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r1 GrBAPH ESTABLISHED 1S31. HARRISBURG, TUESDAY EVENING, JULY 28, 1908. 12 PAGES LAST EDITION BARRISBXJRG if? i Hp. Outlineslsso of Cainpai Cincinnati Has Big Jubiies In Honor cf the Occosaion ALL PARTIES AND FACTIONS UNITED Flag raising, Parade and Addresses; City in Gay Holiday Attire By Associated press. Cincinnati, July 2S.

Standing on a flag draped platform iu front of the Old Colonial portico of his brother's home. Judge William K. Taft, at noon to day, accepted the nomination of the Republican party to be its candidate for the Presidency. The quaint oM residence of Charles P. Taft once in the outlying residence sec' ion of the city, but now almost swallowed up by the big business buildings that have surrounded it was the centre of a demonstration unequalled in Cincinnati's history.

Political leaders from far and near gathered to give the affair its political significance, while from the city and surrounding suburbs the friends, neighbors and admirers of Judge Taft among his own townspeople turned out in countless numbers and without regard to party affiliation. Cincinnati Has a Holiday The notification cf the candidate was made the occasion of a holiday from early morning and the downtown streets were filled with gay throngs, waving flags, shouting and moving in a seemingly endless stream toward the Taft residence. The thoroughfares In front of the old homestead where Judge Taft will make his campaign headquarters dur ing September and October, were choked with the early arrivals, and the platoon of police stationed In the neighborhood had all it could do to keep a passage way open for th guests and members of the Notification Committee, who were provided with seats on the big front porch and with standing room on the spacious green lawns. Senator. William Warner, of Missouri, past commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, headed the notification committee, which consisted of a member from every of the nation.

There were also present today many members of the Republican National Committee, including its chairman, Frank H. The day was clear and exceedingly warm, with the slightest of breezes mowing in ironi tne nintops. ine standing guests and the crowds in the street, however, seemed not to mind the scorching rays of the sun. But Judge Taft materially blue penciled his speech for purposes of delivery, eliminating from the spoken aqaress many 01 me explanatory ana detailed statements which appear in the manuscript given out for publication. Bryan Victory "Would Mean Disaster, Senator Warner's speech of noti fication was brief and when he had concluded speaking there was an en thusiastic outburst of cheering as Judge Taft stepped forward.

After formally accepting the nomination' tendered by the chairman of the notification committee Judge Taft linn rA Anra wifVtmtfr OTIV of. tempt at oratory, into the very es sence of his declaration of principles, the first portion of his remarks being a declaration thatRepublican strength Hps In maintPnnTipp nf thp "Roose velt policies." He asserted, in com paring the platforms of the two old iicn, mat Hits ncyuuiivaii uiaia tion is progressive and regulative, while the Democratic is radical and destructive. Hp rnnclnrtpri with the declaration that as between the two old parties the difference consisted oi me iact mat with Keniiti lean suc cess there would be prosperity; with Democratic victory, business disaster. When the final address was fin ished there was a procession of local and visiting marching clubs, militia and various civic organizations. From an improvised reviewing stand on the sidewalk Judge Taft reviewed the passing hosts.

Automobile rides this afternoon, a reception for the visiting politicians at the Cincinnati Country Club and an elaborate fireworks display tonight will bring the ceremonies of notification day to a close. Celebration Starts Early. Notification day broke with a roar V. 1 1 i i looked down at 7 o'clock this morn ng through the customary haze and moKe to discover me city in tne utter of liveliest animation, be ecked and Earlanded. flaes flvlnz Continued on Page 7J WILLIAM Bill People Plan Better Sewer System FORM TAXPAYERS' LEAGUE AT MASS MEETING East End Drainage System is Not All That It Should Be The Taxpayers' League of Allison Hill was organized last evening at a meeting held in the East Harris burg market house to devise ways and means for improving the sewer system in that district.

Water backs from the sewers into the cellars of many residents in the Faction bounded by Thirteenth, Der ry, Seventeenth and Walnut streets, nd deposits mud and filth, which is extremely unhealthy. The league elected officers and appointed a com mittee to confer with Mayor Meals; and municipal and State health officers this evening as follows: President, Augustus Lutz; vice president, G. 0. Sarvis; secretary, Charles Leedy; treasurer, Daniel Miller. Committee, William Killinger, Wesley Lutz, D.

M. Beck, Harper Smith, H. C. Horting, Jesse Smith, R. L.

Dare, George W. Muse, A. Carson Stamm, W. 0. Moyer, George Flickinger, A.

P. Kitchen, W. M. liunkle, E. M.

Sible, William Hoer ner, Dr. B. Frank Smith, J. H. Clark, George C.

Corl, M. H. Melvin, W. H. Shettron.

EX SENATOR KEEPER DEAD Born In Harrisburg And Rose To Be Influential Member Of Senate. Word was received this morning of the death of ex Senator Luther R. Keefer, of Schuylkill county, a native of Harrisburg and a man highly esteemed among a wide circle of friends in this city. Senator Keefer died in Reading, where he was visit ing at the home of his daughter. The Senator was born here on March 5.

1834, and was a brother of Major John B. Keefer, of this city, and a nephew of the late Simon Cameron. He was educated here and learned the business of a foundry man, later conducting a large establishment, at Cressona, where he resided. He was an enlisting and en rolling officer in the Civil War and served in the Twenty second Regi ment with a number of residents of this, city. His home town honored him with many offices and he was elected to the Senate in 1876, being re elected four times, so that his total service in the upper house was a score of years.

He was one of the most influential members of that body and active in the state government. He was a trustee of Gettys burg College and of Kutztown State Normal School. Among his colleagues were Judge McCarrell, Secretary of Agriculture Critchfield, Lieutenant Governor Gobin, J. Henry Cochran, Senator Penrose and many others prominent in state and national affairs. Major Keefer this morning received word of the death of his brother.

No information as to the funeral has been received. Surviving Senator Keefer is a son, Brua C. Keefer, well known here. BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETS A special meeting of the building committee of the bchool Board wia he held this evening to discuss the advisability of the board's taking action upon the renewal or taking over of the contractor's insurance of the ntw Vernon building. The insurance expires on August 1.

The building is nearly completed and will be ready for occupation when school opens in September. H. TAFT No Let On tandard Oil; Kellogg Busy He and Bonaparte Plan New Move Against Great Trust NOT DISCOURAGED BY REVERSAL Will Have as Their Assistants Half a Score of Legal Experts By Associated Press. Lenox, July 2 8. Plans for another great battle in the courts with representatives of the Standard Oil Company will be worked out here within the next few days.

Under the direction of Attorney General Bonaparte, who is passing his vacation time in Lenox, the first move in the new action which, it is understood, is to be brought by the government against the Standard Oil Company will be made and the machinery of the Department of Justice set in mo tion. This action following the recent decision of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals at Chicago, setting aside the judgment of $29,240,000 against the company, indicates that the announced intention of the Administration to renew the proceedings is to be carried out promptly. Mr. Bonaparte will be joined today by Frank B. Kellogg, of Minne sota whose conduct of anti trust cases for the government brought him national renown, and they will review together the present legal status of the case and discuss the details of further action.

For assistance in the case they will have the service of half a score of trained legal experts from the Depart ment of Justice in Washington. MR. MOODYS PURCHASE Takes Over The Holdings Of Young Amusement Company. William H. Moody, the well known Tenth ward Select Councilman, has purchased the skating rink and auditorium privileges of the new Chestnut street hall from the Young Amusement Company.

The purchase includes a lease of two years, with a privilege of two more. Mr. Moody is now in charge. The auditorium is one of the largest and the rink one of the finest in Central Pennsylvania. JAPS HAVE OIL TRUST The Tnkarnda Company In the Standard of Mikado's Kingdom.

By Associated Press. Tokio. July 28. The Takarada Oil Company continues its process of absorbing all its rivals. Some time ago news was published that It had purchased the Namboku and Fuji companies for a sum of 650,000 yen and rumor says that it has now effected the purchase of the Bokuyetsu Company for 260.000 yen, of the Yamate for 100, 000 yen and of the Niitsu for 75,000 yen.

BARX RAISING C. M. Bechtel raised his barn at Frantzville Heights yesterday. A large party of friends assisted. Young Man Saves Child From River Annabel Bowley Falls From Steamer in Midst of Raft Channel BOAT PASSES ENTIRELY OVER HER Brave Steersman McBride Leaves Wheel to Dive and Bring Her Out A thrilling rescue was made yes terdav afternoon in the middle of the Susquehanna river by a brave 16 vear old lad, when he plunged from the ferry boat plying between Harris burg and West Fairview and rescued from drowning small girl companion of the captain's little daughter.

The ferry boat, which is owned by Captain Hoover, of West Fail view, was steaming across the river toward the Dauphin county shore with quite a few passengers aboard. Captain Hoover's little daughter had several small girl and boy friends along on the trip, and they were having a joyful time, running around on the deck and playing all sorts of games. One little girl in particular was enjoying herself extremely and grew so excited that she failed to notice where she was running. An interesting game of "tag" was going on, when suddenly in the midst of it a splash, followed by a child's scream cf terror was heard by the passengers. None of them nor the boat crew had given much notice to the children, and for an instant did not understand what had happened.

Then the captain's daughter, Ethel, rushed up to him, and screamed frantically, "Oh. papa, papa, Annabel fell into the river," Captain Hoover acted in an instant. He rushed to the engine, and quickly stopping it, began to back. Then he rushed to the edge of the deck and gazed over into the muddy water. The boat was in the very center of the raft channel, the most dangerous and deepest part of the whole river, and the.

water was high. As he looked the child's body' floated clear of the bottom of the boat, under which it had passed and floated down stream. Then the passengers witnessed an act of heroism, which in a 16 year old boy has seldom been excelled. Victor McBride was at the wheel, guiding the boat. When the little girl fell overboard he rushed to the side, leaving the steering ap paratus to care tor itself.

The in stant the child's body appeared on the lower side of the steamer he dived from the rail. McBride to Rescue With hands touching above his head he shot downward, struck the water six fet below and an instant later appeared on the surface and set off with strong sturdy strokes toward the little girl, now some yards below him. Just before he reached her she sank, but he dived and caught her by the hair under water. Again coming to the surface, and securing a firm grasp on the child's curls, he started to battle against the swift current in an effort to reach the ferry. Capt.

Hoover in the meanwhile had been active and soon had the boat backing toward the spot where boy and girl were fighting for life. Young McBride is a strong swimmer, and that is all that saved him from death. When the boat finally reached him, and he and his unconscious burden were hauled on board, he was utterly exhausted. 1 The little girl, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Bowley, of West Fairview, was rolled on the deck and the water was finally forced from her lungs. After that she rapidly recovered and by the time the boat reached "West Fairview on the return trip she was able to join the other chil dren and walk home. Her father and mother are fervent in their gratitude to the modest hero, who refuses to talk about the rescue. There is. talk or presenting tne young man with a medal.

LISBON PLOTJJNEARTHED July 28th Set As Day For Outbreak Of Republicans. By Associated Press. Lisbon, July 28. The govern ment, according to the newspapers of Lisbon, has discovered and frustrated a widespread Republican plot for an uprising scheduled for today, the anniversary of the abortive revolt of July 28 which was suppressed by ex Premier Franco. This announcement follows a large number of mysterious arrests made during the past few weeks.

Alfonso Costa and Bernardino Machado, the Republican leaders, are among those under suspicion. CONGRESSMAN POWERS DEAD By Associated Press. Houlton, Maine, July 28. Representative Llewellyn Powers, of the Fourth Maine Congressional district, died at his summer home here early today. Congressman Powers served as Governor of Maine for two terms and was born at Pittsfield, Maine, in 1839.

FAINTED OX P. O. STEPS John Fitzpatrick fainted upon the steps of the postofflce last evening. The ambulance was summoned and he was taken to his home on Chestnut street. His condition la not serious.

Summary of Points in Judge TafVs Speech of Acceptance Chief hope of Republican party is confidence of people that it intends to continue Roosevelt poll cies. Chief function of next administration will be to develop these policies. This without undue inter ference with legitimate business. Railroads should be allowed to make reasonable traffic agreements. Physical valuation of railroads should be made to assist in adjusting claims.

'L There should be federal supervision of corporations which have, the power and temptation to effect vL restraints of interstate trade. Would amend the Sherman anti if it works injustice. Democratic proposal to supervise business of corporations so as to fixprices of products is "absurd." Roosevelt policies progressive and regulative; Bryan policies destructive. Mere aggregation of capital is not violation of anti trust law. Unlawful trusts should be restrained.

"I To destroy them would throw myriads of workingmen out of Democratic proposal to de stroy them by removing tariff is "impracticable," because involving innocent community in punishment of guilty few. (tS To put Into power Democratic party, pledged to destroy protective tariff system, would produce panic far worse than recent one. For laboring men the Republican party has passed employers' liability act, eight hour law, safety appliance law, etc. Labor union principle right and good. Non union laborers have same individual rights as others.

Strike is legal, but coercion not. Notice should be given before issuing an injunction. No provision for notice in Democratic platform. Courts must have power to enforce decrees, or anarchy results. Should be permanent revision of currency system; also postal savings bank.

Democratic proposal for national insurance of bank deposits would tax the honest banker for the dishonesty of others. Would ruin the banking system. Stands with his party for better enforcement of rights of negroes. Democratic party to advocacy of adequate navy. Would conserve natural resources and establish national health bureau.

Favors Income tax when needed and is "inclined to favor" popular election of United States Senators. JL Shows inaccuracy and insincerity of Democratic charges of government extravagance. Jj, (Speech in full on pages 8 and 9.) Broke Record In Paying Off Guardsmen Adjutant General Stewart Sent Out Last Warrants To day TASK INVOLVED PAY OF OVER 10,000 MEN Eighth Regiment Warrants Sent to Gen. Dougherty Last Night In spite of the fact that it involved the auditing. of the claims of over 10,000 men, Adjutant General Stewart and his force of clerks to day completed the drawing of the warrants for the payment of the members of the National Guard for their services at the Gettysburg camp.

The camp closed on Saturday and this afternoon the last of the warrants was mailed to the commander of the First Brigade at Philadelphia. Heretofore the record for getting out pay warrants has been three days. Now it stands at two. Few people have any idea of the task involved. There are 180 war rants to be made up and the services of every man on the pay rolls has to be audited.

The rolls have to be gone over and checked up with the abstract daily roll call and the roll call at inspection. In many cases it was found that there were claims for more than men could be allowed, such as re enlistments, but not continuous, and in each case a letter had to be written to the commander. Good System Helps The rolls this year were gone over with the rolls of last year and thanks to the admirable system of General) Stewart, numerous matters were straightened out without necessity of reference to letter books or files. It is said that the rolls as a rule showed improvement over those of previous years, there being fewer errors. General Stewart himself characterized them as "better than ever." The warrants were sent to the brigade commanders, who will transmit them to regimental commanders, by whom they are sent to captains.

The last' of the warrants left the office this afternoon at 4 o'clock and the statement for the Auditor General was sent at the same time, the exact standing of the National Guard appropriation being entered upon the statement so that there will he no delay in checking up. Large Sums Paid Out The Third Brigade warrants were sent out last evening, the aggregate of the warrants being $59,858.91, including the Governor's Troop.Battery and the Engineer company. The Second Brigade warrants, which went out to day, were $53,946.88. The First Brigade warrants were the last to be made out, aa the regiments left the camp on Saturday. The total will be less than the other owing to the fact that the Third Regiment camped with the regulars at Pine Plains, N.

Y. The Third received $15,933.42, of which the State paid $8,298.42, the balance of $7,634.78 being paid by the Federal government. The Eighth's Roll The roll of the Eighth Regiment was as follows: Headquarters, $1, 672.40; Company $926.60: $907. CO; IT, 903. 60; $827.60.

Company received more because of the provost guard duty it had to perform. The Governor's Troop was paid $1,328.55, not including horse hire. Battery received $1,461.32.: SCHOOL AUDITORS MEET The auditing committee of the School Board met last evening at the City Treasurer's office and went over the hooks of City Treasurer Copelin, the treasurer of the hoard. i Gould Welcomes Harriman's Help WILL BE IX DIRECTORATE BIG SYSTE5I. OF Railroad Manager's Life Not a Particularly Happy One Just Now.

By Associated Press. New York, July 28. George J. Gould, head of the Gould system of railroads, on returning from Europe today said that nothing would give him greater pleasure than to have E. H.

Harriman in the directorate of the Gould roads. Replying to a question whether Mr. Harriman would become a director of the Gould system, Mr. Gould said: "I cannot say, except that nothing would give me greater pleasure than to have Mr. Harriman with us.

We need all the help of able men that we can secure. The railroad manager's lot is not a particularly happy, one. Some of the diamonds have dropped from our crown." Concerning his own property he said: "We are not yet out of the woods." While business had not yet reached the volume of last year, he added, roads were now doing nearly a normal business. Concerning the Standard Oil decision, Mr. Gould expressed unqualified satisfaction.

"I think," said Mr. Gould, "that marks the turn in the business situation. looking at it from the standpoint of railroad credit, nothing did more to hurt this credit abroad than the huge fine assessed by Judge Landis." Mr. Gould added that he thought the one to answer for corporate mis deeds was some individual, not the innocent stockholders It was reported today that following Mr. Gould's return there will be a series of conferences between representatives of the Gould interests, E.

H. Harriman and Kuhn, Loeb and that as a result the Gould roads will receive strong financial support and Mr. Harriman and Kuhn, Loeb Co. will have a share in the management of the Gould system. MACK IN BUFFALO Democratic Leader fs OutHalas Campaign Plans.

By Associated Press. Buffalo, N. July 28. Democratic National Chairman Mack is in Buffalo outlining campaign plans. During the morning Mr.

Mack was warmly congratulated by many prominent local Democrats on his election to the chairmanship of the National Committee. Mr. Mack snent a couple of hours goingr through the hundreds of letters and telegrams he found awaiting htm here and which were of a congratulatory nature from prominent Democrats In every section of the country. CARNEGIEJN WRECK Anto in Which He and Wife Were Riding in Collision; Neither Hint Bjr Associated Press. Inverness Scotland, July 28.

The car in which Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie were motoring here to day collided with another car. Mr. Carnegie's car was damaged, hut no one was injured.

KILLS WIFE AND SELF Three Children Narrowly Etacnpe Dentil It Locking Tlirinwel vo in Room. Cleveland, July 28. Peter Rtn dak shot and instantly killed his wife and then endpd his own life with a bullet to day. Sondak earlier in the day attempted to kill hla three children, but they managed to escape by locking themselves in a room. The tragedy.

It is said, followed a quarrel between Sendak and his wife over money matters. i'. s. sun to Honolulu, July 28. The armored cruiser Milwaukee, of the Paeitic fleet, which arrived here from Puget Sound on July 24, is understood here to received urgent orders from Washii ton to proceed to Amapala, Honduras.

WEATHER FORECAST. By Associated Press. AVnnhfngion, July 28 Weather fore cast for eastern Pennsylvania) Fair tn north, showers In south portions tonight or M'edneadoyi light to fresh east winds. Traction Co. Carried Over 18,000,000 Gross Receipts Were $727, 151.93 and Expenses $352,991.20 CAMPANY HAS PAID $169,471.70 FOR PAVING Its State Tax Has Run Over $100,000 and City Has Received $80,678.24 The stockholders of the Central Pennsylvania Traction Company held their annual meeting to day at the company's offices in Market Square.

Major John T. Ensminger presided and these directors were re elected for three years: Edward Bailey, H. Cohen, S. F. Dunkle, H.

A. Kelker and B. F. Meers. President Frank B.

Musser submitted the annual report, which was adopted without dissent. This report shows gross receipts for the year of $727,151.93 and operating expenses of $352,991.20, leaving net earnings of $374,160.73, which were used in the betterments of the company's system, Including street paving, reconstruction of lines and Improvements at Paxtang Park. The total number of passengers carried during the year was 18,185, 606, an increase of 399,363 over the previous year. Owing to the reduction of the force of workingmen on the railroads and manufacturing plants in and around Harrisburg, the directors did not deem it advisable to purchase any additional equipment during the year just ended. Many lines of track were reconstructed with heavy rail on concrete foundation at heavy expense and a new double track wa3 built on Derry street pike from Twenty third street to Paxtang avenue which gives a double track from Market Square to Paxtang Park and enables the company to handle traffic much quicker than heretofore.

The work of straightening some heavy curves and reducing grade's on the Oberlin line was completed this year. There was also much reconstruction on streets paved with asphalt, Including Reily street from Second to Sixth; Macaly, from Second to Third, and Second street from Hamilton to Maclay streets. President Musser in his report called attention to the fact that the small increase In gross receipts was due to the first three months of the present year and that the decrease in operating expenses was made possible only by the most rigid economy, but that this ratio could not be maintained for any great length of time without Impairing the physical condition of the property, which the company has been striving to imnrove. After the meeting the. stockholders chatted about the condition of the system and the heavy items of ex nenditnre since the organization of the Central Pennsylvania Traction Company five years ago.

Asked about this feature. President Musser recalled that in that period $169. 471.70 had been expended directly for asphalt paving, in addition to the thousands of dollars expended for the reconstruction of track on the newly paved streets at the time ihe city directed the paving to be done. He also spoke of the large amounts paid for city tand State taxes, aggregating in five years for State purposes $101, 928.76, and for the city $80,678.24. Ordinances have been passed granting the company the right to extend its tracks on Second street from Maclay to Seneca and on Third and Fourth streets from Maclay to Seneca, and on Seneca from Third to Fourth.

These extensions will be made during the year. The company has also been urged to extend the line on Second street to the naw Academy..