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IUirt'tT Ti ft? "fc t VOL. XV. SALEM, OREGON, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1905. NO. 79. SfeMVTW & ' ' , . - r rtrt U AIL Y C APTT A PJOTTRTV A T, WITNESSES State Commences to Dig Into School Land Fraud Scandal The grand jury was iu session yos- tcrday afternoon, and started tho in vestigation of tho school land fraud cases, otato .Land Agent Oswald west was tho first witness 'called by tho stato and from what can bcgleaned from an authentic source, it is learned that his testimony was very clear, pointing to tho implication, of several people in tho transaction. A. A. Cunningham, of tho Ladd & Bush bank, was subpoenaed last oven ing to appear before tho jury on Friday morning at 9 o'clock. AVlicn ho was in terviewed this afternoon ho said to a Journal reperter: "I do not know why 1 am called beforo tho jury, and do not know in what eases I will testify. It may bo in tho land fraud cases as an expert on handwriting, beenuso I liavo been on the stand several times for that purpose, onco for three or four days. "I havo a littlo school land myself, but not enough to get mixed up in tho nlleged transactions. X will havo to wait until 1 get in the jury room beforo I know what is wanttfll of me." Tho report leaked out this afternoon that an indictment may bo returned against II. II. Turner, and perhaps Chas. Lonnon, for alleged complicity in securing acknowledgements to applica tions for school land. Tho latter said that he taken several acknowledgement!) of applications with out the applicants being present, saying that it was nearly thro eyoars ago. A largo number of witnosses nro waiting for tho land investigations to start tomorrow morning. Thoy includo D. W. Tnrploy, of this city; Geo. Soreu son, of Portland, tried by Attorney Honey for conspiracy in tho land frauds against tho government, tho jury disc agreeing after a sovoral days' trial; A'. A. Cunningham, of the Ladd & Bush bank; D. A. Smith, II. A. Smith, K. L. Ponton, Robort McFarlnnd, David Steelo, Roy Phillips, II. II. Turner, Chas. Lennon, Oswald West, S. 13. Fos ter and R. L. Haskell. i District Attorney John II. McNary stated this afternoon that he would con duct tho cases himself, and tho report that ho had engaged another attorney of this city to assist him in tho prose cution was an error. Ho beliovcs that tho statp will present a strong case against several of tho defendants, and that it will bo comparatively easy to secure eouvictions, nccordiug to tho tes timony that ho has heard. Tho" investigation will cover a period of perhaps sovoral weeks, nnd will bo exponsivo, Marion county being com pelled to bear tho burden of tho same. It is the intention of tho prosecution to tako.up tho investigation in every do- This Season's Favorites in Fancy Patasols Are now on d splay at BARNES' CASH STORE PRICES ABB VERY SEASONABLE THE NEW PATTERNS ABE SMALL AND DAINTr. THE SECOND LAEaE SHIPMENT OF Thomson's Cor sets has ar rived THOMSON'S , 1GL0VE-FITT1WG' "HA3IT-HIP" CORSETS Tho new models in Batiste Corsets are made on new lines. We offer you tne opportunity tobuy this well-known standard brand at muefa lower prieea than regular stores. ' Ask for same quality, It is because wo figure our profits on the cash basis. WAIT FOR GRAND JURY tail, and leave no stone unturned to bring to light tho truo facts. A report was circulated this after noon that a prominent citizen of Salem was wanted by tho state as a witness (beforo tho grand jury, but thnt ho was out of town. It is rumored that he is involved in the scnndnl, and that his testimony will bo of much valuo to tho prosecution. Tho fact that a witness was missing was kept very secret, nnd his name could not bo learned. Tho Jtarion county grand jury, which was culled yesterday afternoon, is com posed of tho following well-known citi zens: John A. Smith, Aumsville, farmer. IST. Miller, Woodburn, laborer. W. II. Orabcnhorst, Liberty, farmor. 0. W. Ncedhnm, Salem, barber. F. J. Woid, .Toflforson, fnrmcr. Win. KruuB, Aurora, farmer. Andrew Cone, Maclcay, hop grower. Other Criminal Cases. Tho trial of 0. P. King, charged with assisting Arthur Frecl in his unsuc cessful attempt to cscnpo from the county jail, began this morning in Judgo Burnett's court, and continued all morning; 'tho case going to tho jury shortly 'before noon. Aftor being out about half an hour they brought in a verdict of not guilty, much to tho surr priso of overy one present, nnd tho prisoner was according! discharged. Tho stato mndo out a strong case against tho defendant, producing good ovidenco of his guilt. Tho strong point in tho defenso, which scorned to influ onco tho jury in tho defendant's favor, was tho speech of King himself, who took tho stand nnd addressed tho jury. Ho told how, if ho woro convicted and sent to tho ponitontiary for a number of years, his lifo would bo wrecked, and his chanco to becomo something bettor forever stopped. After listening to his appeal for leniency tho juryman wero moved to give him another chanco. Lewis Davis, of Kola, plead guilty to a chargo of nssault and battery upon George Johns. Johns was badly cut with a knife, but recovered. Davis was fined $50. William Ityan, of Champoeg, plead guilty to selling liquor without a license nnd was sent to jail for pno month. RECORD BREAKING VOTE Chicago, April 4. One of the hard est fought mayorality battles in tho history of Chicago is in progress to day. Tho municipal ownership advo cator confidently predict tho election of Judgo Dunu, tho Domooratic candi date, whilo tho Hopublisnns claim liar land will win by a small majority. A record-breaking vote is being pollled, the clear, cold weather furnishing ideal conditions to biing out the vote. BINDING TWINE BILL Yetoed by Governor of Ne braska on Ground of Economy Lincoln, April i' Governor Miskey today vetoed tho bond issue of $18)0,00 voted by the late legislature to build a stato finding twine plant. He gave economy, which Is made necessary by a $2,000,000 state debt, as bis reason for tho veto. RUSSIANS BELIEVE HARBIN IS DOOMED St. Petersburg, April 4. General Linovitch's position has been altered for tho worso, nnd tho general staff fears that tho Japaneso will bo in Har bin within a month. It is rumored that the railways 1ms been cut nenr Tnitch iar. St. Petersburg. April 4. In n state ment published today War Minister Sakaroff declared that tho men nnd ma terial of tho Russian army at tho bat tlo of Mukden wero equal to those of the Japanese, forcing the reluctant con clusion that tho Japaneso gonorulship was superior to that of tho 'Russians. MnkarofI denies that ho had over in trigued against General Ivuropatkin, af firming that ho gavo tho ln'ttor his most loyal support. Ho declared that tho re ports that Russia is countermanding orders for war materials nbroad is base less, nnd insists thnt there has been no it intfistian ocience LECTURE . By Mr. Edward A. Member of tho Christian Soienco Church of Christ, Sciontist, Boston, Tuesday Evening, At S o'clock. TEDDY ENJOYS TRIP Louisville, April 4. President Roose velt arrived on schcdulo time, at 0 o'clock this morning, and was greotcd by Governor Beckham, Acting Mayor Bareth and Chnirmnn Murphy, of tho reception committeo. Tho parade started from Third and A streets at 0:05. Tho President is enjoying ov ery moment of tho trip. All the way through Ohio, as early us 4:30 o'clock this morning, people woro up in crowds to seo tho President's tralir. At ovory station whero n stop was was made, tho President alighted and shook hands. On entering Louisville tho President's sa lute was tired by tho local militia cum pnny. Tho crowd hero is immense. . GALLOWS AWAITS WOMAN Huckonsaok, N. J., April 4. Mrs. Anna Valetinu, convictod of tho mur der of Bosio Balzn, who sho alleged supplanted her in tho affections of her husband, was sentenced today to be executed on May !Gth. HEINZE ELECTS MAYOR Butte, Mont., April 4. Tho count on tho ulty oleotion this morning shows that John MaaGinniss,' manager of the Ilelnze mines and smelters, is oleot od mayor of Butte on the anti-trust tiaket. MacQinniss was opposed by the Standard Oil and Amalgamated Copper Company interests. CONGER LEAVES CHINA PekiB, April 4. Minister Coagor, wk anpoiatc! awbaMwlitr to Mwciw, left t tte United States via Hankow. Representative of all foreign nation assembled t the station to bid him farewell. relaxation in the preparations to con tinuo the war. Warsaw, April 4. Two shots wero fired today by n group of men at Police Inspector Wanovaky, as ho wnlkQd on tho street. Tho inspector was wounded twice, but his injuries are not danger ous. 'The would-be assassin escaped. u Pope Rccolved Visitors. Romf, April 4. Tho popo received in privnto audienco this morning tho Duko and Duchess of Connaught and their daughters, Patricia nnd Matgnria. Tho report that tlifi popo has sanctioned tho marriage of tho King of Spain with Princess Patricia is declared to bo un true. , Strike Averted. J Altonn, Pa., April 4. A committeo J of bituminous coal operators nnd tho .miners' scnlo committeo this morning I slgney tho old scnlo for another year, Inverting a striko of 50,000 poople. 1 Kuiball, of Chicago Board Mass., ; t of Lectureship of tho First the Urnnd Opera House, April 4, i 905 Admission froo. PRINCE VISITS RUSSIA St. Petersburg, April 4, 1'rlnco and Princess Henry, of Prussin, nrrivod at Tsarkoo-Solo this morning. Tho prin cess will remain for somo time. Thnt Princo Henry's mission is of a pollticnl character is scouted by tho Gorman em bassy. INDIAN London, April 4. A dispatch from Lahore, British India, says that a vio lent earthquake occurred thoro today, and was accompanied by serious loss of lifo nnd dumngo to buildings. Tho town hul1 was almost lazed, and tho cathedral mosquo of Juimi Mnsjid was seriously damaged. Many houses in tho native quarter collapsed. HENEY AFTER BOOTH Portland, April 4. Tho federal grand jury convened, this morning, nnd re sumed its investigations of tho Oregon lund frauds. A searching inquiry itt be ing mnde into tho affuirs of tho Booth Kelly Lumber Company, which owns enormous trusts of flue timber iu the stato. BRADY MUST RESIGN Washington, April 4. -Owing to tho complaints that Governor Brady, of Alaska, Is Identified with a mining com pany, which extensively entangled In advertising its affairs, Secretary Hitch' coek, under the direction of President Itoosevelt, lias made n conditional re quest for Brady's resignation. Btunr Storm la the Rockies. Denver, April 4. A snew storm is raging in the Rockies, and in tamo pluses tho snow is Are feet deep ou the railroads. Trains aro delayed, and other traffic is interrupted. J INTERNAL DISTURBANCES , DEMORALIZE RUSSIA, London, April 4. Tho Exehango Tolegrnph stntos thnt further intcrnnl troublo is feared in Kussin, as nows from tho Interior is of tho gravost char acter. Serious rioting occurcd at 'War saw yestordny in which many woro in SMITH: FACE TRIAL Cincinanti, April 4. J. Morgan Smith and wlfo wero taken from tho county today to plead to tho charge of being fugitives from justice1. Attor ney Shay, for tho defendants, secured a contlnunnco until Friday, and the couplo wero returned to jail. Tho miss ing extradition papers havo boon found. Thoy woro in tho hands of nu express man. SHOTS MISSED MARK St. Petersburg, April 4. An attempt wan mndo last night to nssnssinnto M. Misgnlo, assistant perfect of police. Three shots woro fired ut his carriage, but tho horses took fright nt tho first shot and bolted, probably Saving tho officer's lifo. His nssnilants escaped. Iusuranco Troubles. New York, April 4. A now fontujo of tho Kqultnblo Assuranco SociotyJ'fl troublo dovloped this afternoon, when friends of James Hydo anuouncod their intention to depose President Alexand er at a meeting of tho board of direct ors on noxt Thursday. r 3S Tomoftfow Only WEDNESDAY SPECIAL SALE NO. 222, Another big special salo day- Don't wait too long) but shop early In order to secure your share. For tomorrow only wo offer the follewing: TOILET SOAP WITOH HAZEL, WITOH HAZEL OREAM, HONEY TOILET, OUOOMBUB ELDERBERRY, TURKISH BATH. 3 Cakes for 1 0c 1 flf VtMs Y KJssbbbsIbsbbbbM 9lllllmmffk. Choice Spring Suits and Skirts This wnthcr reminds one of the approaching warm weather and the noeessity for lighter weight clothing N'owhoru else can you find sueh an ussortment of bright, new, upto-the minute styles fit sunh modost prices. Silk Shirt Waist Suits in tho new est styloK, equal to $10 value shown cl new here. $12.50 New Mohair Tailor Suits, the sen son's best styles; equal to (15 val ues shown elsewhere $37.50 jured, and tho authorities nro tiimbld to preserve order. Reports from THliw in tho Trnns-Cnucusus, stato that there was further rioting thcro yesterday.. Tho Baltic provinces nro also rcportctl? to bo agitated, and an outbreak It threatened. WOMAN WANTS STAY Cincinnati, April 4. Francis J. 'Wing,, of Cleveland, n,ttornoy for Mrs. Clrad-. wick, appeared In tho United Stntctn court of npponls today to ask for n utajr of oxocutlon of tho scntonco impwtwlt by tho federal court nt Cleveland. Dim trlct Attorney Siillivnu, of Clovolsntl,, wns on hand to oppose tho motion for tho stay, nnd askod for an ordor tlutft. 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