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About The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920 | View Entire Issue (July 31, 1912)
WEATHER Valr Tonight and Thurs day. Today's Highest Temperature, 74 5 U- I:OSEBURG, OREGON. WF.DXKSDAV, Jl'IA. 31, 1013. , , . No. 21a Mir in iii im mi ii i. mi i im .i.i.- ..hi Ml i 1 ; r ' i tt" : : : DARROW TALKS Denies That He Bribed Jurors in McNamara Case EXAMINATION IS TO BE SEVERE llurrow Weeps As He Relates Story Voire Sluikes As l!e Spejiks of Clients Dcfcmlnnt Sweeiw Away All Cluu-ge. (Special to The Evening News.) LOS ANGELES, Cal., July 31. His full denial of bribery of Jurors in the celebrated Mc- Namara case will be completed today by direct examination of Darrow when taken 'n hand by the prosecution., It is expected that Darrow's examination will be tlit; most severe 1:1 th3 his- tory of the California courts. LOS ANGELES, Juy 31. Tho case of the defense in the bribery trial of Clarence S. Darrow reached Us climax yesterday in a mass o de nials and contradictions by the law yer defendant himself, in whiob he verbally wept away every charge and accusation made against him since the trial began. Every shred and particle of in criminating testimony given by Bert Franklin, John R. Harrington, Geo. Behm, Detective Guy Biddlnger in fact, every bit of evidence purport ing to Involve him In any wrong doing was characterized by Darrow without qualllcatlon as false. After the sweeping denials, came an impressive narration by tho de fendant of the negotiations which culminated. In the compromlse.pleas of the McNamara brothers. The de nials purported to show lack of mo tive for the corruption of jurrs. Dai-row's Voice at Even Pitch. Throughout the long day on the witness stand, Darrow's voice never rose above the ordinary conversation al pitch and It was only when telling of the burden which rested upon him In bargaining for the lives of his clients, that he showed any trace of 'nervousness or emotion. Tears were In his eyes and he swallowed hard several times while tellljg the jury his feeling concerning the pro- nosed culmination of the labor trial He knew, he said, that It would be misunderstood by organised Jabor, and he also would suffer, but he con sidered neither himself nor labor In tne crisis, but only the lives of his clients. Witness told of the plans for the compromise pleas and Incidents In connection therewith, leading up to the e rankltn expose. It was the hopelessness of the case, he said, which prevailed upon him to agree to the Lincoln Stcffens nrnnoaltlon. in which he had little faith at its Inception. Death Penalty Feared. "1 felt," he said, "that owing to tho number of lives lost In the Times otnlnalnn and the bitter feeling In the community, that It would be dif ficult to avoid the death penalty for l.nth men. I wanted to save their lives. If possible. But the plan seem ed hopeless to me and It was some time before I presented it to my as sociates and my clients." Darrow told how he had commu nicated with Samuel Gompers during the convention of the American Fed eratlon of Labor at Atlanta, Oa ask Ins him to send to Los Angeles on the first train either Tveltmoe Johannsen, Nockles or Gunnery, the latter president of the Molders Union. He did not receive a reply until November 2i. when Nockles telegraphed him from Chicago and the latter was told to come at once. ltiiiUfcr Oppose Settlement. He told also of the opposition of the National Erectors' Association to any compromise In the case. "I was Inform f he said, "that the asso ciation entended that It had spent $r,0,Ot the case and did not want It v that way, but General Otis had agreed tot reimburse them to that extent and he wanted the case closed." The consultations with the McNa- mara brothers were told of, the will Ingness of each brother to accept a sentence provided that the other could be freed and how both were Anally persuaded to take sentences together. "We did it." commented the wit ness, "believing that the time would come when the sentences would be commuted or the men pardoned. 1 still cling to that belief." 01.11 PltOSI'F.CTOll EXHIBITS BIG NUGGET. Found Xenr Roseburg Believes Tlmt Gold In Paying Quantities Is Here. Samuel H. Lough, an old Alaska prospector, is In Roseburg for a few days gathering supplies for a pros pecting trip. He has spent nearly a (quarter of a century in his chosen Held of work, and was for years at the headwaters of the Yukon river, where he found one nugget In his search which was the size of a salt shaker. , Ho worked all over the Big Salmon river country, 65 miles east of White Horse. From the depths of a leather "poke", which exhibited signs of years of service, he poured virgin gold which showed high "color". "That was found not a great dis tance from Roseburg," he said, "and am going out as soon as I get my supplies to follow that lead up and develop what there may be In it. I am thoroughly convinced that there gold In paying quantity In the hills and mountains of this section." DRIVEN BACK General Blanco and 1500 Men Retreat COLONISTS FLEE TO BORDER Progressive Ijoave To Attend Hull Moose Convention Huuford Impcuclinieut Proceedings May He Dropped. (Special to The Evening News.) EL PASO, Tex., July 31. The flrBt defeat suffered by the Mexican federals for some time occurred when the rebels, uuder command of Gen eral Salazar drove General Blanco and 1500 men Into the mountains af ter a two days' battle. The fight commenced Sunday. This removes the federal menace in rebel territory. The rebels are to day closing the homes of Morman col onists who have abandoned their holdings in order to flee to the bor der. Progressives In Session. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., July 31. Under the leadership of Governor JohnBon 40 progressives left here to attend the Bull Moose convention. It is said that Johnson will paly an I in portent part In the convention. Is Not Decided. WASHINGTON, D. C, July 31. Chairman Clayton, of the house Ju diciary committee, todny said he had not decided whether the llanford Impeachment proceedings would be abandoned. He says he Is waiting the return of Congressman Higgins before making a definite announce ment. DEVICE FOR FIIOTKCTTXO HORSES FJMMI KIRK. Wonderful and Humane Contrivance That Will Prove Of Vait Bene fit In Case of Fire. Fred M. Rowley, the Inventor of a most wonderful humane device. Is at present demonstrating the workings of the same In the windows of the Churchill hardware store. Mr. Row ley needs no Introduction to our business men. as he Is well acquaint ed here, owing to his previous busi ness as traveling auditor for the Equitable Savings and Loan Associa tion of Portland. The article invent ed by the gentleman hjisy already been Installed In many horse stables In Portland, and his company is do ing a good business, as the device sells on sight. WANTED Good wood cutter. Tele phone 14F25 or Inquire at News office. 317-tf WARM ELECTION Is Held in the State of Idaho Yesterday ' HAINES NOMINEE FOR GOVERNOR Note Purported To Huvo Itevn Writ ten Ity Major Ilutt Is Found Off ltliM-k Island Is Dated April 10. (Special to Tho Evening News.) HOISK, Idaho, July 31. John M. Haines, of Boise, was probably nom inated for governor on the republi can ticket at yesterday's primary election. Paul Clagstone was a close second and parried every county In Northern Idaho. Haines nd Morrison! broke even In Southwestern Idaho j and the result depends entirely upon the returns from the southeastern! part of the state. I Borah had no opposition for re- nomination on the democratic ticket. Congressman French was renominat ed, while Smith, a standpatted will probably bo nominated for the other! seat in congress. The democratic nominees for congress are P. W. Mitchell,- of Lewiston, and Edgar M. Pugmfre; of Bear county. Farewell Note Is Found. PAWTUCKET, R. I., July 31. A message purporting to be the last word of Major Butt, who lost hlB life In the Titanic disaster was found off Block Island today. The note carried date of April 16, and read as follows: "We are in mid ocean. The Titanic Is sinking and we are with out food or water." The message was signed Major Butt. The note wasj written on the back of a wireless blank bearing the official imprint of the Titanic. Veto Overruled. WASHINGTON, D. C, July 31. Far the first time during President ittft's administration the senate to day passed a measure over the presi dent's veto. The measure Involved was the reimbursement in favor of sub-contractors on the Shoshone irri gation project. The measure now goes to the House. I'HAXCK TO 8KB A HEAL FLYING STCXT. Aviator W ith Kit Carson's Show Will Surely Fly. The Kit Carson show, which Is to be In Roseburg August 10, gives a flying machine exhibition that thrills. The llurrishurg Chronicle says: They have It and It flieB. Ever since Kit Otrson's Burrulo Ranch Wild West Shows billed that they would exhibit a Curtls-Farmun Bi plane and that it would actually make a flight propelled by a competent aviator, nothing but doubt existed In the minds of the public, which had not entirely forgotten that last ear a show advertised a like at traction and only exhibited a small aeroplane model In their side show However Hnrrlsburg was filled with people last Saturday, In fact the larg est crowd that ever congregated In the county was present to witness the street parade, which by the way, was first and was followed to the Bhow grounds by an expectant throng that numbered fully 10,000 people, as It had been rumored that the Bhow real ly had a large aeroplane and It was erected ready for flight. After reach lng the grounds at 11:30 promptly as advertised the aeroplane rose from the ground like a majestic bird and soared away in the heavens flying over the city, sailing around In cir cles, diving down low one moment and the next dashing high in the air with perfect ease reminding one of the flight of an enormous eagle. After remaining In the air 10 mln utes the aviator directed his biplane toward the show grounds and landed safely at the place of Btartlng amid the cheers of the multitude. The doors to the big show were lmme- dl.ncb opened and the mighty canvn was crowded by an enthuslatslc crowd that filled every available Beat FOR SALE If you want a dandy little place of two acres, good Im provements, In tho suburbs of Roseburg at a bargain price fo cash, Inquire this office. 318-a and enjoyed the Wild West perform ance from sirt to finish. We can safely say that a more pleased audience never left a place of amusement in our city. Mrs. Henry Crow, wife of a Riddle barber, lies In a precarious condition at her home as the result of burns sustained shortly after six o'clock last evening. According to Riddle residents who arrived here this morning a son of the unfortunate woman had carelessly left a cupful of gasoline standing in the kitchen when he lighted a match. The high ly inflamable fluid Ignited, and in the excitement that followed, Mrs. Crow attempted to throw the cup into the open. In some manner the cup fell to the floor and the flames spread rapidly. Persistent in her efforts to subdue the flames, Mrs. CnJw was laboring heroically when her clothing became Ignited. Realiz ing her perilous position Mrs. Crow called for help but without material avail. The clothing was almost burn ed from her body and she was ren dered unconscious. Physicians were summoned and after brief examina tion found that the unfortunate wom an had sustained a number of horri ble burns. Although still alive this afternoon, the attending physicians entertain little hope of her recovery. Mrs. Crow has a husband and four children. She is well known and highly respected in the vicinity of Riddle and the news of her accident is received with profound regret. GIRL IS KILLED Portland the Scene of Another Fatality SKULL FRACTURED, NECK BROKEN Oakland Contractor Killed When His Automobile Turns Turtle Mas Convention Convenes at Tnconia Todny. (Special to The Evening News.) PORTLAND, Ore.. July 31. Grace C. Dow, aged 35 years, and for the past few months employed at telephone operator In the Oregon ho tel, was fatally Injured early today hen an automobile In which she as riding was struck by a fruit wag on. The young lady died wane en- route to the hospital. As the cara collided Miss Dow was thrown to the pavement with the re sult that her skull was fractured and her neck broken. Karl V. Lively, a broker, and R. L. Slmmonds, a drug gist, wero in the car occupied by Miss Dow. If. V. Johnson Is Killed. VALLE.IO, Cal., July 31. H. V. ohnson, an Oakland contractor for the Pacific Telephone Company, was killed tnrihy when his automobile urned turtle. A. F. Tucker and K. E. incoln were quite serloiiBly Injured. Miihh Meeting Held, TACOMA, Wash., July 31 1. A .Muss convention to select delegates o the Chicago convention convened here this afternoon. While passing through the records at the courthouse late today, Judge Wonacott come across an assessment i roll bearing dnte of 1857. At that j time the total assessed valuation of ; property In Douglas county was $54,-' 000. At present the valuations total I about $33,000.(100. I FOR SALE At horse, wagon and harness; fine shaie. 119 Oak street. Gras & I'etry. 316-a5 STOCK OF GOODS FOR SALE First and second hand, principally first hand. (3,000 cash, balance on easy terms. Stock will prob ably Invoice at $0,000. Iocated In the A. D. Tlradley brick building, 1 1 Jackson street. Hosebnrg, Ore gon. Inquire at the store or 219 Pine street, of L. H. Rhoade. air. l WANTED To buy. A team of I pontes. Weight around 900 Must be reasonable. Address ! box 69f', Roseburg, Oregon. j PROMISE DEATH To Every Man Suspected of Being "Squealer" SUSPECTS QUESTIONED TODAY Police Are Charged With Shaving Funds Kxceedlliit 82,000,000 '1:: Frank" Accomplice In Murtler. (Special to The Evening News.) NEW YORK, July 31. "Death to every squealer" is believed to be the policy decided upon by persons of the underworld to prevent tho ex posure of tho scandal resulting from the murder of Rosenthal. Evidence j was secured here today tending t Indicate that James Verella was kill- od in his resort as a result of his al leged betrayal of "Dago Frank", one of the slayers now under arrest In connection with the Rosenthal mur der. Four men who witnessed Verella's death stated today that the murderer entered the resort, and upon accus ing. Verella of being a "squealer" pulled a gun and shot him to death. It Is also reported that the murderer said others would bo treated In a like manner should they give evi dence In connection with the scandal. William Lorenzo and Albert Con- tentlo. arrested In connection with the murder of Verella were question ed at great length today. Tho police under Mayor Gaynor, are working diligently in hope of clearing tho scandal which promises to unfold sensntlonal situations. Some of the police are charged with being accom plices In that thoy offered protec tion to certain men engaged In oper ating dives of questionable character. These policemen, it Is said, have shared in a pot exceeding $2,000,000. I'ltE.YCHKIt 18 BOYCOTTED I1Y LAY.MKX OF CHURCH, Fondness For Billiards Ia'iiiIh Minis, tcr Into Serious Trouble Denied Pulpit. PENDLETON. Or., July 30. Ills fondness for billiards and bis open advocacy of that paBtlme among hlB flock and other of his broad teach ings were the basis of attack against Rev. Frank J. Mllnes, resigning pas tor of the Pendleton Presbyterian church, which developed Into the first boycott against a Presbyterian pas pastor on record, It Is believed, and lost for him the call to the Third PrcBbyterlan church of Portland. Rev. Mr. MilneB' name. It Is stat ed, was dropped by tho acting hoard of the Portland church Just as It was about to offer the pastorate to him. A loiter written by one of tho Pen dleton church members, attacking FIRST SHOWING FALL 1912 NOVELTIES Mackinaw Coats Norfolks Coats Blazer Coats New Fall Waists . The Bellows Store Co. ROSEBURG'S LEADING CLOAK AND SUIT HOUSE Uev. Mr. Mllnes' advocacy of bill iards and other of his alleged viola tions of the laws of the church, fs given as the cause of the Portland board's action. The news leaked out when the con gregation met to pass formally upon Rev. Mr. Mllnes' resignation, which it had been conceded before would be received favorably because of the op portunity for the pastor to assume work in a larger field. WTien the vote' was taken his resignation was opposed by a vote of 31 to 17, and Rev. Mr. Mllnes was called before tl fcongregatlon. After thanking them for the conrtosy, he asked that they reconsider and allow him to roslgn and to make the ncceptnnco unanimous. The congregation aub scquently took such action. When Mr. Mllnes was advised that his named had been dropped from consideration he was firm In his res ignation, although he stated ho would produce Rov. Mr. Boyd, of Portland, to testify that his name had been dropped because of a let tor written by one of the prominent members of the Pendleton flock. : I-OCAIj news. George Stearns, of Oakland, was a business visitor in Roseburg today. William Kelllher, of Deer Creek, spent the day In Roseburg visiting with friends. Mrs. E. W. Loronz, of Coqulllo City, Is spending a couple of days In Roseburg looking after business in terests, i Confronted by -three strangers, each of whom wore a black mask and carried a revolver, a Southern -Pacific trackwalker employed be tween Yoncalla and Oakland wbb last night held up at a point about a mile north of Rice Hill and robbed or $20 In cash. At the time of the robbery the victim was proceeding In the direction of Oakland and was riding a railroad "spocdbr' Tho holdup waB roported to tho officers Into last night and today every effort Is being made to establish the Iden tity of the guilty parties. Three men answering the description of the holdup men wore seen at Oakland yesterday noon according to reports received here todny. The officers be lieve tho ".stlckup" men are traveling afoot and will eventually be captured In tho event they remain aloug the lino of the Southern Pacific. . Inas much! as the telephone wlroa are practically out of commission today detallB of the holdup are unobtain able. Sheriff Qulne loft for Yon calla this afternoon where he will assist his deputies who have already Instituted a search for the criminals. WANTED Hoard and room with pri vate family. Apply Newa office nt once. tf