Oregon Historical Soei.tJ JACKSONVILLE, JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON, APRIL 5, 1913 NO. 48 J. P. MORGAN DEAD CIRCUIT COURT IN SESSION MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL from the court room to the jury room and back again. j when the last session of the court was Former County Clerk W. R. Cole- | held. A duplicate of the complaint is Will Take Ten Years for City to in the possession of the city authorities Number of Criminal Cases Held Tuesday Evening. Fick Elect- 1 man was foreman of the jury. The Pujo Hearing Blamed by Friends i verdict is believed to be the quickest but where the original went is a mys ed to Council. Bills Allowed. | ever returned in the northwest, if not tery. Recover from Blow. as Immediate Cause of Heard this Week The opening argument wai made by Survey of Pipe Line Ordered. in the United States. Failing Heal'h. Kelley confessed to the burglary of City Attorney Boggs, followed by at- i Dayton, Ohio, April 1. —Residents of torney Newbury for the defense, The circuit court this week heard a number of Medford business houses Bond of Marshal Approved. flood swept Dayton were confronted by was charged by Attorney Ne.ibiry ...u disposed of a number of criminal and of these crimes he kept a list of Rome, March 31.—J. P. Morgan died a new horror this afternoon when it that the case was a “politiial conspir asea «i greater or less Interest, in the articles stolen, causing him to be The city council met in regular ses known as the “methodical burglar.’’ at the Grand Hotel at. 12:0V this morn was admitted that famine is imminent acy” to whip Millar into line, and that several instances o smissing the case. ing. Announcement of his death was as a result of the relief committee ihe mayor and city attorney were using The criminal doc-.et is rapidly being sion at the City Hall, Tuesday even -------------------------- withheld until private cables had been underestimating the amount of provis the disreputable Royal room.ng ' -.se ■..'ped Jccri, .-ecord being made last ing. Present —Mayor Britt; Council- 1 ions that wou(d be required here. Ad as a means of “political black:. il.” i■ J. co a verdict of “guilty” iu men Florey, McIntire and Ulrich; Re- I IV. Virginia and Ky*. Flooded. sent to the Morgan banking houses at New York and London. The end was mission that the stricken residents Stress was laid upon the fact . at Ifei. case cf Fra-’ii Medford’s corder Stansell; Attorney Hanna, Mar were now forced to face the specter of the resort had not been cio.ec ar. .¡k •'methodic..; ’ uorglar, was returned in shal Jones and Street Commissioner' Pittsburg, March 29.— Telephone peaceful and came whep the financier Ulrich. Minutes of previous meetings messages say Parkersburg and Hunt- was unconscious. Henry Satterlee, want was made by the head of the re prosecution L imminent.—l.ib'.ir.e. ■'our minutes. lief committee this afternoon. On Saturd y afternoon of last week were read and approved. ington, W. Va., and bordering Cities Morgan’s son-in-lalv; Mrs. Morgan’s Under the head of “Unfinished Busi of Kentucky are suffering from flood daughter. Prof. Brasteriallia, Dr. John Walker, a laborer was found guiity of raising a check for $2.25 to ness” the council proceeded to fill the waters this Sunday morning. The Dixon' and others of the Morgan' party March Er’ ifilJ Shy. Dayton, Ohio, April 1.—That it will $42.25. The jury recommended him to vacancy caused by the resignation of crest of the flood which did enormous were at the bedside when the end be ten years before Dayton recovers •' i Councilman Britt, who had been chos damage throughout western Pennslvan- came. the clemency of the court. from the disastrous flood which has al en mayor at a previous meeting. The For hours before his death Morgan Henry Lerch, a second hand dealer The Rogue River valley, according ia and part of West Virginia, passed most ruined the city was the predic •«.»». of Medford, against whom three in- names of Fred J. Fick and Alex Nor Wheeling and is making trouble at was in a state of coma. to figures compiled by Prof. O ’ Gara tion ot Major Rhoads, military aid to ris were placed in nomination and a Parkersburg and points beyond. Dr. Dixon declared Morgan’s collapse for the month of March, is short 2.14 J t '* c ^ men ^ s was returned by the grand President Wilson, who came here with • ■ .. • «« «« m« ■ * . iiivo xirno vnrvF nriiilf’x» kni’in/v I inches of rainfall. The rain for the jury, was found not guilty of buying ballot taken which resulted in the Parkersburg and Huntington are was due to the strain incidental to the Secretary of War Garrison. stolen property. He was released on selection of Mr. Fick. Immediately both cut off from communication. The financier’s recent appearance before I month was 4.3 inches. The mean aver “It will require two weeks’ hard $500 bail to await a hearing on two following the election. Mayor Britt business district of each city is almost the recent Pujo probe committee meet work even to make an impression on age for M,arch is 2.57 making a de other indictments. administered the oath of office to Mr. entirely under water, something un ing. ficiency for the last thirty days of 2.14 the debris on the streets, doorways, Morgan’s death followed a week of Fick and the latter then took his seat known in their history. The case against H. T. Haswell, and alleys,” Major Rhoads said, “and inches. critical illness. as a member of the council. charged with misappropriation of For the period from September 1 to it will be two years before the city The bond of M. D. Jones as city funds in his possesssion, was dismissed New York, March 29.—With the will be comfortably inhabitable. We April 1, there was a rainfall of 11.79 by the court. marshal, was then presented to the Hudson receding practically all danger I inches, about half that of other years. have established a tent city on the fair New York, March 31. The death Bert R. Greer, editor of the Ashland council and on motion was approved. grounds to relieve the congestion and The average rain for this period is Tidings, charged with criminal libel The oath of office was administered to is believed to be past in the flooded notice of J. P. Morgan was posted this regions of New York state. ’ The morning at 9 o’clock on the door of th <i 22.66 inches, leaving a shortage of to prevent the spread of disease.” by reason of an article last October, in Mr. Jones by Attorney Hanna. Genesse river is also receding. At Major Rhoads is erecting two army 10.87 inches. March, 1913, was one of which allegations of conspiracy to loot The usual bills for salaries, labor, I Albany the flood damage is heavy ' as offices of the banking firm of J. P. field hospitals for the many sick per the dryest March’s in the weather an the county treasury were made, was supplies, light, etc., were presented Morgan and company. also at Troy. Hundreds of families in sons among the flood refugees. The nals of the Rogue River valley. The notice simply stated that Morgan and ordered paid. Some discussion the floo led sections are homeless. Should April rainfall show as heavy acquitted bv a jury in the circuit court Red Cross is conducting a house to died this morning at Rome. was had over a bill of the marshal for Thursday after seven hours delibera house canvass of the city to ascertain a deficiency as the last month, the tion. Greer was the only witness for fees for making three arrests. It was All flags were lowered in Wall Street Indianapolis, March 29. — Sixty liv g farmers and fruitgrowers will feel the the needs of the destitute. stated that as the marshal was paid a are known to be lost in Indianapolis. upon receipt of the cable from Roma the defense. Witnesses for the pros Generaid Wood declared the citv will effect in the summer months when the ecution were F. L. Tou Velle, Dr. J. salary for his services the fees should announcing Morgan’s death. remain under martial law for an in stored moisture in the ground is M. Keene, Dr. C. R. Ray, Dr. J. F. go into the city treasury. The bill The flood which almost disappeared in It was announced that the stock ex the central portions of the state is still brought into use. Should weather I definite period. however was allowed but a motion that threatening Evansville and smaller change would not close today. Reddy, W. H. Canon, Porter J. Neff Relief workers report that they are conditions be such as to partially make and Geo. Putnam, all of whom denied in the future the compensation of the cities along the Ohio river. Governor I Members of J. P. Morgan and com living on short rations, but refuse to up the deficiency in rainfall, during the existence of any organization to I j marshal should be a flat salary, pre Ralston is organizing a systematic re pany say that hereafter, the firm will accept food unless they can pay for it. this month it will also have a deter confine itself strictly to a conservative loot the county or of any intent to loot vailed. lief work and money and supplies are The compulsory free food order was rent effect on the growing and budding the county. The question of water rent was dis- being sent into the devastated dis banking policy, devoting but little at crops.—Tribune. suspended today. The court was occupied the latter cussed at some length, several mem tricts. The property losses in tile tention to speculation. part of the week by the case of Cecil bers contending that parties using state will total many millions. I In a statement issued here, Henry Clews, a member of Morgan’s firm DIED Townsend of Ashland, charged with water only part of the year ought to Millar Fined $59 and Costs. blamed Morgan’s appearance before pay a higher monthly rental than those forgery. It is expected that action in Too Many Potatoes. At his home, 208 South Ivy street the cases of the Medford liquor men, who used it the entire year; the mat the house committee which investigat Medford, Patrick Daily, Sunday, Mar. charged with selling liquor to minors, ter was finally adjusted temporarily by ed the money trust as hastening the financier’s death. George H. Millar, councilman from L.. 30. aged 69 years, 1 month. Born in will be forthcoming the forepart of the the adoption of a resolution providing The unprecedented potato crop 'of the third ward and socialist leader was County Kerry, he came to American at ¡1 week. J. P. Morgan junior announced that that where parties had discontinued last year in Oregon and other states found guilty before the mayor’s court _ | the _ __ age .,______________ of eight years. He II_ came to using the water during the winter and has so filled the market everywhere as he did not think the expected break in Monday on a charge of immorality and , j Medford in 1901. He was a member desired to begin again in the summer a t.o absolutely cut out demand for this the stock market would occur, although assessed the maximum fine of $50 and of the G. A. R., having served in charge of $1.50 should be made for staple. The result has been that many tenseness was felt on all sides, the Royal Neighbors Meet. costs. Papers asking for a review of Company D, First Missouri cavalry, in turning on the water, Further con- friends are vet unharvested, the own opening failed to produce sensations. the case before Judge F. M. Calkinsof the civil war. He was in Price’s raid of a point lower. sideration of the matter was deferred ers waiting to see if ever so slight a Steel stock opened Southern railway stock opened an the circuit court was filed this week and in the battle of Wilson Creek. He until a proper schedule of rates could The Royal Neighbors of this city demand would justify the digging. lower but rallied. Reading opened by Attorney Newbury for the defense. leaves nine children, Mrs. E. S. Stin held their regular monthly meeting be prepared. Usually there is a call for potatoes in The case lasted a week, alid attracted son, Medford, James Daily, Medford, Tuesday at the home of Mrs. John The cemetery committee reported the spring but this year is an excep i a point lower but immediately recover a large crowd every day. ed. Louisville and Nashville showed a Mrs. A. J. Zimmerman, Jamestown, Norling at Medford. Mrs. Norling is the need of new fence around the The closing incident ef the trial was Kansas; P. H. Daily, Medford; Mrs. O. a member of the local organization. cemetery anil on motion the committee tion and with offerings made at twenty j gam of 1J4 points. the disappearance of the original com- i E. Stinson. Medford; Charles Daily, After the business of the meeting had was instructed to give the matter im cents a hundred by those having stock on hand and no takers is a poor incen plaint. Attorney Newbury argued j Medford; T. W. Daily, Trail; M. L. been transacted, deliciocs refreshments mediate attention. tive for those with crop in the ground Oregon Sidelights. that because the original paper was i | Daily and Bertha Daily, of Medford. were served. Those present from The recorder stated that he was in not on hand, the case should be dis Funeral services were held at the Cath Jacksonville were: Mrs. T. T. Shaw; immediate want of several record to do more than let the tubers rot. — Shendian Sun. missed. This important document j olic church Monday at 2 p. m. Burial I Mas. Jos. Morcom, Mrs. S. Walsh, books, stationery, etc., also a filing Union has a new water wagon of 600 mysteriously disappeared, and was j at Jacksonville cemetery. cabinet. On motion the recorder was 1 Mrs. D. W. Bagshaw. gallons capacity. Klamath county is to do its part to- 1 authorized to purchase such supplies ward helping storm sufferers in the ' Salem Statesman: Salem is filling at the lowest possible price. eastern states. Two ears of potatoes ) up. There are fewer vacant residences The matter of the pipe line across than for some time; and the activity in land claimed bv Mr. Beekman was dis will probably leave Klamath Falls to- ' building shows indications of continu day and within the next few days it is ! cussed at some length and on motion it planned to start four or five additional ' ing and growing. was decided to employ Mr. Elksnat to make a survey of the land adjoining carloads of Klamath potatoes on their ! Ontario’s authorities are imposing mission of mercy. the per.ance of toil upon sojourning the water main in dispute. These potatoes are being donated by I bums. The chain gang has recently Attorney Haima reported the receipt of a communication from the repre various persons who have large quan’i- executed a City Beautiful coup among sentative of the Home Telephone Co. ties on hand and the Klamath Develop- the dead leaves and other rubbish in in which it was stated that the at company, C. H. Daggett, W. F. Arant the public park. Gold Beach Globe: Gold Beach will torney for the company was preparing and C. R DeLap each have donated soon he beadquarters for at least two a franchise ordinance for prvBentation ten tons.- Klamath Northwestern. automobiles. We understand they are to the council and that same would be to be put on the run between Gold ready in a few days. I Turkey Bows to Inevitable. Beach and Crescent City as soon as Mr. Abbott was present and address the roads dry up sufficient for their ed the council on the subject of the electric lights used, presenting a Constantinople, April 1 - Beaten in use. schedule showing the cost when using every battlefield, her armies scattered Tillamook Herald: The prospects now the carbon lamps in comparison with and destroyed, Adrianople, her "Holy are that Tillamook city will experience the cost when the Mazda lamps are City” in the hands of the Bulgars, quite :l building boom this summer. used. The gentleman also strongly Turkey today bowed to the inevitable Several good buildings are sure to be urged the testing of ail meters in use and formally agreed to unconditional erected. The new brick yard will be a in the city, by some one other than an acceptance of the terms of peace of great aid. We have a very tine qual employee of the Electric company. ' fered by the powers, The acceptance ity of clay for brick. On motion council adjourned to meet of the Porte was officially announced Monroe Leader; That “private car,” at the call of the mayor. in a note to the diplomats stationed i heretofore known hb the “Alsea” no here. - ----------------------- longer bears that distinction. The Even this surrender of the Turk, n.'nie has been painted out. Superin Protects Soys. however, by no means makes certain tendent O’Connor, however, continu s the end of the war. The Balkan allies to oecupy its sumptuous apartments have not yet agreed to the proposals County Judge Tou Velle Munday is- of the powers, and should Montenegro i when out on ths road on official busi sued a warrant for the arrest of a man still show a strong front at Scutari, it ness. I Seaside Signal: Thare is a move named Scranton, aged 25, who is said is more than probable that the pro to have coaxed two boys, one 16 and posals of the powers will come to ment on foot to form a civic improv.>- the other 17, to leave home and go ho mean nothing more than a basis for I ment. league in Seaside, tn promote all boing. Contributing to the delinquency negotiating has been anived nt. aorta of improv, menta for the city and of minors is the charge. It is admitted here, however, that more especially to see that streets, Judge Tou Velle telephoned to Ash the surrender of Turkey ultimate!', alleys, vacant lots, etc., are cleaned land to have Scranton «topped. The will result in peace, and probably peace up. Another phase ot the new move boys are John Hurd and Bryan He with practically all the demands of th : ment will be regular meeting at wh'cb witt. men and women may gather and offer allies satisfied. suggestions on civic development Leading Merchants topics. FAMINE THREATENS DAYTON among the mayor’s papers on the desk, I III lit o II PER U rich Broth til (Hl Uli il li Found Guilty ii lt Minutes Jacksonville Bar on Ragging Causes Scrap When the manager of a dance beinp The record for quick action in the held at Kerby put the ban on the returning was set in the circuit court “turkey trot,’’ “bnnny hug,” etc., ' Friday, when a jury in the trial ol trouble was started that resulted in a Frank Kelley, a painter, charged with 1 battle with knives between George burglary returned a verdict in four Gates and Ed. Spence in which the 1 minutes. The twelve men reached latter was dangerously wounded, he their decision by acclamation. so con- ■ receiving eleven knife wounds in vari- vincing was the evidence introduced by'ou, partg of hig Rogue River ' 1 prosecutor Kelley, bug si np'y walking [ Courier. X Lebanon Tribune; The ouI look a busy season for Lebanon during the present year ia exceedingly blight. It is now certain tha’ three and, possibly four concrete blocks will be erected during the yea.-. T lis with the co.ti lde ion of our sewer system and the pavirg of twelve city blocks, should furnish ahundai.ee of work for mechan ics md laborers during tha entire year, —Jvui nui. 1