and office work, the present accom-
modations being the most miserable
the board has had to put up with ii
years, The presidents cottage was
pressed into service this year for
headquarters and departmental work,
and the Offices are so cranped that
one can scarcely turn around during
the business hours Of the day and
niuht
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
OREGON OLYMPIC ATHLETES GET
WARM HOMECOMING

their achievement and how proud
their city Is Of them. Loving cups
were presented each OF the athletes
on the behalf Of the Multnomah Club
and In addition cup was presented
to Gilbert BY the citizens Of Salem,
his native city Rev. DR.. Morrison,
rector of Trinity Episcopal Church
and director in the club made the
presentation speech. in the course Of
which he announced the men had
been made life members Of the club.
Tomorrow night Smithson, Gilbert
and Kelly win be the guests Of honor
at banquet at the club.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
RECENT DEMONSTRATIONS
ARE MAKING MILITARY
POWERS TAKE NOTICE
STRONG BILL IS PENDING
Provides For Full Pence Strength of
$500 Men and Officers For Signal
Corps, With Ample Money Pro-
vision.

WASHINGTON, Sept, l4-With
the utility of aerial navigation as ar
adjunct to the army in time, of war
practically demonstrated by the phe-
nomenal flights made at Fort Myer
during the past week by Orville
Wright; with the activity displayed BY
foreign governments in securing aer-
ial navigation, and with the advantage
of maintaining constant communities
ton with the various units Of the ar.
my in time Of war is strikingly illus
trated in international conflicts, mill
tary authorities are arguing the nee,
essity for increasing the strength o.
the signal corps of the army quota Of
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15

been downstairs only moment when
the shot was heard and VIM. T. Noyes
Of s203 Jefferson Avenue, one Of the
guests. in company with Mr.. Osborne,
went to investigate. They found Miss
Osborne on the floor near the furnace
with blood pouring from bullet
wound in her left breast and revol-
YER, with one empty chamber, clutch
ed in her right hand.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
FUNDS COMING FAST.

CHICAGO, Sept IA. = Governor
Haskell OF Oklahoma treasurer Of the
democratic committee stated today
that miscellaneous collections to the
campaign fund ranging from 81 to
Sl0o are being received at the rate OF
$1,000 per day. These. he said, are
exclusive Of funds gathered by the
finance committee
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
TAFT PREPARES SPEECHES.
VIII Address Methodist Negro
Preachers Of Ohio Today.

CINCINNATI Sept Il. Judge
Taft devoted himself today principal
u to political composition He wrote
an answer TO Bryan and spent the
latter part Of the day In preparation
Of two speeches he IS to make to-
morrow, the first TO delegation
from Greenfield, Ind, and the second
to the Methodist negro preachers Of
Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Penn
sylvania.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15
REPUBLICANS GET
MAINE BY 5000
Smallest Republican Plurality in rs Years--Demo-
cratic Vote Increased Over $4,000

farmers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-09-15

Continued on page 81
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
About Milo.

Trey lave a novel crop oui WesI
wAicn they call milo" Il is Il sort
of corn wnicn nas made itself staple
in toe drier uplands of Texas, New
Mexico, Colorado, Kansas ana Okla.
noma. This territory las varying
annual rainfall of seventeen to twenty
five Inches. Last year the milo was
found 10 mature at points IN Colorado
5000 feet above Sea level, and in
South Dako'a nad ripened jus. as the
lirst frost occurred. It's roots pene-
rIale from rec 10 four fee AT or c1e
moisture. In appareLce tie seeds
9ead out, not like an ear of corn WITH
1t covering of rusk, bur very Iauc
Ike mat of broom corn, win "a buHca
If loosely , grown seeds around the
mead of the stalk. Il can be harvested
by machinery, is easily uresaed and
ie'ds from thirty to fifty-five bushels
an acre. It's main use is for the feed
ing of live stock and, as sucn it adds
another mainsiay TO tne strength of
farms in regous Of small rainfall.
Thus nature finds way of furnishing
plants adapted TO maintain life in
desert places, as in the cactus and
now the recently discovered milo
Selected.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-10-09
Mother,

or all the words cherished by the
recollection of man-of all the names
ned sacred in mis- memory, that of
Mother falls upon mis- heart with the
most sublime influence. How sweet
the recollection in after years of a
mothers tender training, and who
Is there tnat so finds 10 relief in re-
curing to the scense of mis- infancy
gilded win the recollections OF Moth
er's tenderness. And how many have
nobly owned that To the saluiary in
f-uence then eXerted, 'hey must as
cribe tnelr future success, tpe:r
avoidance of evil when 10 eyes were
upon them, but which rested me neart
the warnings, the prayers and tears
of mother.
Otners may love as fondly, but new
er again while time is ours, snail any
ones love be to us as fond. as tender
as devoted, as that of our dear old
trembling mother. Through HELPLESS
infancy ner throbbing heart was a
safe protection and support, and
through the ills and maladies of child
hood, her gentle hand ministered and
sootned as none other could. We feel
animated to struggle more manfully
in the great battle of life, when we re
menbered our mothers molly counsel
10 us/in childhood's early dawn and
in the slippery paths of youth. An!
lnose words of tenderness-.nose
pious preceprs softened by mothers
love-too mucn unheeded, tnen disre-
garded-live now, frightened in lnen-
DRY, and constitute our sweetest re-
collections. Her prayers for Us in
childhood her sparkling crystal tears
made AN impression on our young
minds as durable as time and even
now they bid us walks in the paths
of rectitude.
But alas! how little do majority
of us appreciate a mothers tenderness
while living! How needless are We
in youth of all her anxieties and kind
ness. But when she is dead and gone;
wnen tine cares and GOODNESS of the
world come whitening to our hearts;
when we experience how hard it is
to find true sympathy, bow few love
us for ourselves, now few will be-
friend us for our misfortune, then we
think of the mother that loved us
and to her our thoughts turn yearn-
ing.-Mountain Advocate.