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TIIE MORNING OREG ONI AN, TTTTTRSDAY. OCTOBER 30, 1913. S K MINERS PUT TORCH TO Strikers Defeat Guards, Take L Building and Set Fire to U. Postoffice. LE1TER LOOTING CHARGED TTnlons Resent Presence of National Guardsmen and Meeting of Labor Leaders IVill Consider Gen- era! Walkout Plans. TRINIDAD, Colo., Oct. 29. Violence anions the striking miners In tbe Southern Colorado coal fields today shifted from Ludlow and Its Immediate vicinity to Agullar, six miles north of the big- Ludlow tent colony. Possible Federal complications were precipitat ed at the office of the Southwestern Fuel Company, where last night and early today a battle waged between strikers and a handful of guards. Aft er defeating the guards and capturing the mine office, in which the postoffice also Is situated, the strikers are charged with having knocked over a stove, setting fire to the building, which was completely destroyed, to cethers with Us contents of United States mail, money orders and money. Postmaster Samples today declared evidence was present that the mail haa been rifled before the building burned. The mine office also was destroyed. with all Its contents. Firemen at the tip pie house were the first of the work lng miners to be fired on. They tied down the mine siren and deserted the place. Other guards gathered 'at the postoffice and there fought until they were overpowered by the strikers. After wrecking the Southwestern of flees, the miners went to the Empire mine of the same company and there began an eft tack. No resistance was offered and they withdrew after rid filing the boiler-house with bullets- No one was injured in either camp. The strikers' camp at Ludlow today was devoid of firearms. Officers of the Colorado National Guard, which com pleted today its organization and es tablished camp on the outskirts of the city, say the rifles and ammunition were not surrendered to them. Munitions which have disappeared from the mine camps are not in the hands of troops. No trouble occurred between the mine guards and strikers at Ludlow colony today. Mine guards and strikers have been given 24 hours from today noon to surrender their arms and ammunition to the state forces. The presence of the troops here has caused much bitterness among the strikers. Allied unions of Colorado met in Pueblo tonight to discuss the ad visability of calling a strike in every department of organized labor. OREGON CITY CALLS ELKS Portland Members and Band Will Aid at Initiation. It's getting so that the Elk lodges out In the state can t pull of a really successful entertainment without the presence and assistance of the Portland Klks' band. That's the reason the band has been summoned to Oregon City to help Initiate a class of 12 or 15 fawns to morrow night. A crowd of about S00 earnest Portland Elks will escort the band. The party will assemble at the Klks" clubrooms at 7:15 tomorrow night, and, headed by the band, will march to First and Stark streets, where special cars will await them. Following the initiation exercise a, the Oregon City Elks will provide an "old-fashioned social session." what' ever that is, for the visitors. COMMISSION BACKS UP Authorized Purchase for Tervrilllger Boulevard Rescinded. By vote of three to two the City Com mission yesterday rescinded action taken a week ago authorizing the pur. ohase of the Struble and Veazle tracts of property at the north end of Terwil llger boulevard to make a wide and ar tistic connection between the boulevard and Sixth street. This action will be followed by tbe passage of an ordj nance providing for the purchase of a trip 60 feet wide between the boule Vard and Sixth street, to be used as an entrance to the boulevard. City Commissioners Daly and Bige low originated the opposition to the wide entrance plan on the ground that the expense involved would be too great. They and Mayor Albee voted against the purchase of the big strip, while Commissioners Brewster and Dleck voted tbe other way. BRIDE'S PLEA WINS COURT JInnicipal Court Gives Paroled Nervlj-wed One More Chance. His bride of a few days appeared to plead for Charles F. Wood, who was arrested in Astoria Saturday and was on trial in Municipal Court yesterday. The charge against Wood was that he hii failed to keep an agreement to nay back $30. stolen from N. Iremonge, on which condition Municipal Judge Btevenson had paroled hfm. Mrs. Wood told Judge Stevenson that they were married Friday night and tb?t Saturday morning about day brak two officers of the Astoria police force appeared and arrtsted her hus band. Wood professed to be willing to mekc his payment to Iremonge, and when he did so. Judge Stevenson freed Mm. telling him that nothing but his marriage would have been sufficient to secure his liberty. CHARGES HURLED IN FIGHT (Continued From First Page.) ' ' now a convict in Sing Sing, said to be contained in a "little black book" In possession of Hennessy, will be turned over to District Attorney Whitman to morrow, according to a statement to night by Hennessy, who was a witness again in the prosecutor's investigation of charges made in the campaign. Mr. Whitman's inquiry will result in grand Jury proceedings if the District Attor ney uncovers evidence which he be lieves will warrant them. Stlllwell Letter Verified. Colonel William M. Amory, who was mentioned by Sulzer as one of those present when SUlwell wrote his ap plication for pardon to the then Gov ernor, was quoted today as sayin-r that the letter made public by Sulzer yes terday was in the exact form in which COLORADO MAIL it was written originally? ' According to this letter SUlwell wrote: "I have been promised by the agents of the dominant political power my early release." "The application for pardon written by Stllwell to Governor Sulzer, Colonel Amory is quoted as saying today, part of which I saw him sign, is th same letter, word for word, which has been made public by Mr. Sulzer Hennessy Accused of Breach. Armory sides with Warden Clancy in saying that Hennessy bad been guilty of a breach of faith in making his story about Stllwell public He declared further that it was agreed that if Sul zer refused the pardoa, the Governor should return the application to Stil well. Sulzer, however, did not return tbe application. "I wish to repeat, as emphatically as possible, that Stllwell made no con fession and that he is not a squealer,1 concluded the statement. " But he had the goods on certain Senators, some of whom were his warm friends, and h was able to deliver their votes in the impeachment trial." Republicans, Progressives, Independ ten Democrats and Independence Leaguers were called on tonight by Marcus M. Marks, fusion candidate for president of Manhattan Borough, to or' ganize a permanent antl-Tammnay so ciety. The Democratic representatives in Congress from New York City gave a dinner tonight to their party capdl dates on the municipal ticket. Charles F. Murphy sat near Representative John J. Fitzgerald, who was toastmas ter. The diners cheered Mr. ilcCall, who left the dinner early to make campaign speeches. BODY GETS NEW GRAVE JOSEPH G. WIL-SOX'S REMALYS BROUGHT TO OREGOX. Wish of Early-Day State Judge to Rest With Wife Causes Transfer From Ohio to The Dalles. THE DALLES. Or., Oct. 29. (Spe clal.) An Incident of unusual historical Interest occurred in this city today when the body of Judge Joseph G. Wil son was placed in the family lot in a local cemetery, having been brought from Marietta, O.. where it was in terred in 1873. His remains were placed beside those of his wife, Elizabeth M. Wilson, who died here last February, and an appropriate monument was erected today to mark their graves and those of their children who died some years ago. Arrangements for the transfer of the body across the continent and the erec tion of the monument were made by the children of the late Judge, Jurist and Congressman, and his wife. The chil dren are Fred W. Wilson, a well-known attorney of this city: Mrs. Grace Taylor, of Sherman. Wyo.: Mrs. i . P. Mays ana Mrs. Joseph T. Peters, both of Portland. The transfer of the body fulfills the wish which was expressed by Judge Wilson over half a century ago, that his body should finally rest beside the remains of his wife. Few'men were more intimately iden tlflcd with the early history of Oregon than was Judge Wilson. Appointed District Attorney of Marlon County in the early yeara of his long career of public service, ho afterward became clerk and reporter of the Supreme Court of Oregon, and later one of its justices. The first three volumes of the Oregon Supreme court were com piled by him and bear his name. When Circuit Judge of this district in the 60s. its limits extended from Tne Danes to the eastern and southern boundaries of the state, including all of Oregon east of the Cascades. Among the at torneys of that early day who practiced before Judge Wilson were James K. Kelly, Lair Hill, now of Oakland, Cal., Orlando Humason and Lewis L. Ms Arthur, all of whom became prominent men of Oregon. DEATH TIDINGS RECEIVED A. D. Charlton Learns of Mother's Death in Chicago, Aged 77. A. D. Charlton, assistant general pas enger agent of the Northern Pacific, received tidings yesterday of the death of his mother, Mrs. James Charlton, in Chicago. She Vaa 77 years old and had been ill for many years, tier nusDana chairman of the Transcontinental Passenger Association and well known to all railroad men. Besides A. D. Charlton, other sur viving children are George J. Charlton, passenger traffio manager of the Chi cago & Alton; John Charlton, connected with the Alton passenger department, and three sisters, all of whom were at the family home. The body will be taken to the old home at Hamilton, Ont for burial. Mr. Charlton returned only recently from Chicago, having been called there on account of bis motner s serious 111 ness. BOND SALES AUTHORIZED City Commission Sanctions Flotation of About $350,000. Issuance and sale of S315.24S.43 in 6 per cent ten-year improvement bonds, $1169.50 in 6 per cent ten-year street extension bonds and $35,000 in 4 per cent 25-vear "public auditorium bonds, was authorized yesterday py tne ny Commission. The improvement bonds are to cover bonded liens filed with the city under the Bancroft bonding act for improve ments recently accepted by the city; the street extension bonds are to cover bonded Hens for , the extension of Brazee street from East Twenty-seventh to East Twenty-eighth, and the Auditorium bonds are to raise money to nav off obligations contracted for the erection of a public auditorium, as authorized by a bond Jssue of $600,000 voted upon by the people several years ago. BARBARY CAFE GIVES UP Divorce of Dance and Drink Ruins Famous Resort. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29. (Special.) Because its n-.ght receipts have dwindled from $180 to 85 cents since th beginning of the "grape-Juice" re gime forced on the Barbary Coast by the Police Commission, the Jupiter Cafe, one of the largest and most lav ishly appointed resorts on the old Bar bary Coast, is to go into the hands of receiver. This was the statement made today by attorneys representing the proprie tors of the resort. It is said that the clerk ot Department No. 6 of the Su perior Court will ne tne receiver ap pointed. According to the proprietors, the Ju Dlter has been especially hard hit- The crowd that filled It to overflowing be fore dancing and drinking were di vorced on the coast now go to places where they can Imbibe something tronger than grape Juice. The Philippine Island, produced 180,000 tons of Manila lump la 1911. Java camel next wlta 409 Jons, Z IS VIRTUALLY PRISONER 5 Admiral Takes No Chances on Permitting Plotting Under American Flag. GENERAL MORE CHEERFUL Asylum 5Eay Be Sought In Havana, but Fugitive Fears Result If He Is Set Ashore In Port Controlled by British. VERA CRUZ, Oct. 29. General Felix Diaz, now a refugee on board the Amer lean battleship Louisiana, learned to day that the privilege of asylum on a battleship carries with it certain re' strictions not unlike prison regula tions. By order of Admiral Fletcher, General Diaz is prohibited from com munlcatlng with anyone from shore without the Admiral's permission. The Admiral has given General Diaz to un derstand that such permission will be driven only in rare Instances. The order is being enforced rigidly. "Will you please go below, sir?" said the officer of the deck today, saluting the General when the latter had be gun a conversation with a man who had brought his baggage aboard. General Diaz appeared to be annoyed for an instant, but complied without much hesitation. Plotting Not Tolerated. Admiral Fletcher explained that while he was willing to place hif? flag ship at the disposal of General Diaz as an asylum, he did not propose to expose himself to the charge of mak ing it a place of possible plotting. He asserted his confidence that General Diaz would not attempt to abuse hos pitality by meeting friends there and from safe vantage points indulge in intrigue or conspiracy, but he was re solved to take no chances. The disposition of Diaz and his com panions has not been determined, but it appears probable that they will be set ashore from one of the battleships, probably the Louisiana herself, when she sails from Mexican waters the first week in November. General Diaz has expressed a pref erence to be landed ut Havana, adding, however, that he was willing to be set ashore anywhere except at a British port, since he was convinced that the British authorities would send him back to Mexico. He inquired of Mr. Lind, who visited him today, if he thought landing him at Havana would embarass the United States. It is prob able he will be landed at Key West, from which port he could proceed to Havana if he so desired. Worried Look fa Gone. With reference to the future. Diaz professes to be through with politics and rebellion, and says he will ask nothing better, so long as his country is in its present state, than to be per mitted to live in peace abroad. Life aboard the Louisiana appears to agree with him. He has regained his color and his worried expression of a few days ago has disappeared. It Is a strange inconsistency." he said today, "that a Battleship should be so sale a place." He appears thor oughly to appreciate the Admiral's mess, declaring that the food served Is better than anything ashore. Three warships, the German cruiser Hertha, the United States cruiser Ta- coma and gunboat Wheeling, now are anchored m the Inner harbor. The Ta- coma entered today to take on coal. The port authorities expressed some apprehension at the near approach of another warship. 2 WIVES CLAIM ESTATE FIGHT FOR $75,000 LEFT BY CHAMPIOX AVIXG SHOT BEGUJT. Mrs. Crittenden Robinson o. 1 Con. tests Validity of Divorce In Portland in 1898. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29 Two women, each asserting she is the law ful widow of Crittenden Robinson, Callfornlan and Parisian, and for years efore his death in San Francisco last year champion wing shot of the world. will begin a legal battle here tomor row for the $75,000 estate he left. Mrs. Fannie M. Robinson, his first wife, is suing to have set aside a di vorce granted Robinson in Portland, Or., In 1893, contending that Robinson was a resident of San Francisco, and not of Oregon, at the time of the di vorce. The other wpman is Mrs. Mln nie H. Harlan Robinson, married to Robinson in 1898, a native of San Fran- ensco also. She is contesting the first Mrs. Robinson's action, which would make her no wife, and eliminate her from participation in the estate. Mrs Robinson No. 1 also has a claim against the estate for alleged back all mony in the sum of 117. C00. She says Robinson never paid her any of the $50 month separate maintenance he was ordered to pay her in 1886. Hardware Trade Hopeful. ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., Oct. 19. All 4 Don't NegleetZA 1 Catarrh or resort to snuff and vapors they only ir ritate the delicate membranes. Modern science proves catarrh a symptom of poor health Treat the cause with SCOTT'S EMULSION which contains pure cod liver oil to enrich the blood and energize the system, hypo phosphites to nourish and up build the nerves, and glycerine to sooth and heaL Thousands testify that Scott's Emulsion overcame catarrh in a- permanent, natural way and it wAll surely help you. ,-,,, Avoid tie alcoholic facilitates I seorrs 1 IrnyLsmxl the American manufacturers will be able to compete successfully against foreign-made goods entering this coun try under the new tariff law, at least aa far as hardware products are con cerned, was the opinion expressed here today both at the convention of the American Hardware Manufacturers' Association and that of American Hardware Jobbers' Association. W. E. Taylor, of Cleveland, president of the Jobbers association, declared In his annual address that there was no alarm among members of his organiza tion as to the effect of the new law, and that in his opinion, eventually it would mean increased production In this country. "The American will be able to- hold his 'own," said Pierpont B. Noyes, of Oneida. N. Y., president of the Amerl can Hardware Manufacturers' Assocla tlon. in addressing the meeting. "He not only will be able to compete sue cessfully with the foreign manufactur er in this country, but will continue to find market for American goods abroad. - The two associations began their an nual sessions -today with more than a thousand delegates from all sections of the country In attendance. CiRGUS C0M1H', B'GOSH! REAL GIRAFFES, HOT DOG, FAT LAMT AND TANGO ASSURED. Famous County Fair of Commercial Club Arranged and Attractions Are Being Booked. With real giraffes and hot dogs, lions, "taggers," ham sandwiches and all the other conveniences of a great show - on ex-hl-blt-lon In the cir-cus tent, Ladles and Gentlemen, the Com mercial Club pos-i-tlve-ly will hold Its famous county fair and three-ring cir cus, as projected, on the evening of Saturday, November 22. It was arranged yesterday at a luncheon and chat about details be tween J. Fred Larson, chairman of the entertainment committee; George W. Kleiser, chairman of the outing com mittee, and H. L. Johnson, publicity man for Al G. Barnes' trained wild ani mal show, which Is wintering In Port land. Mr. Johnson said he would fur nish all the animals and freaks and sideshows, wild or tame, to suit, that the club could use for its big event. Mr. Kleiser agreed to erect a large tango dance pavilion, where a country fiddler will be kept busy all evening. It was announced that John H. Burgard has purchased the taffy privilege. The banquet-room, where the circus la to take place, will represent the thriving town of Ginger City, in Pros per County. W. J. Hofmann will be Mayor, while George L. Baker will be Sheriff. Some lively times, b'gosh, are expected. J. Fred Larson Is booking such at tractions as the fat lady and the snake charmer. C. C. Chapman Is scouring Oregon for the largest prize pumpkins. the glngerest gingerbread, and the most circus-like peanuts for the occa sion. FULL DUTY COLLECTED TARIFF DEBATE TO BEC03IE IS- J SUE FOR COURTS. Attorney-General Understood to Hold Provision Violates Treaties and Is Void. WASHINGTON. Oct. 29. The delay of the Administration in announcing its rJL?"- iff discount on imports In American vessels may result within a few days in the introduction of a measure in the House calllntr on the Treasury Depart ment for information as to what it is doing to enforce the new tariff law on this point. It was said in the House today some such action would be taken soon, unless the department acted on the question. It Is understood the Attorney-General already has prepared his opinion, but his conclusions are being withheld with a view to having the problem de cided in the courts, the Attorney-General taking the position that it really is a Judicial question. It is understood at the Capitol that the Attorney-General's opinion holds that the 5 per cent discount abrogates treaties now in force and that therefore no vessels, either American or foreign, can receive the 5 per cent differential. The Treasury Department, however. Is proceeding with the collection of full duties and expecting the whole ques tion to be fought out in the courts. Centralia Paving Completed. CENTRALIA, Wash., Oct. 29. (Spe- Hallowen is not complete with out good, old-fashioned Pump kin Pies, Cider and Dough nuts. Get into the spirit of the season order your pie3 today, so you will not be dis appointed. 15c EACH ROYAL BAKERY Sz CONFECTIONERY Inc. II THE Portland's aft ernoon teas are marvels in delicious cookery and atten tive, courteous serv ice. On any afternoon youH see the beautiful, newly decorated grillroom filled with bevies of handsomely-costumed ladies, dis-' cussing the music and the menu. Tea hours are from 3 :30 to 6, making it quite con venient to call in while shopping, or after the matinee. Direct entrance to the grill on Broadway For a thoroughly satisfy ing dinner, try the table d'hote dinners served in the main dining room on weekdays and Sundays. Perfection in service. The Portland Hotel Owned and Operated by The Portland Hotel Co., G. J. Kaufmann, Manager. N. IC Clarke, Assistant Manager. clal.) Alfred & James today completed their last paving contract in Centralis. With the finishing touches put to Maple street, the first wood block paving in Southwest Washington has been com pleted. Millmen of Centralia and vi cinity haver waited long for wood block paving, as it is believed that it will mean the introduction of a new indus try. The Maple-street blocks were cut at a local mill and sent to Tacoma for treatment with creosote. FEDERAL CHARGES MADE Mail Strike Sympathizers Find Themselves In Serious Plight. NEW YORK, Oct 29. The strike of chauffeurs of automobile trucks carry ing United States mail caused no delay in the transportation of the mail to day, according to the Federal authori ties, who said the places of the men who went out had been filled by other drivers. 'terfe with the moving of the" trucks; but as a precautionary measure police men and secret service agents contin ued to guard the wagons. Several men arrested yesterday were turned over to the Federal authorities today and faced Instead of the charge of disorderly conduct the more serious one of Inter fering with the United States mail. TRAFFIC IS MADE EASIER Sidewalks at Twenty-Third and Washington Streets Trimmed. - Numerous changes in sidewalk and curb lines at " the Intersection of Twenty-third and Washington streets, aimed to make traffic safer, were in spected yesterday by the City Com mission. The traffic conditions at this inter section were the cause of much trouble and a number of accidents, which at tracted the attention of City Commis sioner deck, head of the department of public works. He worked out a plan to eliminate sharp sidewalk coners. W 7 B ' ill f it . :. v -V --.xvor 1 ON SALE AT OUR BRANCHES; Coats for Ladies and Misses These are glorious days in our Ladies Coat Department. Each day dozens of handsome models., are chosen, -while the express con tinues to bring in new garments for display. A wonderfully attractive stock, attractively priced. $15 to $35 Ladies' Store, Third Floor, Elevator. . BEN SELLING Morrison Street at Fourth. APPEAL IS ARGUED Case of Accused Dynamite Plotters Being Heard. LIMITATION IS PLEADED Counsel for Defense Also Contend Iiaiv Against Carrying Explosives on Passenger Trains Was Aimed at Railroads. CHICAGO, Oct. 29. Objections to the conviction of SO of the 33 "dynamite plotters" at Indianapolis last Decem ber were laid before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals today in an appeal of the men to have the verdicts set aside. On behalf of Frank M. Ryan, presi dent of tne Iron Workers' Union; Olaf A. Tveltmoe, of San Francisco, and the other labor union officials ad judged guilty of complicity in the Hc Namara dynamite plots, Chester II. Krum, their chief counsel, argued bo fore the court that even if the defend ants had been guilty of illegally trans porting dynamite and nltro-glyeerin on passenger trains in violation of Federal law, and even If they had blown up the work of contractors who refused to Join the union, the statute of limi tation had run against the offenses be fore the men were tried. He also argued that the Federal Court at Indianapolis committed an er ror in allowing Ortle E. MeMan 1g.il and Edward Clark, confessed dynamit ers, to testify against the other men, because Clark and McZVIanlgal were co defendants and their testimony was incompetent. Other grounds of attack were: That the destruction of non-union work was an offense against the state and not against the Federal Govern ment. That the law prohibiting transporta tion of explosives on passenger trains was a precaution for the safety of pas sengers and was directed against the railroads. That the men were convicted both of conspiracy and of direct violation on the same evidence and therefore were punished more than once for the same offense. Plot Called Inconceivable. "It was as Invalid to punish there men twice or thrice as it would be to. try them more than once on the same charge," said Mr. Krum. "Further, it Is inconceivable that men residing in Boston, San Francisco, New Orleans, Duluth, Philadelphia and other 'places equally scattered could have gotten to. gether with a common understanding to direct the actions of McManigal and the McNamaras. Most of them never heard of McManisral. "The law specifically designated pas senger trains. What would be the pur pose of these men In conspiring to carry explosives particularly on pas senger trains? There could be none." District Attorney C. W. Miller, of Indiana, will begin the argument of the Government tomorrow. Prominent Baptist Editor Pics. LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 29 Kcv. John Newton Prestridge, editor of the Baptist World and prominent in the affairs of the Baptist Church in the United States and abroad, died sud denly at his home here today. He was secretary of the American executive committee of the Baptist World Al liance. - He suggested and promoted to success ' the Baptist World Congress held in London in 190.1. "Gee! It's T' 77 ie lime The big, golden pumpkins and rosy apples have been gath ered in, and now every boy's heart is singing, "Gee! it '3 Halloween and pie time!" Order your pies in advance and don't risk being disap pointed the last day. TWO FOR 25c