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The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
WHITE AS
A WITNESS
Tells the Story of His
Efforts in Lorirner
Scandal

Chicago, Sept Representative
Charles A White recalled 10 the wit
ness stand on cross examination be.
lore the Lorimer committee. testified
today that he wrote Senator Lorlmer
in December 1909, telling of his en-.
dcavor TO get the senator to commit
himself concerning doings I'm the legis-
lature so that he. White, might use
ii in his publication OF the story.
White insisted that ne did not pro
pose selling the story, but wanted to
publish II
He then declared the contract with
the Chicago Tribune did not state the
truth entirely. The contract states
that offered to sell the manuscripts, "
said White. That is not true. |
protested at the time that did not
offer to sell the story, but only eX.
pected my expenses
In response to mrther questions.
White declared he thought his ex-
penses might be $4,000.
The witness admitted he had re.
ceived $3.50 for his expenses in addi.
ton TO the $3.50 called for by the
newspaper contract.
After Sparring, White admitted he
never had received any offer of pay
for the story except from the news
paper which published it He repeat
edly insisted he was paid for his ex-
penses and did not oiGer the story for
sale
i sent the manuscript To- the DOu-
bleday Page company and told them
! would expect my expenses"
White then admitted his statement.
in his letter to Senator Lorimer. that
he had been offered $3.50 n word for
his 10000 word manuscript. was un-
true.
The witness said that about
fourth OF the manuscript was pub
lished In the newspapers He added
he did not know anybody in the legls-
lature VINO would cooperate by con
Tossing anything in his story. He al
SO said he knew from what legisla-
tors had said TO hi that there was
corruption in the legislature
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
Nj. v YORK'S
COVE RN()R
May Be Stimson, One
of the Republican
Progressives

Saratoga. Sept 2S.-That Henry L.
Stimson, former L. S district attor.
ney of New York, VIII be the nominee
of the progressiyes for the governor
ship became known after a confer.
ence of leaders With Col Roosevelt
just before the convention.
Saratoga. n. Y, Sept Changing
political currents thls morning caused
the rubbing of of the proposed guber-
material slate OF the names of Harvey
u. Hinman and j Mayhew Vain.
wright When The conCerees VINO
arc fixing up the ticket met before the
convention opened, 1t was discovered
that former United States District
Attorney Henry l.. Stlmson had de.
veloped increased strength and ap-
peared at the moment to be the strong
est candidate
Two sessions al the convention
seem likely today The discussion on
the platform. the progressiyes say,
probably will take a ajor portion OF
the day after which ii may be neces-
sary to adjourn fr a night ession. Be.
tween sessions, lne gubematorial
slate will be fixed.
II Is further stated that an effort
Will be made 10 have Senator Hinman
run as a candidate for lieutenant gov.
ernor and the leaders were trying TO
reach him this morning by the long.
distance telephone.
Delegates TO the second days ses.
sion were wearying from the excite
ment and turmoil OF yesterdays ses->
sion, when Col Roosevelt scored his
first victory.
The progressive lenders were In
conference until a late hour last night
and. when the scheduled time came
for the opening OF the convention
only quarter OF the delegates we're
present
Vice-President Sherman was an
early conner and was cheercd as was
State Chairman Woodruff. who came
in a few minutes later.
There were resoundlng cheers for
William Barnes. Jr., ledacr of the old
guard, when he entered.
Col. Roosevelt called the conven-
ton TO order at II is. As he took
up the gavel Col, Roosevelt asked
the delegates and spectators not to
smoke
The committee on credentials re-
ported there were no contests and
there was no report to be made which
elected from the temporary chairman
words OF congratulation.
This convention he said "has
shown that the utmost intensity OF dli
ference OF opinion can be accompanied
by scruDulous fairness in handling the
question as to who Is by right entitled
TO admission TO the convention"
United States Seaa.or Root WAS
nominated As permanent chairman Of
the convention by the committee on
permanet orgaization. The report was
adopted ad Col Roosevelt appointed
CONTINUED on Page SevenD
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
IDENTIFIED BY
FINGER MARKS

Chicago, Sept 2S.-Captain Michael
p. Evans. in charge of the bureau of
identification. testified Yesterday
the coroner's inqulsition into the mur-
der of Clarence ID. Hitler. chief clerk
In the R",k Island railroad Office. that
the finger-print method of identiica-
tion Of criminals Is infallible. and that
Thomas Jennings negro held by the
police. Is the burglar who shot the
railroad man after a struggle in his
home
On the testimony of Captain Evans
and Mrs. Caroline Fellows. who iden-
tilted Jennings the second time as the
burglar al whom she fired two shots
three weeks ago when she discovered
him in her room. Jennings was held
TO the grand jury on charge OF muir
der
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
HEARST IS STILL
AN INDEPENDENT

New York, Sept 2S.-In a cable dis
patch received here from Paris today.
William Randolph Hearst denied that
he would be willing to accept a minor
nomination on the Republican ticket.
Mr. Hearst. the dispatch says. when
asked If statement he recently made
on the political situation could mean
that he would accept such a nomina.
ton replied.
Certainly not. am the Tndepend-
ents' leader. ! would do anything 10
help the league, but ! would not ac-
cept any nomination. large or small.
on the Republican ticket"
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
RAILROAD RACES
WITH WINTER

Seattle. Wash. Sept 2S.-The Cop
per River Northwestern railroads
race with winter from Cordova TO
Kennicott. Alaska. has Just passed an
important lap. a cable message re-
ceiyed here from Chief Engineer T. C.
Hawkins today SAYS that the upper
crossing of the Copper river at Mile
1872 was made successfully Yesterday.
There remains only one more difficult
feat. the crossing of the Kuskalana
canyon at Mile 1i9 This point the
dispatch says. viii be reached with
track October 16.
Across the canyon a steel bridge
23O feet high and SIS feet long must
be built before further advance can
be made. 1t is hoped 10 rush con
struction Of the bridge through in a
fortnight. which VIII leave but two
Alaskan winter months 10 build forty
seven miles of road to the terminus
at kennicott. which must be reached
by the end OF the wear
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
FISH DO GROW ON
AND CLIMB TREES

Now York. Sept 2S.-Anybody
who does not believe that fish grow
on trees and climb around among the
foliage is hereby referred to the dig
n'iied American Fisheries society.
which is holding It's annual conycn-
lion at the New York aquarium.
I've heard so much about fish
said one member. that I'll dream OF
fish growing GU trees and"
Fish do grow on trees" interrupt
ed DR.. John Il Gunckel OF Toledo
IN support Mr. Gunckel," asserted
DR. l. II, Bean. chief fish expert for
the state of New York. Fish grow
on trees and climb small trees and
shrubs in Alaska"
Unfortunately the subject was pur-
sued no further and that particular
sort Of fish that may be shaken down
like an apple was not named.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
BANKERS ON A
SPECIAL TRAIN

Chicago. Sept 9s.-In costly spc-
c'al train which leaves Chicago today
bound for the annual convention at
Los Angeles of the American Bankers
association. are los bankers, repre-
sentIng a combined capital so huge
that the train has already won the
appellatIon "Croesus special
On board viii be a group of eastern
bankers, number of "neIghboring
state" OAanciers, who have come to
Chicago for the express purpose OF
taking the special. and partN OF To-
cal representatives.. Two special de
luxe trains left Chicago yesterday
for Los Angeles
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
HORSES LOST IN
ALASKA SURVEY

Dawson. Y. T.. Sept 2S.-The inter
national boundary survey expedition,
Including seventy men and sixtv-hve
horses. which has been running a line
between Canada and Alaska. north of
the Yukon river this season. arrived
yesterday in route for the south. in
charge of Thomas Riggs, representing
America. and ]. ID. Cralf. representing
Canada.
An extremely rough country be-
tween the Yukon and Porcupine
rivers was traverscd third of the
horses taken in last spring died on
unblazed trails and morasses. Those
brought back look like skeletons.
The men are in good health. The
party plans to return early next
season prepared to spend the two sue
ceeding winters in the Arctic.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
WISCONSIN
PL A 7 T ORM
Says the Payne-AId
Law Does Not Keep
Party Faith

Madison, Wis, Sept 2S.-A portion
of the Republican platform as adopt
ed by the resolution committee was
made public before being read to the
delegates today. 1t praises Senator
La Toilette and the Wisconsin pro-
Grcssives and declares the Payne-Ald-
rich tariff law does not fulnll party
pledges. The present tariiI board Is
declared not adequate
The railroad law should be amend
cd TO allow physical valuation Of
railroads. \ graduated income tax
is favored and national control OF ma
tural resources.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
MADE BLIND
BY A JOKEE:
Young Woman Had Red
Pepper Blown Into
Her Eyes

Newark. y. j, Sept 2S Miss Lucy
Burton, young society woman of
Dover, will probably be blind Tor life
as the result OF the practical Joke of
youth. the son OF neighbor
Miss Burton was descending in an
elevator at a local store last week
when the practical Joker blew tube
iull of red pepper into her face With
scream she sank TO the floor OF the
elevator. She has been unable TO
see since the occurrence and oculiSlS
hold out little hope that her cyeslght
can he restored
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
HONEST HlGHWAYMAN
RETURNS STOLEN COIN

ST. PAUL MINI, Sept. 27-St.
Paul has an honest highwayman
About three years ago heNbeld up
a saloon here, nearly Killed the bar
tender and departed with n pockeuul
OF coin.
He escaped the dragnet of the po-
lice department and Chris Batroo the
proprietor. chalked up S5105 to loss
and forgot about it, Today he re-
ceiyed a money order for the fulI
amount sisned George Smith.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
WEATHER FORECAST

THE INDICATIONS ARE THAT THO
WILL BE PARTLY CLOUDY TO.
NIGHT; TOMORROW RAIN AND
COOLER IN NORTH PORTION.
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
National Administration.

INoOtInued on Page sevenl
The Evening standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1910-1913, 1910-09-28
PLATf ORN
ST RADI)[E
New York Republicans
Are invited to Blow
Hot and Cold

< Saratoga, y. Y, Sept 2S-Thc work
lof drafting a platform for presenta.
ftion to the Republican state conven.
tion occupied the committee on reso.
Y luuons for the greater part of the
night II was daybreak when the re-.
suit OF the committees efforts was civ.
en- out
The platform endorses the admin.
lstration oi President Taft and Gov.
crnor Hughes, declares that the Payne
tariff law has been a success. and
refers with approval to the work on
the last congress
II pledges the continuance ot the
state graft inquiry until all wrong
doing capable of exposure shall be
Abrought TO light"
The plank relating to direct primar.
I, $ is very brief. but admits of 10
=. sconstructiou. I'VE promise leg
ltion which will enact these prin.
les into law" is the pledge.
he platform as drafted is as fol-
The Republicans of the state of New
'rk in convention Represented. re-
'olve 40 follows:
~ warfare against Graft
n We declare relentless warfare
against official and legislative wrong.
doing In this state a Republican leg
lSlature ordered an immediate and
5teal ching inquiry into all corrupt
practices and this inquiry is now
sSing forward vigorously We pledge
It's continuance. with additional au-
thorlty If required. and that all such
wrongdoing capable of exposure shall
be brought to light, to the end that
the guilty shall be punished and the
innocent relieved of unjust suspicion.
Dishonesty in public service Is next
to treason. the most flagrant OF
crimes. In ridding our institutions of
this cancer growth, we know no party
distinction. The crimes which have
been committed have involved mem
hers OF both parties. and the fact that
some OF the wrongdoers have mas.
Queraded under the name OF Repub.
lIcans. neither has gained, nor shall
gain. them immunity from punish
ment by Republicans.
Not only have they wronged the peo.
pie, but they have proved themselves
the worst enemies OF the party. The
crook and CRATER and unfaithlul man
in public service shall be put out and
kept cute
National Administration.
We enthusiastically endorse the pa-
trio,ic and statesmanlike leadership !
OF William Howard Taft and declare /
our pride in the achievements of hi, |
flrst eighteen months as president of
the United States. Each succeeding I
month since his inauguration has con
iirmed the nation In its high estimate
OF his greatness of character, intel ,
lectual ability. sturdy common sense.
extraordinary patience and persever- !
ance, broad and Statesmanlike com |
lCnntInneh ON PAGE Snrnn
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-29
ANNUAL MEETING OF
r. R. COMPANY TODAY

The annual meeting of the Hilo Rail
road Company will be held this after
noon. at which time B. f. Dillingham;
who resigned from the directorate some
time ago. viii probably be returned tc
that body.
\ special meeting viii be held this
morning to 60 over some important mat
tiers connected with the Hilo extension
dealing with tine location of bridges
etc This morning : meeting will be
utilized largely to clear up a lot OF
details, so that when the annual meet
ing is held this afternoon the reports
will be BROUGHT up to date.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-29
New Flower.

ga new violet was discovered on the
main ridge, and seems to be peculiar
to Lanai, it IS woody. three feet high
with pink flowers and narrow lance
olate leaves The material collected on
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-29

partially destroyed by fire in Ney
York.
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04
Lion Fondles a Child

In Pittsburg a savage lion fondled
the hand that a child thrust into
his cage. Danger to a child is some
times great when least regarded.
Often it comes through Colds,
Group, and Whooping Cough. They
slay thousands that DR.. Kings
New Discovery could have saved.
"a few doses cured our baby of a
very bad case of Group" writes
Mrs. George B. Davis, of Flat Rock
N. c., ave always give it to him
when he takes cold. It's a wonder
full medicine for babies" Best for
Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe, Asthma,
Hemorrh ages, Weak Lungs. Soc
$1.OO. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed
by P. H. Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04
HOuS1ONIA

Josh Hutchinson, and Ike Adams
both negroes working for B. f. Nc
Clure engaged in an alteration
about $50 O'Clock Monday morning
Hutchinson alleges that Adams
rushed at him with a drawn razor
and that Hutchinson struck Adams
twice with a singletree on the head
the second blow fracturing his
skull. Adams was felled like an
OK and never regained conscious
ness dying Wednesday evening at
n O'clock Sam Mcclure and
Jack Ramey living south OF Hous-
tonia Saturday purchased the G'
w. Crawford farm of 4SO acres
which lies on the east side OF Nc
Cures farm. Each of the purchas-
ers takes half the land. The price
paid was SIS per acre or $s6,ooo'
The land was unimproved.---J
w. SANKEY'S baby got hold OF a
a of I've water Monday, and near
ly succeeded in drinking the con-
tents before his mother saw him.
AS it was the babys mouth and
tongue were quite badly burned,
but fortunately no serious results
will follow.---W. E. letter, who
is erecting amodern ten room
house on his farm near 1edieville
has contracted with Bender & West
brook to install a furnace, water
System and acetylene lighting
plant.-Houstonian.
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04
SWEET SPRINGS

Miss Mary Hall of Marshall Is
here with her brother W. c. Hall,
and family during the absence OF
his wife while in 1exas.---Gus
Mathews of Montserrat bought of
r. Sam Hays 100 acre farm miles
west OF Sweet Springs. Consider
alton S12sOO.---Everett Lynch
and wife are receiving the con-
gratulations of their many friends
over the arrival OF fine baby
girl at their country home Oct. 20.
LEO Burfeind and wife were
ut Sedalia last Sunday with their
little daughter, who was operated
on by a physician there and had
her tonsils taken out and a growth
on one lof her eyes removed. The
little lady stood the operation well
and is recovering rapidly.-Herald
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04
which several men >were sitting

which several men <were sitting
came down upon him. DR.. A. r.
Shoemaker, the veterinary surgeon
was present and with the assis-
lance of Ben Cooper got Mr.. Wood
shoulder in place before the ar
rival of DR.. Caldwell, who said they
did as good a Job as he could have
done.---H. P. King, Of Marshall
has accepted a position as night
agent of the c. & A.iin place OF
Elmer Neal, who has decided to &C.
cept a position in the state, Of
Washington.---Cliff Thomson
sold his farm, consisting of So acres
located one and half miles east
Of Slater this week to c. GR. White
of New Hampton, Gentry County
the consideration being $3.50 pei
acre. Mr.. White gets possession or
March LIST. The sale was negotiat
ed by G.. w. Baker.-Rustler.
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04
Tidal Wave Kills 200

Rome, October 24.-Casamicciola,
on the Island Of 1schia, the haven
OF the hordes fleeing the cholera
infested regions Of Italy has been
destroyed by atidal wave with
great loss of. life. Unofficial es-
Inmates place the number Of the
dead at 200, although the number
may greatly exceed that amount.
The mayor OF Casamicciola tele-
graphed the perfect of police here
that Casamicciolc has been des-
troyed as was forcasted in earlier
dispatches. The telegram adds that
there are. many victims and that
help is urgently needed. The gov
eminent has sent q fleet of war
ships, consisting oft hree battle
ships and four cruisers, with in struc
tons to hurry to the scene of the
disaster with all provisions and
food available. Troops also have
been hurried to the stricken city.
Word comes that it is not likely
that there are any Americans
among the victims OF the disaster.
The only American known to have
been in Cassamicciola OF late is the
painter, Robert Hale, who comes
from st, Paul, Mimi, and who is
said to have left the town several
days ago.
Late dispatches confirm the great
loss Of life following the terrific
rainfall along the slopes of vesuv-
ius. 1t is NOW stated that the flood
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04

Miss Watts opened her grip che
found it contained only gentle
mems wearing apparel, sermons,
bibles, etc., she almost tainted. We
wonder how the pastor was dress
ed and what kind of a sermon the
Blackburn people had.---Born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Stoner at
their home near Miami Thursday,
Oct. 20, a daughter.---Mr. Frank
Yuille and Miss Allie Mullins were
married Saturday Oct. % at the
home of John Dilley in Dewitt,
Squire Griffith of that city per-
forming the ceremony. The bride
is the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Pad Mullins of this township. The
young couple will make their home
ON the farm of the brides uncle I.
B. Mullins.-News.
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04

be held here Nov. IL aud 10. "A
premium OF Us will be gieeas for
the best ten ears of white corn
and S.. for the best ten ears of vel
low corn. Tor the second best a
premium Of $3.50 win be given on
each. Samples to be left with D.
Fl. Cooper not later than Nov. II.
Mr.. s. M. Jordon OF the State
Board OF Agriculture will act as
judge. He will also give talk on
corn and wheat which you cannot
afford to miss. 1t is free.---Mrs.
Sarah H.u sold her 100 acre farm,
east OF town this week to Viii
Hinnah for $3.50 per acre.---Ihe
box social at Oak Grove last Fri
day night was a perfect success, to
owners and bidders. Many boxes
sold for $3.50 and the total receipt
amounted to $3.50. Virgil johnson
Is teacher.---Jess Cross and fam
lily of Kansas City were here this
week Ito attend the funeral OF Mrs.
Mae Friemonth.---Ben Powell, j.
1hierfelder and Franklin Ayres
have returned from a weeks trip
to Colorado. They report that they
were pleased with that country
Globe,
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04
County News.
From Our Exchanges
ARROW ROCK

Frank Alstein while working with
the wood saw tuesday had tbs
misfortune OF getting the tip end
OF one of his fingers cut off. He
was fortunate 1t was nc WORSE
r. p. Morris returned Tuesday from
a visit with his daughter Miss Sadie
who is attending school in Colum-
bia. He reports that the citizens
there are very confident in the elc-
trio line.---Wm Eichman and sor
Chester in company with Arthur
Dickson went to Frankfort We'd
nesday and then to Slater. Lester
Suppe and his sister Mrs. Graham
of Chicago returned with them
G. b. Kibler of Marshall was here
the first OF the week completing
the work about his new building.
Statesman.
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04
NELSON

Geo. Thomas jr. is building a
two-room addition to his residence
on Garnet street this week. He is
also finishing alarge room in the
second story.----Chris Simmons
and family moved from town to the
country near the Cotton Patch
school house last week.---A boy
arrived at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. Jeffress ON Monday Oct. II,
Born to Mr. and Mrs. J.. H.
Hubbard who lives west of town
a healthy baby girl ON last Friday
night.---Born to MI and Mrs
VIM Jackson a large baby boy hast
Sunday. He was named Robert
Ervin.---1. M. Fowler, our ener-
getic postmaster has added an
other Improvement to the postof-
flee by installing acetylene lights
Those reported on the sick
list this week are: Mr.. Hindman
Mrs. Dave Swisher and one OF Mrs
Durret Smiths children.-Advance
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04
It's a Crime

to neglect your health. The worst
neglect that you a be guilty OF
n to allow constipation, bilious
ness OF any liver or bowel trouble
to continue. 1t is poisoning your
entire system and may lead to a
serious chronic disease. Take Bal
lard's Herbine and get absolutely
well. The sure cure for any and
all troubles of the stomach, liver
and bowels. Sold by P. H.. Frank
lin.
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04
An Ideal Husband

is patient, even with anagging
wife, for he knows she heeds help.
She may be so nervous and run
down in health that trifles annoy
her. II she Is melancholy, excit-
able, troubled with loss of appetite
headache, sleeplessness, constipa-
ton or fainting and dizzy spells.
she needs Electric Bitters the most
wonderful remedy for ailing wo-
men. Thousands of suffers from
female troubles, nervous troubles,
backache and weak kidneys have
used them and become healthy and
happy. Try them. Only Soc. Sat-
~isfaction guaranteed by P. r.. Fr3nk
lin.
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04
Harris-M Malone

Mr.. Fetzroy Harris of Sharon an6
Miss Margaret Malone of Wichita
Kansas were married last week al
the brides home in the latter city
and returned Saturday evening to
make their home near Sharon
where the groom has lived for
many years.
Miss Malone was the efficient
teacher OF the Sharon school for
several terms while she lived with
his sister, Mrs. w. r. Laughlin, or
the Ben Winning farm.-Miami
News.
The Marshall republican., 1910-11-04
A Hairs Breadth Escape

Do you know that every time
you have a cold or cough and let it
u on thinking it will just ure 1T
self You r inviting pneumonia,
consumption Or some other pull
monary trouble? Don't risk it. Put
your lungs back in perfect health
and stop that cough with Billiards.
Horehound Syrup. Price 25c, soc,
and $1.oo per bottle. Sold by P. "a.
Franklin.