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DEMOCRATS STIRRING AFFAIRS UP
Chicago, Oct. 7.—The Democrats sprang a
bomb yesterday when they charged Committeeman
Kellogg', one of the men high in the management
of the Republican campaign, with being an attor
ney for the steel trust, the beef trust," the sleeping
car trust, the express trust and James J. Hill at the
same time he was acting as chief counsel for the
government in the Standard Oil cases. They claim
;hat these affiliations were known to the "depart
ment of justice at the time of his appointment, and
that on account of his connection with the trusts
he failed to do his whole duty as chief counsel for
the government. Kellogg, when confronted with
the charges»of his double dealing, made an em*
phatic denial, and declares that he will have no dif*
ficulty in proving them false.
MR. LONG WORTH GIVEN HIS QUIETUS
Cincinnati, Oct. 7.—Congressman Nicholas
Longworth, son-in-law of President Roosevelt, has
been recalled from the stump by the Republican na
tional committee for his recent Bpeecli at Rock
Island, 111., in which he named Roosevelt as the
logical Republican presidential candidate in 1912.
The committee was incensed at 'this untimely
statement of Longworth’s and immediately wired
President Roosevelt asking if he were in any way
responsible for this “break.” Upon receipt of the
President’s denial and expressed displeasure the
committee immediately canceled Mr. Longworth’s
future dates for speeches on behalf of Mr. Taft.
This statement has been seized upon by the Demo*
crataas showing that the Republicans have no faith
in Judge Taft, but are merely putting 'him up to
fill in an intervening term, after which Roosevelt
will again be nominated.
Mr. Longworth will now look after his own
campaign for re-election to congress from Ohio.
TROUBLE ALL ALONG LINE IN SOUTHERN EUROPE
Sofia, Bulgaria, Oct. 7.—Prince Ferdinard
today declared Bulgaria an independent nntion and
himself the czar. This declaration will, in all prob
ability, mean war with Turkey and the eventual
changing of the map of Europe. Beyond a doubt
all the northern dependencies of Turkey will grasp
this opportunity and declare themselves free from
all allegiance to the Ottoman empire.
London, Oct. 7.—The action of Prince Ferdi
nand in proclaiming Bulgaria an independent king
dom and placing liimaelf on the throne thereof is
here thought to be due to Russian interference.
Vienna, Oct. 7.—A proclamation has been is
sued by the government in which it is stated that
Austria has annexed the provinces of Bosnia and
Herzegovina. This causes but little surprise as it
has been known for some time that the government
has been considering this action for some time, and
take the present unsettled condition of the Balkans
aS a favorable opportunity for the act.
Belgrade, Oct. 7.—Mobs composed of thou
sands are rioting in the streets of this city, and the
situation is considered critical. The people do not
favor the idea of annexation with Bulgaria, and the
riots are growing worse each hour.
Constantinople, Oct. 7.—Preparations for war
with Servia are being hurriedly carried on, and
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hostilities are liable to commence at any time’
Athens, Oct. 7.—Prince Constantine of Greece
was assassinated here today as a result of the trouble
in the Balkans. It is asserted that he was unfavor
able to the action of Prince Ferdinand, and that in
order to prevent his active participation in the
matter he was killed. The outrage has aroused
the populace to the highest state of indignation,
and Greece may be drawn into the Balkan trouble.
NEGLECTED BRIDE ASSASSINATES HER HUSBAND
Franklin, La., Oct. 7.—Late yesterday after
noon Sidney Boutero, editor of the Daily Era, was
shot and killed by his 19-year-old qride for not liv
ing with her. The couple were only married last
Wednesday, and then the wedding was forced by
ths young woman’s fathor, who held a revolver to
Boutero’s head during the ceremony compelled him'
to make the responses. It was claimed by the girl’s
father that she had been ruined under promise of
marriage, which promise Boutero attempted to
a\^>id fulfilling. ~
Since the marriage Boutero has refused to live
or hold any communication whatever with hie wife,
and suffering under the wrongs inflicted upon her
by her husband, she went to his office yesterday
and shot him in the head. Only one shot was fired.
JAPAN TO EXTEND FLEET MONSTROUS RECEPTION
Tokio, Get. 7.—Twenty-nine battleships of the
Japanese navy will be sent many miles out to sea to
meet the American fleet now on its way to Japan
from its visit to the cities of the Philippine islands.
The Japanese are desirous of giving a grand
welcome to the Americans in order to disprove the
many stories of ill-will that are so prevalent. In
order to do so, they are mobilizing an immense fleet
with which to escort the Yankee fleet to the capital
city of the mikado’s empire, where a most elaborate
programme of entertainment has been prepared for
the visiting naval officers and men.
BOTH CANDIDATES
SURE OF ELECTION
Chicago, Oct. 7.—A conference was held this after
noon between Mr. Taft and Chairman Hitchcock, of the
Republican national ’ committee, and reports of campaign
managers from different states of the Union were closely
examined, after which it was^ given out that the outlook
was most gratifying.
The Republicans claim to be gaining strength daily in
both the South and West, while they claim the East as
solid for Taft.
Col. Bryan arrived here today and appeared more
cheerful than at any time during the present campaign.
He predicted a landslide in his favor, and said that the re
sult ot the election would surprise even the most .enthusias
tic Democrat. He denies the claim of Republican gains in
any part of the country, and says the West is his beyond a
doubt. He says that states which have gone Republican
in all presidential elections since 1892 will go Democratic
this fall, and all the old-time Democratic states are to be
absolutely depended upon.
Earthquake Clause
Held to be Void
San Francisco, Oct. 8.—The Federal court yesterday declarec
the earthquake clause in insurance policies to be void. This means
that the fire insurance companies who have been trying to avoic
paying the policies held by sufferers in the disaster in this city tw<
years ago will now be forced to settle for the full amounts.
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Won’t Stand for
Any Lid Lifting
Portland, Oct. 7.—Several sa
loon men of this city who at
tempted to raise the lid just a
little bit, were arrested and fined
yesterday,
There have been repeated at
tempts made by the sporting ele
ment of this city to avoid the
many restrictions now enforced
by the authorities, but the offic:
ers are determinad to keep a
closed town.
Will be Married
on November I
Pittsburg, Oct. 7.—It is now
announced that the Elkins-Ab
ruzzi wedding will take place on
the first of November. Already
preparations are under way for
what will be one of the most
elaborate weddings that ever
took place in Amerca.
Breaks Down at
Mother’s Funeral
Victoria, B! C., Oct. 7.—Pre
mier Dunsmuir attended the
i funeral of his mother here today.
[ At the grave the strain was toe
> great for him, and he broke dowr
and cried at the sight of the cas
• ket. Much sympathy has beer
i extended him by the public on ac
' count of his great grief.
Fleet Runs Into
Severe Typhoon
Manila, Oct. 8.-- The U. S.
fleet which left here , for Japan
yesterday experienced a typhoon
which was one of the worst that
has occurred this year. No dam
age was done to the fleet which
weathered the storm without eif
ficulty. _
Will Enter Suit
. for .$7,500,000
New York, Oct. 8.—Edna Wal
lace Hopper has made the an
nouncement that she has already
made, arrangements to enter suit
for $7,500,000, which she claims
is her just share of the Duns
muir estate.
Strike of Gabbies
and Ghaffeurs
New York, Oct. 8.—The cab
drivers and chaffeurs of this city
have struck for higher wages
and today there were many dis
orders in the vicinity of cab and
aotomobile stands. Several non
i union cab drivers were seriously
injured and a number of automo
i biles disabled by the strikers,
i No arrests have as yet been
made but the police are now
i guarding the strike breakers
more closely and hope to pre
vent any further violence.
Seattle Couple is
Granted Divorce
Seattle, Oct. 8.--Mrs. Alice
Kyer, daughter of -N. B. Augus
tine, was granted a divorce yes
terday from Henry Kyer, a
wealthy groceryman of this city
on the grounds of cruelty. The
mother is given the custody of
the children and will receive a
large sum as alimony, the
amount of which will be fixed
later.
Slight Flurry fn
Wall Street Stocks
New York, Oct. 8.—There was
a slight slump in Wall street to
day, all the listed stocks losing
several points with the exception
of the Hill securities which re
mained firm. Uncertainty as to
the outcome of the election is
given as the cause of the flurry.
Boggs Dismissed
by Seattle Court
Seattle, Oct. 8. — The case
held against Jimmy Beggs who
was recently arrested in ^iis city
upon his arrival from Fairbanks,
on the supposition that he had in
his posse sion some of the gold
stolen by Bobby Miller two years
ago, was dismissed today.
W. Sam Clark was a visitor on Sulli-;
van this week.
REPUBLICANS WILL
NOT PUBLISH NAMES
Washington, Oct. 7.—After a conference with Presi
dent Roosevelt last night, Treasurer Sheldon, of the Repub
lican national committee, this morning announced that the
list of campaign contributions will not be published until
after the election.
This statement has been construed by the Democrats
as showing that the campaign fund of th£ Republican party
is made up principally of money advanced them by the
large trusts and corporations. Otherwise, they say, the
committee would keep the promise made earlier in the cam
paign, and publish the complete list. All the Democratic
newspapers of the country are now saying that the trusts
are behind Taft, and use the failure of the Republicans to
produce the promised list as an argument.
BEVERIDGE GIVpS ALA3KAN8 TAFFY
Seattle, Oct. 7.—Senator Beveridge, of Indiana, who is
here campaigning, says that Alaska will soon be a state,
arid that he was willing to assist any movement to attain it.
Children Starving
to Death in Chicago
Chicago, Oct. 8.—Lester Bodine, superintendent of compul
sory education, estimates that in this city there are 5000 children
starving, and over 10,000 hungry. He calls on the city govern
ment to take immediate steps to relieve the great distress of the
little ones. _ - _
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