4r csrT. T . r . r Mvnv rtn-rnnvit 7R iaos. TKICE FIVE CENTS. VOL. XLVIII.-XO. 14.948. t .,av., : , RECTOR CHAFES IN RIGHARD SCOT! IS BEST FEWER GIRLS THAN .REBEL PLOT TAFT CQULD LOSE STATE LAW BONDS OF YORE SAY "YES" CALLED DEATH IS TAFT REGEPTI DESERTER WHO MARRIED IDA GORMAN" IN CUSTODY. CTRCS TOWXSEXD BRADY TO QCIT TOLEDO CHARGE. RECORDS SHOW DECREASE BOSTON' MARRIAGES." , -1 NUT MnNFY to no free LfluUntnl) - . i -r-, r r n 1 r i i . - i m i i I III VI lU I W w - - - I m. an. FRIENU NEW YORK AND WIN Empire State Is Not Vital to Success. HE COULD SPARE OHIO ALSO Thirteen States Counted as in Doubtful Column. THEIR TOTAL VOTE IS 159 Our of Vote Classed a Doubtful by ntra-ConM-rvativea. Taft "eed lict Bnt SIMy-XIne In Order to Win. t TO WIX BRTAN Mr ST GET NEW YORK. J a NEW TORK. Oil. 25 (Special.) a Nine day before the campaign ends the managers or all - political par- ties agre that Mr. Bryan cannot re 4 elected President of the Vntteil States without the 3l el-toraI vole J of New York Mate, according to the. e New York WorH'l estimate. Mr. Tft ran get the reo-ilsita 242 votes 1 without New York, but to do 4 he must land Ohio and Indiana, or Ohio and Wet Virginia, and Ne- J J braaka or Maryland At present th a 4 concessions of party managers Justl- j fy this lineup of the Tarlous states: For Bryan. Alabama H Nevada S Arkansas .... 5 North Carolina 12 '-Mnrado ..... " Oklahoma .... " . Idaho :: Eolith Carolina '. T FMrM " Tennessee .... 1- . t tleorsla i:l. Texas 1" T K ntu.-kv .... 1:1 l liih I lut.lana ... 1' Virginia 1- 4 MIssL.lppl " Wyoming 3 I ' Missouri 11 T Montana .... ft. Total 1T J Fort Taft. Cal'f'rn'a lVNw Jersey... 12 J C'oiwiectlcut .. 7 North Dakota. 4 J Delaware .... 3 rtregon . ..... 4 Illinois 27 Pennsylvania.. S4 J Iowa 1.1 Rhode I.land.. 4 t 4 Kansas lO'South Dakota. 4 f Maine Vermrnt 4 f a Massachusetts l Washington e 4 Mlrhlgao .... 14'Tvisconwtn 1 a Minnesota ... 1': 4 N. Hampshire. 4( Total ......205 t IMnbtful. J Indiana JMtihlo 2 t 4 Maryland West Virginia. 7 t Nebraska New Y-rk 3, Total I'm 4 aV sssss...s.s.ss.sssss.ee4 FY IIAItr.Y .1. BROWN. OREOONIAN NBW9 RCREAr. Wash ington. Oct. 2".. For once. Xfsr York la rut necessarily a pivotal s'ate; the elec tion thisi year, so far as Taft's fortunes are Involved, does not hinse on her 39 electoral voles. Taft can. concede New York to Bryan, and stilf be elected: In deed, he can concecV New York. Olilo and even Indiana and st ill roll up enough votes In the electoral college to give him a clear majortiy enough to place Mm in the White House. On the other hand, according to Uemo cratlcclaims. Itryan might concede New York to Taft. and still get a majority of the electoral vote, or he can concede both New York and Indiana, and win the election, if he carries all the other doubt fill states: or he can concede New York and Illinois to the Republicans, and still win out. If the other doubtful states go l'emocratie. Hut to do it there must be an astounding Bryan landslide, which now appears to be out of the question. Thirteen State Are Doubtful. Considering the claims of both parties, and dealing most generously with each, there are 1.1 states that are today In the inuhtful column. The total electoral vote of these II states is U9. Mr. Taft can. with extreme modee-ty. lay claim to 173 electoral votes that are his beyond all nuestion. and Mr. Bryan, of course. Is en titled to the J.1 votes of the solid South. That means that out of the doubtful col umn Mr. Taft must capture at least 69 votes, and Mr. Bryan must secure at least 1. A study of the following table will show various Interesting combinations by which victory can be figured out for either can didate, concedl njy IN p w York to tliF oppo nitlon in every instance. At the present rnoment the poHtU-nl situation may be tJinmed up as follow; tor Taft. 1 For Bryan. :ifnrnia 1 .Vabam 11 Cmp-rtirat " Arkansas 9 I-'aware " F'nri.la s in a ho iwcm . T-iwa I" Kentucky i:, Vnr Lrtin.i'ana t M parhuita ... I M m.s.ppt HI MIH'ian 14 Mlwurt 1 1 tnnsvr II North Taml'iTta ... 12 HriT-npahlr . 4 South 1'arollna . . 9 . .lrv 1J Tnntase 72 tTrort 4 T-xa 1 rp.niY!rBij .... 54 vtrgtnta 13 r.ho1 iParid ... 4 Futh rio'.A 4 Total 1M fab 3 A rmont . 4 VaMr.T-in ...... S "v"i on'n 1 VI ominar Tntal ITS iKt-nhatfuI. folora-io ; Trk 39 riln.-l . - - Nrth Dakota ... 4 Indiana Ohio- 23 Kinmi 1 t-'klahoma 7 Mart land Wt Yirrtnta ... T Montana 3 XbrAka Total ISU Ne- ada 3 The; Ar S"carcely Doubtful. A3 a matter of fact, states have been st down in the doubtful column which, on any reasonable calculation, do not be Ion there. For instance. Illinois. Na traka. Netr York and West Virginia are today a'moM sur Republican states, but u utiiuiltMi on Pax Clergymen Attribute Condition to Changed Attitude of Ldfe Girls Prefer Independence. BOSTON, Mass., Oct. 35. (Special.) There have been so few marriage licenses Issued this year from the City Regis trar's office as to cause great comment To date there have been about 750 less applications for licenses In 1908 than for the same time last year. Also it is a matter of record that the average age of applicants Is greater than ten years ago. Many clergymen about Boston and vi cinity attribute the decrease to the atti tude of life as held by the young people of the present generation. One said In an Interview that the girl of today liked her Independence too much to marry. The fact that the prospective husband might not be able to furnish her with the latest-cut gown and newest creation from the modiste shop has caused her to refrain from sayng "'Yes.'' Young men. it is said, are not anxious to wed because they are timid, as their salares may not meet wth the approval of their sweethearts. YOUTH KILLED BY BROTHER Lad of Xlncteen Shot Dead Two Had Previously Quarreled. GATE CITY. Wash.. Oct. 25. (Special.) Following a quarrel In the morning, after which their differences bad been patched and quiet restored, R. A. Pat ton, the 19-year-old son of William Pat ton, of this place, was shot and instantly killed by his younger brother. William. It is claimed that the shooting was purely accidental. The boy has not been placed under arrest, but Coroner Bates, of Olympia. will hold -an Inquest in the morning. The elder boy was on top of the family residence when the shooting occurred. The younger boy was In the yard and was playing with a M-callber nammeness rifle. Suddenly a shot was heard and the elder brother fell from the roof, a bullet hole through his body. The boys- father who lives here with his seven children. Is absent from home a great deal of the time. He was at home spending Sunday with the children when the tragedy occurred. BCDY OF KUMLE IS FOUND Thought to Have Died From Heart Trouble Companion Missing. TACOMA. Wash.. Oct. 25. A special to the Ledger from Hot Springs. Wash., says: The body of Julius Kumle. the chef of the Hot Springs Hotel and companion of Fred W. Kloeber on the disastrous hunt ing trip of last Monday, was found this morning, lying on the north slope, near the extreme top of Rooster Comb Mountain, about four miles north jf Hot Springs Hotel. Circumstances point con clusively to the fact that a disaster of the woods was not the cause of bis death, but that Kumle died from the result of some Internal disorder, in all probability a disease of the heart, and that his death was sudden. No trace of Fred Kloeber has been found, and it la. thought he left Kumle. after placing his body In the open, and that some accident befel him while on his return to' the hotel. There are strong hopes tonight that he may still be alive and search will be resumed tomorrow. D'ABRUZZI IS CAST DOWN After Visit to Queen Dowajrer He Retires in Seclusion. Tl'RIN. Oct. 25. The Duke of the Ahrugzl is stlli in Turin, and those who see him daily do not believe that he Intends to leave for the United States for some time at least. There is a fre quent exchange of clphea telegrams be tween him and King- Etaanuel and bis elder brother, the Duke of Aosta. Special messengers have carried spe cial letters, showing that negotiations still are going on with regar-1 to his marriage to Miss Blklns. This morn ing he visited the Queen Dowager at ber chateau at Stupingl and remained with her for a considerable time. The Duke then returned here, ap pearing greatly cast down. He re tired to his apartments and did not appear again during the day. FIND KUMLE'S DEAD BODY Exhausted. He Was Left by Friend, Who Went for Assistance. TACOMA. Oct. 25. The body of Mr. Kumle. the chef of the Hot ."fprlngs Hotel, was found today by the searchers about eight miles .from the hotel. The body was In a recumbent position, with boughs under bis head for a pillow. The theory Is that Kumle became exhausted, and that Mr. Kloeber. his companion, made him as comfortable as possible and then left him to obtain assistance and probably lost his way in the snow storm of Monday night. HUMAN OSTRICH VERY ILL Diet of Glass, Nails and Scrap Iron Produces Peritonitis. SAX FRANCISCO. Oct. 25. Terence O Grady, known in the sideshow world as the human ostrU-h. was a patient at the Emergency Hospital today, where his ail ment was diagnosed as acute peritonitis probably Induced by a diet of glass, rocks, nails, scrap iron and almost anything else the public desired to see him eat. Hli condition is said to be critical. . Fear Trouble at Amoy When Fleet Arrives. CHINESE MARKED FOR DEATH Authorities Learn of Plans for Assassinations. EXPECT AMERICANS FRIDAY Elaborate Preparations Being Made for Reception of Visitors and "Entertainment During Slay of Ships In Harbor. AMOT. China. Oct. 26. Discovery of a revolutionist plot Is causing great uneasi ness to Chinese government officials. Fears are entertained that the ramifi cations of ".his plot may be far-reaching. The object of the rebels, it Is said, was to assassinate high Chinese officials dur ing the festivities of the forthcoming re ception to the American neet. ' the con spirators hoping that the officials would appear in public in a body on that oc casion. Extraordinary precautions are being taken and will be extended during the stey of the fleet here, and particularly during tne functions. Viceroy Song, of Fukien Province, who arrived here yesterday on the cruiser Hal Yung, spent the nlHt aboard the ship. Order Out of Chaos. Order and perfect system are being rap Idly established at the reception grounds where the recent typhoon wrought destruction. Bamboo struc tures have replaced the ruined build ings, and the original plans for the en tertalnnfent of the officers and men of the American fleet are likely to be carried out In full. It had been in fended to install, a wireless telegraph system, but this probably will not be done as there is no expert here to carry out the work. All- claaseB consider the visit of the Americans a highly Important event. The schools will close for a week and the customs house, the consulate. PHOTOGRAPHS OF WILLIAM H. TAFT IN ACTION ON wTv 1 -J 1 Atr-- ----- .-v u . s f ; j r.-i- .'4,- ,y ?tt - ? ItWl" - ,v -p Ait? -Z. T "atx ' - t - banks and large business houses will close at 11 A. SlT- each day. Reep Eye on Boycott Club. The attempt of the remnant of the American Bovcott Association to organise a demonstration has proved a. complete failure and any attempt on the part of any person or organization to interfere with the festivities in honor of the Amer ican visitors will be met with severe pun ishment. The Younsr Men s Christian Association has arranged for ths reading and rest rooms In the reception grounds, and will distribute free tickets for refreshments to the men. A branch Postoffice will be established in their building and many conveniences have been planned. The general decoration plans are complete and the decorations especially in the grounds will be elaborate. Decoration to Be Lavish. Shiploads of potted plants have been brought from Canton, these Including a vast collection of dwarf tees more than 300 years old. A fleet of river boats will bring the living bamboo, which will be renewed da.llv. from tne North river. Lofty arches, decorated with red. white, icoacluded oa Fwsfl 4.1 Believes Wealth and Position of Mrs. Magness Will Save Him From Naval Prison. , PHILADELPHIA. Pa., Oct. 25. (Spe cial.) Charles J. Magness. who married Miss Ada Gorman, daughter of the late United States Senator Arthur ; P. Gor man, and who was arrested In Louis ville, ou October 21, on the charge of deserting from his ship, the United States V.V ! L Y-.--.-sf Iv t Richard Scott, Well Known Citi zen. Who Died Suddenly at His Home at Mllwaukie This Morning-. steamer Dolphin, reached this city today In the custody of two detectives. Im mediately on arrival Magness was taken to the Philadelphia Xavy-yard and turned over to the United States authori ties. . ' Magness refused to talk for publica tion yesterday, although It was declared at the N'avy-yard that he seems perfectly confident that the wealth and position of his wife will extricate him from his Plight. Mrs. Magness did not accompany her husband to this city, but It is said re mained in Maryland to enlist in her hus band's services a number of Influential men. Magness will be tred In this city should the Navy Department decide that tile evidence warrants a court-martial. George to scali at Philomath. PHILOMATH. Or., Oct. 25. (Special.) Ex-Congressman M. C. George will ad dress the voters of this city on National campaign Issues Wednesday evening, Oc tober 23, speaking under the auspices of the Republican State Central Committee. M , ... r -i. Shows Faith in Deeds, ' Says " Roosevelt. CITES CASE IN MILWAUKEE Strikers Advised to Fight "In junction and They Win. FINDS LAWYER FOR THEM Ironmoulders Appeal - to President, Who Turns Matter Over to Taft. Workmen Take His 'Advice and Secure Relief. WASHINGTON, Oct. ; 25. In response to a letter from P. H. Grace, of Blng hamton, N. T., a member of the Brother hood of Railroad Trainmen, inquiring about Mr. Taft's record In, respect to in junctions and labor- matters in general. President Roosevelt has written to Mr. Grace, reviewing Mr. Taft's attitude toward labor and explaining the work of the Administration toward ameliorating industrial conditions. The President, after expressing pride in the fact that he Is an honorary member of the Brotherhood of "Locomotive Fire men, says in' part: "Throughout my whole term as Presi dent I have devoted myself with special interest to the questions affecting labor. The lasting prosperity of this country rests upon the welfare of the wageworker and the welfare of the tiller of the soli. No consideration of party fealty or per sonal friendship would induce me to ad vise either farmer or worklngman to do anything that was not for his permanent benefit. With this fact keenly before me. I earnestly advise all worklngmen. In Their own Interest as worklngmen, but above an as American citizens concerned in the honor and the prosperity of this great free Republic, to support Mr. Taft for President; Just as I advise all farmers, business men and men of the'professlons. Taft's Rulings Have Been, Just. "I do not believe the wageworkers of this country have ever had a better friend in the White House than Mr. Taft will prove to be. He has already shown his (Concluded on Page 4.) HIS CAMPAIGN TOUR v ' , Is ( s t $ J . AS Limitations Under Present Regula tions Such, He Says, He Cannot Remain in His Place. TOLEDO. O., Oct. 25. (Special.) Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady, rector of Trinity . Episcopal Church, an nounced this morning that be had de cided to accept a call to Kansas City. He will tender his resignation to the vestry of Trinity parish Monday to take effect January 15. In a letter made public today, Rev. Brady says: "This parish is especially incorpor ated under the state law The position of rector in such a case Is so radically different from the position of rector under the canon law of the diocese and the general convention, by which this parish professes not to be bound, that I cannot continue longer to fill the position, the local limitations of which were unknown to me at the time I accepted." - Rev. Dr. Brady assured the congre gation that the question between the parish and himself was in no wise a personal one. He said it was simply a question of principle. W. C. T. U. HOLDS MEETINGS Temperance Delegates Have Grand - 1?q1Iv -In D'nrPP. BENVER, Oct. 25. Two huge tem perance meetings and a grand rally of Sunday-school workers made up the programme today for the delegates to the 36th annua convention of the "W. C. T. U. At the afternoffn meeting:, Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis, of New Jersey. National superintendent of legislation, delivered, the sermon. There was a similar meeting tonight, at which Seaborn "Wright, of Georgia, made the principal address. Both meet ing were presided over by the Na tional president. Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens. After the conclusion of the afternoon assemblage, the Sunday-school work ers' rally was held, and Mrs. Zillah Foster Stevens, secretary of the tem perance department of the International Sunday-school Association, made an ad dress on the "Foundation and Frame work for a Temperance Lesson." W W. WICK DEAD IN EAST Portland Man Dies Berore He Has Chance to See Sick Brother. GREENVILLE. Pa., Oct. 25. After traveling over 3.000 miles to see his brother A. L. Wick, a retired banker, who Is at the point of death at the Greenville Hospital. William W. Wick, of Portland, Or., died at a local hotel a few hours after his arrival and be fore he could visit his brother. Mr. Wick reached here at 2 o'clock this morning: and retired in apparently good health, but when he was called for it was learned he had died of apo plexy. Mr. WTlck was 60 years of age. It is feared his death -may hasten that of his brother. " William W. Wick was a clerk In the employ of the O. R. & N. Co. He lived at 295 Twelfth street and left the city the middle of last week to visit his brother in Pennsylvania. POLICE SAVE MANY LIVES Plunge Into Bnrnin-r Hotel and Rescue Dozen Women. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. '25. Prompt action by members of the police force was all that saved a. dozen or more women from probable "death In a fire which damaged the Gluseppl hotel here today. "he flames are thought to have started in the overturning of a candle, and they quickly spread through the frame structure, several people being overcome before they could leave their rooms. Patrolmen plunged Into the smoky corridors, fighting their way to the room and carrying out nearly a score of persons who might otherwise have perished. TWO BOYS; RIFLE; TRAGEDY Police Claim They Quarreled and Live Lad Is Sent to Jail. FRESNO. Cal., Oct. 25. (Special.) Carl Berg, aged 17 years, was shot in the back of the neck today with a 22-callber rifle carried by Henry Lung, aged 17 years, and instantly killed. Lung was Immediately placed under ar rest by the Sheriff and is detained pend ing an Investigation as to the facts of the shooting. Lung declares that it was an accident, claiming that he was loading the gun when the shot was fired. It is claimed by the police that there had been a quarrel, so a strict investiga tion will be beld before the detained lad is given his liberty. REVOLT INC0REA AT END Two-thirds of Japanese Troops Soon to Be Withdrawn. TOKIO. Oct. 25. The so-called insurrec rectlon In Corea, Is practically ended. The troops are stil! on active duty, but the insurgents have dwindled to merely a disorderly element. Two-thirds of the Japanese troops In North China will be withdrawn in a few days. Prominent Pioneer Ex pires Suddenly. ' STRICKEN BY HEART-FAILURE Was One of State's Most Use ful Citizens. WIDELY KNOWN IN OREGON Pioneer Dairyman Did Mnch for Industry in This State s Well a to Work for Every Movement -for the Public Good. Richard Scott, of Milwaukie, one or the best known men of the state, died suddenly at 12:t5 this morning, at his home. His death was most unexpected, heart failure being the cause. Mr Scott had been in Ms usual health yesterday and his sudde-i death was a great shock to his family. Mr. Scott was apparently in his usual bealth yesterday. He attended church at Sellwood, in the morning and ap peared to be well last night. He ate his usual meals yesterday and did not complain of Illness. His death occurred after he had retired for the night, hav ing passed away without the least warn ing. The end came painlessly and after being stricken, he died at once. A phy sician was immediately summoned, but , could do nothing. Few men are better known through out the state than "Dick" Scott, as he was called. He was very prominent In the Oddfellows, which was the only lod?e he ever Joined. He was past grand mas ter, as well as being trustee of the Odd fellows' home, a position he held at the time of his death. He had been County Commissioner of Clackamas County and school director at Milwaukie, where he was held In very high esteem by all. During the Lewis and Clark fair. Mr. Scott was a raithful member of the State Commission-. Mr. Scott was 62 years old at the time of his death. He was born in Devon shire, England, and came to Oregon In 1S70. After living in Portland for a num ber of years, he moved to Mllwauklu. where he engaged in dairying. He owned some of the best dairy stock in the state. He has lived at the well-known Scott place at Milwaukie for the past 25 years. Mr. Scott is survived by a widow and the following children: Richard Winlleld Scott, of Corvallis: Mrs. John H. Will man, of Portland; Mrs. 'H. A. Adams, of Pomeroy, Wash.; Henry Scott, of Mil waukie; William B. 9cott, of Portland; Eva Jane Scott, of Milwaukie, and Gil bert Scott, of Kalama, Wash. Mr. Scott was a man known widely for his great public spirit. He was untiring in working for enterprises for the com mon good and his great native shrewd ness and intelligence made htm a. valued booster of any public movement. In the. State Dalr- Association he was a promi nent figure and lias accomplished a great deal in raising the standard of dairy cattle In this state. His work during the Lewis and Clark Fair Is remembered and he Is given credit for valuable work in forwarding that project. Milwaukie has lost a strong friend for his efforts in behalf of his own town were always directed in behalf of public welfare and were wholly unselfish. The sudden death of Mr. Scott came as a severe shock to his family and no ar rangements for the funeral have yet been made. INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS THE WEATHER. YESTERDAY'S Maximum tenperatura. So degrees; minimum. 43 degrees. TODAYS Increasing cloudiness; wind shifting to southerly. Foreign. Fleet leavea Japan fo continue on voyage Page 3. Rebel plot In army may mar reception to American fleet. Page 1 Political. Roosevelt writes ' letter explaining Jafra frlendlv Interest In worklngmen. Page 1. Bryan spends day of rest in New York. Page 2. Last days of campaign to be grueling ones for candidates. Page 1. 9 Taft can win without New York. Page 1. IHimesUe. Number of weddings in Boston show great falling oft. Page 1. Man who deserted from navy to wed Gor man's daughter expoct. wife's wealth to keep him out of prison. Page 1. FIJI attorney-general at Victoria on way for evidence regarding pirates. Page 1. Elkln and Stone have ready excuses in replv to Hearst's expose. Page 4. Night Rider district In Tennessee under control of mllltla. Page 4. Interior Derrartmcnt denounces Haskell to Osage Indians. Page a. Sport. Beavers make whirlwind finish at San Francisco; Seals and Angtl" break even. Pt"Ce 9 Portland and Vicinity. Camraign for Ron Festival funds will be b-gun today. Page 9. R R Butler predicts Taft plurality of 25.000 in Oregon. Page 14 Oregon Servians cable King Peter, urging war and offering aid. Tage 14. Presbyterian pastor protests against amend ment of Cellar's ordinance. Page 8. Or Brougber In sermon says courts often cause perjury because no Importance Is attached to oath of witnesses. Pai 8. Committee of directors of Arllagton Club -prts available sites for new clubhouse. Page 13. Method'-st Church South closes Columbia conference. Page 14. construction work continues active, with many neir contracts let. Page lo. Richard Scott, well known citizen, dies suddenly. Page 1.