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Is Recaptured After Her Escape
Saturday Night
CLEVER ROBBERY SCHEMES
Pretends to Faint and Then Robs
Them Who Rush to Her Assistance
Most Troublesome Criminal in
the State Of Illinois.

CHICAGO, June is.-A despatch
to the Tribune from Peoria, ILL.,, says
Bertha Lebecke, alias Painting
Bertha. who made her escape from
the tuberculosis tent at the Barton
Vile Asylum at Baftonville, Saturday
night, was captured in this city yes
terday. Bertha was @ell disguised as
female drummer when arrested
She said that she intended to go to
the home of her mother IN Council
B'ifFs, Iowa.
This is the fifth time "Fainting
Bertha" has escaped from her asylum
guardians. and she has in addition a
record for several clever disappear
ances from the Nevada asylum.
Bertha Lebecke, 2S years old, is
conceded BY the Illinois state author
tiles and the police to be the most
troublesome criminal ever within the
state,
Painting Bertha's' favorite
scheme Of robbery is to pretend that
she has tainted and so well does she
practice the deceit that everyone near
her rushes to her assistance. While
they are ministering to her apparent
needs she robs them OF whatever she
may find in their clothes. They never
suspect Until they have sent her on
her way recovered
Bertha stole $1,000 worth of goods
in two days after escaping from Elgin
Asylum, Dec, rs, 1906, and taking a
train for ePoria,
In Peoria she robbed three stores,
registering at three hotels under as
sumed names and escaping with the
goods
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board, the scope and rigidity OF the
quarantine would be somewhat abat-
ed. He had received instructions
from Surgeon-Ceneral Wyman, at
Washington, to proceed. practically
upon his own judgment; and under
this order he will release, tomorrow,
such Of the men as are immune and
d river steamer will be sent down 10
transport them 70 Vancouver direct
The ship itself. afterward, will be
thoroughly fumigated and disiniected
and viii probably be released and
sent on TO Portland by Monday next
The patient, now on board, Is max.
ing excellent progress and will be
detained at the quarantine station un.
I'll complete recovery attains.
DR.. Manning, Of the federal hospi
,al service, who has been doing q
duty-to in the Far East, and who Il
passenger on the Sherman, has re.
ccived tclegraphic orders 10 report 70
DR.. Holt, for temporary duty, and
viii lend able service 10 that officer
in despatching the matters now IN
hand at quarantine.
II Is very evident that the Official
steps taken by DR.. Holt in this big
premise, have averted the sending ci
the Sherman to San Francisco, and
he has acted throughout with this
end In view, both from sense Of
professional pride in demonstrating
the efficacy OF the station to meet
and dispose Of 80 large and critical .
matter, and desire 70 spare the
Columbia river section the discomh-
turc inseparable from any such alter
native; and from beginning 70 end
his recommendations and Judgment
have been deferred TO BY his super
iors, all Of which 10 gratulatory mat
ter for all concerned.
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Whole City Astir With TumuItu.
Gus Scenes Usual at the
National Convention
LEADERS FINAL PREPARATIONS
Name Of Ex-Goyernor is Latest One
Brought Forth For Chairman Of
National Committee to Manage
Campaign = Receives Much Favor.

CHICAGO, June is.--The eve Of
the Republican National Convention
finds Chicago on tip toe Of anticipa-
tion, with the final preparations well
matured for the candidate and plat
form. The whole city is astir with
the tumultuous scenes which are usual
AZ National Conventions band
glee clubs and marching clubs
in fantastic regalia parade the main
streets singing "Taft," Taft" o.
Knox Knox" and there is uni.
versal pandemonium.
While din proceeds without, the
final preparations Of the leaders
proceed within. Their plans are well
laid. and probably with a better pre-
cision than has ever been known be-
fore the national convention has met
and unless the unexpected happens
or he spectra OF a STAN
pede rises from its grave, the conven-
ton OF 1908 will establish a record
for the methodical execution Of their
well established plans.
In view Of the reports that the
senator's speech omits tribute to
President Roosevelt, it is being con
jectbred tonight that the Senator
will depart from the prepared text
but whether he does or not, the pent-
up enthusiasm is sure to find a vent
tomorrow.
After the preliminary gathering
tomorrow, there will be a period Of
suspense, OF practically two days dur.
ing which the committee will meet
and perfect the organization, so that
the actual nomination of the Presi-
dent is not liable to occur before
Thursday. The caucuses today left
but little doubt that the Taft forces
will be in substantial control Of the
organization when the full commit
tees are assembled. Among the more
important state conferences today,
there were those of Ohio, New York,
Indiana and Iowa and each had the
perplexing question OF vice-presi-
dency. Ohio because it does not wish
to dictate; New York because the
advocacy of Sherman or Low might
be constituted as impunging the loyal
ty to Hughes; Iowa because the state
wants Dolliver to remain where he
is, in the senate, fearing the repub-
lican Hari Kari in Iowa, should he
relinquish the senatorship, and Indi-
ana because the long distance persua-
sion has not induced Fairbanks to
change his attitude toward the first
place. Early in the day it was re-
ported that the White House favored
either Dolliver or Cunmins, This
sent the Dolliver stock up with a
bound, only to come down to the
plane where it was yesterday by an
announcement from the Ohio man
ayers who are supposed to reflect
Taft's wishes, and that they keep
their hands off the vice-presidential
subject Moreover Chairman Perkins
of the Iowa delegation and Congress-
man Hepburn called on Ex-Governor
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UNITED STATES ATTORNEY.

WASHINGTON, June ls.-A. III.
Lingenfeltcr, who today was appoint
ed United States attorney for Idaho
came to Lewiston in 1908 where he
has since practiced law Shadrock T.
Hodgin, the new United States mar
shall is now sheriff Of Ada county.
He performed excellent service In
connection with the Haywood, Meyer
and Pettibone trials. "a,
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Principals 10 Rumored NegCtia.
tons Now In City
STATEMENT BY Mr.. HAMMOND
Transaction Still Pending and May be
Concluded, or ii May Not = No
Figures Named Nor Authorized
May Take Several Days to Determine

Apropos Of the reported negotia'
tions for the purchase Of the Tongue
Point LAUNDERING Company's plant
properties and holdings in this city
and section, by A. B. Hammond and
his associates, the arrival in this city
yesterday, cf President c. F.
Hume, Of the Tongue Point concern
and OF Mr.. A. B. Hammond, both oi
San Francisco, lent peculiar en-
phasis to the rumors already afoot
each, and all, OF which lacked the
essence OF confirmation. And they
still lack it.
A reporter for the Morning AS
torian met Mr. Hammond last even
ing, and the whole matter, as it has
been circulated here, was submitted
TO him, with the request that he give
out for publication, such statement
as the exigencies Of the case war
ranted, and to this he replied, in part,
as follows:
"It is quite true that our people are
talking Of such a purchase, but it is
easily understood that in a matter OF
such scope time and deliberation are
very necessary The negotiations
were opened in .San Francisco and
carried to a point which justified my
coming, and the making of certain
specific inquiries and examinations
here; hence my presence in Astoria
again. But, that the matter has
reached any conclusive and fiat stage,
you are at a perfect liberty to deny
for the time being; as we'll as all quo
tations as to figures and sums OF con-
sideration, as these are, as yet quite
beside the issue, as it .pends. The deal
may be closed and it may not; there
are many elements that rise, to sane
ton, or to defeat, consummation in
matters Of this Importance, and as no
eonsammation has been attained to,
Continued on page 81
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There Will Be a Disappointment
In One or Both Of the
States
DIVIDED INDIANA DELEGATION
Representative Of CAROLS Telephcn-
ed Chairman Perkins Of the State
Delegation Urging Him to Aban-
don Opposition TO Dolliver.

CHICAGO, June l5.-The vice
presidential tangle has developed the
factional feeling in Indiana and Iowa
The situation in the two states Is not
identical but there are republicans in
both the states on both sides Of the
question, whether the state should bid
for honor, Of naming the running
mate for the presidential nominee
The latest phase in the Iowa situa-
ton Is the danger Of Cummins fol-
lowing showing a lukewarm interest
in the state election Of Carroll as
governor, if Cummins' opponents
continue to bar the way to Delivers
nomination as vice-president. The
representative Of CAROLS today tele-
pinned chairman Perkins Of the state
delegation urging him to abandon
opposition to Dolliver. This man is
said to have declared it is believed,
in Iowa, that Dolliver is being oppos-
ed for the vice-presidency solely be-
cause it means Cummins election to
the senate,
So far as the Fairbanks matter is
concerned, the majority of the In
diana delegation, desire to put forth
the best effort to promote the re-
nomination Of Fairbanks, for the
vice presidency because they think it
would help the state ticket. They
urge that Fairbanks ought not to
stand in the way OF his being re-
nominated if it would help the re-
publican state ticket,
On the other hand, Senator Hem
enway, Governor Henley, and others
are holding out strongly against the
suggestion that Fairbanks be with
Withdrawn as the presidential candi-
date. Their idea is that the state in
structed its delegates to work for
Fairbanks, for presidential nomina-
ton and not for any other office. Ar
guments advanced by the state can
didates have sharply divided the In
diana delegation The charge is free
v made that Fairbanks and his man
gers hve no right to adopt any course
which might strengthen the Republic
can party in the state, On the other
hand, there are some members Of the
delegation who contend Fairbanks
will stand just as good show for the
nomination for second place by re-
naming in the race for the first place
until the convention has nominated
the candidate for president,
In any event there will be a disap-
pointment in Iowa or Indiana, and
perhaps in both the States.
The national republican committee
nearly made up today at the state
caucuses though in some instances
the delegations will not get together
until tomorrow. Following are some
among those chosen today;
Idaho, William E. Borah; Califor-
MIA, George A. Knight; Montana,
Thos. G Marshall Oregon, Ralph E.
Williams; Washington, Robert L.
Mccormick; Alaska, L. p Shakle-
ford.
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KANSAS CITY, June l5-The
Missouri river has began to fall and
an end Of the great food Is in sight.
The Kaw river Is also falling and Is
normal in the headwaters. The rail-
roads are starting their trains and are
landing the incoming passengers at
boundry Of the city.
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ENTERTAIN ATLANTIC FLEET.

MANILA, June ls-The govern
ment has appropriated 100000 pesos
for the entertainment Of the Atlantic
fleet during its visit here. Some op-
position is anticipated in the assemb-
ly but it has not developed yet.
The assembly has unanimously
passed compromise appropriation
bill, The only salary reduction is the
per diem Of the assemblymen which
has been reduced from 80 to 20 pesos.
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AUTOMOBILES DROWNED,

NEW YORK, June ls-Four were
drowned tonight when an automo-
bile carrying a pleasure party OF six
became unmanageable and ran off an
open pier into the North River. The
machine turned over in its plunge
holding victims fast in their seats.
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Or. Holt VIII Tomorrow Release
n lmmuned and Send Them
On TO Vancouver
SHIP STAYS UNTIL MONDAY
DIR. Manning Ordered to Report 70
DR.. Holt For Temporary Duty
Smallpox Patient to be Held at Sta
tion Pending Complete Recovery.

DR. J. NJ, Holt, In charge Of the
quarantine station here, stated 70 a
representative Of The Astorian last
evening that he was preparing 10 dis
patch d message to the authorities az
Washington recommending that the
transport Sherman be detained In
nlarantine AZ Astoria II Ii under
kood that the commandant at Van
ouyer Barracks had already tenta-
4 lively suggested that the transport
be sent TO San Francisco, on the
grounds that the facilities for caring
for the quarantined men were im-
measurably better there. The decis-
ion will, Of course, remain with the
authorities at Washington, though Il
Ii probable they will give consider
able weight to any recommendation
made by Or. Holt.
II is an unpleasant situation that
the 1882 men on board the transport
find themselves in. Aside from the
dangers OF the dread disease, there Is
the disappointment that all must
feel over their detention here just as
they arrive on their native land after
long period OF service In the Phil
ippines. The Sherman has on board
the First Infantry, en- route to Van
eouver.
Ii is understood that before the
vessel reached Honolulu the FIRST
Sase OF samllpox was discovered; a
naval man returning being the pa
tient. His death followed Later an
enlisted man became i'll with the dis
ease. Upon her arrival here the Sher-
man was boarded by DR.. Holt and
ordered in quartine across the river.
The bar pilot who took her in, Cap
tain Swanson, is detained on board
and will have to remain incommuni-
.cado for the full IA days with the rest
of the men.
There was a plentiful lack OF vac
cine points to be found in Astoria
and DR.. Holt Immediately wired for
large supply to Portland, and yes
terday afternoon 1000 of the points
arrived by express. DR.. Holt went
over to the transport last night and
the work OF vaccinating the hundreds
of men will be carried on with all
dispatch. It's a big job and DIR. Holt
is bound to be very busy man for
many hours.
However" Dir, Holt said last
evening, 1T probably be found that
many of the men have recently been
successfully vaccinated, and in that
event they probably soon will be re-
leased"
ater-Upon returning to the city
last night, DIR. Holt, in conversation
with q reporter Of the Astorian, said
thayhe had just received word from
Washington that the transport sher-
man will not be sent to San Fran
cisco. She will remain here under his
orders.
The doctor further intimated that
owing to the extreme care taken by
the officers Of the Sherman in the
handling of the cases Of smallpox on
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AT Spokane Tacoma 7, Spokane 4.
At Salem Seattle 0, Butte 3.
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Continued on page 81
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PRICE FIVE CENTS
BASEBALL GAMES.
National League

National League.
AT Brooklyn-Rain. I'LL
At Philadelphia Rain.
AT New York Rain.
At Boston-Bo ;. Pittsburg S.
American League.
AT Detroit-Rain
At Chicago Chicago 2, New York
4. a4s
At Cleveland Cleveland 2, Wash
ington /.
At St. Louis-St. Louis 10, Boston
2 Nth
Northwest League.
AT Spokane Tacoma 7, Spokane 4.
AA Cafn.~.- e nnA4f~ n DE-. a
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
BURGLARS ENTER
AGENTS oFf|C {.
EVIDENTLY WERE EXPERT.
LwvnU MEN, Al IHEY TUX
ONLY VALUABLES THAT WEkr,
Easy TO GET AWAY WITH,

Burglars entered the Office of In
dian Agent o. II. Lipps a. Fort Lap
Wal Tuesday night and aside from
securing $35 from Agent Lips desk
generally ransacked the Office for
other valuables. The burglars aft
ell wards entered the Lapwai public
school building, where they left a
box of matches taken from the agen-
c. Office. The stores in town were
"a so visited, but only one warehouse
was entered and nothing of value
was taken from this place.
The agency safe was blown by
robbers about two years ago. and
since that time Agent lipps has not
kept money alb ut the office. During
the payment of Indian rentals a
suard is maintained over the Office
q night. and plans were being per
fCctod to have this Waterman COM
mence work within a few days.
Entrance to the Office bu 'lding
was secured through window. and
the desks We're opened by means Ct
an iron bar and rasp secured at he
agency blacksmith shop. The rob
bers left nothing that would give the
officers a clue as to their identity,
tut from their manner of sorting the
rapers and passing M several tn u
send dollars of certified checks, 1t is
y" ieved they We're experienced at
he work A package Of papers con
aiming the aprraisement OF Indian
lands was taken from the desk OF
Mr. Rose. suggesting the robbers are
Interested In the sale Of lands in the
T, servaticn country.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
RINK OPENED
LAST NIGHT

The 70 Ter ska,ing rink opened
last night under the management OF
w. David COhn to a large crowd CT
young people. There was u nlmb"r
fof spectators to watch thu snateIs,
ohe band played catchy music, and
the opening was in every way an
suspicious one. In an address t. the
crowd E. l.. Davenport briefly outlin-
eu the p LEY of the new management
OF the rink and stated that at the
evening sessions chiloren under 2
years of age would not be permitted
to skate, and that the management
reserved the right to eject any one
from the place who persisted in
breaking the rules or was Otherwise
6isagreeable and Objectionable.
A refreshment booth in charge of
c. H. AID 'er is an attractive feature
Of the place. and the rink is now in
place of It's kind, who're
those given to this form of amuse-
ment will be able to pass most en-
joyable evening. -.-.....
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S.P. GUARDS
ALL TRAINS
FEARING A H0LDUP, ALL TRAINS
WEXAn CANAL ANU AnLAE4U MEN,
kc4nUY ~ MEL nNx Edfkk(t-
ENVI. ise ass5'

Sacramento, Cal. Oct. 29.--It be.
came known today that every express
train from Oregon to California
since last Saturday night has been
guarded by an extra corps Of railroad
police and Wells-F'argo guards. arm
cd with sawed-Off shOtguns.
Although the information has been
careful y guarded by the officials of
the Southern Pacific railroad, warn
ing was received las: Saturday In
private dispatches from Red BLUM
that an attempt would be made to
hold up No. IA, the oregon express.
northbound, at point near Ager,
In Slskiyou county, just south Of
the Oregon line. The railroad off,
e,als acted on the warning and sta
toned extra guards on the train.
Special Agent Horgan distributed the
armed men on the train and was pre-
pared for an attack, but nothing de-
vel ped
1t Is not known whether the in
formation was false or not. but 1t Is
intimated by the railroad peop'e tina.
guards have been on trains every
night since then.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
LOCAL BRIEFS. ="
q 4 q Z go . . . . $$t$

The marriage of William II
Smathers and Miss Olive M. Davis
10th of Clifford, was solemnized in
this city last night, Rev. Flynn OH
ciating.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
Don't FAIL
TO REGISTER

Voters who expect ~ paTUclpa|e
IL the elections next Tuesday and
who have failed to register should
not forget the registration books Will
be closed Saturday night and those
not on the lists at that time wi be
denied the right of franchise. The
registrars have been very active dur
ing the week, and will remain at the
various registering places Saturday
in order that all who desire to regis
ter at that time will be accommoda-
ted
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
WEST SPEAKS
At NEz PIERCE
LEAVES TOWN WITHOUT PAYING
HALL RENT-lN SPEECH HE
RlDlCULES ENTIRE REPUBLI.
CAN TICKET.
Special to Evening Teller.

Nezperce, Idaho. Oct. 29.-Farm-
ers residing between Nezperce and
Mohler witnessed an interesting
spectacle this morning when Attor-
ney j. b. West of Lewiston who ad-
dressed a pc itical gathering here
last night, was overhauled by II. H.
Mckee. owner of the hall in which
the meeting was held. who demanded
his rental for the use of the building
Attorney Yves. was greeted with a
fair sized audience and was intro
duced by DR.. Lee Kelley, prominent
Democrat of the Nezperce precinct.
He devoted his time to ridiculins
United States Senator w. b, Hey
burn. the legislative ticket and
State Treasurer c. A. Hastings.
The position of Mr.. West in ths
present campaign is well understood
by the voters of all sec ions of the
prairie and while the people are
more or less curious to hear what he
may have to say. few votes will be
effected by his haranguing.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29
MRS MILLER
MAKES GOOD
FORMER LEWISTON LADY NOW
WAN lHE FRITZ SChEkF
OrkkA CO.-kAfID RISE Of
YOUNG SINGER.

cortland, Oc,. 29.-Mrs. Lulu
Dahl Miller is another of the Port
land singers who have gone East to
study who has readily met with rec
oeniu> n. An unusual opening has
been given her for one who has been
studying in New York only one sea-
sen. She has Joined the FRITZ Scheff
opera company and sings in an octet
and carries rather an important role
Her friends in Portland feel that this
i stroke of fortune, for it is not
often that an unknown singer can
step into so good position withou
previous stage experience. FRITZ
Scheff opened this seasons engage
nent in Chicago three weeks ago a.
the Studebaker and the house has
been sold out every night Of its en-
Sagement. The octet seems to be Il
feature that takes we'll and it is men
toned in most of the criticisms and
VAS been much encored. often with
four or five recalls, Mrs. Miller
writes. The company will open its
| eoason in New York late in Novem-
bef.
Mrs. Miller viii IN Portla
vas a pupil Of Mrs Rose Coursen
Reed. Her superb contral.o voice
asily won her rec gntion as one of
he leading singers of Portland. She
2eld a number of choir positions and
mad a large class of vocal students.
When she went to New York to study
With the fam Us +. \. Arens he was
delighted with the qualify OF hel
voice and named it one of the finest
he had worked with. Her throat, in
its vocal formation he pronounced
perfect She has been holding a good
church position at the Seventy-,hird
street Presbyterian church as solo
contralto. Her success is largely due
to her own untiring energy and un-
falling ambition. Recently her voice
was recorded by the Columbia
| eraphOphone in a solo with an Octe.
refrain. She is the adopted daugh-
| ter of Rev w. o. Forbes. with whose
| fanilv she has made her home since
| childhood
| Mrs. Miller is we known in Lew
iston, having resided here some
three or four years ago. While here
she was a member of the Episcopal
| church choir. Many of her Lewiston
friends will be glad to learn Of he"
! recent success.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Had dyspepsia or Indigestion for
years. No appetite, and what did
eat distressed me terribly. BurdOck
blood rBitters cured mel. H,
Walker, Snnbury. Ohio.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

The board of directors Of the
Twentieth Century club will meet
tomorrow afternoon at 1880 O'Clock
with Mrs. I. N Smith.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-10-29

Word was received late this art
ernoon that Senator Borah, who Is
coming West for the purpose Of max
ng political speeches and closing the
here for the Republican
party. has been delayed in train
wreck near Garrison. Mont. He VIII
be unable to fill the date at Moscow
scheduled for tonight, but 1t is hoped
that he will be able to make connec'
irons so as to all the 'vollmer date
and be at Lewiston on Saturday
evening.