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Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
ORIGINAL PROGRAM is
FAVORED BY CHAMBER
Would Have Fleet Remain Off Long
Beach and San Pedro Saturday
Night and Disperse Sum-
day Morning

At the regular meeting of the cham
ber of commerce board of directors yes
terday afternoon the following were
elected to membership: The Adlon d
Haucrwaas company, Harry White and
Charles c. Moore & Co.
The finance and auditing committee
reported on the communication from
the Los Angeles clearing house commit
tee of April 8, recommending TO the
board that the following telegram DC
sent to the senators and representatives
in congress from California:
1.-THE Los Angeles chamber of COM
merce opposes the AIdrich bill and urges
the passage of the Lowering Dill In
preference to other financial Legislation
now before congress.
President Stewart announced the ap-
pointment of Frank w. Burnett as
member of the harbor committee
The chamber of commerce Will be
closed Saturday, the 18th.
Resolutions were passed indicating
that it was the sense of the board that
the original program of the fleet 10
remain off Long Beach and San Pedro
Saturday night and disperse to the dill
ferent ports Sunday morning should be
carried out, for the reason that the
matter had been advertised throughout
Southern California and thousands OF
people had made preparations to be
present at San Pedro or Long Beach
Saturday night for the purpose of see
ing the battleships Illuminated and
that it was not right at this late date
to change the program. committee
was appointed to take the matter up
with Admiral Thomas.
A communication was read from the
Los Angeles city school board asking
the chamber to appoint committee to
confer with a like committee from the
Merchants and Manufacturers and
| Municipal league in the matter OF eX-
an1ining into the financial affairs of
the school board. The president was
instructed to appoint committee or
three to investigate and suggest the
manner of procedure.
A communication was read from
President Ripley in the matter OF estab-
fishing a union depot in this city,
wherein he stated at the present time
it is hardly feasible to undertake the
project. The matter was referred to
the union depot committee.
A communication was read from Hon.
James McLachlan setting forth the
action of Congressman Smith in oppos-
ing the Sierra forest reserve. The mat
ter has been referred to a special COM
mittee to draft resolutions covering the
action of Mr.. Smith, exonerating Mr..
Pinchot in any personal interest other
than the benefit of Los Angeles and
vicinity.
The secretary was instructed to pur-
chase twenty-five additional copies of
"Remonodinos Mediterranean Shores
of America"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
VICE PRESIDENT OF EXPRESS
COMPANY CALLED BY DEATH
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, April 15.-Posmer B.
Parsons, vice president of the Wells
Fargo Express company and president
of the Wells-Fargo bank, died at his
home in Brooklyn today after an illness
from pneumonia.
He was the son of a clergyman and
when boy went to Kentucky from st.
Lawrence county, New York. He en-
tered the employment of the Wells
Fargo company soon afterward as
messenger boy and participated in
many exciting incidents in mining
camps, and while carrying bullion in
stage coaches through the west. He
once operated a pony express" but
was promoted, and during his fifty
years service held many official posi-
tions.
Mr.. Parsons is survived by his widow
and one daughter Mrs. Charles Adams.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16

industries of this state will be set back
many years and the output of gold in
California will be for long period, as
it is now. much less than 1t ought to
be- just because the mineralized lands
have been grabbed and are being held
in comparatively few ownerships in
certain localities. The entire state Is
interested in this matter, so Is the en-
tire United States, which looks to Cali
fornia for a large share of the neces-
sary annual gold production. The de-
cision of the land office at Susanville
upholds all the contentious that 1 have
made regarding the notorious Yard
claims, which represent one of the larg-
est land grabbing schemes on record" !"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
MATINEES GIVE WAY TO
BURLESoUE REHEARSALS S
"sold to the Sultan" Will Be Pre-
sented at Royal Theater Begin
ming Next Sunday
Afternoon

w. Fl. Melton, manager of the Thea
ter Royal, received a telegram last
night from New York to the effect that
the manuscript Of the big New York
burlesque, "Sold to the Sultan" has
been shipped TO him from Kansas City
and would arrive in Los Angeles to-
night.
In order to properly rehearse this new
play the matinees at the Theater Royal
will not be held today nor Friday. The
new play will be presented at the Sun
day matinee.
Two shows every night have been
gilven at the Royal but with the pre-
sentation of sold to the Sultan" only
one performance will be given each
night and four matinees a week instead
of the daily matinee, as has been the
practice. Fleet week. however, matt
nees will be given daily.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
RACE TRACK PLUNGER DEAD;
MURDER THEORY ADVANCED
Pv Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 15.-Mys-
tery surrounds the death Of Samuel Gil
more, once a famous race track plung-
er. and detectives have been working on
the case for several days in the hope OF
clearing up what they believe to have
been a. deliberately planned murder.
Already two men are under surVell-
lance on ,suspicion of having been i'm
plicated in the killing of Gilmore for his
money, but not until yesterday did the
first details of the suspected tragedy
leak out.
Gilmore came to his death last Tues
day morning, apparently from natural
causes. After his death, however 1t
became known that he had $1,000 at
Emeryville Monday afternoon, and an
investigation, which his relatives IN
sisted upon, was Immediately begun
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
Won BUELOW RECEIVED
BY THE POPE AT ROME
Ry Associated Press.


ROME, Apri 15.-Pope Plus today
received in private audience Prince Won
Buelow, the imperial chancellor OF
Germany. and Princess Won Buelow.
The pontiff was greatly pleased to be
able to speak with them in italian and
said he hoped the sojourn here of the
chancellor and his conference with
Cardinal Merry del Val, the papal
secretary of state, would bring about
and understanding In regard to Catho-
lie conditions in Germany.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
Fire Causes 100000 Loss
BY Associated Press.

OIL CITY, Pa, April ia forest
fire which started in Venango county
yesterday covered an area of ten square
miles south of this city. The loss
through burning of timber and oil well
rigs will reach 100000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
Couldn't rreat All Alike

his board gets the neck of the turkey on
Thanksgiving day?" said the thin boarder.
mot all of 'em," was the boarding house
lady's reply. "You know there is only one
neck on a turkey."-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
Roosevelts Entertain

Rv Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, April 15.-President
and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained at
luncheon today in compliment to the
governor general of Canada, Earl
Grey, and Lady Grey. who arrived in
Washington last evening.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
Cotton Firm Falls
BY Associated ]

BY Associated Press.
LIVERPOOL, April 15.-Leech,, Har-
rison & Forward, cotton merchants,
have placed their affairs in the hands
of Harwood, Banner & Sons, account
ants.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
Dlsuusted Rats

Bacon-I see it is said that rats are
judges of music.
Egbert-I guess that is right. We
haven't had one in the house since we
got the nograph.-Yonkers States
man.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
Pensacola Cars Running

BY Associated Press.
PENSACOLA, Fla, April 15.-Cars
were run on two lines today under the
protection of the soldiers. Besides this
crews, several strike breakers were or
each car.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16
COURT RESTRAIMS ROADS
FROM INCREASING RATES
Federal Judge Enjoins Corporations
from Putting Into Effect Big
Advance in Freight
Charges
BY Associated Press.

By Associated Press
CHICAGO, A2ril 15.--A temporary
injunction restraining the eastern rail-
ways from putting into effect an ad-
vance of 100 per cent in milk and butter
freight rates was granted by Judge
Kohlsaat in the United States circuit
court yesterday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-16

Have broad tucks and ruffle of val lace.
Fronts of waists have double houhce OF net
These are 81 values at $780,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15
wyNNEsoTA INDIAN LANDS
OPENED FOR SETTLEMENT
Honesteaders Must Pay in Five An.
uual Installments.

Duluth, Minn., Sept. 16--More
than $4,000 acres of land, formerly
included in the Cass Lake, the Chip-
pewas of Mississippi, the Leech
Lake, the Fond du Lac, the Red Lake
end the Winnibigashish reserva-
tions, were thrown open to settle
ment today in accordance with Or
ders from the general land office.
A large part Of the tract consists
of gooA agricultural lands, Al ol
the lauds are subject to entry un-
der the homestead laws, and settlers
viii. be required to pay $t.2' an
acre in FIVE annual installmenss.
An important provision !s one
sub bjectlng all of the lands to a pro-
rata charge for drainage works that
may be erected in the state of Min
nesota under the terms OF the Vel
stead law passed at the las. session
Of congress.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15
RRYAN Comedies REPUBLICAN
Maine and FEW Other STATES
IN INTERVIEW AssAS TAFT STATING IN REPLY TO FORMERS
ASSERTIONS THAT HE HAS RECORD OF PRIORITY ON ALL
REFoRMs-s1DEsTEPs MONEY QUEsT1oN-sAYs IT IS OF
POLITICS. BUT DOES NOT TAKE BACK FREE SILVER.

philadelphia, Sept. 15.-William
Rrvan arrived today from Balti-
more and met with an enthusiastic
r.cantion. He addressed the public
f,om a platform in front of the Phil
ade,phia Record Office. He arraign-
o1 the election methods in Philadel-
mia and said the Democratic plat
form was offensive to the bosses ar
,orv offensive to the bosses OF Phila-
de,nhia. Referring to the result In
Maine, he said:
"Maine has returned the lowest
Republican majority in II years
.nd to be conservative l will havs
- concede. on this showing few
states to the Republicans"
He said Taft promised prosperity
and Roosevelt Endorsed the idea, but
i, asked how is Taft going to givi
,rosperity when his godfather
Roosevelt has already had panic OF
his hands.
At luncheon he was the guest O
+he New Jersey committee, In charge
Of his visit in that state this after
noon and evening.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15
TRADE BOOMERS HELP
FIGHT COTTONWOOD FIRE.
While Being Entertained Flames De-
stroy Humble Home.

Cottonwood. Ida, Sept. 10
While the Lewiston trade boomers
we're being entertained in the city a
fire call brought out practically the
entire population OF the town, who
joined to fight the flames, which
broke out in a shack occupied by
Mrs. Holmes, a colored woman, who
lest her husband last week. In the
disastrous fire several weeks ago the
Holmes family lost all OF their be-
lonxings, and the built small shack
near the business part OF town
where they lived in great poverty
The woman's husband died las
week. and she has been washing loi
a living. All of her personal eh""'
we're burned as we'll as quantity
Of laundry which she had gathered
from her patrons in the morning
The humble home Of the destitute
co,ored woman burned before th'
| ronu,ation of Cottonwood, as all ef
fcrts TO extinguish the flames proved
futile. The loss will not excee'
$500 but as II falls on woman
who has recently been bereaved. II
addition to losing her home in 70
me- fire, great sympathy is extende'
to her.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15
M'CARREN BES7S
IAMMANY HALL
BROOKLYN BOSS THREATENS TO
BOLT IF HIS DELEGATES ARE
UNSEATED-W WRANGLE ON,
BUT CONNERS WITH HIM.

Rochester, Sept. 15.-The Demo-
cratic state convention convened at
noon today without preconvention
settlement on the nomination fir gov
eror. Though the contest Is narrow
ed down to a choice of one of three
or four. &C.
There are prospects of a livlby
session involving the merits Of the
fight between Charles F. Murphy.
leader of Tammany Hall, and Sena-
tor Patrick McCarren. The latter
has made an official announcement
that he will bolt the convention II
any Of his delegates are unseated.
The first session lasted less than
an hour and was devoted exclusively
to the opening addres of ex-Judge
Morgan J. O'Brien and to routine
business. The convention then ad'
jc,urned until tomorrow. when the
reports of committees ON resolutions
and contested sests will be- received
After hesadjournmeht It was pre-
d,cted d satisfactory agreement or
the McCarren-Murphy contrcvers,
would be reached and Chairman
Connors of the state. committee II
said to have stated that all the Nc
Carren delegates would be seated.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15
RAINFALL RpEAvS DR0UTH.
Showers Of Nipht and Farly Mornin'
Total ~ Inch.

The extended period Of dry wealth
ar was broken last night by ram
which was reported to be genera
ali over the Lewiston country. IN
some places on the prairie the ram
was preceded by a severe electrical
storm, but the heavy showers which
followed did not damage, according
+, the advices received last night
The total for the storm Is IT inch
II Is a remarkable fact that this Is
the first rain OF the fall season heavs
enough to delay the harvest Tor more
than a few hours. and because o
this unusual period of good harves'
weather the crop has been trans
ferred from the head to the sack 81
ran,dlv that the harvest Is more that
70 per cent completed.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15
RANGE CATTLE
LOOKING WELL

Stock cattle on the summer ranges
on Craig mountain and on the Sal
mon river are in better condition
this year than usual, according to =
well-known stockman OF Westlake.
who has large herd feeding on the
grassy hillsides. As a usual thing
the summer range along the Salmon
and on the Craig slopes becomss
poor during the late summer months.
but the contrary is true this year.
although no late rains have fallen.
1t is said that stockmen in the vi
entity of Westlake have sold 1000
head of cattle during the last few
months and most OF the stock y
either ready for market or has been
delivered. Prices have been good
this summer, and the stockmen
have been fortunate In avoiding
losses. z
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15
vOLLMER WELCOMES
BOOSTERS WITH PARADE.
Party Now on Downhill Pull, no to
Culdesac.
;pecial to Evening Teller.

Special to Evening Teller.
vollmer, Ida, Sept. 15.-Welcom-
ell by the stirring martial music OF
the Vollmer brass band, the Lewis
ten automobile party arrived here
this afternoon, where they were en-
tertained for more than an hour. The
town was filled with people who
watched the auto parade as the trade
boosters ploughed through the mud
DIV streets. An enthusiastic greeting
showed the fine spirit of co-opera-
tion offered by the Vollmer citizens
and the meeting, which was attend
ed by a large crowd. showed the In
terest of the people who wish to ce-
ment the friendly relations for trade
and future growth OF the entire
country between the Clearwater and
the Snake.
J. S. Mcdonald of Vollmer deliver
ed a welcome address and John U
Bender Of Lewiston responded in
stirring speech. George Crum actec
as master of ceremonies. He ha:
earned the praise which has been be
slowed on him by his fellow trade
missionaries. for he has acted In be
half of the party at all Of the meet
ings.
| Crossing the track. flanked b!
warehouses bulging with grain. th'
party entered lilo, the commercial RI
val of vollmer, where they were en-
tertained for a short time. lilo citi
zens turned out zen masse." as tn
country correspondent would say
and the spirit Of friendly co-opera
tion showed again the cause for tn
development OF tn
thriving marts Of trade which DC
the prairies.
| Shortly after o'clock the part
left for Kippen. where short sto
will he made. The trip down Guide
sac hill is dreaded. as the roads ar
~ bad condition. but 1t is exrecte
that Culdesac will be reached l
time for dinner. The last leg OF th
home tourney will he begun
darkness. and the boosters will a.
riy. in Lewiston late this evening.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15
LEWISTON TRADE BOOSTERS
WERE WELL RECEIVED
Royal Entertainment at Graneeville
On Last Leg Of Journey.

Grangeville, Ida, Sept. 15.-The
marty of Lewiston trade boosters left
here at an early hour this morning
OH the last leg of their journey over
Camas prairie. From the time they
arrived in Grangeville last night un-
til the last booster crawled under
the covers, they enjoyed the hospi-
tality of the Grangeville citizens.
Ushered into town by a party or
leading citizens. the junketing party
paraded the principal streets while
the pleased populace cheered to the
echo. Trade relations and business
comfy for future action proved the
text of a number OF bright speeches
made at the reception rendered the
visitors last night. The trip has been
a great success. for 1t has cemented
the relations between Lewiston and
the prairie sections and further de-
yelopment will be made under the
combined direction OF the two CON-
munities.
Those who spoke on trade rela.
tons and united DEVELOPMENT efforts
were Wallace Scales. A. F. Parker
Reese Hattahaugh. w ". Cassidy
and w. w. Brown OF Grangeville
The responses vera bv George Crum
Mark Means. G. w. Mount NJ. d
Mills. George ". Black and l.. L
Eainas ~ Lewiston.
Mrs Holmes the unfortunate col
orad woman who lost her househol'
eNer.s IN Are az Cottonwood YES
terdav. will have occasion TO remen
har +ha irnketirg partv. for mrs
| Of $40 was made un nv the Lewis
! ton men and forwarded to her from
Denver.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15
BRYAN INVADES
new JERSEY

Trenton, N. j., Sept. 15.-William
j. Bryan came into New Jersey to-
day to deliver speech or two and
incidentally to consult with the
Democratic leaders over the outlook
in this state. State Chairman Rob
ert S. Hudspeth will endeavor to Sc
cure Mr.. Bryan's promise for re-
turn visit some time next month. he
believes that a few speeches by the
presidential nominee will certainly
result in Democratic victory In
New Jersey next November.
1t is we'll known that a considera-
BILE element Of the Democratic party
in New Jersey would have preferred
Judge Gray of Delaware as the nom
inee for the presidency. But since
the Denver convention the rank and
file of the party in this state has
fallen into line with readiness that
has both surprised and pleased the
Bryan campaign managers. With
more or less dissension existing
among the Republicans. the Demo
Gratis regard the outlook with grea
satisfaction.
Gov. Fort was elected last year b!
a plurality Of 5000. which repre-
sented in its great fall from the ~.
900 plurality Of President Roossyei
in 1904, not merely . decreased Re
publtcar vote, but . largely increa1
ed Democratic vote.
In every presidential sssctto
since: and including 1S1S. unit
l1Sss. New Jersey went Democratic
Two years ago the Democrats wo
| four out Of 10 congressional seat
and missed winning two more by
few hundred votes In . total IN IL
1.-TWO districts of about $4,000.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15

Philadelphia, Sept. 15.-"Taft Is
dcdging, but he cannot escape the
issues. He Will not be permitted tc
run away from them. He has &C.
c,pted the nomination Of his party.
Now let him take the people into his
confidence and interpret the plat
form 80 the public nay know where
he stands and$what he intends tc
do" In these words Bryan, ID an
interview today on his way from
Baltimore. Issues another challenge
to Taft. qBga,
BRYAN said he had been . tarin
reformer for % years. had advocated
the election Of United States sena'
tors by the people for IL years. IA
voring the income tax IA years. ant
Taft was only now coming around Il
his position on these questions.
Bryan says he advocated inde
pendence for the Filipinos in 1895
that Taft has admitted the people
must ultimately have independence
I have called attention to the rae
that Taft made mistake OF Viz
U00, 900 in his estimate OF the cos
of imperialism.
taft spends some time on tn
money question. The money ques
tion has ben taken out OF polite
because the unexpected discovery @
gold has given an increase whicl
was demanded by the Republican
we'll as by the Democratic parties
Taft cannot escape the issues. VIII
he define his position on the tarin
on labor, on the railroad question
He will not be permitted to ru
away from them"
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15
All a Surprise to Hill.
Fifty-Arst Birthday Of VIM. II. TAFT


William H. Taft. Republican can
didate for president, is 81 years Old
to-day. Fpllowing is rapid glance
al his notable career.
Born in Auburn, a suburb OF Gin
cinnati, Sept is, 1857. At II. grad
uated from the Cincinnati High
school; ...0
At Fl, graduated from Yale, sec
ond In the class and class orator.
AT ~, studying law in Cincinnati.
working az . newspaper reporter.
At %, graduated at the Cincinna-
ii Law school, dividing hrst honors.
At "a, assistant prosecuting attor'
uey for Hamilton county. Ohio.
At 25, collector Of internal reve-
nue..
At 2s, resigned to enter private
practice
At 2s, appointed assistant county
solicitor.
At 80, Judge Of the superior court
Of Cincinnati.
At 33, solicitor general At WASH
,,vton under President Harrison.
At IS, United States circuit cour'
,rdga for the Sixth district.
At "A, First civil governor OF tht
Philippines.
| At AZ. secretary OF war IN fres''
dent Roosevelt's cabinet. 49,.
| At 4s, visited Philippines VIII
congressional party and suggested
improvements.
At 40, restored order in Cuba a
provisional governor.
AT so. candidate for the fepuoii
o.r nresidential nomination.
At 81. Republican cand'da'e 10
president of the United States
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15
RECORD, YIELD
FALL wheat

Grangeville, Ida, Sept. 15.-What
Will probably stand out as a record
In wheat production was reported
yesterday by Cy Overman OF the
stock Arm of Sweet & Overman, who
own a large farm near GrGangeville'
Mr.. Overman had one held of 1856
acres in fall wheat, and the thresh-
ers' report shows an average yield O.
AN bushels an acre.
Heavier yields for a small area
rave been reported. but this is the
nrst showing on such a large scale
Inc wheat was fall sown and viii
grade No. 1. Reports from all owe
camas prairie show that the yielt
VIII be record-breaker, and will
.ne railroad in operation and tn
"isn prices quoted. the farmers will
receive much larger profit thi
Year.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-09-15

The rain last night was welcomed
By the farmers. for 1t will be grea'
aid to those who expect to begin
seeding soon. 1t will be great ben
eft to the pastures and the stocR
ranges will be renewed by the heav'
fall rain. No damage to grain h"
occurred, and 1t can be stated tha'
several davs Of rainy weather woul'
do bnt little damage to the grain II
the shock.