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TIIE MORNIXG OREGONIAN. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1907. PICKING JURORS FOR BORAH TRIAL Idaho Senator Accused of Con spiracy to Commit Land Frauds. JURORS FAVOR SENATOR Several Declare Belief In Innocence. Murdered Governor Steunenberg , and Many Leading Citizens or Idaho Involved In the Deal. BOISE. Idaho, Sept. 23.-William E. Borah, at the threshold of a career in the United States Senate, having been elected to take his seat at the coming session at Congress, was placed on trial today before Judge Edward Whltson in the Federal Court, charged with conspiring to defraud the United. States Government out of title to many thousand acres of timber land in Boise County wooded with giant pines. Indicted with Senator Borah are 12 other persons, while it Is alleged the conspiracy also extended to 108 resi dents of Southern Idaho, who acted as entrymen in taking out the timber claims, which were subsequently turned over to the Barber Lumber Company, a corpora tion which employed Mr. Borah as at torney. Cloaked under the title of John Doe, the attorney for the Government today disclosed In open court the fact that ex Governor Frank Steunenberg was in cluded in the indictment and is alleged to have had a leading part in the so-called conspiracy. The announcement, came as a complete surprise to the community at large, several of the talesmen examined for Jury duty declaring that they had never even heard It intimated that the Governor assassinated by Harry Or chard, and for alleged participation in whose murder William D. Haywood was recently tried and acquttled. had in any way been connected with the land fraud Investigation. Talesmen Friendly to Borah. Little or no progress was made at the morning session of court, but during an extended afternoon sitting the Govern ment attorneys temporarily (passed 12 men into the jury box. All of these are subject to further examination by the prosecution and to complete examination by counsel for the defense. An odd angle is given to the case by the fact that one of the men passed into the box Is Thomas B. Gess, a local real estate dealer, who served as foreman of the Haywood jury at the case in which Mr. Borah served as a state prosecutor. Several of the jurors temporarily accept ed claimed acquaintance with Mr. Borah, and one declared openly he held the de fendant In high esteem. He felt, how ever, that he could deal out justice to the Senator. Three proposed jurors who. declared their belief in Mr. Borah's In nocence were promptly challenged by the Government and excused. District Attorney Rulck conducted the Juror examination and questioned the Jurors closely as to any feeling of preju dice against him for his active part in securing the Indictment of Mr. Borah, and whether they believed he had acted from personal motives or in good faith as a' public prosecutor. Nearly all said J they had given the. matter but little thought. They also chelated they would not permit their rcvetice for Mr. Sleu nenberg's memory to interfere with the rendering of a Just verdict in the case on trial. Judge Whltson announced that the jury would not be allowed to separate during the trial. The Circuit Court room was crowded to overflowing when Judge Whltson took the bench at Vt o'clock. Many Noted Lawyers Engaged. The array of counsel on either side was Imposing. The Government, whose' repre sentatives here have been freely predict ing a hearing of sensational interest, has practically taken Its case out of the hands of the local District Attorney, Norman M. Rulck, against whom charges of Improper conduct before the grand jury have been filed, 'and assigned the matter to special attorneys trained In timber land lawand fresh from successful prosecutions In other "Western States. These are M. C. Burch. of Detroit, and S. R. Rush, of Omaha, Neb., both special assistants to the Attorney-General of the United States. There was also present today Timothy F. Burke, United States District Attorney at Cheyenne, who was sent to Boise to assist the special grand Jury now in ses sion in its Investigation of the charges against Mr. Rule... Mr. Borah's attorneys Include James H. Hawley, senior counsel for the state In the-Haywood case; Alfred -A. Fraser, S. L. Tipton and Carl Paine, all local at torneys, and O. F. Bundy, of Eau Claire, Wis. The latter also represents the Inter ests of the Barber Lumber Company, the corporation which Is said to have profited by the alleged frauds, and some of whose officers have been Indicted. As a result of the alleged conspiracy, it is alleged that 10S residents of Boise took out timber claims and swore in doing so that they were acting solely in their own in terests, whereas these statements had been false and agreements had been en tered into whereby claimants were to turn their lands over to their selected men. who In turn were to transfer them to the Barber Lumber Company, whose officers make their headquarters In Wis consin and which is said to be affiliated with large lumber interests in the West. Among the 108 claimants are many of Boise's best-known people. In some in stances five and six members of one fam ily. Including wives and daughters; are involved. ' All the 13 men against whom indict ments were returned, with the exception of Mr. Borah, "John Doe" and "Rich ard Roe," have filed pleas in abatement of the Indictment on the ground of mis conduct on the part of the District At torney, it being alleged that he made an argument before the grand jurors, which in prohibited by law. and refused to leave the grand Jury room on one occasion when requested to do so. Judge Whit son began a hearing Saturday morning in open court on the charges, the Bpecial grand jury having the matter in hand being adjourned for the time being. Mr. Borah's trial, coming on with the pleas In abatement undecided, lends a new complication to the situation, for, though he has not joined In them, a decision adverse to the Government would seem to make it Incumbent upon the United States attorneys to take cog nizance'' of the matter In his case. In the hearings against Mr. Ruick it developed in the testimony of the secre tary of the old grand Jury that the J names "John Doe" and "Richard Roe," appearing in the indictment, were not on I the list of names given him to be voted upon. It has also developed that Mr. Ruick did make extended remarks to the jurors, but there is a division of opin ion as to whether he confined himself to the law, which is permissible, or whether he reviewed the evidence and summed up practically as he would before the trial jury. It was also testified that Mr. Ruick told the jurors he thought the evidence warranteu an Indictment, and also reiterated the statement many times that he was acting under direct orders from Washington. Mr. Ruick is yet to be heard in his own defense. Indicted with Mr. Borah were Frank Martin, Attorney-General of Idaho, under the Steunenberg-"adminlstration; Sumner Moon and James T. Barber, millionaire, officers of the Barber Lumber Company; Albert E. Palmer and Horace S. Rand, who are accused of having had charge of operations In the alleged frauds; John I. Wells. Patrick Downs, John Kinkald, Louis M. Pritchard and William Sweet, timber locators, and "John Doe and Rich ard Roe, whose true names are to the grand Jury unknown." CURRIER'S GREW IS SAVED CVJJTEK M'CULLOCH PICKS VP CIS PERSON'S. Rescue Timely, as Provisions Were Low Will Land at Seward or Seattle. WASHINGTON, Sept. 23. A message was received at the Treasury Depart ment today from Captain Munger, com manding the Behring Sea fleet of reve nue cutters, dated Unalaska, stating that the cutter McCuIloch had rescued 243 persons from the ship John Cur rier, which was wrecked on August 9 in Nelson's Lagoon, Unlmals Island, Bering Sea. All of the rescued people were transferred to the cutter Thetis September 16. and the Thetis had dis cretionary orders for landing at either Seward or Seattle. The rescue was timely, as the food supply saved from the Currier was getting short and the place where the wreck occurred was a desolate and barren shore. FATHER OF STEAMSHIPS Robert Fulton's Memory Honored at Jamestown Fair. NORFOLK, Va., Sept. 23. Elaborate and beautiful ceremonies marked today's observance of "Robert Fulton day" at the Jamestown Exposition. Of the many (historical events commemorated by the tercentennial, none has been or greater importance and deeper significance than the celebration of the practical applica tion of Robert Fulton's invention to the needs of the world. Wlille the exercises today were under the direction of the exposition officials, added prominence was given them, by the participation of the Robert Fulton Mon ument Association, many members of which arrived here yesterday. The orator of the day was Martin V. Littleton, of Brooklyn. Cornelius Vanderbllt, the president of the association, came from New York on his yacht. North Star, and Dr. Samuel L. Clemens (Mark Twain) came on the yacht Kanawha, each being accompanied by a party of guests. Rear-Admiral P. F. Har rington, U. 9. N., retired, headed the com mittee appointed to receive the distin guished guests. A spectacular feature of the celebration was a typical representation of what the inventors of Robert Fulton have meant to the world. It was the assembling in Hampton Roads Just off the exposition grounds, of every sort of craft propelled by steam. The vessels, of all sizes and descriptions, all ablaze with flags and buntings, formed a marine parade which was reviewed by the guests from the decks of the visiting yachts. The day's programme Included the award of the cups presented by President Roosevelt, King Edward and Sir Thomas Lipton, for the winners in the various classes of yacht races. MEXICAN SHE DARE-DEVIL Woman Commissioned by Rebels to Assassinate Presidents. LOS ANGELES. Cal., Sept. 23. Hidden somewhere In this city is a dare-devil Spanish woman who poses as the Joan of Arc of Mexico but who. the police say, should stand in the dock with the MexU can revolutionists who were recently ar rested here after a fierce struggle and who are to be arraigned In the United States Court. This woman, who is called an expert assassin, Is mentioned In murder-plotting letters found on the Mexi cans. These written statements show that the killing of President Roosevelt and of President Diaz was part of the expressed plan of the gang now tn prison here. The woman in the case Is Maria Tali vera. She is. of course, said to be beau tiful and attractive. Her friends and eft-en her husband have regarded her as a quiet housewife with no ambitions above dreams of frljoles, but these letters, it Is claimed, show her as the most daring and reckless anarchist of the band. She Is spoken of as the go-between and fiery in spiration of the plotters who had their headquarters here. Some of the terrible letters which have been seized show she was recently en trusted with some dreadful mission into Chihuahua probably the assassination of some Mexican official. Fund for Family of Dead Hero. NEW YORK, Sept. 23. A subscription fund is being raised for the family of William Eaton, a clerk in the postofflce, who. although an invalid, heroically saved two boys from drowning and lost his life from exposure. He was watch ing boys bathe off the East Seventh-street pier when he saw John Schuck and George Maloncy being carried out by the tide. Eaton plunged into the water and succeeded in bringing botn lads to the pier. As he lifted the second one to the ladder which leads to the pier- flooring, he fell back Into the water. The watch man at the pier went to his rescue In a rowboat. but (Eaton was dead when the boat reached him. Eaton left a widow and seven children. Those who change from other sHoes to Manan's never change back. A llanan customer is a persistent cus" tomer. Kosentnai . Metzger & Co., Jewelers. 112 Wash, at Exposition of Paris Fashions Continues Today- You're Expected By far surpassing any similar showing ever attempted on the Pacific Coast, our Autumn opening display of Women s Wear has been the topic of absorbing interest for the last two days., Thousands have thronged the aisles of our Apparel and Millinery Salons, Warmly enthusiastic over the rare beauty and richness of the Gowns, Costumes, Wraps and Hats shown. 'Tis not to be wondered at that this remarkable exhibit should attract such widespread attention and praise, for every one of the handsome creations shown are marvels of the most exquisite handiwork. The style centers of the world have been in vaded, the productions of masters in the world of dress have been laid before the clients of the Olds, Wortman & King Store. No woman should miss this treat, this oppor tunity to view the products of the most talented ar tists in the world in all their newness and freshness. Come today the display will be un touched, 'twill be as complete as the first day, and you'll agree with us that it is the most comprehensive exposition of smart dress ever held in the West. BE SURE AND VISIT THE STORE TODAY Fine Millinery Hats from the most renowned milliners in all Paris, includ ing names that are famous, such as Georgette, Marie Crozet, Vallette, Suzanne de Blum, Pouyanne, Minni gros and others 'where Quality reigns "WHERE PRICES ARE FAIR" Smart Attire Wraps, costumes and gowns from modistes that have be come famous in Paris for the perfection of their style: Carlot Seuers, Drecoll, Dou cet, Francis the list could grow indefinitely WITHERSTHECOURT Seeker After Affinities Scorns Idea of Fraud. WILL NOT SUSPEND SEARCH Refuses to Stop Matrimonial Agency i in Order to Escape Prosecution. Earns Money to Pursue Her Literary' Studies. CHICAGO, Sept. 23. (Special.) Four strictly up-to-date Dianas, with Miss Marlon Grey, of the Searchlight Club of Elgin, in the lead, swept down -upon United States Commissioner Mark Foote today, shriveled him with their flashing eyes and then. In modest and polite terms, told him to impart to Uncle Sam the information that he "could run along and mind his own. business." Miss Grey, who has been termed a "Cupid's agent" because she searches for affinities for tooth men and women for $5 per affinity, pay in ad vance, was .arraigned before the Com missioner on a charge of defrauding Mliss Minnie Coleman, of Milwaukee. Miss Grey declined to promise to Btop her matrimonial agoncy work when she was told that such a promise would satisfy the Government and that the prosecution against; her would be dropped. "Thank you. I am not guilty of de frauding any one, and I will make no promises," said Miss Grey, raising her veil and looking at Mr. Foote and. Postofflce Inspector Stuart with a pair of blue eyes which made, the court at taches gulp and breathe heavily. "Then I will have to hold you to tho Federal Court In $1000 bonds for trial," said Mr. Foote. "All right," said Miss Grey, with su perb nonchalance, as she handed over a thousand-dollar bill. ' When Miss Grey appeared in court she was aclompanied by four girls, whose good looks attracted attention from everyone in the Federal building. It was learned that Miss Grey was at one time a student at the University of Michigan, and she took up Cupid's work to earn money to pursue her literary studies. The Government agents say , that she must be going to take a post-graduate course in a dozen universities, as she is known to have over 2000 in an Elgin bank and has sent her mother in Detroit $50 a week for some time. If Miss Grey Is convicted she may be fined 500 and sentenced to eight months in Jail. A number of letters are in the hands of the Government authorities which show that the patrons of Miss Gray's agency were suffering from fatty degen eration of the heart in love affairs, and that they were perfectly willing to spend $5 to get a handsome husband or a beau tiful wife, a the case might be. THE DAY'S DEATH RECORD Samuel Sloan, Aged Railroad King. NEW YORK. Sept. 23. Samuel Sloan, chairman of the board of directors of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, and ex-president of tho road, who has Just died at his Summer home at Garrison-on-the-Hudson, spent 50 of his 89 years of life In active railroad work and only ceased to be 'engaged In it a short time before his death. In his long career, he joined forces at one time or another with many men whose names were conspicuous in the financial history of New York. He was directly 'associated with Jay Gould, Russell ' Sage. Commo dore Vanderbllt and others and he out lived them all. Mr. Sloan's Interests were many and large, but he will always be best remem bered for his presidency of the Lacka wanna. It was a relatively unimportant road when he became Its head, but he built it up until its stock sold higher than that of any other railroad In the coun try. He was a man of marked character istics, not the least of these was his Pturdy Presbyterian Ism. It was he who made the Lackawanna conspicuous dur ing his administration because of its hav ing no Sunday trains. "I would not work myself on Sunday," was his explanation, "and r don't see why the men under me should be made to work on Sunday." Mr. Sloan was loyal to Treland. his na tive land, all of his long life, and he was delighted when four years ag, he was selected a member of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. In 1897 the employes of the Lackawanna road presented him with a solid gold tea set, which, it is said, cost $100,000. STIR UP WHOLE NAVY LITTLE MARYLAND GIRL RE CLAIMS HER PET DOG. Trolley Trains In Collision. '. LOS ANGELES, Calw Sept. 23. A Hol lywood trolley car, leaving this- city shortly before midnight last night, col lided with a work train In Hollywood while running at the .rate of 20 miles an hour, demolishing the whole front of the car and severely Injuring five passengers and the motorman. The lack of a head light on the work train Is said to have been responsible for the accident. The injured include: Mrs. Vera S. Beane, right leg broken, right arm badly cut, face cut in several places. Recruit Engineers to Limit. . WASHINGTON. Sept. 23. AU the' en gineer companies in the Army are to be recruited up to the maximum limit of the law. This action was decided upon with a view to complying with a request made by Major-General Leonard Wood, Com mander of the Philippine Division, that two' additional companies of engineer troops be designated at that station for service ' Naval Militia Gives Vp Stolen Mas cot When Owner Complains of Being Lonesome. WASHINGTON, Sept. 23. (Special.) Even the tearful letter of a child is sufficient to set In motion the ponder ous machinery of the United States Government. When the Naval Militia of the District of Columbia went on a cruise down the Potomac a few weeks ago. it picked up an attractive dog and carried It off. This resulted in a let ter to the Secretary of the Navy from a little girl at Pearson, St. Marys County, Maryland, named Clementine H. Craddock. She said of the milltta: am told they took my good old dog Ro ver with them, and he is now on the boat in Washington. He is a dark, red dog. right bin and has hardly any teeth. I ha9 no brothers or sisters, no one to play with me now rover has been taken. I am nine years old and you don't know how lonesome I am. I could drive him to my wagon, drees him up or anything. Wh:n he got stubborn and would not come with me, I would get a stick and make believe it was a gun and he would follow me. Won't you please take the time to find out about my dog. I am so lonesome I have cried and cried about Rover. When the letter reached the Secre tary of the Navy things began to hap pen. Late this afternon a wagon drove up to an express office In Washington and two young men lifted carefully out a neat crate, which they carried inside. They asked to have the crate weighed and told the agent tney wanted to pay express upon it to Pearson, St. Marys County, Maryland. In the crate was "a right big" red dog, and when one of the men in the express office looked down at him. and said: "Here. Rover," the dog wagged his tall. In the box were some bread and other things suitable to the appe tite of a "dark red dog, right big and with hardly any teeth." The tag on the box bore the name of "Miss Clementine Craddock." WANTS HER MONEY BACK Girl AVlio Bought Marriage License Repents of Bargain. SEATTLE. Wash., Sept. 23. (Spe ial.) Aurella Mellssen, the young woman who purchased a marriage license for Andrew Ferrento and then refused to marry him because Fer rento was too poor to reimburse her, today asked King County to take back the marriage certificate and return her $3. The County Auditor, to whom the application was made, cannot do so without the approval of the Board of County Commissioners before whom Miss Meltssen said she would present her case. Ferrento went to the courthouse last Saturday with the girl to get a mar riage license. He only had 50 cents and went away to get more money. When he failed to return Miss Melis sen bought the license, hut she refused to marry Ferrento for six months. Thereupon Ferrento attempted to stab the girl with a pocket knife and fail ing shot himself. He was not seri ously wounded, and left the hospital today. La Grande Charter Defeated. LA GRANDE. Or., Sept. 23. (Spe cial.) The special election held in this city today upon the adoption or re jection of the proposed new charter re sulted in the proposed charter being defeated by a vote of 180 votes for and 190 votes against. Deaf AVant Government Work. SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 23. (Spe cial.) The Puget Sound Association for the De"af today presented a petition to Senator Piles and Congressman Hum phrey asking that the Civil Service All Humors Are impure matters which the skin, liver, kidneys and other organs cannot take care of without help. Pimples, boils, eczema and other erup tions, loss of appetite, that tired feeling, bilious turns, fits of Indigestion, dull bead aches and many other troubles are due to them. They are removed by Hood's Sarsaparilfa In usual liquid form or in chocolated tablets known as Sar8atab3. 100 doses $1. rules of the Government be so changed as to permit deaf persons to engage in several forms of Government employ ment. A. W. Wright, Olaf Hansen and W. S. Root, a committee from the deaf association, were introduced to the two members of Congress by Supreme Court Justice Milo A. Root, a brother of one of the members of the committee. Call Central American Conference. WASHINGTON, Sept. 23. President Roosevelt and President Diaz have In vited the Presidents of the five Central American republics to send delegates to a conference y be held In Washington, In November, to agree upon a plan fur the peaceable settlement of all future disputes between these countries. Mrs. Eliza Drake, Pioneer. SEATTLE, Wash.. Sept. 23. (Speical.) Mrs. Eliza Drake aged 80, a resident of Oregon and Washington for 35 years, died at South Park tonight. Her husband and father, who crossed the Oregon trail with her in 1862, died in 1880 and 1895 respectively. 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