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About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 3, 1908)
KS - ' -.- "'rWT' Vr te EWT- il , N 1 k- -V r- lr l-l- LET'S PROFITABLE INVESTMENT Advertisers get good returns from announcements placed in The Dally Times. VOL II. POWERS Fill IN MM Most Famous Murder Case of Century Now in Jury's Hands. TRIED FOR LIFE 4 TIMES Found Guilty Twice mid Onco Sent enced to Denth Caleb Powers lias Vnothcr Chance. (By Associated Press) GEORGETOWN, Jan. 3. The last chapter in the most tragic event in the history of Kentucky was reached today when on completing the fourth trial of former Secretary of State Caleb Powers, who was indicted eight years ago as an accessory be fore tho fact for the murder of Wil liam Goebel, democratic contestant for the office of governor. It has been one of the most stubbornly contested criminal cases In the his tory of American Jurisprudence. Tho present trial covered more than seven weeks, there being 4S days of actual court proceedings. The first trial resulted in conviction with a sentence of life imprisonment. Judg ment was reversed. The second trial had the same result, judgment being set aside because of the alleged par tiality of the judge. Tho trird trial resulted in a verdict of guilty with the death penalty attached. Tho case was then taken from the state's, courts and the accused became a federal prisoner, later being ieturned to the state courts for the trial which has just concluded. GEORGETOWN, Jan' 3. The jury "in the Powers case reported to the court this morning. The foreman announces, "We are further from a verdict now than ever." Judge Mor ras sent tho jury back for further de liberation. GEORGETOWN, Jan. 3. The jury appears to have settled down until tho court Is moved to discharge it. New York Restaurant Permits Women to Smoke in Public Dining Rooms. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Jan. 3. So success ful has the plan permitting women to smoke in a public dining room proven in aprominent Broadway les taurant that others will follow suit. Heretofore no first -class restaurant In the city permitted women to smoke in the public rooms. JUL IS FULL Mob Continues to do Disas trous Work to Street Cars in Muncie. JIUNCIE Jan. 3. Rlcting was re sumed today. After the cars had been running several hours a crowd at tacked two cars on the outskirts, and completely wrecked than). Squads of police hurried to the scene. There were fifty arrests. Tho Jail ha3 been full of rioters the last few days. Two were hurt badly in today's rioting. Several further outbreaks have oc curred. The police are rushing about tho city in automobiles scattering crowds. Several shots have been fired at cars manned by the strike break ers but no one was hit. The demand of the car company that troops be sent will not be compiled with until the situation reaches a more serious phase. Cars will bo withdrawn this afternoon. S rail 'if w i MAKE 1 908 tT japs si to BE COMING Paris Paper Prints a Sensa tional Story About Japanese Fleet. (By Associated Press) PARIS, Jan. 3. The "Pat- tr'a" today In big head lines says, "Where is the Japanese fleet?" under which Is published an alarmist story based on re- ports that the Japanese fleet Is cruising off Hawaii. FIRE IN GERMANY'S ROYAL CASTLE Conflagration Originating .in .Red room of Youthful Prince Does Damage. (By Associated Press.) BERLIN, Jan. 3. Fire In the bed room of Prince Eltel Frledrich, third son of the emperor residing at the Royal Chateau of Bellevuo In the Tlergarten, caused considerable dam aga to the castle. Last Tribute of Respect Is Faid To Memory of Wyatt Coffelt. The remains of Wyatt Coffelt ar rived WedueTilnv from San Francisco on the steamer Delhi and he was buried Thursday at the cemetery on C003 RHer. The funeral was large ly attended, as Mr. Coffelt was wide ly and favorably known In the Coos Bay country whero he had lived many years. He was born in Benton count;, Ark., and v.hen a small boy his father moved to the state of Texas, where they remained a few years, coming to Coos county in the fall of 1SS3. After attaining his majority, he learned the engineers' trade which he followed most of the time till a few weeks before his death, and became one of the most competent In the county In this line. In 1S09, he married Miss Nellie Rogers, the youngest dnughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Rogers, of South Coos River. To this union ono child was born, a daughter, now three years of age. Mr. Coffelt has been In "poor health for several years, but was notconvlnced, till recently, that a change of climate was needed, when, with his family, he went to Arizona to spend the winter, 'hoping the change would benefit him. But it was too late and he died at Tucson on the evening of December 20. He was a member of tho Odd Follows aud Woodmen of tho World, and re spected by all who knew him. Ho wa3 a kind and considerate neighbor and friend, attentive to all mattor entrusted to him, faithful In all his obligations and during his long Ill ness a patient and cheerful sufferer, and it can be truly said that Coos county has lost ono of her worthy oung men. A. S. HAMMOND, of Coqullle, was a pleasant visitor In tho city to day, who arrived on the noon train. G. S. JONES, of Mt. Hope, Wash., Is a visitor to friends in this city today. S. J. MANN, of Salem, arrived In the city for a short visit with friends here. He is stopping at the Blan co hotel. D. L. BASCOM, of Colorado, a well known mining man, arrived in tho city today on the Breakwater and will look-over this section for fu ture residence. Pill PKT ANOTHER. RECORD BREAKER FOR COOS BAY MEMHfiR OP ASSOCIATED PIIESS THE COOS BAY TIMES, FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 1908. UR THEB C0MPLICATJ0N5 THE PORTLAND CAIIK CASE (By Associated Press.) PORTLAND, Jan. 3. In a document comprising 25 typewritten pages filed in the United States Circuit court today, W. C. Bristol, special attorney for the state and solicitor for tho American Surety company In the Insolvency .proceedings of the Title Guarantee & Trust company, wil ful misappropriation of the general an.1 school funds of the state by officials of the defunct bank is charged. It is alleged that tho state moneys were diverted In flagrant violation of the provisions of the consti tution and the; codes. DARK AND BLOODY 6R0UND AGAIN IN OLD KFNTUCTY Notorious Night Riders Con- tniue Their Raids and Renew Memories of the Kuklux Klan by Their Outrages. (By Associated Press.) RUSSELVILLE, Ky., Jan. 3. Mounted night riders, one hundred strong, swooped down on Russell ville early this morning and after overpowering three policemen, dyna mited and burned two Independent tobacco concerns and other estab lishments. Three nien were wound ed and the telephone ghls and police were held prisoners for nearly three Steamer Brings Big Load of Freight and Passengers, Also Show Company. The steamship Breakwater arrived in Marshfleld this morning with a full list of passengers and a largo load of freight. She came In over tho bar parly In the morning and discharged her passengers at North Bend, most of them coming over In launches. Tho folowlng was the passenger list, half of them belonging to Young Musical Comedy company, and the boat will start on her return trip to Portland tomorrow at 8 o'clock. Mrs. LeMar, W. Hunter, F. Durkln, T. Durkin, Mrs. Yonkam, B. Daring, J. M. Hutcheson, Jno. Hamblln, J. Stone, J. Richard, C. Bascom, D. R. Parsons, Mrs. Parsons, D. E. Jones, J. Persen, Miss Peterson, A. Eve son, C. H. Curtis, Mrs .Curtis, J. T. Clarke, M. Barto, M. Kikes, L. Kikes, S. Kikes, C, Spauldlng, M. Golden, Miss Williams, Miss Gerard, Miss Maxwell, Miss Clogue, Mrs. Mann, Miss Moyer, Mr. DIckerson, Mr. Ab bot, Mr, Dudley, Mr. Harcourt, Mr. Strong, Mr. Daley, Mr. Young, Miss Parsons. S 1 IE" Kentucky Criminal Meats Death Bravely Sight Is Painful to Spcctaiors. (By Associated Press) LOUISVILLE, Jan. 3. Clarence Sturgeon, aged nineteen, who ;nurd ered Ira Bruner, James Blackerly and Wilfred McMlchael one year ago, was hanged in tho Jail yard today. Ho died bravely. Although It was pain ful to onlookers because of the fall tie of the machinery to work at tho first attempt. A. A. FRAZEE, of Coqullle, arrived in the city on the noon train. A MURDERER Jfiz AJh, 4 Xtri KEEP WELL POSTEDfe mS-; -. ragkj ZH 1 y a fl K4 T9 W W R tijr IlLQ " current ccnts ofWth I wfeggg"' J-L"K1L M Fl Ja blL? H 8 il iLJoT Li world's progress by rendlng&'Tk I WL ,,,. - .3: .SVM tp"V VrS?' & DallyTln.es. M't Wt' V''A hours. The riders were all masked. As they left town they fired their guns, seriously Injuring one man, whoso curiosity led him to go Into the street. This is the third raid in the western part of Kentucky and comes In tho face of the announcement of the governor that tho disorders must cease. The troops guard Hopklns vlllo where a court Investigation of the recent raid there Is progressing. Tho, night riders nre attempting to Intimidate certain tobacco growers in to holding their crops for higher prices. Many large growers have two years' crops on hand, and warehouse men have been notified to refrain from buying tobacco. Those who Ig nore the wnrnlng have had their property destroyed. Wodderburn Boai Brings Load of Canned Salmon and will Return With Fish Eggs.N The gasolluo schooner Berwick eamu Into tho harbor under her own power this morning with a load of canned salmon which will bo shipped rrom this point to 'Frisco. The boat was In command of Captain Jacob ton, who brought the craft from Wedderburu under sail In about 24 hours. On her return trip tho boat will carry salmon eggs held nt tho cold storago to R. D. Hume, tho caunery mau at the Roguo River. Theio nre four tons of the flsh eggs which aro from tho state flsh hatchery at Elk Creek. Besides bringing salmon tho Ber wick brought enough ropo to stock six ships. She is a craft of about 100 'tons and carries seven men in cluding tho captain, who Is ono of the most ancient salts on tho coast. Captain Jacobson, when his boat was Anally made fast, stated that there was a gale blowing outside and he was afraid ho might have had to spend another week eniouto. Judg ing fiom tho amusement among tho bystanders who heard this, It Is evi dent that the captain Is considered a local humorist. Tho Berwick Is expected to leave on her return trip to Wedderburn on Sunday or Monday, and W. II. Coughell, who has been In tho city for the past week, will return homo on the craft. Famous German Libel Suit Ends in Defeat of Editor. BERLIN, Jan. 3. Editor Harden has been sentenced to four months' Imprisonment on 4 4 the charge of libeling Count 4 Kuno Von Moltke. RARDE ' Glfl FOOR HTRS - -EttgiaasTy- fewl&n IN ALICE ' THAW'S PETTIBOHE fl I ' LOVE CHILLS TRIAL CL0SE& I Famous Pittsburg Beauty Grows Weary of Her Titled Hubby. LONDON, Jan. 3. Tho Countess of Yarmouth, who was formerly Miss Alice Tha.v, of Pittsburg, a sister of Harry Thaw, has begun proceedings to nullify her marriage with the Earl of Yarmouth. Is Not Surprising. (By Associated Press) PITTSBURG, Jan. 3. That the new Countess cf Ynrmonth Is seeking a nullification of her marriage did not create much surprise as It has been known that all was not well between tho couple. It Is said tho es trangement has two causes, tho first being the action of tho Earl In retiring to seclusion In Egypt during tho first trial of Harry K. Thaw, secondly bo causo of the Insanity plea en tered by Thaw. Early object to Insanity figuring In tho case. FISHERMAN 8:at Sunrise Is Annoyed by Toughs on Way From North Bend Passougeis on the gasoline boat Sunrlso wero considerably excited while returning fiom tho football fenme at North Bend Wednesday after noon. The boat was attacked by "piiates" and it was only by tho uso of umbrellas and forcible langungo that tho desperate characters wero shooed away. The Sunrise had quite a load of passengers and started from tho North Bend dock about tho bamo time as tho Flyer. Tho passengers on board anticipated a racowith tho small steamer and they wero not dis appointed for a time. A small flsh boat of considerable speed, was also slowly overhauled by the Sunrlso. Tho man running tho flsh boat turned and steered straight at tho Sunrlso as though ho was going to knock a hole In her side, but on getting up close ho sheered his craft Into tho bldo of the larger boat and ono man, hung on to tho boat. Tho youngsters operating tho Sun rlso ordered tho men to let go their boat, but the outfit In the Ilshboat replied by hanging on tighter and cursing In front of a number of ladles who were on beard. The flshboat practically took possession of tho Sunrlso, causing the lattor consider able Inconvenience and making her rock In an alarming manner. Matters went along like this for some time, and the Sunrise slowed down. Tho flshboat shot ahead, but when the Sunrlso ondeavoied to go on her courso unmolested, tho former repeated tho trick of hanging on to her aide and annoying the boat's progross and causing dangoi to tho passongors. Finally a number of tho passengers went forward to tho youngsters who wero operating tho boat, and told them that If they wanted tho back ing of the passengers In making the flhormon lonvo go of tho eraft, thoy would certainly get It. Half a dozen of tho pnssengors then proceeded to push tho fisher man's boat away from tho Sunrise, which was rocking and turning In a frightful manner because tho smaller boat bumped Into' tho side. After shoving, threatening and using main rorco, the fishermen wero finally shoved away from tho Sunrise, and then tho entire load of passengers were treated to tho loudest and largest amount of foul language which has been heard on tke bay. 01 I W' lB8a&Ejff"r " i"v Last Day in the Famous JdaJwt,:. ! Murder Case AttorneyaA iBf Argue. fM Ww HAWLEY GOES INTO LAW! Intciis0 Interest Mniks tlio Closing! Hour of tins Case Defendant's! Attorneys Rest. (By Associated Press.) BOISE, Jan. 3. Intonso tutoress marked this tho last day of tho Petti- bono trial. Boforo tho argument at tho prosecution commenced tho de fense announced that It would not argue tho case and Judgo Wood stated that tho Juy would bo In structed as soon ns James H. Hawley concluded his argument for the prose cution. Tho court announced that It would not allow tho instruction asked for by tho defense that a ver dict of guilty could not bo roturncdj on tho grounds of conspiracy If thql ovldenco showed Haywood was member of tho conspiracy, tho latterj having been found not guilty. Sawgl loy began his argument by referrtaKS to tho sudden termination of tuarcaaeS which left Darorw's opening staled ment "A jumble of broken prom-J lses." Hawloy discussed tho lawj5tn.S tho caso at length. THE SUN SHEDS SOME LIGHT IN DARK PLACES m Sajs That u Lantern Would bo MsrK i:nectivo Tliiin Electric Light? On Second Street. This week's lssuo of tho MnrsltfioMrS Sun has tho following in reforoncoi to tho sorvico given tho public bylth Coos Bay Gas & Electric Light Goai "Tho electrlq light glim- or what? Rllfllllrl lift mnrn nrnnnrlv onlloil oln.v I tl'ln iftnnill Mnf fltTrn.a nnnnalnniilifi' I...V. b.wU... ......, ...WIVl, UV,l.HBIUHIUj jly, along Second streot "canal," ube lout of commission about one-half Tocl I tho tlmo. Pedostrlnns, compelled Hoi i travel In that vicinity at night take their lives In tholr hands. A IjmP .torn stuck mi n noln wnnlil hn nn IrU . i provemeni over tuo present servico i this locality. Has tho electric com pany a cinch?" 'OS IS LOS ill LI! Dozen Psons III as Result oi Eating Cheese For Their Breakfast (By Associated PreeB) oe , WHARTON, Ohio, jun 3. - A doeu porsons wero seriously i uolsoned today whllo oatng78'JO poisoned today by eating cheeso. ! Five of them aro roportod to bo f dying. Tho sufferers uro all members of threo fumi'des who ato cheese for broakfrst nud t soon afterwards wero taken violently 111. - DISCOUNT INCREASED. Jlifu; of Itoinlmy HuImih Rjito Front Slv (o Seven Per Cent. (By Associated Press. r BOMnAY, Inn. 3. T.a rate dis count of tho Bank of .Bombay has nr'on raised from sx to "jvon pep cent. E. G. AND.O. A. LARSEN. of Co qullle, arrived in tho city on the noon train for a short visit. MR. AND MRS A t fniiiuri J Coqullle, aro visitors In MarshfloldJI today. A. P. DONAHUE and A, R. CM and son, of Portland, nrrivv Marshfleld today for a short i -MMfer aMfeft Ngjflgfe. ggf wBtimeB .rjHW VBGff ?bBhb1 f aK5 4 aK lOMN-V? L M X iCvefifSX! S thtii ! i '7 1 rssf flUM ftfti . . J $ jt- ''?- --H 4 tew ft - . nn K.'Jb&9bs I ,., rfew traffic 'Tll- JKs. . lag1" ".JiWJWT UfZ & m nrzsrez ftflUJ ,ru -,