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Newspaper Page Text58 Pages 1 Pages 1 to 10 VOL. XXVII NO. 27. PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING. JULY 5, 1908. PRICE FIVE CENTS. TAFT IS STORING CAMPAIGN ENERGY READY TO WORKING TO SAVE B0XB0ARD TRUST E JOHN . VAN ZANTE NAMED BY MAYOR TRAINS COLLIDE, SIX PERSONS DIE GET TOGETHER T BRYAN TRY FOR RESTS IX QOET OF MOVXTAIXS OF VIRGINIA. BRIGHTER FTXAXCIAIi SKIES GIVE ENCOURAGEMENT. APPOINTED MUNICIPAL JUDGE TO SUCCEED CAMEROX. DEMOCRATS now PARKER BALLOONS SUPPDR RECORD r New York and East Bow ... Knee to Bryan. ACCEPT TERMS HE DICTATES Ample Campaign Fund, Which Harriman Will Help. BRYAN WILL GIVE $50,000 Xew York Offered Radical for Vice President, if It Fights; Conserv ative if It Docs ot Pos sible Peace With Hearst. Waltr Wellman to Cfclcaso Record-Herald. DENVER, Colo.. July 4. (Special.) "This is the getting together" conven tlon of the National Democracy. Har mony is now the watchword. No con test of any Importance is in sight at this hour. New York and the Bast are owing the knee to Bryan. There may u a little ripple over some planks of the platform, as Democrats have a way of breaking out when least expected, but nothing bitter or vital in the way of opposition to the Bryan programme is looked for. The farmer of Fairview has every thing his own way except the nomina tion by acclamation, on which he has Bet his heart. Governor Johnson still stands in the path, and Gray, too, after a fashion. But neither the Johnson nor Gray movement attracts following. Both are overshadowed by the man whom the Democratic masses have idealized and Idolized and made the absolute master of the party after an interregnum out of which no Democrat gained any satisfac tion. Bryan's Terms to East. As to the ,Vje-P.rssidency. the shrewd and masterful dictator has issued this ukase: "If there is a fight in the convention, the Vice-Presidential candidate will be a radical. (If there is no fight, he will be a conservative." ' And thus invited to be good, the East ern conservatives and opponents of Bryan are in a mood to accept the terms and make sure of getting Gray or Gaynor or some Eastern man on the ticket. As it looks now, the Democracy will tills time go into the Presidential battle more united, more harmonious, more hopeful than in any struggle since 18U2. Will Have Good Fund. It is no secret that Bryan believes he was beaten in 1886 because his cam paign was not as effectively managed as it should have been. This time ha plans to get at the head of his organiza tion an efficient business man and execu tive. He wants a man like Mayor John son, of Ohio, or Mr. Campau, of Detroit. Curiously enough, the Democrats ex pect to have a pretty good sized cam paign fund. They will have $50,000 left out of the JIOO.OOO enterprising Denver put up for the convention, and I was told at Lincoln that Mr. Bryan would Immediately chip in $50,000 more, or one year's income over and above his living and travefing expenses, and thus the treasurer will have a round $100,000 to Start business with at once. Harriman to Contribute. There is good authority for the state ment that E. H. Harriman has promised a fair-sized check and that the railroads and corporations generally are going to whack up evenly with perfunctory con tributions to both parties, merely playing safe and not caring very much which side wins. It should be remembered that the Federal campaign publicity law which Mr. Bryan so strenuously advo cates cannot be enacted until after this campaign is a thing of the past. Talk of Peace With Hearst. There are renewed rumors of peace be tween Hearst and Bryan. No one has (Concluded on Page 2.) ' ....... " -- f ....... ...... . . ......... ... . . .. ....... ..1 Talks Politics With Burton and Kel logg Will Take Horseback Rides In Mountains. HOT SPRINGS, Va., July 4. Today was a period of quiet and rest for William H. Taft. the Republican can didate for the Preslency of the United States. Mr. Taft spent much of the time throughout the day on the ver anda adjoining his apartments on the first floor of the Homestead Hotel, where he enjoyed a view of the sur rounding mountains and overlooking the golf links. Assistant Secretary W. W. Michler had about 1500 letters awaiting Mr. Taft's signature, most of them being replies to congratulatory letters and T. ...................... i : $s( its , t ill nmthmJk i n jwranrtjirmi J. M. Guffey, of Pennsylvania, Democratic National Commit. teeman Whom Bryan Accuses of Betraying the People. telegrams, and during the day Mr. Taft read and signed many of them. Representative Theodore Burton, of Ohio, is here, and together with Frank B. Kellogg had conferences with. Mr. Taft during the day. A suite of five rooms was reserved for Mr. Taft and he will have a com plete working library here as soon as the rest of his baggage arrives. His span of horses also came this eve ning and long mountain rides have been planned. Frank H. Hitchcock is expected here in a few days. MURDER THEIR FOREMAN Montenegrin Railroad laborers Avenge Death of Comrade. MISSOULA, Mont., July 4. Holmes Hayes, foreman at the St. Paul tunnel at Taft, near this city, was shot ' to death at noon today by five Montene grins in retaliation for the death of a fellow-countryman last October. Hayes was attacked from ambush and fell at the first fire. The fren zied foreigners then literally hacked his body to pieces with knives and made their escape over the moun tains into Idaho. A large posse of ex perienced rangers have started in pursuit. Last Fall Hayes was attacked by a crowd of Montenegrins as the result of some difficulty and shot the leader dead. BONI NOT A KIDNAPER Xo Foundation for Sensational Story Printed in Paris. PARIS, July 4. The statement given publicity 'this morning that Count Boni de Castellane, the former husband of Mme. Anna Gould, kidnaped his three children from Versailles yesterday, is inaccurate. The Count simply went to Versailles and took the youngest boy, who is ill, to the Count's mother for the annual visit of one month allowed by the court under the divorce decree. HARRY MURPHY ill Accept Decision of Convention. PRAISES RIVAL'S QUALITIES Would Wish AH Friends to As sist Nominee. NO DIVISION ON PLATFORM Denver Ablaze With Bunting and Lights, Marking Joint Celebra tions Delegates Pour In Old Leaders Are Absent. DENVER, Colo.. July 4. The Ameri can eagle and the Democratic rooster have vied with each other today in giving Denver one of the most lurid Fourths of July in its brief but stren uous existence. Throughout the day the streets have been ablaze with color, an incessant din of cannon and crack ers has mingled with the enthusiasm of arriving political delegations, and long trains have crept over the prairie from every direction, adding their throngs to the multitude already here. Tonight the Capitol and many other public buildings loom out of the dark ness in living fire, with every outline marked by myriad lights; the streets pulsate with convention throngs and the clatter of fireworks; the hotel lob bies are filled with political leaders, delegates and onlookers from every section of the country; and there is a general culmination of today's con junction of patriotism and politics. Crowds Xot Up to Precedents. Thus far, however, there is no storming of Denver's gates, and the crowds are somewhat below the aver age of National conventions, owing to the distance of Denver from the popu lous centers, and also because the Government and state restrictions on railroad passes keep back the hundreds who have heretofore made National conventions the occasion for a Quad rennial free excursion. However, the convention is still days off, and there is ample time for an Influx up to prec edent in numbers and noise. It is es timated that 20,000 strangers are al ready here,- and 60,000 more are ex pected in the next two days. The arrivals today Included the Mis souri delegation, headed by the tall, gaunt form of Senator Stone; part of the North Carolina delegation, headed by Governor Glenn, who peremptorily retired his can didacy for the Vice-Presidency, and straggling advance guards of many other delegations. Among these Pudge Parker, the Democratic candidate of 1904; Colonel Clayton, of Alabama, the silver-tongued Southerner who will be permanent chair man of the convention; Chief Murphy, of Tammany Hall, and Governor Haskell, of Oklahoma, a likely candidate for chairman of the platform committee, are the chief figures of National interest now on the ground. Xational Leaders Absent. But there is rather a noticeable ab sence of National leaders and the con spicuous figures of former conventions Tillman, Bailey, Culberson, Champ Clark, John Sharp Williams and most of the men of action in this gathering are from the ranks of local leaders. One of the arrivals today was Charles W". Bryan, brother of the candidate, who came from Lincoln with a number of the Nebraska leaders to dispense hospitality from the Nebraska and Bryan headquarters. This is the first appearance of Brother Charles in National affairs, although he has been for eleven years the private secretary to his brother and the head of the Com moner, to which William J. Bryan con tributes the editorial inspiration. Parker a Xew Sunny Jim. Naturally the Democratic standard bearer of 1904, Judge Alton B. Parker, (Concluded on Page 2.) FINDS SOME OBJECTS OF Reorganization to Be Effected and Receivership Ended Soon Mills Will Not Close. CHICAGO, July 4. (Special.) Reor ganization of the bankrupt United Box Board & Paper Company, taken over by receivers at Trenton, N. J., Saturday, has begun. Directors of the $38,000,000 corporation and officials of its subsidiary companies placed their shoulders to the wheel today. They hope to pilot the gigantic concern over the rough financial sea and out of the' bankruptcy courts before next Fall. This was the declaration today of L. W. Bodman, treasurer of the company and a member of the board of directors. The bright financial outlook, Mr. Bod man says, has served to encourage those behind the embarrassed organiza tion, and a definite plan of action will be decided upon by the board of direc tors this week, probably in New York. "The present industrial outlook has encouraged the directors of the com pany in our plans for reorganization," said Mr. Bodman. "Business will con tinue under the guidance of the re ceivers, and none of our 16 mills will shut down because of the bankruptcy proceedings." INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Weather. YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature, 68 degrees; minimum. 66 degree. TODAY'S Fair and warmer; northwest wind. Pacific Coast. Celebrations in Valley towns draw thoueanda of visitors. Section 1, page 6. Pour persona badly hurt by runaway In Baker City parade. Section 1, page 6. Ten thousand Portland: people attend celebra tion at Vancouver. Section 1, page 6. Multnomah would pay $ 100,000 more taxes were old law and present values used. Section 1, page 8. Anarchist runs up red flag at Tillamook; serious trouble follows. Section 1, page 8. Salem cherry fair postponed until July 19. Section 1, page 8. National. Filipinos petition American Nation to remove tariff restrictions. Section 1, page 2. Politico. Bryan, dictator of Democratic convention, has secured united. Democracy. Section 1, page 1. Vigorous attack, on Guffey by Bryan in speech at Lincoln. Section 1, page 4. Bryan said to propose Ridder for Vice-President. Section 1, page 5. Denver platform to be made to suit Bryan. Section 1, page 4. Parker ready to support Bryan and talks for harmony. Section 1,- page 1. Domestic. "Woman, Ignorant of her mother's name, learns truth by remarkable chance. Sec tion 1. page 2. Plan to reorganize boxboard trust. Section 1, page 1. Nine balloons start on record-breaking race, Chicago to Atlantic Coast. Section 1, page 1. Sports. Coast League scores: Portland d-6, San Francisco 0-3; Los Angeles 3-14, Oakland 1-2. Section 2, page 3. Nelson knocks out Gaxui and regains cham pionship. Section 4, page 6. McFarland and Welch fight 25 rounde with out decision. Section 4, page 6. Yachts start on trans-Paclflo race. Section 2, page 2. West Portland beats East Side In Trl-Clty League game. Section page 3. Big crowds see motor-boat races on Wil lamette. Section 2, page 2. Chehalis autolst makes trip from Denver to Portland. Section 2, page 3. McCredie adds Graney to pitching staff. Section 4, page 7. American athletes picked to win Olympic games. Section 4, page 6. Many autolsts plan outings during Summer. ection 4, page 6. Commercial and Marine. Ten cents reported offered for Oregon hop contracts. Section 4, page 0. River steamers carry large crowds from city. Section 4, page 0. Portland and Vicinity. John Van Zante appointed Municipal Judge by Mayor Lane. Section 1, page 1. Chief Grltsmacher announces that Sergeant Baty Is to be permanent head of detec tive staff. Section 2, page 1. Portland spends quietest Fourth. In ten years. Section 2, page 10. Catholic Orphanage at Oswego dedicated. Section 1, page 9. James Henry Booth acquitted of bribery charge. Beet ion 4, page 10. New officials will take oath of office tomor row. Section 8, page 12. Washington beaches made more accessible by new railroad. Section 3, page 12. Week of big deals in realty market. Sec tion 3, page 10. Residence lots In demand on East Side. Section 3, page 11. United Brethren resent reports of discord In their ranks. Section 3. page 7. INTEREST IN THE GREAT PROCESSION ON THE Ideal Weather Favors Aeronauts. SAILING EAST FROM CHICAGO Stiff Breeze Speeds Airships on Way to Atlantic. TEXAS GAS-BAG IS IN LEAD Gets Away First in Cup Contest, Closely Followed by Frenchman. Prospects Good for Beat ing World's Record. CHICAGO, July 4. (Special.) With ideal weather conditions and chances un excelled for record-breaking nights, nine great balloons, entered for the "Chicago to the Ocean" race, under the auspices of the Chicago Aeronautlque Club, arose here this afternoon and sped away across Lake Michigan. At midnight three of them had been heard from two passing over Kalamazoo, Mich., and one passing over Detroit, all very high and travel ing very fast in a northeasterly direction. If the winds continue as favorable as they were yesterday, it is believed that all records will be broken and that the bal loons will land somewhere In Eastern Can adian woods. The only thing that halted the German balloon, Pomraern, last year was the Atlantic Ocean. She landed with half her ballast intact after sailing from St. Louis to the New Jersey Coast. Late Start Is Made. The start was made at 6:46 o'clock, an hour and 46 minutes later than had been advertised, and the last balloon was not eased away until 7:50 o'clock. A light rain which fell on the south side at 1 o'clock in the afternoon occasioned the delay. The bags had been rolled out ready to be inflated when the rahi came on and It was found necessary to envelop them again in their canvas . casings. Then they . had to be thoroughly dried before the gas could be run in. They left In the following order: Order of Departure. Fielding-San Antonio Captain H. E. Holeywill and Dr. Frederick J. Fielding. Ville de Dieppe, representing France Captain A. B. Mueller and George Schoenck. Columbia C. H. Lichlelter and Captain Martin Petterson, U. S. A. King Edward, Canada's entry Lieu tenant Preston and John Bennett. United 8tates--Colonel A. P. Shirley and Horace B. Wild. Cincinnati Leslie Haddock and George Haddock. America Captain P. S. Hudson and Lieutenant J. J. Meade, United States Marine Corps. Illinois J. L Case and C E. Greg ory. Chicago G. L. Numbaugh and C A. Coey. Fielding Balloon First. It was easy sailing for the Fielding San Antonio with its advantage gained at the start, and some enthusiastic spectators offered to wager that it would maintain its advantage to the end of the contest. New York spectators had arranged for the Receipt of information by long distance telephone and telegraph from friends who had been Instructed to watch the sky. The first information of consequence was flashed from the steamship Theo dore Roosevelt on its return voyage from Michigan City, Ind., with a cargo of excursionists. First News From Race. By wireless telegraph, the captain, on the bridge of the big lake greyhound, sent this, the first description of the flight, to the Examiner office: "We -have exchanged salutes with two (Concluded on Page 8.) Weil-Known Democrat Will Assume Bench Monday Morning J. W. Grussi May Be Clerk. Mayor Lane last night announced the selection of John Van Zante as Judge of the Municipal Court to succeed George' J. Cameron. Judge Cameron will retire tomorrow to take the posi tion of District Attorney, to which he was elected June 1. The official ap pointment of Mr. Van Zante will be made tomorrow morning. Mr. Van Zante is a member of the legal firm of Johnson & Van Zante. He John Veil Zante, Who Has Been Appointed Municipal Judge by Mayor Lane, has been a resident of Portland for the last 20 years, coming here from Pella, la., where he was born 42 years ago. He received his legal education at the Columbia University law department, from which he was graduated 11 years ago. After receiving his degree, he studied in the office of Alan R. Joy and several other attorneys In this city, and was admitted to the bar eight years ago. He has never held public office before, but was four years ago the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for County Judge running In opposition to Judge Webster. No announcement has as yet been made as to whom Mr. Van Zante will appoint to succeed Frank D. Hennessy as clerk of the Municipal Court. Mr. Hennessy will retire from this position to fill a deputyship in the office of the District Attorney. Indications are that the new clerk will be J. W. Grussi, of 170 East Fourteenth street. It is known that Mr. Van Zante has ex pressed a preference for Mr. Grussi for this position, but Mr. Grussi may de cline the appointment. POTTER MAY YET RECOVER Bishop's Physicians Grow More Hopeful Every Hour. COOPERSTOWN, N. T., July 4. The condition of ' Bishop Henry C. Potter continues about the same as this morn ing and every hour, gives the physi cians more hope for his recovery. The bishop seems more comfortable and takes nourishment. He .passed a fairly comfortable night, although he was somewhat restless be cause of the high humidity. His res piration and pulse today were decidedly nearer normal. The bishop's room- to day was filled with oxygen, and elec tric fans were kept constantly going. Scarcely a firecracker was discharged In the town, and an air of almost Sun day quiet prevailed. CATCH ANOTHER SUSPECT Xegro in Jail at Schenectady Held for Mail Robbery. SCHENECTADAY, N. Y., July 4. The police late last night arrested a negro giving his name as Eugene Wilson, whom they suspect of connection with the theft of $50,000 from a registered ma pouch in Kansas City. WAY TO DENVER Disaster Mars Fourth at Oakland ALL ON ONE CAR MANGLED Six Dead, 30 Injured, Havt Been Found. DEADLY GRADE CROSSING Engine Dashes Into Smoking Car, Smashing It to Pieces and Tossing Fragments With Occupants From the Track. ' OAKLAND, Cal., July 4. The narrow gauge local, bound from the Alameda Into Oakland, crashed into the Santa Cruz train No. 57 bound for the Oakland Mole at 7:10 tonight at First and Web ster streets, killing or injuring all of the passengers In the Santa Cruz train smoking-car. Eight were killed and over 30 in jured. The collision was on the cross-' ing if the Narrow Gauge and main lines, opposite the Webster street bridge. The engine of ' the Alameda train, which was running with tender ahead, cut into the Santa Cruz train smoking-car about 10 feet from the front. The front end was smashed to splin ters, the car being torn from the front trucks and the mass tossed from the main line track up against the signal tower in Webster street. The wreck of the coach, containing its dead and screaming wounded, was hurled on ltd side, with the Alameda local tender buried in the wreckage. The baggag? ceach of the Santa Cruz train, whi was In front of the smoker, was de railed and half-way upset. Both loco motives were derailed. When the trains struck, the smoker was cut from the coach following, which continued its course, crashing into the boiler of the Alameda local. Some windows were broken in this and the first Alameda coach, which was also derailed. Otherwise they were not damaged. The passengers in these were shaken up but not injured. Practically all those in the smoker weer pinned in the wreck and their cries for help followed teh terrific crash of teh trains coming together. .Some weer able to dig themselves out of the wreck, but the majority had to be cut out. Several of the dead were badly crushed. The police and fire depart ments were called out and were soon at work carrying wounded and dead from the wreck. The dead: Sol Loeb, commercial traveler, San Francisco. Leslie Albee, San Francisco. Frank Lauzon, San Francisco. Five others, as yet unidentified. DEAD IN CLUBHOUSE FIRE Dwight oJhnson Fatally Injured by Fall From Spokane Building. SPOKANE, Wash., July 4. Dwight Johnson, a guest of the club, is dead, and the entire top floor of the Spokane Club building, a six-story structure, is badly damaged, through fire at 7 o'clock this evening. Johnson, who thought he was cut off from escape, had climbed out of a window and for several minutes clung to a shutter, while firemen made des perate efforts to reach him. His strength failed him and he dropped to the roof of an adjoining one-story building, break ing several bones and sustaining other in juries that proved fatal.. The damage to the building will not be more than $20,-000.