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About The Medford mail. (Medford, Or.) 1893-1909 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 23, 1908)
Y ; OUR COUNTY J : Correspondents COIXTY KKAT XKU'S. Jury KiiidH OiiiriVi. OlM'nrlialu Xut Guilty Oilier ItfniH. ,The state vs. Char lei Obenchatn took up the attention of the Cir cuit court at Jacksonville for the apace of three days and about 20 witnesses were examined. The de fendant was charged with the lar ceny of a calf and the following wero the Jurors; John Most, David Force. E. Sherman J. O. Hodges, Fred Luy, W. W. Scott. T. Cameron, Joe Golds bv," Sam Coffman, M. H. Roundtrc-Q, h L. Love, John E. Roberts. The jury returned In IS minutes vith a verdict of not guilty. Other Court News. y Slate vs. H. M. Cobb, convicted of the crime of rape Sentenced to Krv seven years In the penitentiary. Cos was taken to Salem Tuesday veulng by Sheriff Jones. Gus Newbury, administrator of estate of A. Pool, vs. George Wllker son et al. Judgment taken. Charles Nlckell vs. W. W. Wil letts, George E. Jones and J. W. Wilson Sheriff's sale confirmed by the court, E. E. Phlpps vs. F. W. Settle meter Dismissed. W. C. Green vs. F. G. Stlmson Dismissed. In the matter of the application of Sarah Fell to register title to real pioperty Default entered and de cree granted; In the matter of the assignment of T. J. Kenney Clerk ordered to Issue a call for a meeting of all tbe creditors for the purpose of electing an assignee. Jack Ann v Hie Personal), Hon. Charles Meserve of Grants Pass was In Jacksonville Tuesday. Attorney Simon of Portland was In Jacksonville Tuesday on profes , clonal business. Miss Cora Basye returned Tuesday from an extended visit with rela tives In San Francisco. Ed Pottenger of Thompson creek was looking after business matters In Jacksonville Tuesday. L William Werth of Central Point was proving up on a timber claim be fore Clerk Cameron on Monday. ; Messrs. M. D. Wilson and T. J. Williamson of Medford were before the board of equalization Tuesday. Mrs. M. H. Coleman of Talent vis ited several days this week with her son. County Clerk W. R. Coleman. Earl Moore, principal of the Jack sonville school, and Donald Camer on spent Sunday fishing on Rogue river. . Attorneys Vawter, Kelly, New man, Mills, Phlpps and Carklna of Medford are In attendance on Clr- George Henry was In from Eagle Point to spend Sunday with home folks In Jacksonville. Mr. Henry 1 principal of tbe Eagle Point schools. Mrs. E. Bart lot t of San Francisco was In Jacksonville Tuesday, en route to her childhood home on Thompson creek. She was met at Medford by her father, George Hoff man, of Thompson creek. Marriage License. Fred Yergler and Emma Lenor See. ROITH PIIOKMX ITKMS. Mrs. Croy and her mother, Mrs. Parrot were attending church at Phoenix last Sunday morning. Miss Mary Stancllff of Phoenix went up to Ashland Saturday eve ning to visit with friends at that t place. Gardeners here are busy digging their potatoes. The rain has moist ened the ground sufficient to make . digging easy. J. E. Roberts went down on Sun day morning's train to Medford so as to be In time to go over to the county seat Monday on Jury duty. Robert Sturdlvent has rented the Wakefield or Allen hall, and moved his family thereto, as they Intend to spend the winter In North Tnlcnt. Henry Helms passed through , North Talent Saturday on his way to Medford. He Informs us that they have moved Into their house at Tal ent. Mrs. T. A. Drake and her daugh ter, Mrs. Jessie Chamberlain, passed through North Talent Mondny on their way to Talent to visit with friends there. 8. 8. Stephens of NorthTaUnt old to James Aldredge of Talent his fine gray mare. Mr. Aldredge had a good mate for her and they make lilm a first-class team. The departure of D. Anderton for the east necessitated the election of new school director. 8. 8. Steph ens was elected Saturday at a meet ing held for that purpose. Rev, T, P. Roed preached to a large congregation at the Presbyte rian church Sunday morning, while Rev. Daken of the United Brethren addressed the people In the evening. Al Mayfleld was up In North Tal ent Friday. He will move out to ths Huff place next week. In order to give Mr. Carlock possession of the place he now has. Mr. Mayfleld will also move the household goods for Mr. Carlock. . Mr. Perklson, who purrhasedw the Hunter place. Just below Phoenix, last fall, sold that property this week to R. W. Carlock. formerly of Ashland, but later from Klamath Falls. The price paid by Mr. Carlock was $3500 for 20 art.. Mr. Car- lock will take possession next weak. TABLE HOCK ITEMS. (By X. Y. Z.) A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Reld Funday, October 11. Mr. and Mrs. J. W: Vincent, from Jacksonville, spent Sunday with his pa 'Fiits. Tho carpenters have completed the rapatrs on the old Galloway house and returned to Medford. Mrs. Clara Lockbart, from Pelican Rapids, Minn., visited her brother, E. H. Davis, and family last week. . M. Mears spent a few days with Col'inol and Mrs. Washburn on his return to Portland from San Francisco Miss Frankle Adams spent part of last week with Miss Marjory Wat kins and attended the Sunday school convention In Medford. Mrs. S. I. Watklns and daughter, Helen, have gone to Agate to board, to be nearer Mrs. Watklns school during the bad weather. Among those visiting Medford re cently were the following: F. A. Green and family, 8. K. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Blssell, Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Hitzler, Maxwell Mears. Miss Annte Hitzler and Vern Pendleton. Messrs. Shannon and Wycoff have returned to Portland, and Mr. Wy coff expects to return soon with a family to occupy the Galloway farm. Rev. A. C. Howlett of Eagle Point preached at the schoolbouse Sunday. Arrangements have been made to have Rev. Howlett preach here twice a month hereafter. A surprise was given Miss Mae Nealon Saturday evening in honor of her birthday by the Agate people joining the Table Rock neighbors to the number of about 75. The eve ning was enjoyably spent wltb games and music. Refreshments were served. KANE'S CREEK ITEMS. Elmer HIglnbotham, who Is work ing In Jacksonville, spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Gibson, of the Centennial mine, who has been 111, Is getting better. Fred Taylor and family, who have been In California all Summer, have returned. Horn To Mr. and Mrs. James Lawrence, on Tuesday, October 13, a girl baby. Mr. Reece and family spent Sun day as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Noe, near Gold Hill. Mr. Kellogg and family of Gold Hill spent Sunday on Kane's Creek, visiting friends. The recent heavy rains have en abled the farmers to do their fall plowing and sowing. Mrs. Barneburg of California Is at present the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. St alls worth. Mr. Ross, who recently purchased the Williams place. Is making some needed Improvements In the line of building. The dance Saturday night at Mr. Humphrey's, In Ttlackwell. was a pleasant affair which Is reported by those In attendance. LOST A suckling colt, sorrel; was seen crossing Bear creek bridge following black and bay team at 3 p. m. yesterday.. Finder notify Mall office. NOTED EIU'CATOU A SI ICIMK. Mo.Mirrlll Was a French Veteran and Prominent In Politics. NEW YORK, Oct. 21. Antolne Muzzarelll, aged 61, a veteran of the French army and prominent as an educator and a writer, committed su icide today at his home In West ISSth street, by shooting. He had suffered from despondency. Mr. Muzzarelll, whose real name was Jules Caesar Venceslas Erman igllde, was a native of France. He served through the Franco-German wnrt and In Paris ngnlnst the Com munards. Later he became active tn politics with Gnmbetta, was president of the Democratic committee tn Paris, and was sent to prison for public politi cal manifestations. He came to the 1'nlted States In 1877. and since that time had been engaged In teaching modern languages and ltterature and In writing. In 1896 he was made an officer d'acndemle, by decree of the French government. LISBON, Oct. 20. Twenty-three killed or fatally wounded and forty Injured Is tbe outcome of the mu nicipal primary election at Azam buja. The Republicans outnumbered the Monarchists, and In the riot tol lowntg the election the Monarchists took refuge In the cburch. Tno Re publicans battered In doors and win dows and attempted to massacre the Monarchists. A pitched battle with knives and guns was Interrupted by the Interference of the troops. Several of the leaders of both par ties have been arrested and martial law hns been declared In order to prcvpnt further trouble. w HOIMOX COMING. Will Hjieak In Medford for Demur-rm-y Tuesday Night. Congressman Richard Pearson Ilebson of Alabama will be In Med ford and will speak here in the In terest of William J. Bryan, the Dem ocratic candidate for president, next Tuesday night, October 27. The fol lowing are the places In Oregon and the dates when be will .visit them: Oregon City,- October SI; Astoria, October 22; Hood River, October 23; The Dalles, nOctober 24; Junctio City at noon, October 26, and Eugene at night on the same date; Medford, October 27( and'-Granta Pass, Octo ber 29. , v Regarding the fact that he Is not billed to appear at Portland, the Or egonlan baa the following to say: "Reported friction among zealous members of the Democracy, who are directing the party's campaign In this county and throughout the state will be responsible for the non-appearance of Richmond Pearson Hob son at a public meeting In this city during his Itinerary of the state In tbe Interest of Bryan. Just what the difficulty was cannot be learned, but It Is said some objection was offered by prominent Democrats to the ap pearance here of the Alabama con gressman. For that reason Portland Is not Included among the dates that have been arranged for him in Oregon." K UNA TO It ELK INS DAl'GHTER. She Has Practically Become an Ital ian Princess. ROME, Oct. 20. Glornale d'ltalia declares the king has formally con sented to the marriage of the duke of Abruzzl and Miss Katherlne Elk Ins and that Miss Elklns Is now practically an Italian princess, as It has been decided she shall enjoy royal rank and privileges before the wedding. Heretofore the Italian press has never explicitly stated that the king sanctioned the marriage. Hence an official dental Is not expected, and the marriage Is regarded as certain. The Italian court has already Initi ated the formalities of marriage. The duke will shortly go to Havre or Cherbourg, whence he will sail for America. In consequence of these developments ex-Queen Margherita has postponed her proposed visit to London, which Is connected with the marriage of the count of Turin and Princess Patricia of Connaught. FATHER KILLS HIS SONS. And Then He Shoots and Kills Him selfSons Were at School. GOLDSBERRY. Mo., Oct. 20. D. O, Seaman, a farmer, went to the dis trict school near here today, called out his two sons, aged 10 and 12 years, respectively, shot one of them dead, mortally wounded the other and killed himself. The cause of the tragedy is not known. ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD. Electric Power to Be Used on all the Tracks Within Chicago Limits. CHICAGO, 111., Oct. 21. The elec trification of all the tracks of the Ill inois Central within tbe limits of Chicago was authorized at the an nual meeting of the stockholders of that road today. The constant use of the road for suburban and local freight traffic Is given as the rea son. BAR ROOM FLOOR. It Caved In During m Bryan Demon stration in Ohio, STEUBENVILLE, O., Oct. 21. During the Bryan demonstration to night the floor of the American Hotel barroom, which was crowded, caved in and 50 men and women were pre cipitated to the cellar. Severrl were slightly Injured and several women fainted. Verdict of Murder. SALEM, Or., Oct. 21. The coro ner's jury In the case of C. T, Tlm mons, who Wednesday morning cut his wife's throat and attempted to kill himself In the same manner, late tonight returned a verdict of murder. Tlmmons had been drinking, It Is al leged, but was not drunk when the crime was committed. Jealousy Is alleged to be the cause. PORTLAND POSTOFFICK. Cashier Is Susemlrd on Account of Shortage PORTLAND, Or., Oct. 20. Chas. A. Straus, for eight years cashier In the Portland postofflce, has been sus pended. This action was taken by the de partment officials after a shortage of between $4000 and $:000 had been discovered in Mr. Straus' de partment. Mr. Straus says his ac counts were all right when he was forced to leave his desk, owing to a disease of the eyes. Mr. 8traus left the office in April. With Id two days, It Is said, the short age was found. The officials at Washington were notified at onoe and an Investigation was begun. 81 nee then Inspectors and expert ac countants have been going over the books In an effort to determine the amount that la missing or to locate the mistake, If one has been made. Mr. Straus says that there were no OMiMITOMIt! SMS Offers an Opportunity to Save on New Goods Have you visited this store since we inaugrated the Anniversary Sale Remember this one thing we bought all new goods for this sale and it affords an opportunity to save on the newest and best goods t possible for us to procure. We save you money on everything you buy. 5 per cent Discount on all bills amounting to $5.00 or over whether goods are reduced in price or not. RAILROAD FARE FREE See Our Windows Today and Thursday ffra Beii $1.00 ComforU for Mf $1.25 Comforts for $1.00 $2.00 Comforts for 91.00 $2.50 Comforts for $2.00 $3.00 Comforts for $2.30 $4.00 Comforts for $3.00 $1.00 Blankets for 83c $1.25 Blankets for $1.00 $1.50 Blankets for $1.23 $2.00 Blankets for $1.40 $2.50 Blankets for $3.00 $3.50 Blankets for $3.73 $4.50 Blankets for $11.33 $6.00 Blankets for $4.30 BUILD VOI R COMFORTS. 15c Roll Batting 10c 20c Roll Batting 13c 25c Roll Batting 30c 35c Roll Batting 33c $1.00 3-lb Batts 73c $1.25 4-lb Batts OOc 12 Kc Silkoline Be Think of getting regular 36 Inch figured 12 He value Silko line, choice of several patterns for c REST PRINTS Be We made this price first in Medford and have always shown a nice assortment. ISJic OUTING FOR lOc. We certainly show a splendid Outing for the popular price of discrepancies when he left the office and that he is positive his accounts were correct In every way. Mr. Straus' eyes are still giving him a great deal of trouble. In fact, he Is nearly blind. On the other hand, it is understood that no one else in the department Is held responsible for the money that Is gone. Furthermore. It is alleged that the postal authorities say that since the shortage was first discov ered, Mr. Straus has not been near the office to assist In explaining the loss or mistake that has been bother ing the inspectors all these months. Some time ago Hartman & Thomp son, agents for the United States Fi delity & Guarantee company, by which concern Mr. Straus is bonded, were notified of the shortage. Hart man & Thompson in turn notified the eastern office of the affair. The agents of the bonding com pany still maintain that a mistake Is possible, that when the company Is called upon by the government to make good the amount the company will do so. As to whether prosecu tion will follow or what action Is to be taken, the agents refuse to talk. Mr. Straus is bonded In the sum of 17000. The shortage is more than $4000. Furthermore, it Is under stood that the discrepancies In the finances extend over a period of five or six years. The officials say that the possibil ities of a mistake are hardly prob able. It Is said further that repeat ed investigations of the books, ac counts and the cash have been made and Invariably with the result that the shortage could not be explained. It Is admitted that the money is gone. But where, or by what system It was diverted from the regular channels the Inspectors will not say. Until the officials at Washington tre heard from no definite action in the case is expected. TRYING TO FIND ERROR. ostofflce Cashier 4ioes Over Hooks With Eerts. PORTLAND. Or., Oct. 21. Charle A. Straus, cashier of the Portlsmi postofflce, who has been suspended bc-cause of discrepancies found in h!e accounts, Is before the postal Inspect ors today golsg over his books wlti them and endeavoring to explain his side of tho affair. Owing to the tact that Mr. Straus is nearly blind, having long been a sufferer from a disease of the eyes, the task la ri'.li-' a difficult one for him. Hs li being assisted, however, by O. C. Riches and E, C. Clement, the two Inspectors who have thMr headquarters tn Portland, and two COATS The New The factory in Cleveland sent us a blues, browns and fancy herring bone a look at these if you wish a small s sites and styles and Just now the pri ces are EXCEPTIONALLY SPECIAL. MEIIFOKD'S EXCLUSIVE LADIES' STORE BAKER-HUTCHASON COMPANY CENTRAL AVE., JUST NORTH OF JACKSON COUNTY BANK other inspectors from out of the city who were originally called in to make an Investigation of the alleged short age. Mr. Straus has maintained from the first that at the time he left bis desk in Apr lihis accounts were cor rect in every way. On the other hand, the government agents say a short age in money of something like $4000 was discovered two days after Mr. Straus went away. Mr. Straus' books and others used in the financial department of the postoffice are being gone over thor oughly today by the cashier and the inspectors and the task will require some time to complete. Mr. Straus Is still confident that a mistake will be found which will show that he bas in no way been re sponsible for the loss. FLEET AT JAPAN. The Officers and Men Have Been Royally Entertained. TOKIO, Oct. 21. The dinner and ball given this evening in honor if the visit of the American fleet by Premier Katsura at his residence, brought together about 1500 promi nent people, including American cit izens who were invited to the ball. The guests to the dinner were con fined, however, to those holding of ficial positions. There were no set speeches. Katsura proposed the health of President Roosevelt and Ambassa dor O'Brien that of the emperor of Japan. The speech ot the premier was responded to by Admiral Sperry. Tomorrow 40,000 sailors from the fleet will come to Toklo to attend the garden party at the Hlblnya park, to be given by Mayor Osakl of Toklo. At the same time, the officers will be entertained at luncheon by tbe mayor and Prince Shlmadaiu. Throughout the week of the recep tion there has not been a discordant note among the American bluejack ets ashore In Yokohama. The men have been lavishly entertained on ev ery side. PLAYED CRUEL JOKE. A Plnranlrd Mule Was Turned Loose on Streets of Pendleton. PENDLETON, Or.. Oct. 21. An old black mule placarded on each side of the head, "William Jennings Bryan Shall the People Rule" was roaming about the streets tonight. A crowd of boys drove him to the do'.r of the Bryan-Kern club, where a meeting was In progress. Upon seeing the mule outside the presiding officer opened the door and the mule walked In and went to ths farther SUITS Arrivals nice shipment of fine Suits in mixtures. You will certainly enjoy lie. We show some 150 suits in all end of tbe room. The meeting was broken up for the time being and all the members Joined with the crowd outside In the general hilar ity. A policeman wis soon on the spot and drove the mule oft to the city pound. LOVED TWO GIRLS. Conflicting Emotions Said to Be tlie Cause of Mam's Suicide. SAVANNAH, Ca., Oct. 21. Prank Cox, 28 years of age, killed himself In his room shortly after midnight by cutting his throat with a razor. He was said to be In love, with a young lady at Ellabelle, where he came from, and another at Thunder bolt. Conflicting emotions are be lieved to have been the cause of the deed. HOLDS WIFE OVER FIRE. Seattle Lodger's Scheme Broken Up by Other Roomers, SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 21. Plac ing a pile ot biasing newspapers un der a chair on which his wife was sitting, and holding her In the chair that the tire might consume her body, M. Hansen, a guest at the Frisco house, was arrested last night by Patrolman Al Ryan and charged with attempt to kill. Roomers In the house heard the frantic cries ot These are the very LATEST STYLES of Ladies Top Shoes I 3rS Napoleon Top, Tan, In Button or Lace. I Vlct button or Lace. 1. "jl Patent Colt and Kid In Button or I Sn Gun Metal Calf In Lace. vV. P"ces lrom $3 to $5 SMITH & MOLONY For in wear We stand second to nose In catering to the needs 6t the tiny tots of Oregon. A visit will surely convince you. Hoods 33r to $3.30 Mittens 13c to 30r Sweaters 73r to $3.30 Bootees 10c to $1.00 Leggings 83c Co 73c Bands up from 33c Hosiery, the best 33c Toques 33c to $1.30 Bonnets 73c to $3.30 8llps 33c to II.M Long Dresses 33c to $:I.OO Short Dresses. . . .33c lo $3.00 Coats OHc to $H.OO KNIT UNDERWEAR Our Assortment Is again in good sbape for making satis factory selections. Ladies' Vests and Paulo. In Cotton Fleeced, garment 33c In Cotton Fleeced, garment 30c In Cotton Fleeced, garment 73c In Union or Wool and Cotton $1.00 In Union or Wool and Cotton $1.33 Ladies Union Suits, A splendid line to show you, ranging in price from $1 At up to $:l.00 Hosiery Lines Complete. All pieces in Wool, Fleece Lined and Cotton; In plain and ribbed: Ladies' Children's and Infant's sites; priced very close at lOc to $1.00 the woman, and rushed into the room in time to save her life and the building from ruins. THE COSS CASE. Supreme Court Refuses Appeal for Probable C'uuse. From what can be learned, there appears to be considerable of a dif ference of opinion between Judge Hanna of the Jackson Circuit court and the Supreme court of the state ot Oregon over the H. M. Coss case, the sentence In which was pro nounced by Judge Hanna Monday last. As was stated In yesterday's Morning Mall, Lawyers W. M. Col vlg and C. L. Reames left for Salem In order to apply to the Supreme court for a certificate ot probable cause, which would have the effect of releasing Coss until such time as the appeal could be heard. It Is understood that last evening the Supreme court denied the appeal of probable cause, but granted a stay of proceedings until October 30. The Morning Mall also heard last night that Judge Hanna directed the coun ty clerk to issue commitment pa pers and that these were turned over to Sheriff Jones, and that he took Coss by train 16 last night to Salem. Mail Want Ads Bring Results."
