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1 VOL. XLVI C 14,281. PORTLAND, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1906. PRICE FIVE CENTS. 1196 STROKE FOR BOSS DDELL Parsons Will Rule Party Convention MURPHY CONTROLS TAMMANY Small Majority Over McCIellan in Primaries. MAY GIVE VOTE TO HEARST Result Means Probable Nomination of Independent by Democrats and Higgins or His Choice by Republicans. NEW'TORK, Sept. 18. In a bitter clash of opposing factions In today's primary elections In New York County, Congressman Herbert Parsons, chair man of the county committee, won a sweeping victory for the control of the Republican party, while Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall, retained his position at the head of the organization by a narrow margin. The Parsons victory in the Republi can party was a complete rout for the faction led by State Chairman B. B. Odell, Jr., and Lemuel E. Qulgg. Mr. Parsons had the backing of President Roosevelt and Governor Higgins. He telephoned to the President at Oyster Bay tonight, telling him of the victory and received Mr. Roosevelt's warmest congratulations. "This means," said Mr. Parsons to night, "that Mr. Odell will not suc ceed himself as State Chairman." Murphy Has Small Majority. In the remocratlc battle Murphy had the fight of his life. The friends of Mayor McCIellan had banded together to wrest the control of Tammany from him, and were very nearly successful. ."While Mr. Murphy is credited with a victory, ou -the face of the returns, some of the leaders recorded as Mur phy men are not pronounced in their affiliation and may swing the result around when the contest comes In the county convention. The results of today's primaries in this city was awaited with great inter est, for upon them depended much as to the control of the state and they were also regarded as having a na tional signlflance. The success of Mr. Parsons means that the Republican state convention to be held at Saratoga September 25 will be controlled by the friends of Higgins. "Whether or not Higgins' will be a can didate for renomlnatlon has not been de cided. May Give Hearst Tammany Vote. The effect of Murphy's slight majority Is somewhat problematic. Murphy has been regarded of late as friendly to the nomination of William R. Hearst for Governor. If he can control the Tam many convention he may secure a unit rule and throw all the 106 Tammany votes to Hearst in the Buffalo conven tion. McCIellan, who has been fighting Mur phy for the Tammany control, has been outspoken as an advocate of the nomi nation of District Attorney William Travers Jerome for Governor by the Democrats. j McCarren Still Rules Brooklyn. In Kings County (Brooklyn) Senator Patrick H. McCarren retained control of the Democratic organization. Timothy Woodruff, formerly Lieutenant-Governor and friend of Governor rHiggins, won out for the Republican con trol In Kings by a big majority against Michael J. Dady. Woodruff also has the Bupport of President Roosevelt. Full returns from all the Republican districts in New York County at a late 'hour tonight showed that Parsons' can didates had won 23 districts against 11 for Odell and Quigg. The full returns from the Democratic balloting show that Murphy carried 18 of -the 35 districts In New York County and McCIellan 16. ,SAYS ARBITRATION BEAT HIM Bryan Offers New Explanation of His Defeat In 189 6. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Sept. 18. Closing a two days' tour of North Carolina, in which he made speeches In a dozen towns and rear platform talks In half as many more, W. J. Bryan closed his engage ment's in this state tonight with a talk In Charlotte, and passed on to Columbia, B. C, where he will speak tomorrow. .Four thousand persons heard the Ke-i braskan here. The special train provided by the state Democratic committee, bearing the Bryan party, arrived here this evening. After a reception at the Southern Manufac turers' Club, Mr. Bryan was escorted to a stand in Vance Park, where he spoke for an hour. At 9:50 o'clock tonight Mr. and Mrs. Bryan, accompanted by a spe cial committee of Columbia, S. C, citi zens, left for the South Carolina capital. He will continue his Journey south from that point tomorrow. Noticing the great number of laboring men In his audience at High Point, Mr. Bryan said: I shall never forftet that In my campaign of 189 there was inserted in mr platform a plank that I wrote mrself. It was a plank for arbitration between labor and capital. Soma will tell you that the silver plank drove away from me the most of the support, but I tell you it was not the silver plank but the clause for arbitration that drove them away far more than silver. The silver question was prominently brought forward also and Mr. Bryan de clared he believed In the past that he was right on the question and he still believes so. The special, train arrived at Salisbury In a downpour of rain. In spite of the rain, however. 10,000 persons gave him a royal welcome. Mr. Bryan spoke for more than an hour. He discussed the trusts, Philippines and tariff questions at length. From there Mr. Bryan proceeded to Concord, where fully 6C00 people heard him. "PRINCE OF STANDPATTERS" Bryan Confers Xew Title on Shaw In Speech to Southerners. WINSTON, SALEM, N. C. Sept. 18. "W. J. Bryan was given a splendid re ception and ovation here today. For an hour and a half he spoke to 3000 people gathered at the Courthouse square. He was happily Introduced by Governor Glenn as the greatest living exponent of Democratic principles. Mr. Bryan devoted most of his speech to an answer to Secretary Shaw's speech on the tariff at Salisbury last week. He styled this member of the President's Cabinet the "prince of standpatters." Mr. Bryan said that the arguments given by Mr. Shaw were second-hand garments cast off by his own party. Francis Predicts Bryan's Defeat. PARIS, Sept. 18. David R. Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Ex position, arrived here today from Brus sels, where he presented the St. Louis Exposition medal and diploma to King Leopold. The mission abroad of Mr. Francis is thus completed, and he will leave Cherbourg tomorrow on board the Kronprins Wilhelm. for New York. Mr. Francis is watching the political developments in the United States with keen interest. He told the Associated Press today that in his opinion the party advocating government ownership of railroads would be defeated in 1908. He was glad, therefore, to see that William J. Bryan, In his Louisville speech, had disclaimed the 4ntentlon of trying to com mit the Democracy to that doctrine. Bryan to Speak for Real Democrats. CHICAGO, Sept. 18. (Special.) William Jennings Bryan Is ready to speak In Illi nois, according to leaders among his sup porters here, in support of Democratio Congressional nominees In ' districts "where the real Democracy is in con trol" and where Roger Sullivan Is not supported by the local party organiza tion. Despite the state's Indorsement of Sullivan, Bryan is quoted as saying that he believes Illinois is opposed to the former "In spots". The offer to speak in Illinois was made before Mr. Bryan's departure from Lincoln, Neb. Nominations In Minnesota. ' ST. PAUL, Sept. 18. A primary election was held today throughout Minnesota for the election of Congressional. Judicial and county officials. The Congressional re sults were: First district James H. Tawney (Rep.), Andrew French (Dem.). Second district Republican nomination in doubt; W. S. Hammond (Dem.). Third district C. R. Davis (Rep.), no Democrat. Fourth district F. C. Stevens (Rep.), Gustav Scholle (Dem.). Fifth district Republican nomination in doubt: Frank A. Levrrabee (Dem.). Sixth district Nominations of both parties in doubt. Seventh district Andrew J. Volstead (Rep.), no Democrat. Eighth district In doubt. . Ninth district Hal vor Stoenerson (Rep.), H. E. Doen (Pub. Own.). La Follette Stumps for Colby. NEW YORK, Sept. 18. United' States Senator LaFollette, of Wisconsin, began a week of speechmaklng in New Jersey, at Mount Holly yesterday. He spoke to a large audience. In the evening he spoke at Camden. Senator LaFollette is taking part in the New Jersey campaign in the interest of the Colby political reform movement. Littauer Declines Nomination. GLOVERSV1LLE, N. Y., Sept. 18. Congressman L. N. Llttauer today de clined to accept the Republican renoml natlon in the thirty-second Congressional district. Chairman Durey will be named. Ellis Again for Congress. KANSAS CITY, Sept. 18. Edgar C. El lis, of Kansas City, was renominated for Congress here today by the Republicans of the Fifth Missouri District. Nominated for Congress. Fourth California District Julius Kahn, Republican. HER POSITION DANGEROUS Mongolia Filling With WaterRe lief Steamers' From Honolulu. HONOLULU, Sept. 18. The latest ad vices from the stranded steamer Mon golia say that holds No. 2 and 8 are filled with water. Captains of local ves sels plying to Midway say that the Mongolia's position is more dangerous than that of the Manchuria. Two an chors have been placed out and consid erable cargo thrown overboard. The steamer Iroquois leaves for Mid way tonight- and the tug Restorer will sail Thursday. Some of the transport Sheridan's pas sengers stranded here are In financial difficulties aa a result of the decision to sen J the transport Buford to Midway for the Mongolia's passengers. The Bu ford was to have taken the Sheridan's passengers to San Francisco, but today sailed for Midway. They are now hoping to leave here Tuesday on the transport Sheridan.. Protector to Save the Mongolia. LONDON, Sept. 18. At a meeting to day of the underwriters interested in the Pacific Mail steamer Mongolia it was decided to dispatch the powerful salvage steamer Protector to the Mid way Island; that In the event of the Mongolia being refloated she may be adequately repaired to enable her to proceed to the nearest port. It will bo a fortnight, however, before the Pro tector arrives, and it is feared in the meantime the Mongolia will be irre trievably damaged by constant pound ing on the reer. Japanese Cruiser to Rescue. MIDWAY ISLAND, Sept. 18. At o'clock this evening a Japanese training cruiser was ancnorea within two miles of the Pacific Mail steamer Mongolia. which went on the reef of this island September 18. The two ships were ex changing signals. TRAIN LEAPS INTO SWOLLEN RIVER Many Killed and In jured in Oklahoma. CARRIED DOWN IN SINKING GARS Bridge Collapses as Engine Passes Upon It. . . v SURVIVORS FLOAT ON DRIFT Four Climb on Submerged Smoklng Car, Only to Be Swept Off by Logs Passenger Tells Story of Disaster. NO BODEES YET RECOVERED. KLNQFIBHER, Okla., Sept. 18. While It is believed that several lives were lost today when two cars of Rock Island train No. 12, north bound, went Into the Cimarron River at Dover. Okla... because of the col lapse of a bridge, no body has been recovered and the only peraon on tne train poaltlvly known to . have per l.hed is Hank Llttlefleld, an employe of the Forepaugh-Sells circus, who was drowned. QUTHRIB, Okla., Sept. 18. Eight peo ple are dead, 20 more or less Injured, and as many more afe missing in the most disastrous wreck in the recent history of the Rock Island, which occurred three miles from Dover, Okla., at 8:30 this morning. The engine, tender, baggage and mail cars, smoker and day coach of passen ger train No. 12, northbound, left the high bridge that spans the Cimarron River, and plunged into the current flanked by treacherous Quicksands. The locomotive disappeared from sight almost Immediately. The mall and baggage clerks escaped from their coaches . and warn to the shore. Engine Leaps Into River. The accident was due to the defective condition of the . bridge, which was swerved out of line by the pressure of driftwood carried down by the swollen stream. The train was an hour late and was running at high speed to make up time. The engineer did not see the condition of the bridge until he was within a few yards, when it was too late to stop. He shouted to his fireman, threw on the brakes and Jumped. He landed on the very Verge of the river bank and escaped unhurt. The fireman was less fortunate, sustaining severe In juries. When the engine struck the bridge the whole structure suddenly collapsed, pre cipitating the engine and coaches into the water. The chair-car and two heavy Pullmans were not pulled In, but re mained on the track. Swept Away by Driftwood. The scene was one of Indescribable con fusion. The shrieks of those imprisoned in the partly-submerged coaches were added to the shouts of those on the bank. The current whirled the day-coach down stream and lodged It against a sand-bank. The occupants were heiped out through the doors and windows. The smoking- car floated -down stream, submerged all but-the very top. It stuck on a sand bar In the midst of the river and four, men-were seen to clamber through the windows and pull-themselves on top of the car. They called loudly for help, but those on shore were unable to reach them on account of the high water. While they- were' begging for assistance a large mass of driftwood swept down and carried them from their fragile foot ing. Three other -men jumped through the 11 IV T Map Showing Location of Dover, Soeoe of the Oklahoma Rail road Wreck. rear door of the smoker before It sank and struck out for the shore. They were carried down the current for perhaps a quarter of a mile, when they were pulled out. They were almost exhausted from strangulation and exposure. Picked .Up Down Stream. The most authentic accounts place the number of passengers in the smoker at between 25 and 80. With but few excep tions these have not been accounted for. The only hopeful news is contained in messages received from rural districts. Men on bits of driftwood have been seen going down stream at various points, but attempts at rescue have In most in stances proved futile. One man, whose name Is not known, was fished out of the Cimarron at Cash Ion, SO miles from the scene of the disas ter. He was almost dead. Others .have been reported floating down the river. Kingfisher to the Rescue. Those who were injured and taken from the river at the bridge were hur ried to Kingfisher. Six physicians left that place immediately after the first news of the wreck was received. They have been working without cessation since early morning. The people of Kingfisher have thrown their homes open for the sucoor of the Injured. Enough clothes and supplies have been donated to provide an army. . . It will be. impossible to' ascertain the exact number of dead for several days. Many of those reported missing may show, up safe at some point down the Cimarron. Searching for Bodies. Tonight the derailed cars are lying near the bank of the river. A party of searchers is working with torches and lanterns to lend aid to any who may be within the coaches or recover the bodies. It is the opinion of people who are at the scene of the wreck that a few bodies will j be found inside the smoker. The injured are at Kingfisher and are: Mrs. Robinson, Enid, Okla., brulsej badly; George L. Wright, Denver, badly bruised and cut; C. W. Brown, Comanche, I. T., arm wrenched; Mrs. C. E. Huschler, Dallas, Tex., back slightly injured; David Lang, Hlllsboro, Tex., cut on head, back and arm; C. M. Bacon, Enid, Okla., arm dislocated; 8-year-old child of Mrs. Kate Sells, Payne, O.; strangled from effects of water, cannot live; Simon W. Bryon, fireman, shoulder dislocated, cut on head and neck; Engineer lies, cut on (Concluded on Page 4.) TEACHING THE TIGER A NEW TRICK ' I . . 42j'S'.W JSir UNSTON CHOSEN TO LEAD IN CUBA Fruits of Good Work in San Francisco IN CASE UNCLE SAM STEPS IN Ample Naval Force to Protect Americans. REBELS QUIETING DOWN Marietta and Dixie Stop Trouble at Cienfuegos After Another Plan tation Is Burned Taft and Bacon Sail From Tampa. WASHINGTON, Sept. 18. General Frederick Funston, who is now on his way to Washington under orders from the War Deportment, will probably be assigned to command the army in Cuba, if intervention should be found neces sary. While orders have not been Issued for the movement of troops to Cuba, the army was never better prepared for quick action, If It Is found necessary to send them to Cuba. . General Funston Is probably as well informed regarding conditions In the isl and as any officer of the arnty. He made a good reputation in the Philippines, and only a few months ago attracted atten tion by the manner In which he handled the difficult situation growing out of the employment of troops in San Francisco after the earthquake. The fact that ho is under orders to come to Washington and to await further Instructions Indi cates that' he is wanted for Important duty. Sleeper Reports Conditions. Acting Secretary of State Adee re ceived today a dispatch from Mr. Sleeper, the American Charge at Havana, con cerning the situation on the Island, but, in view of the prospective arrival in Ha vana of Secretary Taft and party tomor row morning, the contents of the dispatch were not disclosed. It is believed to have dealt with the attitude of the Cuban government and the Insurgents toward the American officials and the considera tion to be given their mission. It is not known here what course Mr. Taft and Mr. Bacon will pursue on their arrival in Havana. Commander Fullam of the gunboat Marietta cabled the Navy Department to day that the landing force Beems to have overawed the insurgents at Cienfuegos, and that there is at present no antici pation of further destruction of property. Commander fullam has 120 bluejackets on the Marietta, 150 on the Dixie, which arrived there . this morning, and 300 ma rines. Another Sugar Estate Wrecked. Information was received at the State Department late today from M. R. Spell man of the Colonial Cuban Company at New Tork that he had been advised of the destruction this morning of the Es peranza sugar estate near Cienfuegos. The estate was burned by Colonel Collada and a band of insurgents. It is not known whether Colonel Collada waa un aware of the suspension of hostilities or merely was acting as an outlaw. The Esperanza estate is not far from the Constantla estate, which was reported to have been destroyed several days ago. The insurgents have been particularly active In the vicinity of Cienfuegos and are reported to have destroyed .consider able -property. Official advices concern ing the burning of big plantations, which have been reported from time to time, are lacking, however. Naval Force All at Seat Some question has arisen over the con flict of Mr. Spellman's dispatch and it is possible that he refers to the same plantation mentioned In Commander Full man's dispatch received by the Navy Department late yesterday afternoon. All the ships of the navy destined for Cuba at present are on the sea and it is expected they will constitute a suffi cient force until present plans fall and Intervention becomes necessary. It is un derstood that the navy will send a sup ply ship with food and a collier to Ha vana. Commander Colwell of the cruiser Den ver cabled the Navy Department today from Havana, saying that things were quieting generally and the leaders were discussing peace terms. The State Department was Informed by the Cuban legation today that Mr. Ques ada, the Cuban Minister to Washington, who waa one of the delegates to the Rio conference, would sail from Liverpool for New York on September 20 on the steam er Majestic. GtERRA'S CCXXIXG WINS. Raids Los Palacios and Kills and Captures Many Militiamen. HAVANA, Sept. 18. Alfredo Zayas, president of the Liberal party, Informs the Associated Press that Colonel Ava los with 200 mounted men attacked a rebel force under Pino Guerra yester day, near Los Palacios, in Plnar del Rio Province. The rebels had one man killed and two wounded. A second attack was about to begin when Guerra's brother, in the capacity of peacemaker, arrived from Havana and urged an armistice, which was speedily arranged. The of ficial report of the engagement says a party of Guerra's men came to Los Palacios and sent emissaries with an offer to surrender. Before an answer could be given the town was attacked. The 90 militiamen guarding the town fell back, leaving some dead and prisoners. The insurgents were finally dispersed by Colonel Avalos' force. Many depredations were committed by the insurgents in the town. Of the mili tiamen three are dead and three wounded, and of the townspeople one Is dead and two are wounded. Among the prisoners are 26 militiamen. STILIj DESTROYING BRIDGES Rebels Renew Attack on Railroads. Government Masses Forces. HAVANA, Sept. 18. Since the return here of the military trains, the rebels are again destroying prop erty of the Cuban Western Railroad, a British enterprise. The important bridge near Lob Palacios has again been destroyed; another bridge at Santa Cruz, near Taco Taco, and smaller bridges in that district likewise have been wrecked. Trains run only as far as Artemlsa, and there is no telegraphic communication be yond that point. Government forces 2000 strong, under the command of Colonel Betancourt. are concentrating at Matanzas. and It Is re ported that they expect orders to march toward Havana. Spanish Opinion of Revolt. MADRID, Sept. 18. Much interest Is (Concluded on Past,.?.) CONTENTS TODAY'S PAPER Th Weather. TESTEDAT'S Maximum temperature, 84 de gree; minimum, 66 degree. TODAY'S Fair and cooler; northwest winds. Cuba. Funston chosen to command if Army ehould go to Cuba, Page 1. Taft and Bacon arrive In Havana today. Page 3. Cuban factions cannot agree on terms and may leave It to Taft. Page 3. Rebel armies unite, but defer attack on Havana. Page 1. More bridges burned on railroads. Page 4. Foreign. Terrible destruction by Hongkong typhoon. Page fi. German steamer ordered to leave British naval port. Page 14. Plot to assassinate Czar from Balloons. Page 2. National. Interstate Commission makes first orders under new rate law. Page 3. Call for warWhlps to suppra Dominican re volt. Page 4. Politics. Parsons and Murphy win New York pri maries. Page 1. Churchill defeated In New Hampshire on ninth ballot. Page 2. Bryan, tells what beat him In 1896. Page 1. Labor Federation will continue Its cam paign. Page 4. Domestic. Train plunges into river In Oklahoma and many are drowned. Page 1. Cardeharpers swindle rich Pitteburgers out of $1,000,000. Page 1. Voliva elected, overseer of Zlon. Page 5. Opposition tickets in Insurance. Page 6. . Sport. Portland wins from Fresno, 3 to 2. Page T. Pacific Coast. Senator Piles Is to be temporary chairman of the Washington Republican convention. Page 6. Golconda mine is shut down because miners are not paid. Page 6. Steve Adams is landed in Wallace jail after long cross-country drive. Page 6. J. C. Barnes hanged at Oregon Penitentiary for the murder of William Graham In Douglas County. Page 4. Holy Roller women glory in murder of George Mitchell. Page 4. Commercial and Marine. Another big speculation In canned tomatoes. Pase 15. Boston wool market active In spots. Page 15. "Wheat gains cent at Chicago. Page 13. Scramble for Reading stock in New York market. Page 15. 8teamer Geo. W. Elder floated from the drydock. Page 14. Aztec will be continued on Portland-San Francisco run. Page 14. Portland and Vicinity. "Chick" Houghton, paroled convict, ar rested for stealing and confesses. Page 10. O. R. A N. will withdraw application for franchise on East Third. Page 14. Realty Board subscribes $10,000 to Portland-Alaska steamship project. Page 14. Ministerial Association gives farewell ban quet in honor of Dr. Edgar P. Hill. ' Page 14. O. R. ft N. Co. to try use of oil to stop shifting of sand along tracks. Page 11. Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. soliciting com mittees outline campaign. Page 10. Row over paving bids before street commit tee of Executive Board. Page 10. Dismissed detectives seek reinstatement by petition to court for writ of review. Page 11. MILLION IS LOST TO High Play Among Wealthy Pittsburgers SWINDLER FORGED TO GIVE UP Rich Victim Catches Him With Sharper's Tools, MIRROR RING ON FINGER Saw Cards Dealt to Frank Saner, Who Discovers Trick After loos ing Money and Diamonds . and Exposes Sharper, PITTSBCTIO, Sept. 18. (Special.)- Ona of tha worst gambling rows in tha history of Pittsburg clubs was brought to light here today through the Poiica Court, which waa called on to make an alleged card sharp disgorge money which he won in the fashionable Amer lcus Club last night. W. Joseph John ston, who came to Pittsburg a year ago from somewhere in the West and who posed as a "broker," was the man dragged before the police, who took from lilm crooked gambling devices of several kinds. They also forced John ston to return diamonds and money, out of which Frank Sauers, a wealthy young club member, victim, allege! Johnston had beaten him. Caught With Mirror Ring. The Americus Club is one of the best known political organizations in the country and has about 1003 members, among them many young men of wealth. It is alleged by the authorities that there has been much crooked gam bling in the club by card sharps, but the arrest of this morning was tha first ever made. Other card sharps had been thrown out. Johnston, It was asserted by Sauers and others who appeared against him, was caught red-handed In a stud poker game in the club last night, dealing with a "mirror ring" on the third finger of his. right hand. This enabled him to see the nature of the cards he dealt to his opponent and put them in his power absolutely. Sauers dropped a big amount of money, then gave his dia monds to Johnston, borrowing $530 on them. Then he got a glimpse of tha mirror and he clinched with Johnston. Disgorges All Ills Plunder. The sun with the mirror ring was arrested, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. The police found the ring and alao some tools for mark ing cards. Johnston this morning gave back all the money Sauers said he had lost, returned the 'diamonds and waa fined $50 and costs, with his promise to leave Pittsburg as soon as possible. Other members of the club refused to prosecute Johnston. The police here say that the amount of money lot by the wealthy young clubmen of Pittsburg to card sharpers here has been something beyond belief. One of the officials puts the amount at not far from $1,000,000, taking the three or four big clubs of the town. MONOPOLY'S GAME FAILS OWNERS OF CATAL1NA ISLAND LOSE CONTEST. Passengers Land From Independent Steamer In Defiance of Edict, of Lords of Soil. AVALON, Catallna Island. Cal., Sept. 18. The time-honored determination of the Banning Company, owners, to prevent landings on the Island of Catallna unless passengers were con veyed from the mainland by their steamers brought on an encounter to day that threw Avalon into a state of high excitement. The steamer San Diego, a privately chartere-l vessel, anchored in the bay this afternoon and prepared to land 74 passengers, most ly women and children. Superintendent Shaw, of the Ban ning company, roped off the shore line and, backed by a small army of em ployes, attempted to stand off the par ty. Practically all of the San Diego's passengers eluded the guards and got ashore. No one was injured in the melee. CLEW TO CECIL BRITTAN Boy Answering Description Found in Chicago, but Lost Again. ' CHICAGO, Sept. 19. Relatives of Cecil A. Brittan, 5 years old, who was kidnaped July 15 near his parents' Sum mer home at Tollgate, Or., asked tha Chicago police yesterday to aid in the search for the missing boy. The boy's father, R. L. Brittan, a wealthy merchant of Walla Walla. Waah., has offered a reward of $1500 for the return of his son. It is believed tha kidnaper if holding the boy in order to secure ransom money. A boy answering the description of Cecil Brittan was arrested recently by the police and the following day a man who said he was the boy's father, took him to Salt Lake, Utah. SHARPS 105.2