. Jfto tifittjf mSi ii sttttat TOT. Xl.vm-XOW14.OOOL 1'ORTIjAKP, OREGOXt THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1908. BUM HTE Mim THIRD HUSBAND RABBITS PLAGUE CHANCELLOR MAY S ANTELOPE VALLEY OF NELLIE BUSCH FIND SEAT SHAKY PROPOSED "EY TAXES 'WILL IN DIRECT CLASH "5 I PTITr R HI n Rl RTIn II WRIGHT MAKES DENVER HOF.ORS K) H tAU U - C05GR0VE RECORD OREGON ATHLETES Treats Olympic Heroes Like Princes. PRIMARY FIGHT DEVOUR ALL VEGETATION AND TEAR DOWX FEXCES. BREWER'S DAUGHTER SECRET LY WEDS JACOB W. LOEB. STIR VP GERMANY. May Have Plurality of All Votes Cast. STRONG AS SECOND CHOICE Gubernatorial Race in Wash ington Exceedingly Close. MEAD ADMITS HIS DEFEAT JUcBrlde Carries King and Spokane .Counties But Loses In- Rural Districts Democrats Lose Rank as Party. NOMTNATIOX BY -SECOND CHOICE" The Washington primary law pro vides that, wkm there are tour or more candidates tor a state or Con gressional office, the voter hall In dicate on hl ballot hl "firsf and -second" choice for uch office. In case no candidate shall receive 40 per cent of the total first choice votes, there shall be added to each candidate's total all his second choice votes, and the candidate re ceiving the highest aggregate first and seCDnd choice votes shall be the nominee. No voter may cast his ballot for the same candidate as first and second choice. This provision of the law does not aiply to Judicial, county or local offices. SEATTLE. Wash.. Sept. 9. (Special.) Election returns, although late tonight still Incomplete, indicate that Samuel G. Cosgrove, of Pomeroy, a second choice selection. will receive the nomination for Governor of the Suite of Washington. Cosgrove'a lead on second choice vote, and. the split on first choice" votes be tween Albert E. Mead and Henry Mc-F-rlde.. together .ffth. first choice vot- dir1dd between live other candidates i the fleM. have brought about a situation peculiar I.-. 'Washington state po".tlcs. The laixet returns from ali' parts of the state Indicate that when the count is completed Cosgrove may have a plurality of all votes cast, leading both McBrlde and Mead. Up to nearly mid night the count showed McBrlde lead ing Cosgrove, but belated returns from remote country districts are adding to Cosgrove's total. Mead is third in J.he How dor-grove Won Fighu Though Cosgrove's plurality. If he lias one, will not be sufficient to nomi nate him' as first choice, he is certain to win he wasvoted for as second choice by both McBrlde and Mead men. About 30 per cent of the vote is still to be counted. Tonight the headquarters of Cosgrove la flooded with congratulatory telegrams and messages from all parts of the state. Although the count J. still incomplete, the victory is conceded to Cosgrove, and Governor Mead hfm stiff was one of the first to congratulate the Pomeroy man, - Mead Will Take Stump. At an early hour this morning indica tions pointed to an extremely close con test between McBrlde avnd Mead, but late reports this afternoon dispelled what ever hope the Mead men bad and the Governor announced that he was prepared to take the stump for Cosgrove and would gladly do so. Washington's new direct primary law baa eliminated Senator Ankeny from the race for Senator. Wesley L. Jones, by a majority reaching wall into the thousands, has been given the nomination and the number of Republicans who arc ple-ltred to vote always for the candidate of ti;'!r choice receiving the highest popular vote, precludes the possibility of the election of Ankeny by the next Legislature. Local Option Settled. On the Governorship and the United States Senatorshlp the great battle was fought all over the state. All other issues, save the question of local op tion, were subservient to these con tests. That the question of local op tion is settled to a great extent is ap parent from the returns at hand. It is true that the Republican platform Is committed to the local option idea, but the fact that McBrlde was backed by the liquor interests and received such a heavy vote ss to place him sec ond in the race on second choice-votes and first in the race on first choice votes, leaves the liquor men sanguine that only a "reasonable" local option law will be passed in the next legisla ture. Reasons for Mead's Defeat. Governor Mead's closest friends to day admit that the issue of local op tion and racetrack gambling is to blame for his defeat. Even In his own county he barely scratched through and the vote against him in many counties where campaign managers be lieved him strong, fell off so surpris ingly that no other conclusion can be drawn. King County was first and foremost the battleground of the campaign. In this county both Henry McBrlde and Ankeny win by a heavy vote. That the King County agreement to support the wishes of Senator Piles carried the day cannot be disputed In the face of the returns. That an Insurgent movement (Concluded on Face 6 Drastic Measures to Raise Revenue Likely to Make Von Buelow'a Position Untenable. BERLIN, Sept. 9. (Special.) In view of the difficulty of the problems with which the government will have to deal at the approaching session of the Reichstag, tne nuestion whether Prince von Buelow w find it possible to retain the chancellor- shin until the time of adjournment being openly discussed in political circles. It Is recognised that the necessity for Lai reforms. Involving probably drastic forms of taxation, musi Increase still further the difficulty of hold Ins: together a governmental majority presenting to the Chancellor perhaps the hardest problem which he has facea since he took office. The nature of the ne taxes Is kept secret, but It is commonly understood that the plan provides for further taxes on alcohol, tobacco, gas and electricity, and for an extension of the Inheritance tax. That-the "block" of the administration supporters may shatter Hself on the op position which these and other govern ment measures will arouse Is the belief now gaining ground In certain circles, where the Idea that Prince von Buelow will find his position untenable is freely discussed. CONFERENCE AT PORTLAND Coast Democrats to Meet Here and Bryan Will Come. CHICAGO Sent. 9. With the object of perfecting an organization and developing nlanm for an aggressive campaign in the Pacific Coast Ptates, a meeting of the Na tional committeemen and state chairmen of California, Oregon and Washington has been called by national wiatrman Mack, to meet In Portland. Or., on Sep tember 1". Tha rii vu Leslie after . conference of Mr. Mack and National Committeeman Miller, of Oregon, who discussed a plan to make an effective campaign in the Far West. Tfr ia Munillv believed bv the National Mimmttteemen here that the latter part of October will find Mr. Bryan campaign ing along the Pacific. Mr Miller said today, after hla con ference with Mr. Mack: ' Conditions trv highly favorable to tr.s Democracy In the Pacific Coast States and- I 'bolieve Mr. Bryan will get relatively a larger per cent of the Republican votes In those states than in any outers ui no population In the country. LOST MONEY ON MARKET L. D. Carter Declares His Shortage Amounts to Only $5000. SEATTLE. Wash.. Sept. 9. Latimer D. Carter, of Louisville, Ky., who Is wanted at that city on a charge of em bezzling money from the estate of George L. Douglas, of which he was trustee, and who is under arrest at Seattle, says that the reports of his embezzlement have been exaggerated. Carter says that he Is only short $5000 and that speculating in wheat caused his downfall. He stated that he invested money in wheat futures and that he was caught short on the market. Carter will be taken back to Louis ville tomorrow. Carter says he can set tle . his shortage without going to jalL He received a wire today from five friends, stating they would stand by him. Mrs. Mary DeCoursey, who left her husband to fly with Carter when he de serted his wife, will also go back to lyoulsville. FRrZE FOR OREGON TEAM Bill Main, Star Football Player, Is Going to Eugene, t SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Sept. 9. (Spe cial.) Bill Main, one of the best prepara tory school football players developed in the schools of the Academic Athletlo League, passed through the city today on his way to the University of Oregon, where he will commence his college ca reer. Main graduated from Lick two years ago with the reputation of being a star halfback and tackle, having represented the black and gold for four years. Since that time he has been working in the southern part of the state and recently attempted to enter the University of Cali fornia, but lacked entrance requirements. It is likely that 'Brick" Mitchell, captain of the Lick football team last season, will follow Main to Oregon. MRS. LITTTO VISIT HER SON Expected at Reno and News of Dis appearance Causes Worry. RENO, Nev., Sept. . (Special.) Mrs. H. B. Litt, of Portland. Or., whose disappearance in Paris was reported yesterday, waa expected in Reno by her son, Ben J L-Itt, who is a promi nent wholesaler. Mr. Litt had re ceived a letter from his mother that she would visit him in a few months, and he was preparing to meet her in New York. Mrs. Litt had not departed for this country, however, and the publication of the telegraphic news today caused the members of her son's family to worry. Cablegrams were sent to sev eral cities in Europe where the lady expected to visit, but no answers have been received late tonight. TENDERS SPLENDID BANQUET Prominent Citizens Speak in Praise of Oregon Trio. GILBERT MAKES RESPONSE Thanks Athletic Club for Its Hospi tality on Behalf of His Party. Scores English Sports Committee. BY W. J. PETRAIN. DENVER, Colo., Sept. 9. (Special.) To be greeted on every hand like con quering heroes la the happy lot of Forrest Smithson, Alfred Gilbert and Dan Kelly, who are the guests of the Denver Athletic Club during their stay in Denver. Since their arrival yesterday at noon the Ore gon boys have been entertained most lav ishly. Tonight the feature of the festivi ties was a sumptuous banquet at the fine clubrooms, which was attended by many of the most notable public officials and private citizens of Colorado. Owing to a hot political campaign being at its height. Governor Buchtel and Mayor Speer both sent their regTets. Oregon Athletes Lauded. Several prominent members of the club made short speeches lauding the perform ances of the Oregon trio, and compli mented our state on its possession of such splendid specimens of the athlete. Alfred C. Gilbert responded on behalf of the Oregon party, and after thanking the Denver Athletic Club for Its hospitality, proceeded to explain conditions as he found them at the London competitions. The champion pole vaulter handled the English. athletic oommlttee without gloves. He referred briefly to his own experience. In being prevented fiom u-lng a hole In front of the bar in which to plant his vaulting pole. Guests at Theater Party, At the conclusion of the banquet the Oregon party were the guests of Samuel Adams at a theater party. Tuesday night Gilbert, who with the other Oregon boys atended a party at the Hotel Albany, entertained 200 after-theater guests with some astonishing feats of legerdemain, in which he is an expert. With the keenest regret at parting from their hosts in the Denver Athletic Club, the Oregon party leaves for home direct tomorrow and will reach Portland Satur day night at 8:30. Kelly left tonight be fore the banquet In order to have a day with his parents at Baker City. GREAT PAGEANT FOR VICTORS Plans Complete for Parade in Honor of Athletes. Weather conditions being favorable, the parade Saturday night in honor of the Oregon athletes Smithson, Gilbert and Kelly, promises to be a success from every point of view, and ono which will be a source of gratification to the three young men as well as their hosts. Chairman C. F. Berg, of the parade committee and his assist ants have devoted much time and care i Concluded on Pare 3. ) A WINNING Farmers Slay Them Wholesale and " Corpses Infect Air Invite Loa Angeles to Rabbit Drive. LOS ANGELES, Cal., Sept. 9. (Spe cial.) Jackrabblts are so thick in the Antelope Valley that the ranchmen are almost In despair. The animals are be coming so fierce that they are actually breaking down the fences around the adjacent fields and eating the stuff down to the roots. Not content with this, they are swarming into the desert towns and Invading the front yards of the dwellers. The citizens of Lancaster turned out today and made a roundup. They put a fence across the road between fences sur rounding fields on either side and in a short time drove in and killed with clubs over 500 jackrabbits. So many rabbits have been shot in the vicinity that the stench is becoming unbearable and the Inhabitants are working hard to bury them in large pits. There are piles of dead Jackrabbits four feet high. The people of the valley are consider ing the advisability of inviting Los An geles to join In a general roundup. They think several hundred men and boys, on horseback, might be able to kill 40,000. CHOLERA IN BIG CAPITAL Case Found . in St. Petersburg. Rapid Spread Expected. ST. PETERSBURG. Sept 9 The fact that Asiatic cholera exists in St. Peters burg has been established beyond doubt. The body of the woman who died In this city yesterday supposedly from this dis ease has been examined and the bacilli of cholera found. The present weather conditions are fa vorable to the spread of the disease and the authorities are making- preparations for a rapid increase In the number of cases. The Asiatic cholera has spread far eastward In Siberia, and Irkutsk has now been officially Included in the cholera zone. The plague appears to have had Its climax in the Volga region. Fifteen cases of cholera are officially reported in this city. CONDOR ADRIFT. AT SEA Gasoline Launch Springs Leak, but Succeeds in Reaching Newport. NEWPORT, Or., Sept. 9. (Special.) The gasoline schooner Condor arrived shortly after noon yesterday, after drifting around from 10 o'clock Mon day night till 4 o'clock Tuesday morn ing in an almost waterlogged condi tion." Captain Anderson reported on arrival that his vessel had sprung a leak shortly after leaving the Columbia Monday, the water gaining till the en gines were stopped. All hands manned the pumps and after eight hours' stren uous labor the engines were cleared and port made without further mishap. The Condor will discharge her cargo here and be beached for further ex amination of her hull. PLEDGES HELP TO ML) LAI German Consul Again Waves Red Rag Before Frnace. PARIS, Sept. 9. A dispatch received here today from El'Kazar says that Dr. Vassel, the German Consul at Tangier, who Is on his way to Fez. convoked a number of notables on his way and in formed them that Mulal Hafld could count upon the support of Germany and that Germany would undertake to as sure the integrity of the country and help Mulal Hafld-out of his difficulties. CANDIDATE IN THE WASHINGTON PRIMARY Flies for More Than 62 Minutes. SECOND FLIGHT IS LONGEST Remains in Air 57 Minutes 31 Seconds on First Trial. DE LA GRANGE IS OUTDONE Two Remarkable Triumphs Are Achieved by American Inventor -at Fort Meyer, Putting United States in Lead In Aviation. v WASHINGTON. Sept. 9. OrvUle Wright, in three phenomenal flights at Fort Meyer today, established new aero plane records that not only assure the success of the official trials before the Army board, but Indicate that aerial flight is now only a matter of develop ment. War on land and sea will find in the aeroplane, It is now conceded by military men, a valuable means of recon nolssance and possibly carnage. Two flights of approximately one hour each and another flight in which two men were whirled through the air for rnore than six minutes were the achieve ments of the Wright brothers' aeroplane today. That these flights, record-breaking as they were, will be surpassed by Orville Wright during his trials at Fort Meyer is confidently predicted. The first flight, made this morning, in which the machine circled the drill grounds at the fort 57 times in 57 min utes SI seconds, was surpassed this evening, when a flight of 62 minutes, and 15 seconds was made. He reached a maximum height of 150 feet. Takes Lahm For Company. Not satisfied with breaking all distance and time records for a heavier-than-alr flying machine, Mr. Wright tp T.feii ant Frank P. Lahm, the aer .' o; the signal corps, for a spin arov-m the drill grounds, making a new record for a two man flight. All this happened so quickly and unostentatiously that the spectators, among whom were members of the cabi net and high officers of the Army and Navy, could hardly realize that history had been made and that a new era in tho progress of the civilized world was begun. The morning flight was witnessed by only a handful of enthusiasts, but the news spread so rapidly that fully 1000 people gathered to see the afternoon event. Rises Higher; Increases Speed. At 5:16 the aeroplane rose grandly Into space and sailed over the green of the drill ground. Higher and higher it rose, turned at a slight angle as the avIa,tor brought it around at the far side of the field, and raced along at increasing speed. There was hardly a quiver of the aeroplane in the .first few rounds of the field. Round after round the machine traveled on, cutting short turns, shooting along the stretches and presenting somewhat the appearance of an automobile racing about an imaginary course in the air. The aviator paid little heed to any thing but his levers until-the crowd raised a cheer that told him of his new achievements. Then Mr. Wright waved his acknowledgments. Before the flight was begun a watch (Concluded on Page 4 ) Ceremony Performed Two Months Ago, but Concealed Bride Twice Married Before. CHICAGO, Sept. 9. (Special.) An nouncement was made today of the marriage of Jacob W. Loeb, a promi nent lawyer and clubman, and Mrs. Nellie Busch-Magnus, daughter of Adolphus Busch, of St. Louis, which took place June 6 at Clinton. Iowa. The publication of the marrirfge had been deferred because of the illness of the bride's father, who is convalescing in Langen Schwalbach, Germany. The announcement was made coincident with the return of the bride from Green Bay, Wis. Although Mr. Loeb has spent a great deal of time in the company of Mrs. Magnus, great surprise ensued when it was learned that they were married. Only a few intimate friends of the couple were In the secret. The couple quietly stole away from Chicago and went to Clinton, where they were mar ried In the greatest secrecy. This is the third marriage of Mrs. Magnus-Loeb. When only 17 years old she married Harry Weber, of St. Louts. They were divorced and Mrs. Weber married Arthur Magnus, a Chicago hop merchant. He committed suicide Jan uary 24, 1906. UNION MEN FRATERNIZE Americans Welcomed In England; Rebuff to Socialists. NOTTINGHAM, Sept. 9. The Trade Union Congress today passed a resolu tion condemning the British workmen who engaged themselves as strikebreakers In Germany and the colonies and asking Parliament to enact a measure under which the men themselves could be prosecuted. The Congress voted down a motion for amalgamation with the La bor party, which Is controlled by the So cialists. Two fraternal delegates. ' from the American Federation of Labor, who were watching the proceedings, were received by the Congress. The American dele gates are J. C. Creamer and Andrew Furuseth, and each made an address. Mr. Furuseth . said that the working men should, by (united action, be in a position to stop the machinery of pro duction and make It useless to the owner until the owners recognize the rights of the workers The unionists In America, he said, were proud to regard the British ur i-inlsts as their teachers , In almost everything. ELECT PEOPLE'S CHOICE Chairmen or Nevada Parties Pledge Legislators on Senator. RENO, Nev., Sept. 9. This afternoon Chairman Harry Humphries, of the Republican state central committee, and Chairman P. J. Somers, of the Democratic committee, formally en tered Into an agreement binding the legislative candidates of both parties to abide by the popular vote for United Starts Senator. The agreement recites that resolutions were passed by both conventions agreeing to this manner of procedure and states that P. L. Flani gan and F. G. Newlands are the candi dates of the Republican and Demo cratic parties. KAISER RECEIVES WOOD Warm Greeting to American Gen- eral at Army Maneuvers. ST. JOHAN3 ON THE SAAR, Sept. 9. Emperor William received Major-General Leonard Wood. U. S. A., In the field this morning. The meeting took place on a lofty hill in front of the position occupied by the "red" army. The General waa introduced by Captain von Llvonlus, the German Military Attache at Waehlngton, and His Majesty held him in conversa tion for several minutes.' The Emperor was extremely gracious and expressed the hope that General Wood had been given every opportunity to witness the maneuvers of the army. BREAK PRISON AT FOLSOM One (Convict Killed by Guard; Other Is Recaptured. SACRAMENTO, Cal., Sept. 9. A few minutes before the noon hour today two prisoners in the state prison at Folsom made a break for liberty. They were fired upon by two of the prison guards. One of the convicts, named Barrett, sent from San Francisco to serve 10 years, was killed by Guard Fllckensteln; the rifle bullet passing through his head. Barrett's companion in the attempted break, whose name the prison authori ties will not divulge, was captured. Details of the affair are meager. OHIO WINS RIFLE TROPHY Slightly Ahead of Infantry Casey Takes Officers Prize, SEA QIRT, N. J.. 8ept. 9.-The McAlpin trophy in the National Shooting Tourna ment being conducted here goes to the Buckeye State, The team from Ohio rolled up a total of 1078 points out of a possible 1200, 24 points ahead of the United States Infantry team, which took second prtxe. The officers' and inspectors match, the only other contest completed today, was won by J. K. Casey, of Wilmington, Del., who was a member of the American team which recently carried off Olympic boo 4U3 IS. JCeteBu. Prosecution of Fitzger ald Is Cause. ACCUSEDOFROBBINGTREASURY Illinois Insists on Trial, Gov ernment Resists. EMPLOYES' LIPS SEALED Federal Employes Who Have Evi dence Forbidden by Treasury De partment to Testify, but State Is Determined to Act, CHICAGO, Sept. 9. (Special.) Open war between the Government legal force and Secret Service officials and the Statoa Attorney's office in Chicago was declared today, when George W. Fitzgerald was ar raigned before Judge Chetlain, charged on a warrant sworn to by Private Detec tive Herbert F. Young with robhing tne Government of $173,000. stolen from the subtreasury in the great mystery over a year ago. The United States Government today made it known In the strongest possible way that it will not assist the state au thorities in the prosecution of Fitzgerald. Orders were received from the Acting Secretary of the Treasury directing of ficers and employes of the Treasury De partment to give no evidence or documents gathered by the United States Secret Serv ice men to the state unless specifically Instructed to do so by United States Dis trict Attorney Edwin W. Sims. The effect may be a clash in authority between the State and the Government, if any Federal employe should be com mitted hy the State Court for contci:ipt. Even Assistant Treasurer William Bolcten weck. who had Fitzgerald arrested with out the knowledge of the Government, may not testify, except under the limi tations specified. The fact became known that the Gov ernment Secret Service officials deeply re sent the action of the State's Attorney's office in having arrested Fitzgerald on the Initiative of Mr. Young, the Depart ment having had men constantly at work on the case since the robbery and being in possession of far more important evi dence than that obtained by Mr. Young. Nothing daunted by the padlock rut on the lips of the Government employes. Assistant State's Attorney Barbour to night issued subpenas for 15 witnesses from the Subtreasury to appear in court tomorrow. Ho will endeavor to compel them to testify. INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Weather. YPJKTEROAY'S Maximum temperature, 73. 8 degrees; minimum, 4H.1 degrees. TODAY'S Increasing cloudlneee, possibly fol lowed by showers; variable winds, mostly easterly. foreign. Proposed new taxes in Germany may dis place Chancellor von Buelow. Page 1- English Protestants threaten riots In Lon don against Catholic parade. Page 4. Politics. New Tork leaders puzzled by test vote on Hughes. Page 2. Methodists wrongly blame Cannon for de feat of Interstate liquor bill. Page o. Bryan epeaks at Peoria on state rights. Page 3 Cannon makes vigorous reply to Compere at Illinois Republican convention. Page 4. Llllev nominated for Governor of Connecti cut after hot fight. Page 4. Republican National Committee derides to recognize Swisher faction In W est ir glnla. Page 4. Domestic. Contempt case against Labor Federation ist up in court. Page 2. Daughter of Adolphus Busch secretly mar ries for third time. Page I. Philip Llllenthal, San Francisco banker, killed in auto accident. Page 2. State and Federal goverenments clash on prosecution of Fitzgerald lor robbing subtreasury. Page 1. Davis arrested for murder of Kustln. Page 4. Orville Wright twice breaks world's record for aeroplane travel: first flight !T min utes, 81 seconds in air: second. 62 min utes, 15 seconds. Page 1. Los Angeles burglar shoots chief of police and takes poison when recaptured. Page 3. Pacific Coast. Cosgrove, on second-choice votes, wins light for Republican Gubernatorial nomi nation In Washington; Ankeny defeated by Jones for Senatorial nomination. Page I. Republican organizations at Salem will unite In Talt Club to forestall Bourne. Page 6. Over 40 oer cent of Walla Walla County's wheat crop has been shipped to tide water. Page 6. School superintendents will discuss distribu tion of funds at conference at Salem. Page 6. fiporta. Pacific Coast League scores: Los Angelea 8, Portland 4: Oakland 3-9, San Fran cisco 2-1. Page 7. Oregon athletes entertained at Denver. Page 1. Nelson knocks out Gans In 21 rounds. Page 7. Portland and Vicinity. North End crusade is again postponed. Page 10. Charter Board ready to adopt definite plan of action. Page lo. New fishing laws will be strictly enforced. Page 8. Inside history of HIH-Harrlman war is dis closed. Page 14. Council authorizes sale of bonds for Madison-street bridge. Page 10. Councilman criticises testing of streetcar fenders. Page 10. Lawsuit follows charge of theft against woman. Page 8. Steamer Roanoke's mate arrested for firing gun in harbor. Page 3. Isaiah Buckman tract ia rerrored -eld.