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TIIE MORXIXG OREG0XIAX, SATURDAY, FEBKUAKT 27, 1909. .1 OA N AND SETBACK N iiu uLiunur FOR ELDER CQOPER Colonel Breaks Even During Course of Day's Testimony in Carmack Trial. CHANGES FORMER EVIDENCE Ilefendant's Generosity, Which Was Emphasized, Shows Shrink age of Thousand lol lars Xext Day. (Continued From First Pasre ) In the day's hearing: and the testl Biony was much to the advantage of th defense. The prosecution had fjon upon the theory that the revolver with the two empty shells found near Sen .tor Carraack's body was In reality Colonel Cooper's, and that the revolver Introduced as 'Colonel Cooper's, which had not been discharged, was the one the dead Senator carried. Cooper's Gun Xot Fired. Major Vortress, however, who loaned Senator Carmack the revolver, ldentl fied the one found near his body with the discharged shells as the one he had loaned the Senator. Police Com missioner Hutchinson identified the re volver which had not been fired as the One he loaned Colonel Cooper. There was the usual large crowd in the courtroom, many people bringing their lunch, and one woman coming in early with her knitting and busy Ing herself thusly until court opened. Xot so Generous. When court opened. Colonel Cooper resumed .the stand and said: "I wish to make one statement. My testimony yesterday as to helping a sol dler with money, as I read It in the sten ographic transcript this morning, was xnlsnnderstood. and I am afraid it is my fault. I secured JlOoO from my farm. rave only 150 of it to the old soldier, but evidently everyone thought I said $1050. That's all." Colonel Cooper . was then excused and Sergeant Meadows was called, but he was absent in attendance upon his daughter, who had twen operated upon a day or two ago. The defense then called Lieu tenant Pitcher. United States Army, who fnund the revolver near Carmack's body He said he had Just left the club a block away from the tragedy the afternoon of the killing and saw a crowd. He went up and found Senator Carmack lying in the gutter, ITace down, his left shoulder higher than his right, bis feet to the couth. "Did you see a pistol T" "Yes, sir: that attracted my attention A boy was standing on Mr. Carmack's coat. I made him get off and then picked up the revolver." 'Where was It?" "Senator Carmack's hand was extended end the revolver waa eight inches from the hand." "Did you pick It up?" "I did. and broke it." "Was it loaded?" "With four loaded shells and two empty lores." "What did you do with It?" "I gave It to a policeman named Vaughn." Identifies Cooper's Weapon. When court resumed Police Commis sioner Hutchinson testified that at a conference at the Tulane Hotel the night before the shooting Colonel Cooper had asked him for a revolver, and he loaned him one. He identified a weapon handed htm by the attorney as the one he had loaned. The defense next called T. Ielgh Thompson, Deputy State Insurance Com missioner, who got to the scene of the trapedy about five minutes after it oc curred. He saw Carmack's body in the street, in a pool of blood. He had seen the Senator before during the afternoon, he said. "Did you talk to him about a message he got from Colonel Cooper?" Objects to Message. The defense objected and was sustained. Did Carmack make any threats against Colonel Cooper?" A earn the objection of the defense was sustained. "If the threats made by the deceased were communicated to the defendants, they could be shown." said the Judee. but it is not competent to prove that no threats were made. When no threats are proven It Is presumed none were made. After the jury had been excused the court anaed: "If the remarks of the Senator were communicated to the defendants, they wuuiu db aumissanie as tending to show the state of the defendant's mind. As It Is, Senator Carmack is dead, and the Btate of his mind is not in controversy. Cor can It be." Court then adjourned until Monday. first In the Welsh language and then In English, setting forth the reason of the celebration. He said, among other things, that the Welsh people maintained a pure gospel for over 750 years, and were the most religious peo ple In the world. The programme opened with a chorus, after which the following ex ercises were given to the large audience: Song, Owen Jones, Jr.; glee club; duet, William Green and Annie Brown; living pictures, showing court ship and marriage; song, Ethel Clark; male voices, the sailor chorus; song, Charles Parcel: recitation, Rees Grif fith; oong, Ruth Williams; "Steward of the Ship, Can't Stop." sketch; song, Sarah Edwards; carnival of nations; song, Edith Williams; glee club, "The Hunter's Call"; song.'T. J. Jones; song, R. Percell; Hen Wlad fy Naudua. The hall was decorated with the Na tional colors, and over the platform was the emblem of Wales, flanked by the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack. The entire evening was full of amusement, every song and act being rendered with animation. The large hall was filled with Welsh people, who enjoyed the exercises until a late hour. Iwrccne nccircT YLddLLU Ul ILLLI LEAVE "THE ROADS' L 1H CAXDI DATE- Wllli BE PUT UP AT XEXT ELECTI OX. Some Go to Navy-Yards for Slight Repairs and Some to Visit Coast Cities. FARRAGUT'S SHIP APPEARS Legislative Committee Instructed to Take Steps Looking to This End. That an effort will be made to have organized labor represented in the next City Council is indicated in the action at last night's meeting of the Central La bor Council, when its legislative commit tee was instructed to outline a plan wher-i'by the Council will be enabled to put forward candidates for members of the Mayor's official family. The legislative committee was also In structed to appear before the new char ter board to present the interests and purposes of organized labor. The com mittee in question is composed of A. Ma den. Water Front Federation; W. C. Os borne. Building Trades; T. M. Leabo. W. E. Wells. Central Labor Council; J. A. Dunn, Miscellaneous Trades. Delegates from Oregon Lodge, No. 1, Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel & Tinworkers, werejast night given seats in the Council. The representative of the Oregon Labor Press, official organ of organized labor in Oregon, last night announced that this publication will hereafter devote Its col umns to the Interests of organized labor throughout the state, Instead of confining Itself to the attains of the local unions. This policy has been followed to some extent heretofore. Amusements WhtU the rreaa Amenta Sy. Afternoon and Night at Heillg. There will be two performance at the Helliff Theater. Fourteenth and Washing ton streets, today. A matinee at 2:15 o'clock this afternoon and tonight at 8:15. Th attraction will be the bit musical comedy success. "A Stubborn Cinderella." The clever comedian. Homer B. Maon, and exceptionally Rood cast of principals. together with one of the largest and best- looking choruses that ever came to Port land win be found In this brilliant offering. Baker Stock .Company. The popular Baker Steck Company ha been creatine great amusement alt weekin D Souchet's well-known farce, "My Friend From India." which will be played at the Bungalow this airnon and tonight. It giv Howard Russell, William Gleason, Maribel Seymour and William Dills great nances tor clever work. Bilker Matinee and Tonight. Arthur Cunningham will close his two highly successful weeks at the Baker with the famous Irish play, "Shaun Rhug," this riernoon ana lonignt. j. ne periormanc-es ( these Joseph Murphy plays are unlike ny other theatrical entertainment of to day. Mr. Cunningham sings several of the beautiful songs of long ago. AT THE VAUDEVILLE THEATER. Iflg Matinee for Children Orpheum. Teddy Bear and the Six Little Girls" are expecting great times from the children at the Orpheum matinee today. No act seen in this city in many months has given the children so much pleasure. It's not often parents have an opportunity of taking the ttie ones to tne tneater where they can enjoy themselves as they do with Teddy Bear. Fntage Theater Next Week. The Pantages management takes much pleasure In announcing as the headiiners for next week the four Hanlons "Superba" and "Fan taenia' stars in their pantomimic nd farcical absurdity entitled "Just-Phor- phun." This is the greatest comedy and pantomime act In the world. &ea it and be convinced. WOULD FORFEIT LICENSE Astoria Councilman Proixses Severe Penally for Sunday Selling. ASTORIA. Or., Feb. 26 (Special.) As e result of the Indictment by the Circuit Court trrand Jury of a number of Astoria saloonkeepers for violating the Sunday closing law. City Attorney Abererombie. at the request of. Councilman -Curtis. Is preparing an ordinance to be Introduced at the met ting of the Council on next Monday evening, providing that a sec ond conviction of a saloonkeeper on a charge of selling liquor on Sunday shall, in addition to the usual fine or Impris onment, revoke the defendant's license and bar him from securing a new license, as the charter now provides in cases of conviction of selling liquor to minors or of committing a felony. The proposed measure will also provide for the ptfn ishment of any persons found guilty of purchasing intoxicating liquor on Sunday. WELSH PEOPLE CELEBRATE St. David's lay Obserred With Ex ercises In W. O. W. Hall, Albina. In honor of St. David, ths patron saint of Wales, the Welsh people of Portland held their annual entertain ment ami reunion last night in Wood men hall on Russell street. From 7 o'clock to S:.".0 a banquet was served by tht; women, which was followed by the entertainment. Kev. R. il. Jones presided and deliv ered the opening address, speaJung "The Sexton's Dream." The most beautiful act In vaudeville and one of a religious tone Is "The Sexton's Dream." which 1 at the Grand this week. The scene represents the tower of Trinity Church, New York, and shows the city at nlKht In the distance. It Is the acme of stage realism. Several sacred songs aro introduced la the act. Old Bark-Rigged Hartford Enters Anchorage Ground Rumor That Wainwright Will Succeed Sperry Crops Up. FORTRESS MONROE, Va, Feb. 26. The disintegration of the naval force which has been at anchor in Hampton Roads since Monday last began today. The Minnesota and Virginia, of the fleet which circled the globe,, steamed away to the Norfolk Navy-yard to receive preparations for the Summer maneu vers. The big white ships will all be dressed In the somber hues of "service gray." The three scout cruisers Chester, Bingham and Salem sailed later for Newport. After coaling there they will be sent out on a practice run, which is expected to demonstrate the relative ef ficiency of the three different types of engines with which these little vessels are fitted. The battleships New Jersey and the Rhode Island are under orders to leave tomorrow, the foratiet going to Boston and the latter to New York. Conscious of the fact that they will be the first of the home-coming fleet to enter New York harbor, the men and officers of the Rhode Island are preparing to celebrate accordingly. - Delay General Inspection. Other ships are to leave shortly, It hav ing been determined that "Admiral's In spection" shall be delayed until later In the year. The ships have been under such close supervision on the way around the world that further Inspection was deemed unnecessary. . Just what is to be done with the ships of the third squadron has not been determined. The men have had hard work fitting out and shaking down the new vessels, and are anxious to make some sort of cruise rather than to remain at Guantanamo drill grounds until the ships of the returned fleet are ready for Summer maneuvers. It Is said that the squadron undoubtedly will be -given a West Indian cruise. Hartford Joins l'leet. One of the most picturesque sights Hampton Roads ever has known was presented today when Admiral Farra gut's old flagship, the Hartford, of "Damn the torpedoes" fame, came in from Annapolis and cast anchor near the Connecticut. With her wooden hull and bark rig, the Hartford presented a striking contrast to the modern ves sels. She will be used in helping to transport bluejackets to Washington for the inaugural parade. The old report spread today that Rear Admiral Richard Wainwright. who was executive officer of the battleship Maine under Captain SIgsbee when that vessel was destroyed In Havana Harbor, and who afterward commanded the little Gloucester at the battle of Santiago, is President Koosevelt s choice to succeed Admiral Sperry and that the President Intends so to designate him before March 4. Admiral Wainwright is one of the most recently promoted flag officers, and his selection would mean the send ing ashore to bureau and board works Admirals Arnold and Shroeder, as well as Admiral Sperry, who retires in Sep tember. Admiral Arnold, during ti.a absence of Admiral Sperry, is in command of the fleet. The Equetable life assurance Society of the United States c NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 20. 1909. TO POLICYHOLDERS: The following synopsis of the Annual Statement, as of December 31st, 1903, is submitted for your in- formation : 1908 $472,339,508.83 1907 $453,928,775.06 391.072,041.93 379.372,284.59 HCTCHIXS IS MENTAL WRECK Captain of Kcarsarge to Be Exam ined by Medical Board. VARHINGTON, Feb. 26. Captain Hamilton Hutchins, who was relieved of his command of the battleship Kear sarge by Admiral Sperry just before the fleet left Gibraltar, will be exam ined by a special medical board regard ing his mental and physical condition. His mental state is said to -a pitiable. Because of his great nervousness, Captain Hutchins was relieved of his command at his own request. PASSENGER TRAIN DITCHED COMING ATTRACTIONS. 'The College Widow." One of the principal theatrical event of the present reason will be the Bnker Stock Company's production of the famous George Arte comedy. "The College Widow," which will begin at the Bungalow tomorrow mati nee and run all next week. Manager Baker secured this play from its owner, Henry W. Savage .only after weeks of negotiating and the payment of a bis; royalty. Paul Gllmore Open a Tomorrow. Tomorrow matinee at the Baker the pop ular romantic actor Paul Gllmore. will be gin a week' engagement at Baker Theater In his latest big success. "The Boys of Com pany B." It Is a play with a military flavor the second act taking place at a Summer encampment on the Hudson. Tuesday night Company B, O. N. G., will attend in uniform. 8 Palace ;lrls 8 Orpheum. The Eight Palace Girls, who are the famous and original girls from the Palace Theater, London, with James demons, have been pronounced one of the biggest attrac tions that was at the Palace the past sea son. It is predicted that they will prove attractive to the patron of the Orpheum next week. Engine, Baggage-Car and On Coach Leave Track. THE DALLES, Or., Feb. 26. (Spe cial.) Local passenger train No. 7 on the O- R. & N. due here at 1:45 P. M-, was wrecked today one mile west of Deschutes, the engine, baggage car and one coach bein derailed. A wreck ing crew left at 4 o'clock this after noon for the scene of the accident. No one waa seriously Injured. TOTAL, ASSETS Stocks at Market Quotations of December 31, Bonds at amortized values. TOTAL LIABILITIES Consisting of Insurance Fund $384,152,860 and $6,919, 161.93 of miscellaneous liabilities. . The Insurance Fund (with future premiums and interest) will pay all outstanding policies as they mature. TOTAL SURPLUS - - -; - - - -With an increaewBg number of maturities of Deferred Divi dend Policiw this sum will gradually decrease. NEW INSURANCE PAID FOR ... - . This is an increase for the year of nearly 25 per ' cent as compared with 1907. TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO POUCYHOLDERS . DEATH BENEFITS - - - - - - - 97 per cent, of all Death Claims in America were paid within one day after proof of death was received. ENDOWMENTS - - - - - - ANNUITIES. SURRENDER VALUES AND OTHER BENEFITS - - - - r DIVIDENDS TO POLICYHOLDERS .... 1909 Dividends to Policyholders will approximate .$10,000,000. TOTAL LOANS TO POLICYHOLDERS DIVIDENDS TO STOCKHOLDERS - - - ... This rs the maximum annual dividend that stockholders can receive under the Society's Charter. EARNINGS OF THE SOCIETY FROM INTEREST AND RENTS - - - - OUTSTANDING' LOANS ON REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES 97,570,767.22 Invested at an average rate of 4.70 per cent, as against 4.53 per cent, in 1907. TOTAL EXPENSES, including Commissions and Taxes - - 9,758,447.46 The average gross rate of interest realized during 1908 amounted to 4.45 per cent, as against 4.39 per cent in 1907, 4.26 per cent in 1906, 4.03 per cent in 1905 and 3.90 per cent, in 1904. DAVID C. HERRIN, General Agent Oregonian Building ruRiLni, PRESIDENT 81,267.466.90 91,262.101.00 47.861,54169 20,324.002.65 4.830.170.10 14.696.354.16 8.011.015.78 57.053.555.28 7.000.00 20.636.405.61 74.556.490.47 73.279.540.00 45.305,831.30 18.992.079.87 4,704.1 19.32 14.100.855.97 7.508.776.14 49.615.393.06 7.000.00 19.485.110.01 95,008.970.00 9.846.858.69 committee, composed of Senators Boyd, Brosmer, Balzaar, Pyne and Tallman, has been unanimously against the bill. TROUBLE ABOUT HONDURAS American Warships Ordered to South America as Precaution. WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. Because of reports of uneasiness In Central America growing out of important military ac tivity in Nicaragua, the State Depart ment has asked that one or more naval vessels be sent to Amapala, on the west coast, to -watch developments and re port on the situation. ' The information on which the State Department is acting came from John H. Gregory, Jr., the secretary or Lega tlon at Manasrua. the capital of Nica ragna. At Amapala the vessels were in close touch with the situation, as U may affect Nicarag-ua, Honduras and Salvador, and will be in such position as to orevent serious outcome. Recent unofficial dispatches from Central America have Indicated a feel ing akin to that reported to the btate Department. Jefferson City, Mo. A legislative commlt t hf reported recommending the destruc tion of one of the penitentiary buildings as uninhabitable, the sanitary conditions beinf? ba-i and cells dirty. One cell room in tne wrrr.en's department has Iron rings In the wall to wnicn lemaie prisoners ere tu for punishment. Co Where the Crowds Go. If you follow the crowd you will wind up at the Pantages Theater where you will find the following; acts; Melbourne MacDowell and Vlrsrlnla Drew Trescott, presenting "A Man of the People"; the Rich Duo, Alsace and Loralne, the King and Queen of Har mony, Clarence Oliver. monologlst; the Fanton trio, foremost athletes, etc. Coin's Dogs. The rreatest of trained dog acts will ap pear at the Grand next week. Coin's dogs tell a complete story without words and without any man being on the stage to di rect them. It made a sensation when here before. A female dervish dancer and other strong cards on the new programme. Tax Commissioners Picked. SALEM. Or., Feb. 28. (Special.) Secre tary of State Benson has selected a man for the position of State Land Agent to succeed C. V. Galloway, who will resign soon to accept a position as Tax Commis sioner, but -the name of the new appointee will not be announced until Benson be comes Governor. In the last two days a multitude of candidates for the position have sprung up, and the information that an appointment has been decided upon will rave them the trouble of pressing their claims to Jho position. , Inspect Plant at Salem. President Josselyn, General Manager Fuller, Vice-President Clark and Super intendent Coldwel, of the Portland Rail way, Light & Power Company, went to Salem yesterday on their regular inspec tion of the company's property there, the electric light plant, the street-car system and the gas plant. The Portland Railway, Light & Power Company's prop erty on the Cazadero and Oregon City railway lines was inspected Thursday. The party will return to Portland on the completion of the work. The plants at Salem are in a flourishing condition, and the officials expect to make up the regu lar yearly budget at the conclusion of this Inspection for the running expenses of the year. Sent to Hostile Committee. CARSON, Ncv., Feb. 26. Friends of the antl-gambllng bill received a set back when the Senate sent the bill to the committee on judiciary Instead of the ways and means committee. 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