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3 ; t? Cunning East Indian Swindlers THE DAILY COOS BAY TIMES, MARSHFIELD, OREGON, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1907. i& $ rl Consul'General Wlliam H. Mich ael furnishes a report from Calcutta explaining the skillful methods of some of the natlvo dealers In sub stituting, by means of spurious brands and packages, counterfeits for Imported articles. Ho writes: Tho cunning Indian has demon strated that putting up liquors in labeled and capsuled bottles, with special stamps on the corks, Is no protection at all to the high-grade goods thus treated! In fact, these precautions simply make the way of the swindler easy and profitable. Hotels and Individuals who Import their own goods derive more or less comfortable asurance of the purity of the goods from the elaborate cap sules and marks, but those who buy goods from the bazars can have no such asurance. Theso bazar dealers make a great show of carrying only superior imported goods, and ex hibit the capsuled and gaudily lab eled bottles as proof of their claim. They always offer their goods, the same brands, at a lower price than can be had at reputable European establishments, and explain that their expenses of doing business are much lower than their competitors, and hence they can sell at lower prices. But the fact is they are sell ing spurious and really vile goods in bottles that are genuine. The method of procedure by re presentatives of concerns dealing in counterfeit articles Is to form the acquaintance of head waiters of hotels and the "khansamas" of private establishments where first class wines and liquors are used, and by a satisfactory bribe secure capsules undamaged or slightly damaged. A good price is paid for bottles with labels Intact and for corks with the brand on the side or bottorr that can be used. But tho corks are not essential. The faker can use new corks and mark them with his own metal die. With a supply of capsules, bottles and lab els and corks, tho counterfeiter, with a supply of German spirits, brandy and whisky essence, etc., Is ready for business. Skillful blend ing follows ,the filling of the bottles already labeled and corked, a fine brand from some other country is ready for tho seeker after high grade wine or liquor which he be lieves Is the same article that he would have to pay a quarter or third more for at a reliable dealer's. If the buying of wines and liquors is left to the khansama, he will in vrlab'ly buy of these native dealers, because he can get a tfarger "rake off." He will show his master the bill and expatiate on how much he had saved for his master by buying at the bazar or from a native firm of great wealth who can undersell the European merchants. WILL HAVE CHANCE TO SPIEL IN COURT Tnlkntlvo Railrond President Haled Before- United States Court. Made Certain Allegations. We have clothes for fall and for you They were built to our order by Stein-Bloch and tail ored by that house with all the skill in their power Include among them sacks for business wear some remarkably fine over coat work.withraincoatsbeyond , compare, and'you have our layout Our line is complete but you had better come in early and pick the best. , , Our Furnishings are worthy of consideration from careful buyers We are now par ticularly well stocked with none but i the finest and best known brands of DRESS SHIRTS; NECK WEAR RUBBER GOODS; UNDERWEAR; HANAN and WALKOVER SHOES l&sTT P t" ill ". if lu f l LjLm : THIS LABEL STANDS FOR 53 YEARS I- '& t ; , -OF KNOWING HOW, j 9 I i i ii i m ! ii 'i n H O RECISTERCD IBii i Chicago, Sept. 25. It was decided .today by Judge Landls in the United States district court that the Chicago & Alton shall not be further prose cuted for connection with granting of rebates to the Standard Oil company on oil shipments between Whiting, Ind. and East St. Louis, 111. It was claimed by District Attor ney Sims that his predecessor in of fice had promised the Alton imunlty for the corporation. Attorney Sims therefore asked that the investiga tion by the grand jury of the Alton be discontinued and that tho jury bo discharged. Landis directed the jury to discontinue investigation of tho Alton but declined to discharge that body. Judge Landls .then directed the jury's attention to the following statement of President Moffltt, pub lished In a circular to employees and stockholders recently issued by the Standard Oil company. "Thousands of tons'of 'freight have been shipped during tho last 15 years under the same circumstances as the Standard shipment and if the Standard is guil ty in this case so is practically every other shipper in this great manufac turing territory. Is there a purpose in selecting the Standard as a vic tim?" Said Judge Landis, "I hope I need not say to you that it is ray highest ambition to so administer the affairs in this court so that no one can truthfully allege such things as this. Therefore I direct that a subphonao bo Issued for Mr. Moffltt, directing him to attend your session. I charge you to give dllllgent atten tion to his testimony. Dicky Your dad goes to sleep in church. George My dad has a right to go to sleep In church If be wants to. Ho gaven more to tho preacher than any other man in tho congregation. Chicago Tribune. II Magnes & Matson Marshfield's Leading Outfitters jf PENDLETON HAS FINE WEATHER FOR FAIR Displays Never Equaled Livestock Show Is Excellent Women Take Great Interest. Pendleton, Ore., Sept. 28. With tho most beautiful weather that could be desired and to strains of music by McElroy's famous Portland band, the Umatilla-Morrow district fair opened today, which is Pendleton day. At 10 o'clock the stores were closed for two hours. Many visitors were welcomed to the city. At 1:30 a grand street parade was also held. Speeches will be made this afternoon by Judge C. A. Lowell, ex:Governor T. T. Geer, Colonel William Parsons and others. The pavilion Is a scene of beauty, with the best exhibits ever seen in eastern Oregon. The products of two counties are displayed, much from parts of tho irrigation district whero tho Umltllla federal project is going in. The livestock bIiow Is the best ever seen here. Tho famous Minor exhibit of Shorthorns and other blooded stock is here. Fruits from all sections are of the finest. A special train arrived from Hep pner this afternoon loaded with Mor row county people. Tomorrow is Portland and Live stock day. It promises to bo one of tho features of tho week. Many of the state's best speakers will bo here. Among Portland's leading citizens now hero are Judgo T. G. Halley and C. S. Jackson, publisher of the Jour nal. , Educational day, Friday, will also be a big feature, as will Elks day, Thursday. Women are taking a great Interest in the handsome display of canned fruits, needlewoik, paintings and In other lines. One of the most ictractlve features is tho Indian exhibit of Major Lee Moorhouse of this city, whose col lection of curios and pictures, valued at $3,000, is one of tho best in the northwest. HOTEL MANAGER CAPTURES CROOK Intended Victim of a Clever For- ger Lands Ilim in Prison. Los Angeles, Sept. 28. After years of fruitless endeavor by police all along the coast to get ovldenco to convict A. L. Hadsell of forgery, Manager John S. Mitchell of tho Hol lenbeck hotel tonight not only ef fected a dramatic capture of the man but secured tangible proof of crime. "I got the best of you before, but I guess you've got the best of mo this time," said Hadsell, when locked up. Eearly this morning Hadsell regis tered at tho hotel as Eugene C. Gord, Bakersfleld. Tonight ho returned and casually remarked to Mitchell that ho needed change and would like to havo a Western Union check for ?100 cashed. Mitchell saw at a glanco that it was not tho regular form, and that the signature of R. H. Miller, local manager, was forged. On a pretext Mitchell got Hadsell into his private offlco and called Cashier Merrill of tho Western Union and House Detective Cowen. Merrill pronounced tho check a forgery and Hadsell crammed It Into his mouth and began chewing It. At the same Instant Mitchell threw a powerful arm about his neck and choked him until he gave up tho paper. Then he was jailed. Ho is wanted in San Francisco, Oakland and Portland and operated hero several years ago on a large scale. DAYTON'S SQUADRON AT SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, Sept. 26. A wire less message from the flagship West Virginia, received this evening at tho Goat Island station, says the cruisers of Admiral Dayton's squadron, are lying outside and probably will pass through the Golden Gate tonight or at daylight tomorrow morning if their prospective surgeons certify that the vessels are uninfected by pfauge germs. At their last port of call they had not been detained more than fifteen minutes by the authori ties and were then allowed to pro ceed to their temporary anchorage. Portland & Coos Bay S. S. Line BREAKWATER Sails for Portland and Astoria every' Thursday C. F. MoColhim, Agt. Phone Main 34 - - - - A. St. Dock Read the Want Ads. WORK OF RESCUE WAS GREAT FEAT Shiinvrcckcrt Passengers of tho John Currier Arrive at Seattle on Revenue Cutter.' Seattle, Sept. 28. Tho rovenuo cutter reached, hero tonight, bringing 242 survivors of the wrecked Ameri can ship John Currier, which wont aground in a fog at Bristol Bay, Aug. 9th. Tho work of rescuo constitutes the greatest saving of lives with a single expedition In tho history of Pacific shipping. They took on tho survivors of Unalasko, on tho run down from tho Aictlc whero they had been taken by tho cutter McCulloch after they had spent 34 days on a barren beach. Among the rescued aro 130 Orientals and 110 European, May Prosecute Stuyvesant Fish. Chicago, Sept. 25. United States Attorney Healy said today regarding the charges against Stuyvesant Fish contained in a statement issued yes terday by President Harahan of the Illinois Central, "If I obtain Informa tion that shows that tho Harahan charges are truo and that the al leged misappropriation of funds In this city, this office will certainly take action. Corthell's Delicatessen 2nd and C Streets Phone 561 We hnvo n Spcclnl Variety of Good Things to Eat. TRY OUlt BOSTON BAKED BEANS BROWN BREAD VEAL POT PIE FOR YOUK SUNDAY DINNER They Serve Lunches Hon the Corslcaim Wna Purchased. Now York, Sept. 20. A director of tho Union Tank Lino company was a witness today for tho govern ment In Its suit against tho Standard Oil company. Ho told how ho and C. M. Payne bought tho Corslcana company of Texas with funds fur nished by tho National Trausit com pany, a Stundard subsldary, and held stock in tho Corslcana until 1U00, wnen thoy purchased tho stock from tho Transit company becauso of anti trust legislation. Folgcr said tho agreement to buy tho Corslcana was made verbally. Witness testified that tho management of tho Corsl cana company continued unchanged and Us accounts were forwarded to Mr. Chesbourough at 2G Broadway, headquarters of tho Standard Oil. Read the Want Ads. Tho perfection In soap raanufac turo has been reached in Gasono. I Perfection In washing will result It you use It. THIRTEEN WITNESSES TELL SAME STORY Hornli'H Nmiie Not Mentioned in Yes- UtcLij-'s Proceedings. Wells Furnished Money. Boise, Sept,2C. At tho end of to day's proceedings In tho trial of Sen ator Borah, tho Government had dis posed of thirteen witnesses, all oC whom sworo that John I, Wells, ono of tho men Indicted with Senator Borah, gavo them money with which they took out timber land claims. When thoy received their patents, they nil declared Wells sent them to a man named Prltchard who took their deeds and gavo them $250.00 each. Ono of tho witnesses said that In addition to taking out tho claim himself, be induced several others to do so. The testimony of tho thirteen witnesses was almost identical la character and becamo somewhat monotonous, tafc H 'II n s !M m i Ml J in m i "H .1M M -si A JP ?' ""-.
