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THE MORNING OREGONIAN. TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 1010. 100 BANKERS TO FEEL GRAFT PROBE REFORMER LOSES OES MOINES FIGHT TO GET ITS BENEFICIAL EFFECTS ALWAYS BUY THE GENUINE ! ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT DIES SUDDENLY. THE ASIEST WAY for a Man to be Suited is to come to this Shop, the Home of Chesterfield CLOTHES E Y Grand Jury Examination Into Wholesale Bribery Is on at Pittsburg. Both Candidates for Mayor Lay Claim to Victory by Commission. $102,500 SACK INVOLVED TOWN POLICY MAY BE OPEN w AND Three Conncllmcn Indicted for Con spiracy, Acceptance, Distribution. 3 1 Conferres Took Money Is AllegedHearing- Continues. PITTSBTJRG, March 28. The grand jury programme, which calls for the examination of nearly 100 directors and offlclaJs of six Pittsburg banks in connection with the alleged bribery of Councilmen to secure legislation making- these banks official deposi tories for the city, began today. The only report of the grand Jury today dealt with the formal indictment of 34 present and former Councilmen against whom Indictments had been ordered previously in the grand Jury's presentment last Friday. The- counts charged in the indict ment today of Hugh Ferguson. Wil liam Brand and .Charles S. Stewart allege conspiracy and bribery, in con nection with the acceptance and dis tribution of $102,500 as bribes to other Councilmen. The other 31 indicted are charged with acceptance of the bribes. Luring the day the grand jury had before it H. C. Bughman, president of the Second National Bank: J. M. Young, cashier, and other officials and directors of that bank. From the Farmers National Bank, which issued a statement today deny ing it had paid any money to influ ence legislation, there appeared J. H. Reed, director, and from the Working man's National Savings & Trust Com pany there appeared James M. Ander son cashier, and Thomas M. Ries and Christian Ries, directors. The bank ers' testimony was rot made public The grand Jury will hear more bank ers tomorrow. BALLROOM FIRE KILLS 250 Hungary Scene of Blaze, Panic and Death at Hotel Dance. MATE-SZALKA, Hungary, March 28. Two hundred and fifty people were killed and many others injured In the village of Oekorite when fire broke out in a hotel where a ball was being held. A coach-house connected with the hotel had been fitted up as a ballroom, and last night was crowded with several hun dred guests. The fire started when a woman's dress was Ignited, and a. mo ment later the gowns of several other women were In flames. A panic fol lowed, and In a mad rush- to the exits many persons . fell and were trodden to death. To make matters worse, the roof fell in before the hall could be cleared, and many Injured ones and those who, be cause of the crush at the doors, had been prevented from making their escape, were buried in the ruins. DEATH IN POISONED STEAK . 30 P. !., so ill he could scarcely stand. 'A home remedy failing to afford relief, the family physician. Dr. F. B. Hart man, was sent for, but he was unable to succor the patient, who died within an hour. The doctor was about to leave the house when Informed that the servant was ill, exhibiting symp toms similar to those of Mr. Moody. In this case medical aid proved ef ficacious. Meat Contained Poison. Moved by reasons which he has not made public, Dr. Hartman admits hav ing secured that night the remaining portion of the steak, which he sealed in a glass jar. This exhibit was given for analysis to Dr. Walter Haines, the chemist whose name- has been familiar with scientific investigation in the Swope, case of Kansas City. Dr. Haines, in a report to the Coroner, suppressed until today, said the meat contained enough arsenic to have killed half a dozen persons. The kidneys, heart and stomach of the decedent, according to the Coro ner, showed pronounced traces of poison. Coroner Hoffman is a personal friend of the Moody family and, learning of Mr. Moody's sudden demise, visited the bereaved household with the idea that he might save the family the notoriety of a post mortem. "Things didn't look quite right." said Mr. Hoffman today. "Mr. Moody had been a well man, and there he lay dead. I doubted the ptomaine poisoning the ory, as the meat, owing to the bitter cold, had been frozen in the icebox. I called In the City Physician. Dr. Ivliinehart, and held a post mortem in- vestigation, resulting in the discovery of what looked like traces of arsenic. Analysis by Dr. Haines later proved this to be true. Three weeks elapsed before the chemist made his official report. Then a private inquest was held. Mrs. Moody was closely questioned oil details of her husband's death. Her story was in substance as heretofore given. Meanwhile detectives kept close watch on all who might possibly shed light on the affair. An officer is still at St. Charles. 111., where the Moody farm'is located. Peter Peterson, also known as Peter Relley, who has been in the employ of the Moody household for 15 years as coachman, farm man ager and general factotum, is said to be at St. Charles. He had a room at the Moody residence, and was regarded as a friend by Mr. and Mrs. Moody. A year ago Mr. Moody is said nar rowly to have escaped poisoning. Mrs. Moody was absent from the city on a visit and at noon one day the- maid, among other things, served soup. The servant, who had previously tested it. was later seized with severe cramps. Mr. Moody merely tasted the dish, then pushed it from him, declaring that it burned his stomach. Peterson, or Reiley, was then at the house, but left the premises before the meal, re turning some time later, according to Miss Hartwick. Mrs. Moody refused to talk with re porters day, referring them to James L. Bynum. the attorney who attended to the settling of the Moody estate. Mr. Bynum laughed at one questioner, who inquired If a check for $30,000 drawn by Mr. Moody and destined for Kansas City had not disappeared at about the time of Mr. Moody's death. 'Nothing to It," declared the lawyer. Mr. Moody is said to have carried an Insurance policy for $15,000 In favor of his wife. Her maiden name was Anna Olsen. and . she married Moody t 25 years ago. -, , , "? & j - ' v V DAYID JO SI AH BREWER. T 1 ROOSEVELT PUTS IN TIME TALKING Addresses Students at Uni versity of Egypt and Girls of Mission. TRAVELER IN GOOD HUMOR Turkey Dinner and Pumpkin Pics of Wife- of American Missionary Win Praise From ex-Presideut. Syrians Are Received. CAIRO. Egypt, March 28. Colonel Roosevelt put in another busy day. In the morning he received a deputation of Syrians, delivered an address before the students of the University of Egypt, lunched with Dr. Andrew Watson, and in the afternoon visited the American mis sion college for girls', where he also ad dressed a large audience. At the University of Egypt the ex President was cordially received. Prince Ahmed Fouad. president of the univer sity and an uncle of the Khedive, intro duced Mr. Roosevelt with a brief epeech in French. Responding to the welcome. Mr. Roose velt expressed his thanks, but said his address was Intended only for the stu dents of the university. As a man who spoke frequently, he warned his audi tors to have nothing to do with the man who did not make good his words by acts. The speaker's reference to the as sassination by a student last month of Boutros Pasha Ghall, Premier and Min ister of Foreign Affairs, as a calamity to Egypt, and his denunciation of the as sassin was received with applause. Morality Must Guide Intelligence. "No man may reach the front rank who is not Intelligent and not trained with intelligence," spoke Colonel Roose velt. "Mere intelligence Itself is worse than useless, unless It Is guided by an. upright heart with strength and courage behind it. Morality, decency, clean liv ing, courage, manliness and self-respect are more important han mental subt lety." High-sounding doctrines do not con fer self-government argued the speaker. Self-government cannot be given to a peaple. They must attain It by self-help, and this, he insisted, is one of the principles a university should Inculcate. Earlier in the day Mr. Roosevelt re ceived a deputation of prominent Syrians who wished to acknowledge the kindly attitude toward their people of the ex President during his administration and a committee of the Geographical Society, which received Livingstone and Stanley, and wished to pay their respects to the American. Syrians Present Framed Address.; The Syrians presented Mr. Roosevelt with en illumined address- on silk, writ ten in both Arabic and English. The address- vas enclosed in a solid silver cas ket inlaid with gold and bearing on in scription In Arabic. On the outside of the cover, inlaid with gold, was formed an olive branch entwined with Turkish and 'American flags. Colonel Roosevelt lunched with Dr. Andrew Watson, and this afternoon visited the American Mission College for Girls and addressed a large audience in the Oriental and tapestrial marque, which was decorated with a proffuston of American flags. Dr. Watson acted as chairman and Lady WIngate was seated on the platform. Dr. John GifTon in troduced Colonel Roosevelt who was ac corded an enthusiastic reception. The Egyptians present cheered ev ery mention of Colonel Roosevelt's name. The ex-president was in a par ticularly happy vin and right at the beginning he said he would divulge a secret which probably would account for his excellent humor. At Dr. Wat son's he had an old-fashioned Ameri can dinner of turkey and pumpkin pie, and, he added, it was- perfectly evident the wives of the missionaries possessed the proper housewifely qualities. Religious Tolerance Vrged. Colonel Roosevelt urged religious tolerance of all creeds, and said he would take the first opportunity on his return to the United States to speak of the good work the American missions were doing. The Egyptian journalists are unanimous in expressing the belief that Colonel Roosevelt's address at the university will do much good. Miss Ethel and Kermit had a young folks' luncheon at the hotel today. ii J. Cunningham e. Major A. EL Mearns, J. Alden Loring and- Edmund Hefler, all members of the Roosevelt ex pedition, who had remained at Gondokoro to prepare their specimens for shipment, arrived here today. THAXKS FKIEXDS FOR WHISKY Roosevelt Grateful for Kentucklans Kind Remembrance. LOUISVILLE, March 28. Acknowl edging the receipt of three gallons of 30-year-old Kentucky whisky sent to Africa last Fall. General John B. Cas tleman today received the following letter from Theodore Roosevelt: "In the Lado. Feb. 1, 1910. Dear Comrade: You're a trump. I heartily appreciate the gift and still more the thoughtfulness that lies back of It. We have had a great hunt and have shot almost as well as if we were Kentucklans. Faithfully yours. "THEODORE ROOSEVELT." Roosevelt to Visit Cheyenne. WASHINGTON, March 28. Tester day, at the request of the Cheyenne Frontier day committee, Senator War ren cabled Colonel Roosevelt, at Cairo, Egypt, extending an invitation to at tend the Cheyenne Frontier day cele bration, and asking him his preference for the last week in August or the first week in September. Today Senator Warren received a cablegram in re sponse, saying: . "Accept with pleasure Invitation to Cheyenne, end of August. "ROOSEVELT." Xnples Awaits Roosevelt. NAPLES, March 28. Great prepara tions are being made here for the ar rival of ex-President Roosevelt. The government will place a special car at his disposal for his Journey through out the peninsula. It appears Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt wish again to pass over the route taken on their honeymoon. 3000 MILES WIRELESS AIM Scout Cruisers Birmingham and Salem May Score Triumph. WASHINGTON, March 28. The Navy Department expects to score a triumph 1n wireless telegraphy when the scout cruisers Birmingham aand Salem try to communicate more than 3000 miles with the new naval wireless station at IBrant Rock, Mass. The Birmingham sailed for Liberia about a week ago on a rush errand in connection with the threatening attitude of the tribes on the south border, but orders were issued today for the gunboat DesMolnes to proceed to Liberia to re lieve the Birmingham that the Birming ham may prosecute the wireless experi ments from points in the South Atlantic off the African Coast. The Salem will take another position about 1000 miles distant .from the Bir mingham and the ships will try to com municate directly between themselves, then with the Brant Rock station direct and finally to that Btation through a chain of stations. WOODMEN GIVEN BANNER Rose City Camp Receive Reward for Best Recruiting. Rose City Camp. No. 54G6, Modern Woodmen of America, entertained a large number of friends, Including many members- of the Royal Neighbors of America, In Selling-Hirsch hall last night, the feature of the occa."ion being the presentation to the camp of the state banner, as a reward for gaining the largest number of new members during last year. The banner was- presented by George M. Hall, state lecturer. The camp has nearly 1000 members- and a campaign has been planned for making another record this year In acquiring new members. After a varied literary programme the party danced until late. MACHINISTS ASK 8 HOURS Shorter Working Da j- Demanded on Pacific Coast. BAKERS FIELD, Cal., March 28. With the arrival here today of Vice-President Hannon, of tne International Association of Machinists, from Washington. D. C, It was learned that the machinists In every city on the Pacific Coast are im mediately to demand an eight-hour day. The first move will be made In Los An geles, it is understood, as the men are working ten hours there at present. The arrival of Hannon had the effect of causing an instant settlement of the strike at the Bakersfleld Iron Works, the men getting a contract calling for a nine hour day and time and a half for over time. They will receive $4 a day. Hannon will leave for Los Angeles to night to Inaugurate, the general move for shorter hours. Official Count Will Be Xecessary to Determine Result Other Iowa Towns Spring Surrises in Active Campaign. DE3 MOINES. March 2S. Spe- clal.) John L. Hamery, who closed the restricted district in Des Moines, was today defeated for re-election to the Des Moines- City Council by Zell G. Roe. the candidate of the liberal element. Whether the closed-town policy is re versed by the election today depends on whether James R. Hanna or A. J. Matbls has been elected Mayor. Hanna at 11 o'clock tonight was claiming the elec tion by a majority of 15,000 votes. Official Count Xecessary. Mathls also laid claim to winning and it is believed that the official count will be necessary to determine the result. If Hanna Is elected the re-election of John MacVlcar and Charles W. Schramm to the Council will Insure a continuation of the Hamery closed-town policy. Wesley Ash was re-elected also, but is aligned with the liberal element. This was the second election under the commission form of city government. Hanna was one of the defeated friends of the plan in the first election. He is a college professor and has made a for tune while teaching. Other Election Results Out. The result of the election for Mayors in other Iowa cities follows: Spencer H. Chamberlain, open town, won. Adair S. H. Work, closed town. Ames Parley Sheldon, Democrat. Eldon H. W. Bnyart, Democrat. Iowa Falls B. R. Bryson, will levy a 1-mill tax to aid in maintaining a hos pital. Cedar Rapids J. M. Miles. Waterloo John R. Rector. Ida Grove C. S. Brannan. Lake City J. M. Tollver. Valley Junction J. S. Compton. Dexter S. Ellison. Oresco H. L. Davenport. Valllsca B. O. Glbbs. iBurllngton W. H. Cross. 6ioux City A. A. Smith. JUSJICE BREWER IS DEAD tains and was fond of outdoor life. He was a member of the old Field family, being a nephew of the late Justice Stephen J. Field and Cyrus W. Field. Justice Brewer's death raises a se rious question as to the action of the court regarding the Standard- Oil and American Tobacco Company suits, and it Is not Improbable that the cases will have to be retried, since there now remain but seven Justices to pass upon them. Justice Moody not having participated in the trials by reason of continued illness. In Demand as Orator. Justice Brewer was the one member of theSupreme Court who was in almost constant demand as. a lecturer and after dinner speaker. He was an orator of unusual ability. With a picturesque per sonage, a rich voice and a .command of strong and powerful English, he always held his audience until his last word had died away. He expressed his opinions forcibly and clearly on any subject, un less, for some reason, it might affect the pending decision of the Supreme Court. LEGAL CAREER IS BRILLIANT Late Justice Active fn Cause of Edu cation in His State. David Joslah Brewer was born In Smyrna. Asia Minor, in 1837. His father was one of the first American mission aries sent to Turkey in Asia by the Amer ican board, and his mother was a sister of Cyrus W. Field, who laid the Atlantic cable, and of Associate Justice Field. After Mr. Brewer received his appoint ment to the Supreme Bench he sat for eight years while his uncle was also a Justice. Mr. Brewer's father returned to this country when the future Jurist was very young, and took up his residence In Con necticut, where the boy received his first schooling. He continued his education at Wesleyan Academy, later going to Yale, where he was graduated In 1856. After leaving college he went into the law ofhee of his uncle, in Albany, N. Y., and after a year there went to the Albany Law School, graduating in 1858. Call of West Heard. The West called the young lawyer, and he went to Kansas In 1859. settline in m II mmiiminuuuiiiRiiigiJUiiiiiniiin What's the use of pretending?- Time will find you out. IMPERIAXES MOUTMPILCE CIGARETTES mate no pretense, but they've taught thousands of men what quality means in a cigarette. They are what they are, always the longer you smoke them the better you U like them. 10 for 10 cents THE JOHN BOLLMAN CO, Mfrs. MANUFACTURED BV Te California w'Q SOLD BY A LL' LEADING . 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In 1870 he was elected justice of the State Su preme Court, and was re-elected in 1876 and 1S&2. In 1SS4 ho was appointed a judge of the Circuit Court of the United States, and went from there to the United States Supreme Court In 1SS9, suc ceeding Stanley Matthews, of Ohio. Lectures Given on Law. President Cleveland made him a mem ber of the Venezuelan Boundary Com mission in 1896. While on the Kansas Supreme Bnch ho rendered his famous decision against sustaining the M-axwell land grant, the largest grant of land ever made in the United States. He had lec tured on various phases of the law, and was the author of several works on edu cation. Seven colleges and universities conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws. Of late years he had done much public speaking on the administration of the law. Kugene Asks Motor Service. EtTKNB. Or.. March 2S. (Special.) f ARRIVED!! Second Large Shipment of Kaysers Chamoisette Gloves FOR WOMEN Made Like. 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