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FRIDAY fl 4t-4 tk wty EDITION MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. VOL II. MARSHFIELD, OREGON, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1907. No. 72. T"Z?Z"" "fMmuuiJBgaiBPKBiiimii -ni "fnnnMt 8 v , tf , I FISH MAKES Says Illinois Central Earnings Were Freely and Fic titiously Padded. DIRECTED AT HARAHAN Will Attempt Wresting Control From lliirt'imnn Exposure a Sensation. New York, Sept. Stuyvcsant Fish, cx-president of the Illinois Central Railroad, made public today a cir cular addressed to the stockholders of the Illinois Central Railroad Com pany, in which he askes for proxies to be used in the annual stockhold ers' meeting to be held in Chicago, Wednesday, October 10 next. At this meeting four directors are to be chosen, three of them to suiceed John Jacob Astor, Stuyvcsaat Fish a.id E. II. Harrinjan, and to 1U1 i vacancy for a term of ono year. Coming down to recent history, Mr. Fish says: "The methods pursued by those of your board of directors who act In the Interest of the Union Pacific have been so high-handed as to bo- come the subject of vido-spread com- ment. At a recent meeting of tho board I offered a resolution of in quiry into subject matters which should properly be disclosed to every I shareholder. While In tho act of reading the resolution, Mr. Peabody, representing Union Pacific Interests, iiiuvuu to uujourn, unu j. i. iiara - lian,' who was presiding, summarily AlnonM f li cnaninn T ntni- lliwiin-'i m, the power given by the by-laws, the minority wno truly represent tno in terests of the Illinois Central share holders called a special meeting, whereat 1 offered a resolution of In quiry Into tho evident padding of tho accounts. Say Accounts Are Padded. "Such Inquiry was necessary. The all-Important duties so ably dis charged by the late J. C. Weling, who for 1G years as vice-president and d'rector had exercised a close supervision over the accounting de partment, had been on his death, In November last, delegated by J. T. Ilarahan to hi3 own immediate as- sistant, to be performed as incidental to his other work. It appears from tho annual report of tho Illinois Cen tral Company for the year ending June 30, 1907, that there was an ex traordinary increase in net receipts of the corporation during the last four months, which increase is whol ly Inexplicable and obviously Incon sistent with tho facts upon any proper accounting, and clearly made for the purpose of producing a favor able and fictitious showing. "The first third of the year showed an Increase ln.net receipts of $665, 070. Then came the change in the presidency and in the next third of the year tho net receipts decreased by $572,586. Finally in the last four months they were suddenly increased by $1,253,889, of which increase $004,751 Is reported as made in the single, month of June. This is a palpable misstatement, which Is fur ther emphasized by the fact that, al though neither the mileage nor the operating conditions had changed In the slightest degree, the succeeding month of July showed a falling off of $35,09S In net revenue as against tho reported gain of $604,711 In June. Yet my resolution of inquiry was referred for report to the presi dent, tho very officer who had brought tho accounting directly un der his own control, and, of course, 1 its whole purpose was defeated. iii..r,.,. in uni-Piinnn Rule. "Tin tn thia timo t lmve not asked for a single proxy, nor would I do ; so now wore it for tho extraordin ary efforts tho present management are putting forth, with the evident intention of electing E. H. Harrlman and such persons as he may select, backed by tho holdings! of tho Union Pacific Company, which constitute a practical balance of power. It Is for you to determine whether their hold ing of about 30 per cent of the stock is to name the directors of tho Illi nois Central Company without tho consent and to tho detriment of the remaining 70 per cent. Do you wish your property to bo managed as here tofore, in tho Interest of tho whole body of stockholders, or to bo dom- inated by tho Union Pacific, which, it , he is a candidate for the presidency thus put In control for four years, on tho Independent ccaguo ltcket, or will In that time cause such porma-jon any othor ticket, nent traffic contracts and engage- "I cannot conceive of any condi ments to bo made as will deprive the tlons under which I would bo will Illinois Central of the proper en-ilng to become a candidate," ho said, largement of Its advantages and pre- "This determination 1b not because vent Its securing Its legitimate rov- of any feeling of pique or disappoint enue for all time to come. ment at the result of the lata olee- "The repeated requests of large ;t!on. I am well satisfied to havo the numbers of stockholders that I not offorts of tho league through tho only represent their holdings at the olectlon of other3 to promote the meeting, but also address tho stock- principles I stand for. I dlsllko hold holdors at large In advance thereof Ing office, and dislike being place.l is a sufficient excuse for this lotter, in a position where the sincerity ot as well as for the enclosure herowith ' my principles can be questions of a form of proxy running to two of my colleagues in the board, Chas M. Beach and James D. Cutting and myself." Mr. Abel Improves. W. M. Abel on Bain street, is im proving nicely. He was recently kicked by a horse. ECHOES OF HALL FIELD. Tncomn, Sept. 2C Tacoma 4, Butte 3. Seattle, Sept. 2 C Seattle G, Aberdeon 1. O Portland, Sept. 26. Port- land 10, San Francisco G. San Francisco, Sept. 2G. Los Angeles 4. n.tktnmi a Game called In tenth inning on account of darkness. 0 4 4V THEY HAD USES FOR THE MONEY Snn Francisco Supervisors, Though Favoring- Trolley, Affixed Them selves to Mullnlly's Money. San Francisco, Sept. 26. When the Ford case resumed today former Supervisor Coffee, who previous to his election had beu a hack driver, testified that he received from Su pervisor Gallagher $4,000 in two in stallments to vote for the trolley franchise for the United Railroad. Me admitted having an immunity contract with the prosecution and said he favored the franchise before Jio was bribed. Former. Supervisor Colonen testl nod to the same effect. Ho talked with Rouf about the franchise and with Rouf and Gallagher had dined with Thorwall Mullallv. assistant president of the United Railroad. Hie franchise, he said, was not dis cussed at tho dinner. Former Supervisors Harrlgan.Daly Walsh, Nichols, Phillips and Boxton were called in succession find ex- Inmlned briefly Each testified to , havlng rocC!,ved $4,000 of bribe money from Gallagher. All favored the trolley franchise but did not re fuse pay for their votes. It was not until late In the day tnnt thnm dnvninno.i nv t0-,ti,r i that was not practically a repetition I f what had gone before. This was . Whcn former Supervisor Wilson. now a member of the stato railway commission, was on the stand. WI1 son confessed to having received $10,000 for his voto on the over- head trolley franchise bill ill while serv- lug as supervisor and he undertook to explain, at his own request, tho part he had taken In preparing the way for tho passage o'f the ordinance. Wilson declared he had been misrep resented in tho papers and thta his actions wero due to his loyalty o Ruef, who ho said, had procured his election as supervisor and later us railroad commissioner. Surprise was manifested by the large crowds I who attended today's sessions at the utter nonchlarico exhibited by tte witnesses as they told of their cor iruption. Not ono of the former su- pervisors betrayed the slightest emotion even under cross-examina tion, and several of them partici pated In humorous exchanges be tween the opposing counsel. ROOT BACK IN GOOD HEALTH Plans for tho Serrctary's Trip e to Mexican Capital Aro Complete. Washington, Sept. 2G. Secretary Root, who returned to Washington last night, resumed his work today with a zest that indicates complete recovery from tho exhausted condi tion in which he left Washington at the beginning of tho summer. Tho Secretary appears in fine physical condition. The itinerary for his Mexican trip is complete. Mr. and Mrs. Root, Miss Root, Mr. Doyle, his prlvato secretary for this occasion, and a personal attendant and a maid left Washington on the Pennsylvania Railroad at 3:40 p. m. on Wednesday via St. Louis for San Antonio, Tex., whore they will arrive on the morning of tho 28th. They will reach Laredo Sun- I day the 29th. At this point the party win uo taken in nand by tno Mexican reception committee, headed by General Limantour, and will arrive in the city of Mexico on the evening of September 30th. Secretary Root expects to spend tho first week after his arrival wholly in the City of Mex ico. NO BEE BUZZING IN WILLIES HAT Hearst Finds Amazing Modesty Con- cernhij Himself. Nomina- tion 11ns No Chances. New York, Sept. 20. In an Inter view published here, William R. 1 Hearst takes occasion to denv that' through campaigning tor somo office that I don't want and that I would only consent to hold through n sense of public duty, as I would servo on a Jury." Annlo Larson Sails. The Columbia took the Annie Lar sen to sea last evening. li IEDS Help Problem to Be Discussed Tonight by Mayor E. E. Straw. TEAMS WANTED FOR WORK Dlers Will .Make Additional Report. Big Time nt Chamber of CommiMcrcc. What Marshfield is doing, and what Marshfleld needs, will bo set forth by the Mayor at tho Chamber of Commerce tonight. Mayor Straw called on the Secre tary of the Chamber of Commerce yesterday and asked what could bo done in the way of aiding to secure teams and laborers tor the city work. "Come and state your wants and needs before the Chamber of Com merce tomorrow night," was tho re sponse, and the Mayor will give a brief review of what the city is doing omclally and what needs to be done. In a growing city like Marshfield, conditions often force themselves on the officials unawares, and tho citi zens do not realise tho strides for ward until brought face to face with the new order of things. It is a tact that what would have met the city's needs two years ago, one year ago, or even six monhs ago, will not answer now. Stone and concrete blocks going up on threo cprnors within a stone's throw of each other.iturcd sometime Sergeant of Dotec- a $75,000 building to bo startecT within a few days, tho ground broken for tho foundation of another large concrete block with others in prospect, has made it necessary to establish fire limits within the city. " "&s also made it necessary to open UP extend and improve streets, and all have combined to create a demand for labor In excess of the supply. The building and improvements aro not keeping pace with the demands and the Chamber of Commerce, after seeing family after family turned away because there are not sufficient living quarters, has advertised for some one to ,bulld one hundred new residences, guaranteeing tenants for them all. Now could the city author ities, stating that the help avallablo Is altogether inadequate for the Im provements demanded, and the May or will probably tonight ask tho Chamber of Commerce to include in that body's advertisement, a bid for laborers and teams to help carry on tho numerous improvements already planned and under way. Another matter of interest to tho citizens tonight will bo a second re port of H. C. Dlers, chairman of tho joint port committee. An exhaustive report was made threo weeks ago, but as there is an evident disposition among the people to keep the sub ject allvo until the port commission becomes a legal entity, Chairman Dlers will again report progress to night. Mr. C. A. Smith, of Minneapolis, head of tho C. A. Smith Lumber Company of Coos Bay, is in the city and likely will be present at tonight's meeting of the Chamber also. Topics of interest to every citizen of Marsh fleld will be up for discussion. The meeting will be called to order at 8 o'clock. HEADLIGHT WINS SPRINTING RACE The races at Arago yesterday were attended by a good crowd, something over five hundred people. Results as follows: Pony race Cousin Jack, owned by L. J. Simpson, first; Bluebell, owned by YV. E. Paull, second. Buggy race Ono mile George B. owned by A. N. Linogar, first; Pinto, owned by W. W. Gage, second. Free for all Running Headlight, owned by F. P. Norton, first; Her- mlss, owned by Stewart, second Saddle race Tie between Evelyn C, owned by John Yoakam, and Greenlaw, owned by F. P. Norton. Races for Today. Trotting Three minuto class, one mile Zamoak, owned by F. P. Nor ton; George B, owned by Fred Line gar; Pinto, owned by W. W. Gage. Novelty race Ono mile $25 at each quarter Shirley, owned by R. B. Bnber; Evelyn C, owned by John Yoakam; Joe, ownea by J, C. Englo man; Lady S, owned by Levi Smith. Free for all running Half mllo Headlight, Butterfty, owned by C. II, James; HermlsH, Annie Laurie, owned by L. J. Simpson. Free for all Foot Race Ono hun dred yards. BROKE PROPELLER BLADE ON TRIP ! .id II Captain Nicholson of the Launon Flsh, nn his last trip to Bandon and Coqullle, lost a blade of his propel ler by coming In contact with a rock. Notwithstanding, ho came back t6 the Bay with tho largest load over carried from that country on a boat the size of tho Fish 80 barrels and two large packages. Un til the repairs aro made tho boat can only bo used for light towing. Buy your grecerios at Sacchl'B. SLAY HIS WE Young Woman Was Murdered in Her Keswick House Apartments. LAID AT COVINGTON'S DOOR Clew, Which Is Not Made Public, Followed by Seattle Police. Seattle, Wash., Sept. 26. Mrs. Agnes True McCombs Covington, tho trunk tragedy victim, was strangled to death In tho apartments occupied by herself and husband and his friend, Charles Burilson, at tho Kes wick house, at the northwest corner of Ninth avenue and Stewart street. That Frank Covington and Charles Burilson committed tho foul crime is the belief of tho police. Telegrams and letters by the dozen have been sent by the police to outsldo depart ments asking that the two men bo arrested. The present whereabouts of the two men is a3 much a mystery now as when the trunk containing its ter rible secret was washed up on tho beach at South Alki Sunday morn ing. That they aro both fleeing from justice is believed to be certain. Accused Men Enmeshed. Link by link the chain of evidence Is being forged about the two sus pected men. That they will be cap- tlves Charlc3 Tennant and Chief of Police C. W. Wnppenstein aro contl dent. They say it may take time, but tho men will ultimately be brought to justice. Out of tho mass of information bearing on tho case a few facts ttand out prominently. First, tho murder was committed in the Keswick house. The evidence js conclusive on that -point. The bed clothing in that house was used to wrap tho corpse and it was that bed clothing that was found about the body. Second, Covington had at times ad ministered severe beatings to his wife and persona living in the house where they had apartments are sure that he choked her at times. Those assaults were usually1 made In tho presence of Charles Burilson, Cov ington's bosom chum and companion. . Third, at the Keswick apartments Burilson was known as Mr3. Cov ington's uncle. Fourth, Burllson's clothing, now positively idontificrt, was found In the trunk with the body of tho mur dered woman. Fifth, Burllson's connection with the crlmo and the motive for It Is es tablished by the statement of C. D. Long, who says that Covington tried to force Mrs. Covington to accept the attention of Burilson, his friend, forced upon her. Long overheard a conversation which establishes that fact. Covington Rents Bride. The apartments In tho Keswick were tho scene of several violent rows between Covington and his vlfo during which Burilson was usually prosent. The last one occurred on tho night of Sunday, September 1. On that night the Covlngtons were heard rushing back and forth through their rooms. Mrs. Coving ton screaming as If she were being beaten. So bad became the row that ivirs. Mackay, wife of the landlord, wont upstairs and knocked at tho locked door demanding admittance. Tho nolso had ceased and Coving ton finally camo to the door In an undershirt and trousers, his sleoves rolled up above his elbows. Ho opened tho door only enough to talk to Mrs. Mackay through the crack. Ho explained that Mrs. Covington had been drinking too much and Mrs. Mackay told him he must keep her still. 'She AVI1I Re Still." "She will bo still from now on," 3aid Covington as he closed tho door, pr0m that time on Mrs. Covington was neither' seen nor heard by any ono in tho Keswick apartments and she may havo been lying dead while Covington was telling Mrs. Mackay that "she will bo still from now on." Tho Covlngtons and Burilson dis appeared from the Keswick apart ments between tho night of Septem ber 5, and tho morning of Septem ber 6. No ono saw or heard them go. Their apartments wero in tho rear of tho second floor, tho windows opening out on tho back porch. Tho Covlngtons were In tho habit oi going In and out tnrougn a uacic win dow instead of through the hall and front cntranco nnd tho trunk con taining tho body was probably taken through this window and carried down the back biuirs from the apart ments. This v. as done probably on the night of September 5 but inhiht have been done on any night between Sep tember 1 and 5. A thorough canvas of the transfer companies and Individual expressmen made yesterday nnd last night failed to locate any man who had takon a trunk from tho Koswlck npartnienta on tho night of Septombor 5 and it Is probablo that Covington hirod n rig and carried tho trunk away, probably with tho assistanco of Bur ilson. Motive Is Vile. Tho motive found attho house is J vile beyond comprehension. Unmis takable evidence points to tho fact that Covington wished his child wife, a bride of less than seven months, to accept the advances of his friend, Burilson. The girl was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Truman McCombs of Ver non, British Columbia. At the time of tho death of her mother, about two years ago, she came to Seattle and lived with her grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, her aunt, Miss Jennie Robinson, and her uncle, who Identified the body yesterday. Burilson Is painted by the police as nn arch-fiend; is about 5 feet 11 in ches tall, of rather heavy build and of dark complexion. He has a cata ract In ono eye. When mnrrled Inst March Covington gave his ago as 21 years. Covington, tho missing husband, told several persons that he came from Louisville, Ky., nnd It Is known that his sister Edith formerly lived there. His father has been missing for soveral years. He Is supposed to havo other relatives in Kentucky. Ho Is about 22 years of nge, and about five feet four inches tall, weighed about 135 pounds, slender build, dark eyes, hair and complex Jon. J. B. Covington, a well known grain dealer of St. Paul, Minnesota, Is his uncle. MANY THINGS MADE OF PAPER Germans Manufacture Almost Every thing from Wood Pulp. Paper rugs, table cloths, wearing apparel, towels, sacks and other ar ticles not usually associated with a paper factory are tho latest products to wear tio "Made In Germany" mark, 3lnco tcxtilo factories in Ger many have been experimenting with wood plup paper in tho effort to bp released from dependence on foreign cotton and jute. Yarn is now being spun from paper and woven into these commo dities, but tho German manulactur ers say that it makc3 "fabrics" that would deceive tho eye and that will wear a3 well and look as well as the same materials made out' of tho sort of yarn that our ancient grand mothors used to spin. Consul T. H. Norton of Chemnitz, where ono of tho biggest "paper yarn plants in Germany Is located, has sent samples of some of tho prod ucts to the bureau of manufactures. The coarsest Is a sacking material and closely resembles ordinary juto racking in appearance. It Is fairly strong, and valiable reports state that it is fully as durablo a3 the ar ticle of jute. Some rather tastefal tignrcd stuffs Intended for hangings, portieres, etc., arc of composite structure, tho warp being of cotton and the woof of paper yarn. Heavier materials of this sort are said to ren der good service for rugs. The lighter stuffs are apparently too stiff to lend themselves easily for use as wearing apparel, A light, blue stuff with a lustrous surface Is, however, not far removed In point of pliability and suppleness from cor tain grades of American cotton fab rics which find a ready market among the Chinese. A closely woven stuff, upon which designs havo been printed, could be used very effect ively for a wall covering. HOTEL AT SCENIC CAVES IN JOSEPHINE Were Made Famous by .Joaquin Miller- Robert Veatch Secures Per mit for Hostlery. Grants Pass, Ore., Sept. 24. Fu ture visitors to tho Josephine County caves, made famous by Joaquin Mil ler, will not have to endure tho hard ships past visitors havo had to stand In order to view this great natural curiosity. Robert Veatch, of this city, has secured permission from tho Government to erect a hotel at thoso caves and It Is his intention to put up a building this season along tno lines of the Lewis and Clark Forestry Building. On tho stream that flaws out of tho caves, known as Cave Creek, ho will Install an electric dynamo nnd light his buildings and also the lntorlor of tho caves. Tho natural beauty of tho caves has been greatly marred by tho smoke from tho torches of tho visit ors, but electric lights will remedy all this. Several of the' passages will have to bo enlarged, as at tho present tlmo a visitor has to crawl for soveral feet In going from one chambor to another. Thero aro two ways of reaching tho caves from Grants Pass. Ono Is to go In by tho way of Sucker Creek and Cave Creek, which is a natural water grade. Tho othor Is to go in by tho way of Williams Creok. Tho forestry sorvico Is plan ning to lmprovo tho roads loading to thoso cavos and they aro suro to be come popular with tho vacation soek ing public. Several years ago ono ot tho largo San Francisco papers undertook to exploit these caves, but for some rea son the project was given up; but the remains of the old cabins can be seen today. New OH Oillce. The old Droakwater wharf Is being ropalrod and the northeast corner Is bolng arrangod for a fish market and ofllcos for tho Associated Oil Com pany. Mr. Thomas Horry, of Em pire, will conduct tho fish market. Five 1 1 locks Sold. N. T. Throne, of tho Coos Bay Townslto Company, reports tho sale or flvo blocks of the company's plat across tho bay. i TREATY The Evasive Reply of Laurier to the Demands of Labor. ' MUST STUDY THE QUESTION Government Organ Declares tho Do minion's Interests Will He Protected. Ottawa, Ont., Sept. 26. Sir Wil frid Laurier today sent a telegram in reply to a request from tho Domin ion Trades and Labor congress that notice be given to abrogate tho Jap anese treaty and that In tho mean time tho Importations of Japanese be kept down to tho number arranged for somo tlmo ago by both countries. Ho recounts tho fact that the pres ent treaty with Japan wns negotiated in response to public sentiment, and then says: "You baso your appeal for the de nunciation of this treaty on the al legation that a crisis has arisen In British Columbia by reason of tho unprecedented Influx of Japaucso While It Is true that most regrettable incidents havo lately occurred in Vancouver, there seems reason to doubt that tho caua wan tho Influx of Japanese as I am in possession of a telegram from tho mayor of Van couver,' which has been rmlorod public which expressly avers that tho disturbances wero directed against Asiatics generally rather than against Japanoso.Under such circum stances any preclpltnte action i.-lght be regrettable, nnd before commit ting themselves to such a course tho government thinks that they should fully Investigate Into the caso hch within'' the recent past has caused a greater Influx to our shores than pre viously of orlontal people. "Wilfrid Laurier." Tho Globe, tho most Important government organ In Canada, says: "Tho government ban no dc.lre to abrogate tho present treaty with Ja pan, giving unrestricted freedom of acces3 to all Japanese subjects, en tering Canada, unless It Is found that present negotiations prove abortive, rtorogatlon of the, treaty would for feit special tariff considerations Can ada pow has from Japan and would seriously mllltato asainst tin- con tinuance of tno rapid growth of Ca nadian trade with that country. However, if it should becomo a ques tion of choosing between tho continu ance of tho large Japanese Influx of immigrants into British Columbia and tho abrogation of tho treaty, the government will not hesitate to ab rogate the treaty." London, Sept. 26. A dispatch tc tho Times from Peking today says that tho lnbor troubles at Vancouver aro being followed with much lutor est In tho far cast, whero an unalo goiiB problem has now arisen between China and Japan. A Japanese im perial ordinance, No. 352, of July 27, 1899, rigorously forbids all for eigners, whether Suropeans, Ameri cans or Chinese, from working in Japan as laborers In agriculture, fish ing, 'mining, manufacturing unrt other classes of Industry outsldo tho nar row residential settlements oxcopt by special permission of tho local authorities, Tho dispatch adds: "Such permission, wo aro informed, is nover given." Comes to Rubber. San Frunclsco, Sept. 26, I. Iml, Japanese consulato of Honolulu, ar rived hero today on tho steamer Si beria, having orders by his govern ment to proceed to Vnncouver and make a thorough Investigation of tho recont anti-Japanese outbreaks thore. fines For Vacation. Cell Ireland departed yesterday for nn extended vacation. While ab sent ho will visit many of the towns of Eastern Oregon, and also Prlne vlllo and tho other towns' of the cen tral part of tho state. Daughter Recovered. Ed. Colgan returned yesterday from Salem ttnd reports that Ida daughter who was 111 has recovered. Tho girl had scarlet fovor and for a short time her llfo was despaired of. Move Into NVw Home. H. J. Isaacs and family havo moved Into tholr now horn-- -ir tho corner of Sherman avonuo and Smto street, North Bend. The hi.Illag was completed within a mmi i prl it adds ono moro family to Major i m ney's Plat B. Ordinance KflVctlvo In 80 ' i, E. L. C. Farriu, city attoe in forms the Times that the fii Mn unce does not go Into effect until ho expiration of thirty days. Free to Jliiiinni-r Atfuin. Washington, Sept. 36. Mrs. C -r-rlo Nation, recently committed to iVo workhouse for disorderly co-mint, was released today, her fine hut ng neon puhl by a friend. Nineteen for Davy Jones' Locker. Montgomery, Ala., Sopt, 26. It is reported that 19 persons wero drowned on tho government vnrVs In the Tomblgbeo river near Jackson. m m M 1 . i rja rw jr. Tf&.fr l.