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ROLLERS TO ASYLUM
y: Frank HurUnd Wife Declared
to Be Insane.
BOTH QUITE YOUNG IN YEARS
Declare Unbounded Confidence In
Creffleld, the Man Who Is Hiding,
for Breaking Up Numerous
Homes by His Crimes.
-BANT, Or.. April 30. (Special.
e last scene In the Roly Roller drama
-.inn County was enacted in Albany
lay when a husband and wife. Mr.
fl Mrs. Frank Hurt, were Jointly ex
ralned by the County Court and com
fitted to the State Insane Asylum at
Salem. The religious fanatics were
brought to Albany by Sheriff Huston
today on a charge of Insanity issued
from District Attorney Kelly's office,
-with J. K. Berry, of Corvallls, as com
plainant. The examination developed much of
interest concerning the Holy Rollers
and was sufficient to warrant the Coun
ty Court In committing the Hurts. O.
V. Hurt, father of the young man, spoke
with much emotion of the downfall of
his son, and at the end of the examina
tion pleaded with him to return home,
change his ways of acting and thus
avoid spending a period of uncertain
duration In the Insane asylum. But the
son, urged on by the fanatic wife, was
obdurate and said that he would rather
spend years in the insane asylum than
return to the worldly ways that pre
ceded the advent of Holy Rollerlsm.
The father stated that Frank Hurt
was always very religious, becoming a
member of the Methodist Church" while
a mere boy, and was Industrious and
exemplary in his habits. At the age
of 8 or 9 yearB Frank joined the Sal
vation Army, continuing there until
Apostle Creffleld appeared upon the
scene. Young Hurt then became sanc
tified, took unto himself a wife who
formerly belonged to the Salvation
Army and was also a Roller, and has
since became gradually more fanatical.
On other subjects young Hurt and
wvlfe are Intelligent and reasonable.
During the examination Frank Hurt
admitted the destroying of cats and
dogs, headgear, clothes, footwear, ph
tures. etc., stating that God commanded
their destruction because the animals
were a nuisance and the clothing was
too good, causing him to be proud. He
.further stated that at first messages
a c J
feitMVrhO directed his flncV hut that wnTi- oil
receive airect commands from the
Lord.
These commands are not audible, says
Hurt, but come to them while praying.
Asked if he did not know that such
things were a hallucination and very
foolish. Hurt replied:
"No: I know when God talks to me."
Hurt and his wife both look emaci
ated, having fasted for days at a time.
UMnt11 sped enUre da'3 ad nights
?, ?n lThe floor' face downward.
HurV if -, Lord for further light
?te Scrlpture CHbly and e
ready to use a quotation in parrying
ferny thrust by questioners. parrjm
ndk HU." d"lared unlimited con
bSESli A,PstIe Creffleld. who it Is
S'. t , !J? t0uch lth hI flock
f . lnfluonce them. As Creffleld
lnr f ,n a crim,inal charge, his hld-Hurt-
Vu8 uHv concealed by th
Creffle'ld, lt Uld s hard th
br Lewis TTd,SfVered waa manifested
I?. & wh has lost several
SSfi, f ?? h,s famil- through the
Torks of the apostle, men asked as
SELLING
to Creffleld's whereabouts, Hartly re
plied, sententiously:
"I'd like to know."
A further teaching of Creffleld, which
is claimed to be a direct message from
God, is that the Holy Rollers must not
work, that God will care for his chil
dren. Frank Hurt and wife are the
last of the sect so far as Linn County
Is concerned. They were the only peo
ple remaining at the Holy Roller head
quarters this side of the river. If mow
of them appear they "will he dealt with
summarily.
GOLD IN GREAT LUMPS.
Rich Pocket Struck in the Bonanza
Mine, in Eastern Oregon.
BAKER CITY, Or., April 30. (Special.)
A wonderfully rich strike is said to
have been made In the Bonanza mine in
the Greenhorn district recently. A pocket
of very rich ore was opened upon the 1200
foot level, out of which less than Ave
tons of ore were taken which is reported
to have yielded $64,000 in gold bullion.
It is against the policy of the mlneown
ers to give out any facts about.rlch strikes
of this nature, and it is only In a round
about way that anything can be learned
about the opening of the pocket
It is unusual to find such rich pockets
so far below the surface. The old Virtue
mine, near this city, has the best rec
ord for rich pockets, but they have all
been found near the surface and usually
by professional pocket-hunters, who make
it their business to search for these phe
nomenally rich deposits.
It has always been the theory of ex
perts that while rich ore might be en
countered In the depths, that there never
would he any "pockets," as the term Is
usually understood, found below 500 feet
from the surface.
The Bonanza has been yielding steadily
for several months, since the new three
compartment "shaft was sunk to the 800
foot level, about a year ago. This strike
will encourage deep mining in this part
of the state. Something that has not been
attempted until within the past two years.
HUGHEY BEAN ORDERED TO GO
Ex-Boss of Seattle Gamblers Has an
Interview With the Chief.
SEATTLE?Wash.. April SO. (Speclal.)
Hughey Bean, who swore In court that
his occupation was "making crooked tools
for square gamblers," cannot live longer
In Seattle. His residence In this city as
a free man terminated midnight Chief
Delany giving him until that hour to
leave.
Bean was the star witness the County
Attorney was holding In his prosecution
of H. B. Dunbar, the Rainier-Grand pro
prietor, who conducted clubrooms in his
house and was Indicted by the grand jury.
He posed a short time ago as the boss
gambler and proposed to square the
green-cloth men who opened up under his
protection. When he faced 'Chief De
lany. brought In under the chiefs orders,
this conversation occurred:
"Men of your character are not wanted
in this city." said Chief Delany. "I'm
going to give you until tomorrow to. get
out of town and stay out If you don't
go we will see if we can't force you.
That's all."
"But. Chief." answered Bean, "I don't
understand."
"You know what I mean. Now get
out"
Hughey Bean was led to the Chiefs
door and was turned out
RAPID SPREAD OF BAY CITY FIRE
Houses in Course of Construction
Destroyed and Damaged.
SAN" FRANCISCO, April 30. A fire
broke out this afternoon on Ashbury
Heights, near Golden Gate Park, and
rapidly spread to several residences and
did much damage. It originated In one
of a number of new flats In course of con
struction, and Is supposed to have been
caused by the overturning of a plumber's
lamp.
Two buildings In process of construc
tion, containing three flats each, were
totally destroyed and six .other houses-
THE SUNDAY.
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were partially burned. Those who were
burned out were: Henry F. Blote, Mrs.
J. C. Lindsey, Mrs. Wooster and Mrs.
Hampton.
The houses on the north side of Fred
erick street were yery "badly scorched and
most of the windows were broken out
Captain Peabody, of the transport Sheri
dan, liad his house badly damaged.
A strong wind was blowing and it re
quired the efforts of many engines to sub
due the flames. The total loss has not
yet been estimated.
FOSTER RANCH SOLD WELL.
Wade Real Property Disposed of at
Auction at Pendleton.
PENDLETON, Or., April 30. (Special.)
The sale of the real property of the C.
B. "Wade bankrupt estate was held this
afternoon. All the property was "sold at
figures above the appraised value. The
most important parcel was the Foster
ranch, located on Umatilla River west of
Pendleton, which was bid in by R. N.
Stanfield, of Echo, for . J8700. Its ap
praised value was $5000.
TJie Dixie stock ranch was sold to J.
S. McCloud for $S050. The ranch consists
of 2100 acres and Is considered one of the
finest in the county. All city property
was disposed of at fairly good prices.
The sale of real property will amount to
$22,223.
League' for Local Option..
NEWBERG. Or., April 30. (Special.)
Though Newberg is a strong prohibition
town. Its citizens intend to take nothing
for granted as regards the proposed local
option measure. They have organized a
local option league here to help carry on
the campaign and have held three public
meetings. The league is now preparing
to extend the campaign to outlying points
within reach of Newberg.
The work has been divided up and local
speakers will go out in- the rural neigh
borhoods and hold meetings for the pur
pose of rousing sentiment in favor of
local option.
Cowcatcher Carried Dead Body.
RITZVILLE, Wash., April 30. (Spe
cial.) Victor Ahem, the 16-year-old son
of Mrs. Ahern, a widow living seven
miles northeast of town, was killed thi3
morning by the North Coast limited
striking his wagon while crossing the
tracks one block ea3t of the depot The
wagon was demolished and Ahern was
thrown upon the cowcatcher of the loco
motive and carried for a block and a
half to the regular stopping place of the
train.
Goss Contract Completed at Last.
OLYMPIA, Wash., April 30. (Special.)
The Goss contract for the building of
the State Capitol annex has at last been
completed and contractors are ready to
turn the building over to the state. Some
minor contracts, which Include installing
of vault fixtures, electric fixtures and hot
water heater for lavatories, are not com
pleted, but will probably be finished be
fore the Capitol Commission Is called.
The commission will probably not meet
until after May 15.
Horseshoers Elect Officers.
NORTH YAKIMA, Wash., April 30.
(Special.) The fourth annual state con
vention of the Master Horseshoers and
Blacksmiths' Protective Association was
held here today. There was a large
delegation present The officers elected
this afternoon follow:
President J. B. Becker, Ellenshurg; secretary-treasurer,
N. E. Walton, Spokane.
The next convention will be held at Spo
kane. Mrs. Brandes Wants a Divorce.
OREGON CITY. Or., April 30. (Spe
cial.) Ruby L. Brandes has begun suit
for divorce from Frank, F. Brandes. whom
she married at Portland In October, 1902.
Plaintiff alleges that she has been beaten
and abused by the defendant who finally
caused her to leave their home. In ad
dition to a divorce, she asks to resume
her maiden name. Ruby L. Wade.
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Life-Termer at Salem Goes
Violently Insane.
DULL WEAPON BREAKS SKULL
Addison Kidd Makes Unprovoked As
sauit on James Warren, a Fellow
Prisoner, With Whom He Was
on the Best of Terms.
SALEM, April 30. (Special.) Addi
son Kidd struck Lewis Warren over
the head with an ax at the state prison
this morning. Both men are convicts.
Though his skull Is "badly fractured, It
Is believed that Warrent will recover,
for he did not lose consciousness. It is
believed that the act was committed in
a fit of temporary insanity. Both men
are 'serving life sentences for murder.
About 11:30 o'clock this forenoon a
number of convicts were gathering In
the laundry building, in the rear of the
prison, Kidd and Warren among them.
Warren was seated on a low stool when
Kidd entered, and half a dozen other
convicts were standing around. With
out saying a word or giving any warn
ing of his Intentions, Kidd picked up an
ax that lay near the door, and lifting It
above his head, brought the blade down
upon the head of Warren. The ax was
dull and was not given a heavy swing
or it would have split Warren's head
wide open.
In an instant John McMahan, also a
life-timer, sprang upon Kidd to subdue
him. Though McMahan is regarded as
the most powerful man in the prison,
Kidd swung him around like a child
and would have broken loose but for
the prompt assistance" the other con
victs, who also grappled with Kidd. It
was all that six men could do to hold
Kidd and tie his hands and feet with
ropes. He was carried to a cell and
locked up.
To all appearances he is in his usual
mind except that he talks rather inco
herently. He disclaims all knowledge
of any Injury that has been done to
Warren.
Kidd was received at the prison In
February, 1902, from Wasco County.
He placed an obstruction on the rail
road track, thus derailing a train and
causing a death, for which he was con
victed of murder in the second degree
and sentenced to life imprisonment Un
til a year ago he was sullen and stub
born, though committing no serious in
fractions of the rules. During the last
year he has been quiet and obedient
the change being so pronounced as to
be remarked by prison officials. Re
cently he has talked with Superinten
dent James about the possibility of his
securing a release, and broached the
subject this morning, when he seemed
in his usual mental condition.
James Warren was received at the
prison In January, 1901, on a conviction
of murder committed on board' a ship
lying in Portland harbor. He and Kidd
have been the best of friends sinoe they
have been together in prison and no
reason can be assigned by either War
ren or the prison officials why Kidd
should attempt to take his life.
BECAUSE BOY WAS PUNISHED
Lane County Superintendent Slaps
Eugene City Superintendent.
EUGENE CITY. Or., April SO. (Special.)
Trouble is brewing between County
School Superintendent W. M. Miller and
City Superintendent A. F. Bechdolt and
there has been considerable talk today
about an altercation which occurred be
tween the two last night on the street
It Is alleged that la a spirited alterca-
MAY .1, 1904. ..
Leading Clothier
tlon Miller slapped Bechdolt in the face.
Neither of the parties will discuss the
matter and probably the seriousness of
the case has been to some extent exag
gerated. The incident is the outgrowth of trouble
In school about a week ago, when Mil
ler's little boy was punished by Bechdolt
for some violation of the rules of the
schbol. The boy received a -whipping
from the superintendent, which was no
doubt unnecessarily se'ere. The boy re
ported to his parents that he was whipped
first with a common yardstick, and that
the superintendent finally picked up a
piece of a board and struck him several
times about the body and legs.
Superintendent Miller presented the
matter to the School Board, who entered
Into an Investigation and found that the
punishment administered to the boy was
unduly severe. It was after this meet
ing of the board that the two superin
tendents met on the street and it Is al
leged Bechdolt received the slap in the
face.
The matter has been talked of freely on
the streets today, but neither of the prin
cipals will make any statement and both
evidently regret the occurrence.
BOY DROWNED IN SNAKE.
Plunged Into Ice-Cold Water and
Sank.
WEISER, Idaho. April 30.-(Special)-Chester
King, a boy about 14 years of
ago, whose parents live In this city, was
drowned In Buttermilk Slough, an arm of
Snake River, about four miles from the
city, at 11 o'clock this morning.
Young King and a companion went to
the slough to fish. When they got there
young King suggested to his companion
that they go In swimming. The other boy
refused, when King threw off his clothes
saying he would show him how to swim.
He jumped into the ice-cold water, which
is about ten feet den at that nntn .,.
almost immediately sank, it Is supposed
from cramp, as he could swim.
The alarm was given by his companion
and after dragging the place for several
hours the body was found and brought to
this city. The mother of the boy was taken
to the hospital yesterday with her right
ankle broken in two places caused from
being thrown from a buggy by a runaway
team. The bones were driven through
the flesh. She is In a serious con
dition and it is feared the shock of her
son's death might prove serious.
INJURED CHILD MAY DIE.
Stereoptlcon Cylinder Explodes at
Entertainment at Kalama.
KALAMA, Wash., April 30. (Special.)
As the result of an explosion of a
Cures Grip and
Humphreys' Specifics cure by acting di
rectly on the sick parts without disturb
ing the rest of the system.
No. CURES.
1. FcTers, Congestions, Inflammations.
2. Worma, Worm Fever, or Worm Disease.
3. Colic, Crying and Wakefulness of Infants
4. Diarrhea, of Children and Adults.
8. Toothache, F&ceache, Neuralgia.
8. Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo.
10. Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Weak Stomach.
14. Salt Rheum, Eruptions, Erysipelas.
15. Rheumatism, or Rheumatic Fains.
16. Ferer and Ague, Malaria.
20. Whoopbis Cough, Spasmodic Cough.
27. Kidney Disease, Gravel, Calculi,
SO. Urinary Incontinence, Wetting Bed.
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cylinder of chemicals just previous to
a stereopticon entertainment to be
given in this city by Chaplain Bateman,
of Vancouver Barracks, last night, Ar
thur Thompson, the 12-year-old son of
I. J. Thompson, of this city, will prob
ably die; while four other people were
seriously injured.
The cylinder, It seems, was of iron,
and one of the flying fragments struck
the boy In the back of the head, frac
turing his skull. Every possible effort
was made to secure a special engine
from the Northern Pacific to convey the
lad to Portland for expert surgical treat
ment but to no avail, and the injured boy
could not be sent to a hospital until the
regular morning train passed through
here this morning.
At St Vincent's Hospital, where Ar
thur Thompson was brought for treat
ment, little hope for his recovery is
entertained. The boy has not been
conscious since the accident occurred,
and it is not likely that he will ever
regain consciousness. Shortly after
the child's wounds were dressed in the
surgery yesterday morning the boy's
father disappeared and has not been
seen since and it is feared that the aw
ful accident to his only child has proven
too great a shock and that he may have
done himself some Injury.
Freshman Reception at Monmouth.
MONMOUTH, Or., April 30. (Special.)
The freshman class at the State Normal
gave its annual reception last evening.
The assembly-room waS tastefully deco
rated in the color of the class, "corn,"
with a profusion of Chinese lanterns. At
the entrance of the room was a large arch
In the colors of the freshmen, where they
received their guests, who then entered
to the arch of the seniors.
The class gave a dramatization of "The
Courtship of Miles Standish." Miss Eu
genia SnelUng took the part of Priscllla,
Albert Olson that of John Alden, and P.
Boche that of Miles Standish. All did
their parts in a very creditable manner,
and they were most appropriately cos
tumed. Miss Emma Kienow, Miss Flor
ence Henkle, Messrs. Powell and Luca9
sang In quartet and responded to an erf-'
core. A large crowd was present
Contract Given Salem Firm.
ASTORIA, Or., April 30. (Special.) A
telegram was received from the War De
partment by Captain George L. Goodale.
Constructing Quartermaster, U. S. A to
day, stating that the contract for con
structing one field officers' quarters, one
double set of Lieutenants' quarters and a
hospital steward's quarters at Fort Ste
vens had been awarded to Erb & Van
Patton, of Salem. The contract price is
$M,374.
Frost Kills Early Vegetables.
WALLA WALLA, Wash., April 30.
(Special.) Frost partially destroyed
beans, early potatoes,, strawberries, spin
ach and other early varieties early this
morning. Chinese and Italian gardens
west of town were badly hurt. Lee
Tong thinks his loss is $1000. Until today
all prospects were splendid.
Death of One-Legged Beggar.
ASHLAND, Or., April 30. (Special.)
Louis Xenard, a one-legged man who
has been begging about Hornbrook for
two or three weeks, was found dead In a
woodshed in the railroad yards there this
morning. Xenard was a Frenchman,
about 30 years old, and was a wreck from
whisky and morphine habits.
Judge McBride at Astoria.
ASTORIA. Or., April 30. (Special.)
Judge McBride was in the city today and
held a short session of the Circuit Court
this afternoon. A number of formal or
ders were handed down, and the court
will meet in about two weeks again to set
equity cases for hearing at the regular
June term.
Imnaha Postmaster Robbed.
LA GRANDE, Or., April 30. (Special.)
Word reached here that the Postmaster,
J,A, Denny, of Imnaha, a mining dis
trict over 100 miles from here, was held
up in his store Thursday night and robbed
pf $90 from the store and something over
$100 from the postofflce. Sheriff Shackle-
I ford of Wallowa County started imme-
diately for the scene of the robbery and
will probably capture the men, though
they had nearly a day's start of him.
Union Socialists' Ticket.
LA GRANDE, Or., April 30. (SpeciaL)
The Socialists of Union County met In
the Labor Hall In La Grande Friday even
ing to perfect organization. W. F. Grider
was elected chairman and Bird F. Lewis,
secretary. After the appointment of the
usual committees a platform was adopted
and addresses were made by several of
the Socialist leaders. The following ticket
was nominated:
Representative, James Gllklnson, North
Powder; Clerk, B. F. Lewis; Sheriff, C.
H. Barnell; Assessor, Peter Kuhn; Treas
urer, N. C. Davis; Commissioner, W. F.
Grider; Recorder, A. N. Mayville.
The Central Committee was empowered
to fill the offices of School Superintendent
Surveyor and Coroner. Thl3 will make a
full ticket for the Socialists In tho June
county election.
Railroad Sues County Assessor.
PENDLETON, Or., April 30. The O. R.
& N. today brought suit against County
Assessor C. P. Strain, alleging assess
ment of railroad property excessive and
that the matter of assessment had been
done In an Irregular way. The petition
was filed asking court for a writ of re
view at the next term.
Multnomah Pays in Taxes.
SALEM, Or., April 30. (Special.)
Multnomah County today paid into the
State Treasury $275,000 on account of
state taxes for the year 190. Yamhill
County remitted $23,948 and Clatsop'
County $13,250.
Mrs. Botkin's Husband Dead.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 30. The sen
tence of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin for the mur
der of Mrs. J. P. Dunning was today post
poned until May 9. W. A. Botkin, her
husband died suddenly last night
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