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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 26, 1902)
THE SUNDAY OBEGGMAtf, PORTLAND, JANTJABY 26, 1902. AN APPEAL IN VAIN Geer Will Extend No Mercy to Wade and Dalton, LAWYERS SEE THE GOVERNOR Plea for Dalton Based Upon His Be lief That If He Contended Clem ency Would Be Extended Him Executive Plain Words. SAIJEM, Or., Jan. 25. Attorneys Veazie and Logan, of Portland, had a hearing before Governor Geer this afternoon in behalf of Murderers Wade and Dalton, but received no encouragement to hope for executive clemency. Logan asked on behalf of Wade that if Dalton's sentence should be conxnuted a reprieve be granted Wade pending application for a new trial. Mr. Veazle's plea for clemency for Dal ,ton was based upon the allegation that while the state's officers did not exactly promise an extra consideration in return for a confession, yet he was allowed to proceed with the undoubted belief that he would receive it as a result. Mr. Teazle's plea was confined to the claim, that clemency was due Dalton as a re ward for his confession, and that it Is good public policy to thus encourage In formers ir. order to secure the detection of criminals. Governor Geer replied that there was another view to be taken of this phase of the question. He said: Wliut Governor Has to Say. "When two men start out with guns and a purpose to commit robbery, they agree with themselves, before starting, to murder, if nec essary. In order to save their own lives. That Is what the guns are for. If the rule Is estab lished that the Governor will commute the sen tence of the informer In such cases, then It will be an Incentive to such as are planning robherles to proceed, with the renewed hope that If murder does accidentally result from the adventure, the one who can get to the District Attorney's office first will be Baved from the gallows. This would be a loophole through which a gleam of hope, and therefore of encouragement, would shine to strengthen those who might be faltering through lack of the necessary courage. This loophole should be closed. It might make It somewhat harder for the detectives, but this can be endured. If it should tend to lessen the number of victims of this utterly worthless class of our people not only worthless, but dangerous. When these young brigands started out on -thl midnight raid for the earnings of others, and their blood. If necessary, they agreed to keep faith wKh each other, no matter -what happened. "When It- resulted In murder they were equally guilty before the law, and when Dalton confessed, with the hope of getting at least a part of the reward and salvation from the gallows, he merely added to his former guilt that of perfidy to his fellow criminal. That it was Wade's pistol that went oft "ac cidentally" Instead of Dalton's was the result of mere chance as to which one was at the moment doing the thing they had both agreed to do. This class of hobos should not be en couraged to believe that when an "accident" of this kind occurs, clemency Is held out to him who can make the quickest time to the District Attorney's office. The certainty of the sallows will certainly deter more of this class from their murderous adventures than would be the case If the state holds out the banner of hope of clemency In the manner suggested. The interview lasted an hour, and the Governor told the attorneys that there was no hope for Wade and none for Dalton, unless District Attorney Chamberlain and the trial Judges unite in recommending executive clemency, as the result of tho state's honor being pledged in order to secure his confession. In such case the Governor would make no promise other than to take the matter under further advisement. It is known that District Attorney Chamberlain is not disposed to make any recommendation for clemency, holding one man as guilty as the other, so It is prac tically settled that Dalton and Wade -will expiate their crime on the gallows. Mr. Logan, in speaking for Wade to the Governor, said that he held that if an appeal is taken in behalf of Dalton, that Wade should not be hanged until the ap peal should be disposed of. It is stated that Mr. Veazie has decided that he will not file an appeal. SUIT TO CAXCEL A DEED. Given When a Man's Accoants "Were Wrongfully Said to Be Short. SALEM, Jan. 25. Ella M. Smith, ot Portland, today began a suit against the Salem Building & Loan Association, W. G. Westacott and the heirs of A. Bashor to secure a cancellation of a deed made by Mrs. Smith to the association. The com- ' plaint alleges that in 1S94 O. M. Smith, her husband, was secretary of the Salem Building & Loan Association, and that stockholders of the corporation then ac cused him of being short to the amount of f567 S5; that they demanded that he give his note for the amount, with se curity; that he denied that be was in de fault, but that -pending an investigation he did execute a note for the amount, and his wife, the plaintiff, made a deed to the property in question, conveying it to the association as security; that upon Investigation It was found -that O. M. Smith was not in default, but the as- j sociauon was inueuivu w nun in iuc sum of $96. It Is alleged that the association brought a suit in Multnomah County against O. M. Smith and wife to recover upon tne note, but after trial the court decided that the note was without consideration, and that the association was Indebted to Smith in the sum of ?9C. Frequent de mands were made for the reconveyance of the land, but the demand was not com plied with. It Is alleged that the prop erty was conveyed to Westacott to be by hlm transferred to Bashor, but that all , of these parties had notice of plaintiff's j claim to the property. . The complaint ; asks for a reconveyance oi the property, which consists of a house and lot in North Salem. ANOTHER RABBIT DRIVE BUTLER CREEK, EASTERX OREGON, FIXES FEBRUARY 2 AS DATE. At the "Slaughter" Ir December, 4000 Were Killed, feitt the Ani mals Are Thick as Ever. PENDLETON, Or., Jan. 25. February 2 another rabbit drive will occur at the same place in which the drive of Decem ber 29 took place. At that time some thing like 4000 were slaughtered by being driven from the open prairie toward and into a pen leading up to which were di vergent fences extending for half a mile. They were killed with clubs, alL fire arms being prohibited. Eight hundred men, women and children witnessed the slaughter. It is said that so soon as the people had returned home from their visit to the scene of the carnage, the country was apparently as thickly popu lated with rabbits as It had been pre viously, others coming from elsewhere to take their places, so numerous are they thereabouts. The residents of the Butter Creek re gion, for the purpose of ridding the coun try of a pest that eats the alfalfa and otherwise destroys food for the livestock, planned to have another drive as soon as the snow cime, and 'now that several Inches of snow is on the ground, they have announced one for one week from Sunday. The same pens will be used, and again there will be excursions from Pendleton and other points. both men ran awayi Garvcy afterwards returned to "his .assistance. The- young fellow who attempted "the robbery has not been found. Garvey was arrested later In the day. JEFFERSOX MYERS MARRIED. . He and Dr. Annice Jeffreys Give Their. Friends a Surprise. SALEM, On, Jan. 25. News was re ceived in Salem today that Hon. Jefferson Myers and Dr. Annice Jeffreys were mar ried in Michigan about two weeks ago. The news occasioned great surprise to the many friends of the parties, for it. had been supposed that Miss Jeffreys was in Europe and Colonel Myers in Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Myers were until recently resi dents of Salem, where they are well known. Colonel Myers Is an attorney, was a member of the Oregon Legislature of 1S91 from Linn County, and has been prominent In lodge and political circles here. In 1896 he was the Democratic nomi nee for Congress In this district.- The bride Is a ohyslclan. and for several years has enjoyed a lucrative practice In this j city. She was an enthusiastic worker in the Chautauqua literary and scientific cir cle. About four months ago she went East to take a course of medical lectures, and her friends here were Informed re cently that she was In Europe. Colonel Myers left Salem about two weeks ago, telling hl8 friends that he was going to Texas, where he would reside except when his affairs here required his attention. It Is now evident that Colonel Myers and Drt Jeffreys had planned a surprise for their Oregon friends, and In this they were suc cessful. Colonel Myers Is about 40 years old. and has been considered a confirmed bachelor. It is not known here whether j Mr. and Mrs. Myers will return to Salem to reside. JOHNS OUT OF THE RACE. I He Does Not Wish to Be Considered n Cnndidntc for Governor. ' BAKER CITY. Jan. 25. Hon. C. A. Johns has decided that he will not re- fmaln In the race for the Republican nom- ' lnatlon for Governor. His friends tried hard to induce him to make the fight, j and promised him very loyal support, but Mr. Johns says he does not wish to be considered a candidate. I j Mr. Johns, in speaking of the matter, ' says that while he appreciates the kindness and loyalty of his friends In all parts of the state, and Is not unmlnd- ! ful of the honor they do him, he is forced to the conclusion that it is not wise for him to entertain the Idea of making the race for Governor at this time. He In sists that his law practice has attained to such proportions that he ought not to give It up Just now and enter upon a public political career, even If his nomi nation and election as Governor were assured. Threat to Kilt Lands Him In Jail. M'MINNVILLE, Or., Jan. 25. Howard HIbbs languishes in the city Jail because of a threat to kill his wife and child and then himself. HIbbs, who Is a habit ual drunkard, has made threats of this nature before, and on one occasion wa3 only prevented from executing a deadly threat upon his wife by the timely ar rival of neighbors. Six-Mill School Tax at Eugene. EUGENE, Jan. 25. A six-mill school tax was voted at the annual school meet ing held last night. SEATTLE CHARTER A3IEXD3IEXTS. Most Important Is That for the Rais ing: of the Saloon License. SEATTLE. Jan. 25. City Controller Paul will begin the official publication next week of sir charter amendments that will be presented to the voters for their approval or rejection at the municipal election to be held March 4. .The amend ment which will, perhaps, attract more attention than any other proposes to fix by charter the retail liquor license at 51000 per year, and the wholesale license at $450 per year. The present retail license is $600, and the wholesale license $300. The proposition in question Is to amend sub division 22 of section 18 of article 4. The present provision that a bond for $2000 shall be given by all persons taking out licenses still remains. No licenses shall be granted to any person who shall not first comply with the general laws of the state In force at the time the same Is granted, nor shall any license be granted authorizing the celling or giving away ot any Intoxicating liquor within one mile ot any military post or reservation estab lished by the "United States, or within one mile of- the State University. The second amendment provides that street Improvements to the extent ot one-half of the assessed value of the property may be charged against the prop erty. At the present time the charter limit Is one-fourth the assessed value. This provision Is good only, however, when there Is either a majority petition or tne City Council orders it by a unanimous vote. HE QUITS "THE POPULISTS. Heltfcld's ex-Private Secretary Now a Republican. , MOSCOW, Idaho, Jan. 25.-C. C. Fuller, j i oi uronno, a prominent .ropuusi, na i written a letter to the North Idaho Star, i of this city, announcing his departure t from that organization and his alliance ' I with the Republican party. The letter i was called forth by the recent efforts of Senator Heltfeld to move Into the Dem ocratic organization and carry the Popu list party with him. Mr. Fuller repre sented this county In the Legislature in 1S96, and was largely Interested In secur ing Heltfeld's election. He afterwards served Heltfeld as his private secretary, and was consequently In a position to have full knowledge of the inside affairs of his campaign for the Senatorshlp and what the Democrats tried to do to him after he was elected. MOXDMEST TO SOLDIERS. PRACTICED KINDNESS FOR GAIN. Young: Fellow Acting- as Guide to aa Old Man Tries to Rob Him. NORTH YAKJMA, Jan. 25. John W. Redfleld, a mar? SS years old. was tho victim of an attempted robbery here this morning. He arrived on the early train, to pay a visit to his son, T. G. Redfleld, of this city. He stopped at a saloon near the depot, to Inquire where his son lived. A young man volunteered to ahow him, i and started with him. The younc fellow led him to a place back of Wyman & Fra- ', sers store, and there they met a man named Garvcy. As Garvcy came up the guide struck the old gentleman and.start ed to go through him. He cried out, and One Provided for by Last Legislature I Reaches Olympla. , OLYMPIA, Jan. 25. The soldiers' monu j ment provided for by the last session of , the Legislature has arrived In this city. , It will be erected over the graves of the ' Philippine dead. In the Masonic ceme tery, in which the remains of 10 of Wash ington's soldiers are burled. Appropriate ' exercises will probably be held on Memo rial day, when the monument will be un veiled. Oyster Land Commissioner. Governor McBrlde has appointed L. W. Speece, of Shelton, a member of the Board of Oyster Land Commissioners for Mason County, In place of Jesse Bow man, term expired. The term Is for three years. ( TWELVE-MILL SCHOOL LEVY. Hlllsboro Will Spend! Two-Thirds of Amount for Teachers. HILLSBORO,- Jan. 251 The Hlllsboro School District today levied a 12-mlll tax on a. property valuation, of $306,548. and voted- a nine months school for the com ing year. The levy wlw raise $3577. and it Is estimated that the, receipts fom the state will be $1630, mvklng a total, with estimated" tuition atf$lOO. of $5300. Tho Great Reductions -Men's Fine Suits and Overcoats 1 EVERAL lots of broken sizes, both in Suits and Overcoats are offered at sweeping reductions to close stock quickly. Many of these are from our very best lines. Men will find this a most oppor tune occasion to replenish their wardrobes with handsome clothing, finely tailored in correct styles for little money. Sam'l Rosenblatt & Co POPULAR-PRICE CLOTHIERS THIRD AND MORRISON STREETS board favors spending $3352 50 of this In the field before long practicing for tho sum for salaries, $147 50 for fuel and In- coming season. Good players will bo cldentals, $350 for Interest and the use picked up at once, and the company will of the remainder on reducing the bonded be backed oy a sentiment mat win sydre debt of $1000 and other, floating indebted ness. Land Contests Set for Henrlnpr. OREGON CITY, Jan. 25. Seventeen of the Hays contest cases were set for hear ing In the Land Office this afternoon. The cases and dates are: Frank T. Fitzpat rlck. April 1; William M. Hamilton, April 2; Charles H. Hlmes. April 3; Cora Hlmes, April 4; George R. Hlmes. April 5; Sarah J. Hlmes, April 7; William J Hlmes. April S; William R. Illlngsworth. April 9; Eu gene Jenkins. April 10: Granville T. Jenk ins. April 11; George W. Knight, April 12; Maydelle KIger. April 14: George John son, April 15; Mary Johnson, April 16; Jens F. Larsen, April 17; Maurice Leach, April 18; Thomas Lyster, April 19. Stock Baseball Company. PENDLETON. Or., Jan. 25. Pendleton baseball enthusiasts have appointed a committee to organize a stock company, composed of Leon Cohen, chairman: M. A. Rader, Lee Teutsch. W. F. Matlock and George Hartman. Jr., the last being the secretary. They will form the com pany, and supporters will subscribe for the stock at $2 50 a share. There Is no doubt that the stock will be taken in any amount desired by the committee, and that this place will have a good team no expense, provided the team makes a good showing In the games. Co-operation of Al Jinny Asked. ALBANY, Or.. Jan. 25. The Albany Board of Trade has been asked to co operate with the Board of Trade of To ledo, In securing a survey and appropria tion for the removal of two bars near that city. In Yaqulna River. A leading reason given Is the large amount of tim ber on the 600 claims in that part of the state, which will have to be moved prin cipally on small coast vessels. Entertainment by College Clnbs. McMINNVILLE, Or., Jan. 25. The Mc Mlnnville College Glee Clubs gave the first college entertainment of the season last evening, presenting the cantata 'The Merrv Milkmaids." All the parts were well taken,' the choruses being especially good. The entertainment was for the benefit of the Athletic Association, to de fray the expenses of the basket-ball season. Poultry Show Closes. WALLA WALLA, Jan. 25. The poultry show closed -tonight, after five days of the most successful exhibition ever known here. The attendance wag over double that of the show last year, and the financial showing will be satlstac tory. The premiums will be paid next week, as soon as the score cards can bo checked up by the secretary. Tomorrow the birds will be removed from Armory Hall. St. John DIx Reaches New York. NEW YORK, Jan. 25. Henry St. John Dix. accused of embezzling $25,000 from the Scandinavian-American Bank, New What com, Wash., arrived here today. In charge of Sheriff "W. J. Brlsbln, of Whatcom County, on the steamer St. Paul. Sheriff Brisbin and the prisoner started West Immediately. State Land Board Did Not Act. SALEM, Or., Jan. 25. The State Land Board did not act today on the application of the Pilot Butte Development Company for a contract for the reclamation of S6, 000 acres of arid land. Sersrennt Cone's Body Found. ILWACO. Jan. 25. The body of Sergeant Cone, of Fort Canby, who was drowned here New Year's day, while getting Into a boat, was found on the beach near this city this morning. PREMIUM BREAKFAST FOOD Ask your grocer for Ideal breakfast mush. "Premium," tho fylfiM Wl HH mam I. 8p SE BROTHE FAILING, BUILDING Comer Third and Washington Streets DENTISTS FAILING BUILDING Corner Third and Washington Streets TESTIMONIALS Portland, Jan. 23, 1902. 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