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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (July 27, 1915)
TITE MORNING OHEGONIAX. TUESDAY, JULY 27, 1915. TWO-DAY RESPITE GRANTED BECKER Court Requests Delay of Exe cution Until Briefs May Be Read Through. FRIDAY SET AS DEATH DAY Counsel for Doomed ex-Police Of ficial Argues for Three Honrs on Application for New Trial, Promising New Evidence. NEW YORK, July 26. On the request of Supreme Court Justice Ford for more time to consider the. application for a new trial made, by Charles Becker, under sentence of-death for instigating the murder of Herman Rosenthal, gambler, the execution of the ex-police lieutenant was post poned tonight from Wednesday until Friday morning of this week. Justice Ford today heard arguments for and against the application. At their conclusion he reserved decision and gave counsel until noon tomor row to file briefs. Tonight the Jus tice telephoned to Warden Osborne, of Sing Sing Prison, and requested that the execution be postponed. As the electrocution can take place legally any day this week, at the discretion of the Warden, this request was granted. Witnesses Are Declined. Justice Ford announced today that he would decide the case as quickly as possible. It was said tonight that he might not finish his deliberations be fore Tuesday night or Wednesday. The attempt made by Becker's at torneys to have the condemned man, as well as the authors of several af fidavits, alleged to contain new evi dence, and the persons mentioned in them, called to the witness-stand in the proceedings, failed for the time being at least. Justice Ford said . he saw no necessity for calling witnesses. "In view of the fact that the state has contended these affidavits are not new evidence, I propose to accept thetn on their face value," he said. Pica Lasts Three Honrs. Justice Ford then fixed tomorrow noon as the expiration of the time for filing briefs. If any are to be filed. Mr. Cockran spoke for three hours In presenting the application. He re viewed the events prior to Rosenthal's murder; circumstances leading to the confession of Jac kRose, Bridgie Web ber and Harry Vallou, and the circum stances of the two trials. On this foun dation Mr. Cockran presented the al leged new evidence relating to the Sul livan conference and the affidavit made by Joseph Murphy, asserting he had overhear dthe informers conspire in the Tombs to "frame" Becker. NORTHWEST SCHEDULE OUT Commission Vises August 14 as Dale of Portland Hearlnjr. OREGOXIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, July 26. The Federal Trade Commission will hold hearings in Portland at the Chamber of Commerce August 14, according to an announce ment made today by Commissioner Parry. The Northwestern schedule, as completed, follows: Spokane. August 6; North Yakima, August 7; Seattle, August 9 and 10; Tacoma, August 11; August 12, yjsiting Puget Sound lum ber mills; open date. August 13; Port land, August It; San Francisco, Au gust 16. Discussing the Commission's plan. Commissioner Parry said the main lumber hearing in the Northwest will be held in Tacoma, in accordance with promises given the West Coast Lumber Manufacturers' Association. J. H. Bloedel, president of that association, is to arrange the programme for the hearing and allot time to those desir ing to be heard. The Commission has decided to hold the principal apple hearing at Spokane, in accordance with the expressed wishes of the applemcn themselves. To enlighten Itself on the method of preparing apples for shipment and to get other first-hand information bearing on the apple business, the Commission decided to spend one day at North Yakima, where it will be aided by representatives of the De partment of Agriculture who are there making experiments and demonstra tions In fruit packing and marketing. If the main apple bearing is conducted at Seattle part of the remaining time will be available for the lumbermen. The lumber hearing at Tacoma. will be open principally to members of the w est - coast Lumoer Manufacturers' Association and to Northwestern shin. gle manufacturers. Only one day Is allotted to the Tacoma hearing, but a later date is kept open in the event it becomes necessary, to devote two oays to tne lumber investigation. After the conclusion of the lumber hearing the Commission will visit some or tne large lumber mills and logging camps to see how lumber is handled and how It is prepared for export. RUNAWAY, AGED 6, HALTED Missing Newport Boy Sent Home by Sheriff at Corvallis. XKWPORT, Or., July 26. "Special.) Newport was stirred this morning by the news that Charles Flowers, aged 6 years, son of J. W. Flowers, a, .New port carpenter, had been missing since 6 o'clock last night. The case was similar to the disappearance a month -ago of Oscar Jacobson. also aged 6, who has not been heard of since. The child crossed Yaqulna Bay on the ferryboat anj boarded the excur sion train, which carried him to Cor vallis. where fheriff Gellatly pIcKed him up last night- The message of Charles' arrest did not reach Newport . until after a party had been organized . to hunt for him this morning. Charles arrived home on a train today without . hat or shoes. KAISER'S SON WRITES BOOK Sales of Battle Description Will Aid Families of Lost Troops. BERLIN, via London. July 18. Prlnc Oscar, tne fifth son of Emperor Will lam. has published a book describing a Wl-.ter bactle in the Champagne re gion, where General Joffre. the French commander-in-chief, attempted an tin miccesffil assault against the German lines In the vicinity of Perthes. The Prince .was attached to the headquar ters of the German third army, ami he bad an opportunity to observe the nzhtins at the closest range. The profits derived from the book ,-r.ill be devoted to the relief of the widows and.orpnans of the Rhenish soldiers killed in these engagements. V TW"""--- ?rt , mrs.,,rmmmmm. v i (i - r:' , i lis r: ,., h.f err a-K 1 11 ' IJj - - f ' j, - n j-ify 4 ir- - , V ' I ' v v , " i ,.- , j i" ' ' -;i : - . ; i r'"" v ' "r ' 4 '" 9 i v ; - " - jj i ; . I ? , ' . - - - . ' V o - v.. -" "' " - . 7 vv v, " v ; : - : :: X7 TOP STKIKKHS THHOWIC STOMiS LUOKl.Mi If EAST TWE.M1 HEN CHEER FLAG Sheriff Persuades Half of Oil Workers to Return to Work. FOREIGNERS ARE OUT STILL Men Agreeing to Go Back to Shops Are American Citizens and Those Speaking English Request for Higher "Wages Promised. Continued From Flrat Page.) Clyde Steamship Company a.- the Mai lory Steamship Company, which had been in progress since last Tuesday and which threatened to cause great delay n shipments, was ended today. Con cessions in the matter of working hours and an Increase of 5 cents an liou.- for regu' r work and time and a half for Sundays were granted to the men. The settlement was reached through the efforts of Colonel Michael J. Regan nd J. J. Kealin. of the State Board ot Arbitration. The strikers, who . were nonunion men, will return to work to morrow as -n affiliated body of the In ternational Longshoremen's Aiocia- t ., and will be known as the Coast wise Workers . of the International Longshoremen's Association. CRESCENT BAY VISIT DUE Congressional Committee Soon to In spect Harbor Project. GRANTS PASS. Or'., July 26. (Spe cial.) The Congressional rivers and harbors appropriation committee, which will shortly visit Crescent City har bor on an inspection tour, will be met at Crescent City by the Oregon Con gressional delegation, if the invitation of the Grants Pass Commercial Jlub is accepted. It is planned to have the Oregon delegation act as escort to the appropriations committee from Cres cent City to Grants Pass, where they will entrain for Portland. Several Army and Navy engineers viewed the Crescent City harbor prot ect last year, reporting to Congress at the last session, and this committee is making a final inspection. MOUNT ANGEL PLAY SCENE Dramatic Society "Will Present "The Kosary" for August 1. MOUNT ANGEL, Or.. July 26. Spe cial.) The Mount Angel Dramatic So ciety will appear Sunday afternoon and evening. August 1. in the world famed play., "The Rosary." at St- Mary's Hall here. The play is of the nigiiest standard or morality. It ha for its theme the most beautiful thought conceivable, that of purity surrounded by Its most natural envl ronment. the Catholic Church. It is a vindication of the Catholic priesthood. so often assailed hy modern bigots and non-oeiievers. J ne Kosary" carina but leave an impression even upon tho most, impassive natures. It Is char Scenes at standard oil strike riots at bayonne, n. j. AT I'OMC'K A MOMKXT HKFOltK A - SECOM) STHKfcT JILY 21, JLST auterized alike by strength, sublimity of theme, subtlety ot humor and keen ness of pathos. The large audiences that The Rosary" drew in Portland when it was staged in December. 1SI4, shows how much honor popular appreciation be stows upon a drama of so great eso teric merit. W Ith as able a director as Otto J. Oswald and so well-chosen a cast as he has selected for the ren dition of "The Rosary." it would not be amiss to hope that ho will have a crowded house at both perf ormance. The entre-act numbers will be vocal and violin solos. Rev. Father Dominic will assist in th eaccompaniment both for the play and for the solo numbers. THE CAST. Father Kelly Otto J. Oswald Bruce Wilton Alfred Oswald Kenwartf Wright .......Fred O. Hudnon -harley Harrow... I titer Martin H. Jenny Vera "Wilton and Alice Marih. twin eiatr. . .M ) t-1 a. (-lawsm Kathleen O'Connor Miss 11. 1-an Leaura Walking Mlas H. Keuer WIFE AND CLOTHES GONE Deserted Husband Accuses fleeing "Hival" of Stealing Auto, Too. ALBANY. Or.. July 26. (Special.) That Will Jennings knocked him un conscious and tossed him to the road side while he ran off with his wife and his clothes. Is the story Edward La shelle. of Seattle, told the police today. He says he doesn't mind the loss of his wife, but wants his clothes back. The auto in which all rode from Seattle to Albany was stolen by the fleeing pair. Lashelle says, lie says Jennings took It from In front of the Liberty Theater in Seattle. They, came up the valley huntinc work and found employment last Thursday on a farm near Tangent. La shells says Jennings and his wife de veloped a fondness for each other and trouble culminated Saturday nljtht when all three and a Tangent man took a Joy ride to Independence, the nearest source of supply of liquor. SOME STRIKERS KEPT OUT Hefusal to Take Back ltemlnjlon Machinists Causes Setback. ERIDGEPORT, Conn.. July 26. Un expected complications which are said to have arisen through the refusal of several superintendents of departments in the Remington Arms & Ammunition Company to take back machinists who had been on strike prevented resump tion in full of several sub-contracting concerns of the Remington plant to day. J. J. Keppler. vice-president of the International Association ot Machin ists, sent word to J. A. Johnston, head of the Structural Iron Workers of America, and to John Flynn. an Inter national organizer of the Carpenters Union, requesting a conference on the new turn of affairs. GRANTS PASS PLANS POOL Bathhouse to Be Erected In Hiver- sidc Park on Kog-ne Hlver. GRANTS PASS. Or.. July 26. (Spe cial.) A public mass meeting was held tonight at the Commercial Club rooms to decide upon the plan for the new municipal bathhouse. The bathhouse is to bo erected in River side Park on the bank of Komio River, and work will begin immediately. It Is planned to make the bathhouse self sustaining after its construction. STIIIKKR WAS KII.I.Kn. Blil.i BEFORK IIATTI.K STAKTEI), lAID REACHES CHINA Loss of Life in Canton Is Put at Tens of Thousands. 50 BLIND GIRLS RESCUED Gunboat Takes I tic to Flood and Fire-Swept District Mission aries, AY ith Armed Guard, Go to Distribute Food. WASHINGTON. July IS., The loss of Ife In Canton, China, due to tire and flood Is estimated in tens of thousands, according to a report today from Ad miral W internal ter. commanding the Asiatic fleet. The gunboat Callao took 100 bags of rice to huyhing July 16. and rescued missionaries and -60 blind girls from the dikes of that town. Admlrnl Wlnterhslter - rabl from "IB SSw P ktKOILIafcvJfc OILS Z UREASES BED CilOWN G A S.O.L I IM E ' Sax fraj7csco The Exposition gave highest honors to these Standard prod ucts made from California crudes, in competitionwith other gasolines and automobile oils. Standard Oil Company (California) Compels All Impurities To Abandon System Blood Troubles Can not Re main If Properly Treated. There Is In S. R the famous blood part ner, a property that absolutely compels harm ful Influences to disintegrate and lose their identity. No matter what they are called nor how destructive tbey sre there Is in S. 8. B. a powerful, searchtos counter Influence to annihilate the most eruptive Kerm. causes the mucous lining to convert It into an Inert substance that Is quickly thrown ont of the blood and out of the body by the skin. Inns, kidneys, bowels, and destroyed in the liver. There Is not a single advance ia medicine today that In any sense is an improvement over R. S. B. Stirpery Is a wonderful, mas terful science, bnt when It comes to purifjlng the blood B. S. B. stands alone. Thousands of doctors have prescribed it. Their patients dn not always know It Is K. S. S-. because thev leave the treatment to the doctor Im plicitly. But fair-minded doctors looc a realized that In the vegetable nature of S. 8. S. were certain Injrredlents that to the blood In sickness were just as essential as the flesh building elements of the irrsina, meats, fats and sucsrs of our dally food. The averace doctor la humane and of trained Intelligence. He has seen the recoveries from worst cases of blond trouble by the noe of S. 8. 8. ?et bottle of 8. 8. S. today of any drupjrlst. Accept no substitute. And If you wlxta proper advice on any form of Mood trouble, write to the Medical Adviser. The HwUt Spe cific Co 102 Swift Bide., Atlanta, Oa. It Is worth while doing so. Shanghai the report received by him from the Wllmlnerton. which was sent on relief work with the Callao. Rice Takes to bias:. "Conditions Canton. July 19, Improv ing, water falllncr. business resumed and banks opened." the report says. The estimated loss of life In Canton and vicinity due to lire ami flood is tens of thousands. July li. United States ship Callao tO'.k 100 bags of rlcn to hhuyhing and rescued mis sionaries and SO blind girl refuse.-s frnm the dikes of the town. July 16. Wilmington arrived Canton with 400 hate of rice. In co-operation with Hrm.Mi end American ronsuls-sencrsl bexan distributing to homeless and starving refugees through missionaries. "Missionaries accompanied by armed pnrty left for VintHk to distribute rice. This parly reported 100.000 destitute in Tsinieiion district, where they dis tributed lO.nOO pounds of rice, l.'nsble t reach Wantsk and party reported that place submersed. Investigating party has been sent overland. Crops K.Mtlrely Destroyed. "In tho vicinity of Famshuy all town and a large area of the West River District flooded. There was great dis tress from lack of food. Crops have been entirely destroyed. A large ship ment of food is expetced at Canton. Among foreigners there is no distress. "Additional naval vessels are not required. Only ships of light draft could further assist. Volunteer launch tug under guard Is used for dis tributing purposes. On July S3 a boat with rice left Canton tinder guard for Vantak and Samshuy. Water still tall ins: July 24. Unucceful attack was made July 21-agalnst the life of tho Canton Gen eral and a number of the government soldiers were killed." Admiral Wlnterhslter said he would send the United States steamship Abraert'ia to Canton if further aid could be rendered. BRITISH STEAMER IS SUNK Crew Saved When Vehel Is Torpe doed by Submarine. LONDON. July 26. The British steamer Orange wood, of 3422 tons gross, hound from Archangel. Russia, for Havre. Fsance. hss been sunk In the North iSea by a German submarine. Tho crew landed today at Lerwick, Scotland. The Orangewood was 332 feet Ions;. 47 feet beam aruj 24 feet deep. Hh was built at Sunderland In 1(02 ami was owned by the Oratltude Steamship Company. Limited, of London. t Moran Defeats Sims. LONDON. July 2. Frank Moran. the heavyweight purtlist of Pittsburg, at Hlackfriars tonight defeated Gordon S!m, of Portsmouth Dock Yard. In the sixth round. Sims in a comparative newcomer in the fiKhtlng game. Fair Attendance 9, 000. 000. SAN FRANCISCO. July 2 The at tendance at the Panama-racinc Exposl tlon to dste totals more than e.nno.ono. w S, SFSBl BSk SSVSS1 195 IL-E Only 2 More Days Today & Tomorrow BIGGEST SCREEN PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR I THE COLLEGE - .WIDOW 1B-sssssssssWsslsssssWtsssssmM WITH ETHEL CLAYTON&GEO.SOULE SPENCER Some of THE BIC, FEATURES in This Great Thotoplay: 1 2000 College Students Take Tart in the Various Scenes! The Big Football Game Between Two Varsity Teams! The Spectacular Burning of the Hotel! The Thrilling Escapes From the Fire! Continuous From 11 A. M. 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