VOL. V
NUMBER 8.
THE DALLES, WASCO COUNTY, OREGON, SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 1805.
HURT ROOM CROWDED
Second Day of Durrant'i
Examination.
JBUT FEW WITNESSFS TESTIFIED
(His Imprisonment Is Beginning to
Tell
on Him Rece.s Was Taken Until
' i X O'clock Ihl. Afternoon.
Sah Francisco. April 23. Another
arge crowd assembled in Judge Conlon'i
lourt room this morning to hear the ex
hmination of Theodore Durrant, which
Commenced about 10:30. When Dor
ant entered the court romn in charge ot
he nffiVers. he appeared pale and
feligbtlv nTVona, his muscles twitched
Lis lip worked slightly, but otherwise
lie appeared cool and possessed. The
kourt room was packed by the same
Lrowd that attended yesterday's pro
Iceedine. with a number of new faces
lidded.
Miss Williams, who created the scene
lit yesterday's session, applied for ad
midsiou this morning, but her request
was refused.
The first witness was Harry Part
ridge, a classmate of Durrani's, at the
Cooper medical college. Partridge tes
kified that he answered to Durrant
name at roll-call at one of the clinics on
kpril 8th, Durrant not being present
lo answer for himself. April Sih is the
tea me day that Miss Willis, who testified
yesterday, said that she rode on the
ame train with Durrant in Alameda,
the day he is supposed to have called on
JMiss Williams, the murdered girl.
Charles A. Dukes, another student
testified that he saw. Durrant at the
Ferry on the afternoon of the 12th inst
and in a conversation with the prisoner,
iDarrant asked him to answer to roll
Kail at the clinic next day, as Durrant
Mould be absent on a trip to Mount
Diablo with the signal corps. Durrant
paid that he was at the ferry to see some
Wnrades of the signal corps.- Clarence
JDodges, also a student, who accompa
nied Dukes, gave corroborative evidence
bf meeting with Durrant at the ferry.
Emma Strnven, a - young girl, was
kiext introduced to prove that on the
iFridav on which Miss Williams was
Id ordered Durrant accosted the witness
lind two girl companions near the
Imurcb, between 9 and 9:45 o'clock.
IThe witness said she did not get a good
k'iew of the man's face, but he looked
ike Durrant from the back. Cross-ex
amination failed to shake her testimony.
Miss Lucille Turner was the next wit-
been. She said she bad Known Durrani
about a year. Durrant had spoken to
per in words not those of a gentleman
und had asked her to undergo an exam
nation, and had suggested a quiet place
n the church to conduct the same.
Bhe told him her folks could attend to
such matters. He spoke to her of an
examination some time during the first
bf this year. The witness said she
reated Durrani as if nothing of the
kind had ever taken place, because she
ilidn't want a coolness to attract atten
ion. She said Durrant had given her
leveral questions to answer on the sub
Eect. A paper was introduced which
he said contained her handwriting.
IThe paper is said to contain the answers.
A recess was then taken until 2
u'clock.
The Income Tax Question. -
Washington, April 23. The United
States supreme court today, through
IChiet Justice Fuller, made the following
prder regarding petitions fur a rehearing
pi the income-tax question :
"Consideration ot the two petitions for
ehearing is reserved until Monday, May
S, when a full bench is expected, and in
bat event two counsel on each side will
be beard at that time."
Although the order does not explicitly
bo state, it means mat argument win oe
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beard not on the merits of the income-
ax question itself but upon the question
bf whether or not there shall be a re
hearing of the suits heretofore decided.
JJnstice Jackson is expected to return by
kbe date named.
A gentleman familiar with the proced-
tre of the courts for many years, can re
flect but one instance in which like
faction has been taken. That was in the
70s. No authoritative statement could
be secured of the reasons for the order,
but the theory is advanced that the
Vnnrt is again evedentlv divided and
justice Jackson will virtually be umpire
bf the question of reopening the cases.
' . The British. Fleet- -
Washington, April 23. British Ad
miral Stephenson, commanding the ves-
els4tt Corinto, Nicaragua, is an experi
enced officer. He has a very large land
ing force, and should be able prompt
to enforce England's demand. The Brit
ish vessels there are Eoyal Arthur, Sa
tellite and Wildswan. The United
States coast-defenae vessel Monterey
Arrived at Aaoulco yesterday. She
could easily make the run to' Corinto in
case of need. The Alert at Panamo and
the Ranger at Buenaventura could also
reach Corinto quickly in case of anemer
gency.
A Ka lroad Knmor.
Tacoma, Wash. April 23. Report here
has it that president Jim Hill, of the
Great Northern, has secured control of
Northern Pacific railroad. This report
is given as the cause of the recent shak
ing up among the officials of the latter
road.
None of the officials here can confirm
the rumor, and do not take much stock
in it, although it is generally believed
by the people.
A general feeling of uneasiness still
prevails among Northern Pacific officials.
as it is expected several more of them
will be asked for their resignations.
Second Vice-President Preecott's office
is said to be booked for abolishment, to
gether with that of second assistant land
commissioner, occupied by George P.
Eaton. The latters headquarters are
here and Prescott's are in Portland.
Hill Ha Denied It.
St. Paul, April 22. The report from
Tacoma that President Hill, of the Great
Northern, has secured control of the
Northern Pacific is the same story that
was telegraphed from New York last
week and was promptly denied by Hill.
Foretold In a Dream.
Lauekl, Del., April 23. Charles
Fooks, son of Daniel Fooks, Laurel's
wealthiest citizen, died yesterday
Three months ago Edward Taylor, an
aged citizen, was laughed at for telling
the story of a strange dream he had had
foretelling the death of eight prominent
citizens.
A few days later he seriously said that
he was worried by the return of the
dream, and that tha four persons first
named to die would be the most prom
inent and wealthy citizens of the county.
They were Benjamin Fooks, Governor
Marvel, William Danielle and Daniel
Fooks. The first three are dead and bo
is the eldest son of the last-named. Two
other seen in Taylor's vision are ill.
Heir to a Large Fortune.
Saginaw, Mich., April 23. George
Elliott Stewart, a talented author is heir
to a fortune valued at $1,000,000, and
will soon take possession. . The property
a part of the vast Bentley estate,
The Western executor says there will be
no contest, and the property will be am
icably divided in Chicago next July.
Mrs. Stewart will build some kind of an
institution in Saginaw and turn over her
large farm near town as a refuge for aged
persons without means.
Expect No Trouble,
Washington, April 23. Notwith
tanding the presence of the English war
vessels at Corinto, it is regarded as nn
likely that any overt action will be taken
by the British because of Nicaragua's
failure to comply with the ultimatum
The Nicaraguan minister had a secret
cjuference with Gresbam today. It is
said he presented Gresham with a state
ment of the latest developments in Nica
ragua, which the eecretary communi
cated to the president at today's cabi
net meeting. ''
Three British Warship.
Managua, Nicaragua, April 23. Three
British warships have arrived at Corinto
to enforce the British ultimatum.
President Zeluya has cabled the Xng-
Iieb foreign secretary, Kimberly, asking
him' to defer a hostile,demonstration on
til the proposition of a compromise sent
byNicaragut through the Salvadorean
minister in London can be considered.
Much surprise is expressed that there
is no American vessel at Corinto. .
Returned to Ban Francisco.
Los Angeles, April 23. The Half
Million club left last night for the north,
after spending yesterday as guests of
Riverside, where they participated in
Riverside Orange day. President W. C.
Patterson, of the chamber of commerce,
and a number of other Southern Cali
fornia citizens, accompanied the excur
sionists northward.
The Spot Marked.
Quebec, April 23. A marble tablet
with an inscription has been placed over
the spot where the thirteen skeletons of
soldiers, who fought under . General
Montgomery .were found near Citadel
hill, last fall. The tablet was donated
by : American citizens, residents in this
city.
Wheat Took a Fall.
Chicago, April 23. Wheat opened
with a decided slump today. There
were no buyers, the short interest seem
ing to have' covered. -May opened at
60c, touched 60c, and reached 60jc.
Corn and oats were weak with wheat. '
WHAT WILL BE DON
Information Received
England Intention.
o
BRITISH TROOPS TO BE LANDED
Will Permit It In Order to Draw Atten.
tentioh to tbe Infringement on
the Monroe Doctrine.
Washington, April 24. Exact official
information has been received as
Great Britain's belligerent steps in Nic
aragoa. British troops are to be land
ed at Corinto, the custom-house is to be
occupied and British officers are to exer
cise tbe functions of collectors of cos
toms. At the same time Nicaraguan
local commerce is to be crippled by
blockade. ' The coast-defense vessel
Monterey Is still at Acapulco, Mexico.
about 800 miles north of Corinto. She
is expected to sail southward very soon
but no special orders have been sent her
since she sailed from San Diego.
Tbe limit of time allowed Nicaragu
to yield expires tomorrow, and the
blockade, etc., is to begin immediately
afterward. There is good reason to be
lieve that Nicaragua will not yield, but
will allow the British troops to occupy
Corinto in order that conspicuous atten
tion may be drawn to what is regarded
by Nicaragua as an invasion of the Mon
roe doctrine.
President Zelaya Notified..
Managua, April 24. The British ad'
miral has notified President Zelaya that
tbe three days given Nicaragua to com
ply with the terms of tbe ultimatum will
expire tomorrow. The failure to pay
tbe indemnity will be followed by
seizure of the custom-house at Corinto
and collection of the duties by British
subjects, presumably officers of the fleet
detailed for that purpose. The note of
the British admiral contains the declar
ation that force will be used to collect
the money if opposition is made. Great
excitement exists. The government-if
it is reported, will refuse to pay the In
demnity and will abandon Corinto as I
port of entry. The belief is general
here that if Great Britain obtains pos
session of Corinto she will continue to
occupy it, as she has occupied territory
in Egypt and other countries where she
obtained a foothold.
Special Meetlnc Held.
Washington, April 24. Gresham bad
a long interview with Pauncefote today,
and also saw Minister Guzman of Nica
ragua, who communicated to him the
intelligence he had from his government.
Very shortly afterwards members of the
cabinet drove out to Woodley, the presi
dent's country home, where a special
cabinet meeting was held.
The British Blockade of Nicaraguan
Ports Wishes to Give a Lesson.
Washington, April 24. Reports from
Nicaragua confirm the statement that
the blockade ot Nicaraguan ports by
Great Britain will be tbe means of exe
eating her demands. The understand
ing is tbe blockade is to begin next Sat
urday. There Is good reason to believe
the demands will not be altered, re
duced or compromised in the slightest
particular. One of the main purposes
of Great Britain is to administer a lea
son to Nicaragua, and, indirectly, to all
southern republics as to British methods
of redress.
Admitted In London.
London, April 24. The foreign office
today authorized the Associated. Press to
state that news sent out from Corinto
Nicaragua yesterday, as to the arrival of
three British warships there for the pur
pose of presenting Great Britain's claim
tor indemnity for the expulsion of the
British consular agents, etc., was correct.
It is added, instructions to the British
admiral on the Pacific station were sent
some time ago to insist upon Nicaragua's
compliance with tbe terms of the ulti
matum of Great Britain or, failing such
compliance, to blockade the port of Cor
into, seise the customs within two days
after and thus enforce satisfaction from
Nicaragua for the insolence with which
British subjects have been treated.
An Kasllsh View.
London, April 24. The Chronicle,
commenting on the presence of English
warships at Corinto, Nicaragua, says it
shows the affair is nearing a crisis. Nic
aragua is evidently working on the sym
pathy of the United States, but if the lat
ter country takes these email republics
under its protection she must impress up
on them the importance of maintaining
international observances. The paper
declares the Monroe doctrine is good
enough in its way, but can hardly pre
vent a European power from obtaining
redress for an insult. .
The Minister's Teatlmnnr in Dnrrant's !
.Examination.
8an Fbancisco, April 24. Theodore
Durrant passed a quiet night and when
he. appeared in Judge Conlon'a court
room this morning was as refreshed and
sell-composed as ever.- He conversed
with his attorneys earnestly for some
time before court opened.
H. E. S.uook, the undertaker, who was
called to the church by Dr. Gibson and
Dentist King to look after the body of
Miss Williams, who was the first wit
ness. He said that he had known Miss
Williams in life three months, and had
known Durrant for two years. He dea
cribed the position of the body and gave
several unimportant details on the con
dition of the body.
Mrs. Amelia Voy, with whom Miss
Williams was to stop before going to Ta
coma, testified that Miss Williams had
come to ber house on the aiternoon of
the murder and had left about 8 o'clock
alone. Mrs. Vov was not allowed to tell
where Miss Williams was going. .Mrs.
Voy identified the clothes worn by tbe
dead girl when she left the bouse and
which were found on the murdered girl
Adolph Hobe, of Oakland, testified
that he bad seen Durrant with whom he
was acquainted, at the ferry on the after'
noon of the 12th. Hobe says that Dur
rant was in the company of a young lady
smaller than himself. - He did not see
the lady's face, bat she wore a cape.
He did not speak to Durrant.
Miss Florence Voy corroborated, her
mother's testimony.
.Halt a dozen witnesses for tbe prose
cution failed to respond to their names.
Dr. Gibson was the next witness
called. He answered tbe questions put
to him in a loud, clear voice. Dr. Gib
son said that lie bad seen Durrant on
Good Friday night, at the Christian
Endeavor meeting held at Dr. Vogel's
home. He thought Durrant came to the
meeting about 9:30 o'clock, after the
conclusion of the business meeting.
Durrant remained nntil the party broke
up. ihe witness bad seen Durrant in
the library of the church alone one week
before the 17th of March. He had
known that a new lock had been put on
the library door, but was not allowed to
tell why, on motion of the defense. He
did not have a key for tbe new lock.
Witness was at the church on the morn
ing that the body of Miss Williams' was
found. He heard a noise in tbe church,
but did not investigate. The janitor's
boy came and told him that the library
lock was broken. He went to see about
it, but for some reason did not open tbe
door. He went to his lodging-house and
was later informed as to the finding of
tbe body by Mrs. Nolt. He went to the
church with Dr. King, father of George
King. Dr. Gibson gave some informa
tion as to his past life. He was born in
Edinborougb, in 1857, came to America
in 1888, and went to Red Bluff, thence to
this city last November. He had known
Miss Williams. He saw her for the last
time to his certain knowledge, March 2,
n the Sunday school room when she
told him she was going away and bid
him good bye. After some questioning
of the witness as to certain addresses in
his memorandum book, which was ad
mitted as evidence, the court adjourned
until 2 p.m.
A close investigation of the washroom
in Emanuel church was made yesterday.
This room could only have been reached
by some one thoroughly familiar with
the building. - Besides a number of
tains on the washbowl, they are num
erous on the splashers surrounding it.
Blood stains have also been .found on the
walls leading to the washroom. The ex
tent of the blood stains go to prove that
the murderer had no light, for a judic
ious person, as his actions prove him,
wonld not have spattered so much blood
around bad he seen what he was doing.
The blood-Etained coat, which was
brought to light in Berkeley on Monday,
as caused a sensation there, but there
is considerable difficulty in determining
tbe date on which it was found. Mrs.
Boil lot, with whom the package was left,
tells three different stories as to the date
on which a strange man asked permis
sion to leave a bundle at her home for a
few hours. Mrs. Boillot says tbe man
resembled Durrant very much, and she
believes she could identify him.
Justice Jaoksen- Improving-.
Nashvillh, Tenn. .April 24. There Is
little H any doubt about Justice Jackson
being able to go to Washington to hear
the arguments for a rehearing of tbe in
come-tax cases. Reports trom his home
are that he is still - gaining in strength
and health, and can go to Washington
nless there is a sadden and wholly un
expected setback.
Disastrous Fire. -
Lebanon, Pa.', April 24. This city was
visited by a disastrous fire today causing
loss of over f 100,000. . It started in the
boiler-house of tbe Reinoebt Lumber
Company, in North Lebanon, and was
I caused by a spark from the furnace.
CLEVELAND'S POLICY
Will Not Interfere With the
Occupation of Corinto.
RECOGNIZES ENGLAND'S RIGHTS
Monroe Doctrine Cuts Mo Figure So
Long as England Makes No Attempt
to Acquire Territory.
Nkw Yobk, April 25. A special to the
Sun lrom Washington -avs: "from the
most trustworthy sources it is learned
today that the president has again np-
set the policy which Secretary Gresham
had ontlined in dealing with the Nicara
guan question, and has taken matters
practically in his own hands. There is
to be no protest on the part of theUmted
States against any action Great Britain
may take in enforcing her demands tor
tbe prompt payment of the $75,000 in
demnity called fur for the expulsion of
her consul-genera), Mr. Hatch, who Nl
ca ragua said had conspired to overthrow
the existing government, and Lord Kim
berlv will practically carry out his plan,
which now seems certain to lead to com
plications, ana which may bring upon
the United Status the serious question
of demanding the withdrawal of British
sailors and marines from Nicaraguan
territorv.
Mr. Gresham's carefully outlined
program was to prevent tbe landing ot
troops, the seizure of ' the custom-house
and the cession of any land which Ni
caragua might be willing to transfer to
Gieat Britain in payment of the indem
nity. The president, however, has de
cided that so long as England makes no
direct attempt to annex any part of
Nicaragua, this country will'not interfere
with her purpose to receive prompt re'
paration for Hatch's expulsion.
"Lord Kimberly's disavowal of any inr
tention on Great Britain's part to ex
tend territorial jurisdiction over any
part of Nicaragua, has satisfied the presi
dent that she has every right to adopt
what methods she may please in collec
tion of tbe payment, and while this as-
surance.was only of a verbal nature, and
given to Ambassador Bayard at the time
of the landing of British sailors on tbe
Mosquito strip some months ago, there
is a general feeling that if she once lands
troops on Nicaraguan soil, she will most
piobably remain there for a longer time
than the president dreams of.
'The exact policy of the administra
tion toward Nicaragua has been some
what vague lor months, but there is no
longer the slightest, doubt as to its atti
tude. No instructions have been cabled
to Ambassador Bayard asking that no
peremptory steps be taken by British
warships in enforcing the 'demand, and
none have been forwarded to the United
States minister at Nicaragua warning
him of the British purpose of occupying
Corinto. Minister Guzman, tbe Nicara
guan representative to . this country,
has been pacing tbe coridors of the state
department endeavoring to see Gresham
and secure through him intervention on
the part of the United States. The min
ister has received information from his
government which tends to make him
extremely anxious- of the outcome of
British intentions this week. - It is the
opinion here among both officials of the
state deoartment and diplomats that !
before the end of the week British sailors
and marines will he in possession of the
ittle commercial city of the republic
and that they will remain on shore un
til the money is forthcoming, or some
guarantee is given of its payment." ."
" Gibson Again Testifies.
San Fbancisco, April 25. Dr. Gibson
was again called to the stand, on tbe re
map tion of Durrant's examination this
morning. Lie was asked lor spt-cimens
of his handwriting, but declined to give
it. After a tilt with counsel for the de
fense, however, the - clerical witness
finally wrote his name on a piece of
paper, and at the request ot the counsel
also wrote the names of George R. King
and Professor Sbernstern, which were on
the newspaper in which the rings of
Blanche Lamont were enclosed. It was
evident from this that' tbe defense are
trying to connect Dr. Gibson with the
Lamont tragedy. The witness identified
the chisel and hammer introduced by
Highest of all in Leavening Power.
1.1 v
IB aw JTjW
was Carlyle's expression of the
experience of many people who
reach middle life before their
digestive organs loudly protest
against improper food. The first
warning generally conies from
food cooked with lard. How
often we hear the remark, "I like
it, but dare not eat it." To any
one in this common condition
the new vegetable shortening, is
indeed a boon. By the use of
this new and wonderful food
product the disagreeable effects
of lard-cooked foodarealtogether
avoided. The features of econ
omy, convenience and adapta
bility, emphasize the above, and
demand the attention of careful
housekeepers to Cottolene.
Sold In t and I pound palls by all
grocer Made omy tty
The N. K. FalrbanX
Company,
ST. VOV1S and
Caicsfl a, Ssw lork, Button.
defense as bis property. He testified
that they were kept in a drawer in his
study. On being questioned as to his
connection with St. Andrew's Baptist
church, Scotland, the witness stated
that he could not remember the name of
the street upon which it was situated,
altbongh he had lived there three years.
He was asked to give the location in
Emanuel church of - the washbasin in
which the blood stains were foun-1, and
replied that it was very close to his
studv. He farther slated that he sup
plied the towels that-were used, and that
they were kept in an unlocked drawer
in the study. Dr. Gibson corrected the
statement be made yesterday that the
library door was locked with the old
lock on bis first visit before ti e discovery
of tbe body of tha murdered girl. He
now stated it was unlocked.
W. C. McElroy, another new witness.
tet-tifled that he saw a man meet a
woman at 8:30 Friday evening, at the
corner of Bartlett and Twenty-third
streets. As the couple passed him, the
man threw hie shoulder around in such
a way as to screen the woman from Mc
Elroy's view. The man also partially '
turned around and looked at witness.
The couple stopped at the gate leading
to tbe side entrance.- Durrant seemed
to be a little shorter than the man he
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saw. w itness aiterwards passed t h rough
passage to a lot in the rear of Bartlett
street to meet a friend. Bert Minna, and
A hile waiting there he saw a light in the
rear of the church, moving aronnd, as it
from a candle or lantern. When his
friend joined him he 'pointed the light
out to him.
Bert Minna, McElroy's friend, next
testified and corroborated McElrov's
tatement as to the light. .' The time
they saw the light was about 9:40, the
train due at that time having passed
shortly before.
Japan Can Make no Further Concession.
' St. Petersburg, April ,25. The Jap
anese government, replying to the note
of the Russian government, intimating
that there are various conditions in the
treaty of peace between Japan and
China that Russia cannot allow to be
put into execution, has informed Russia
that if Japan yielded to the exactions of
Russia, France and Germany, she would
expose herself to a revolution, as the
Japanese people are intoxicated with the
victories and would assent to no conces
sions. In spite of this reply, Russia is
determined to maintain her demands.
Cbaaf Surprised.
Cologne, April 25. A Tien-Tsin dis
patch says: Li Hung Chang, recently
expressed surprise at the targe propor
tion of the European- press taking the
side of Japan. The viceroy declared it
would be a long time before Japan wonld
permit Europeans to share her markets.
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