The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957, January 24, 1908, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextPROFITABLE INVESTMENT AcUcrtlscrs get good returns from announcements placed In Tho Dally Times. VOL II. if HS ADMITS HE Land Fraud Grafter Under Oath Tells That He Has Been Promised Concessions in Return for the Evidence He Will Give in the Hall-Mays Trial in Portland. ' (By Associated Press.) PORTLAND, Jan 23. Under oath II. II. Hendricks, former United Estates Commissioner admitted in the Hall-Mays trial today that he had heen promised Immunity by the pros ecution, arranging for a fine, provid ed ho pleaded guilty to conspiracy on tho chargo in connection with the Butto Creek Land, Llvstock and Lumber Company's homestead claim scheme, and went on tho witness stand ngainst Hall. Under cross ex amination Hendricks admitted ho "Had an idea" that fraudulent home stead claims were to bo turned over to tho Butto Creok company of which Hendricks was secretary and treas urer. During his examination Hen dricks disclosed former Special Agent Loomls in an apparently un favorable light, In that ho alleged that when Loomis was sent to ex amine claims it was arranged that claimants should bo on their respect ive claims so that he could report favorable to tho dopartment. All but ono claimant, a woman, showed up and an alleged falso affidavit was prepared for Loomis in this con nection. CONCERT SINGER SHOT TO DEATH Deed Believed to Bo Act of Jealous Locr Who Is Arrested. (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, 'Jan. 23. Mrs. Cath- rino Cartright, a concert hall singer was found shot to death in her room at 92 Wells Street today. The police aro searching for James McGee, who it is said, was attentivo to tho woman. He was arrested recently for firing several shots at another man whom he believed to be Mils rival. He was out on bail. EX-SENATOR TO BE OPERATED ON John L. Wilson Goes to Baltimore for Kidney Troubles. (By Associated Press.) SEATTLE, Jan. 23. Former United Sta'tes Senator John L. Wilson left hero Monday night for tho John Hopkins hospital for an operation for kidijey trouble. POSTPONES DECISION ON THE DEMURRERS Judge Dunno Will Not Take Action On Indicted Bnnk Ofllclnls For Another Week. (By Associated Press) SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22. Judge Dunne continued for one week his decision upon tho demurrers to in dictments against them filed by Wal ter G. Barnett, and J. Dalzell Brown, formerly vice president and general manager respectively of the Califor nia Safe Deposit & Trust Co., now Jn the hands of a receiver. A similar postponement was taken in the de murrer of James Treadwell, a former director. HUSHING AVORK ON AVARSniPS. VALLEJO, Jan. 21. The work of coaling the cruUer South Dakota is proceeding at Mare Island Navy yard, pdeparatory to placing tho ship in commission. Her crow is being made up and she will carry eight hundred men. The work of overhauling the torpedo boat destroyer Paul Jones at a costtof $23,000 has been authori zed and work Is under way. The collier Promethus Is under construc tion at Maro Island and being rushed. One fifth of the work is complete. SO CALLED LUCK aW HANGED FOR IMMUNITY A HOI ROAST FOR THE JAPS American Korean Commission Issues an Appeal That Is Scathing in Denunciation. (By Assoclatod Press. SEATTLE, Jan. 23. 060 Wan and Leo Ching SI1, tho aathorlzed committee of the Korean Association of the United States issued a public statement asking Americano to make an effort to assist Koreans in their fight against the Japanese, "All the ethics of civilization, the laws of nations and all tenets of Humanity and Christianity," says the appeal, "are trampled on by the Japanese in their treatment of the Koreans." Peace Orators Win in Lengthy Debate Against Censure of Government Buget. (By Associated Press.) TOKIO, Jan. 23. After a debate of three and a half hours a motion to consuro tho government In the matter of tho budget was defeated in tho lower house by 177 to 168 votes. TRAGEDY CONSUMMATED IN N. Y. RESTAURANT Desperate Woman Pours Butfats Into Man's Body Then Takes Own Life. (By Associated Press,) NEW YORK, Jan. 22. A woman believed to be May It. Clark shot and killed Frank Brady, an advertising agent, in tho crowded restaurant of a department store then turned the weapon on herself firing three shots into her body Inflicting serious wounds. She Was taken to the bos- 'pltal. Brady was shot fltw times. The woman later died. 8he need two l revolvers and a third fully lpoded was found in her muff. SIIAAV WILL SELL HOLDINGS. Makes Agreement to Dispose of His Stock In Carnegie Trust Co. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Jan. 23. Bx-Secre-tary Shaw stated that he has not resigned the presidency of the Carne gie Trust Co., but that hes had con tracted to sell his holdings in tho company and If he was paid accord ing to tho terms he would resign March 1. THAT LITTL! WASHINGTON, Jan. 22. The Ispme heavy headway in the north ern part of the Island of Hayti ac cording to information received by I tho State Department. Capo Hay- tlen Is threatened. Revolutionists are already In possession of neigh boring villages. Bo sura that your chief tmslnee oompotitor doesn't beat you in ad wtiilne and be will boat you It Mt ft lot for a little. HA IS ONLY ANOTHER NAME- FOR. HARD y MKMIItilt OF ASSOCIATED PRESS THE COOS BAY TIMES, Early Day Happenings Repeat ed in North Bend Accord ing to Authentic Story. A warrant for the arrest of C. C. Flood, wanted for pointing a pistol at parties in North Bend, was' brought over by officer Johnson, of the neighboring city this morning, and he returned with his prisoner, who had been discharged from cus tody by Assistant District Attorney Farrin on a chargo made against him in Marshfleld. It is claimed that Flood held up a gambling joint in North Bend sever al days ago, when things began to look black for him, and escaped to Marshfleld whero he was arrested by Officer Condron for carrying a con cealed weapon. He was hailed be fore Judge Upton and asked for time. Ho was allowed out on fifty dollars ball. It Is said that Flood was in a gam bling place in North Bend recently and that ho had fixed the roulette wheel so that his winnings became such that tho men running the game be'eamo suspicious and found that he "worked" them.- It is alleged that Flood pulled a gun and stood off the crowd while he backed away '.'rom the premises with his winnings. For fear that he would give them away, it is said that the gamblers later offered Flood a free passage from Coos Bay if ho would go, as he was "broke." This offer was not taken advantage of, and when tho affair came to tho ears of the North Bend authorities a warrant was Is sued for his arrest and Flood was taken to North Bend for his prelimin ary hearing. It Is probable that some interesting findings will develop at tho trial. On Bottom AVlth Load of Stone, Mas ters & MeLain's Craft Has Second Accident. . Tho huge scow used by Masters & McLain for carrying stone from the company's quarries on the south fork of the Coos River, was wrecked this morning at daylight while being brought to Marshfleld by the launch Coos River. She was loaded with rock and evidently struck something in the river which caused her to take in water so rapidly that she was towed to shallow water just as she sank. This is the second time the big scow has been wrecked in about a month and this was her first trip af ter being repaired from jer former damage. Tho scow was being towed down the rivor at daylight to make the most of tho tide when the acci dent happened. A large force of men and several boats will be taken to the scene of the accident tonight in an endeavor to float the scow once more. Masters & McLain appear' to be un fortunate with this craft which Is In great demand to carry stone to Its crusher, to be used for the buildings being made from crushed rock in Marshfleld. The scow left here a couple of days ago in good condition and tho reason for her sinking Is not yet apparent. THE HARDEN TRIAL ECHO. Court Martini of Accused Officers Is Commenced. (By Associated Press.) BERLIN, Jan. 23. The trial by court martial of Count Von Hohenau and Lynar, arising from articles pub lished In tho Dlo Sukunft, by Max mllllan Harden, and the subsequent Harden-Von Moltko libel suit opened yesterday. jiiiriiiiiM'iiiiiBijMiiujiujuiiaMiCTaKBMnpaigBiUBiMi 111 Ei OF SUN FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 1908. ITER SW5JII BAY Steamer Leaves Portland With Large List of Passengers on Board. Tho Breakwater sailed from Port land last night. Following are the passengers enroute for Coos Bay. James Ferrey, F. Boutin, Chas. Lee, W. H. Barry, A. Abott, C. C. Springer, Geo. F. Hildebrand, F. C. Keenman, F. Bachman and wife, Mrs. Chas. Young, R. F. Crittenden, R. L. Edwards, Fred Lionwebber and wife, Mrs. Noble, Mrs. B. M. Richardson, R. K. Booth, Irving Bath, L. D. Pcttijohn, E. G. Stack, Louis Haugch and wife, W. A. Brown, Bell Smith, J. W. Hilhelm,' R. A. Morgan, C. S. Hampton, E. J. Dally, Mrs. R. A. Morgan, T. Thomas, D. Thomas, H. B. Watson, Louis Troyer, A. Rogers, R. Kopplln, F. W. Radford, C. Hol man, A. Barrlcklow, J. A. Johnson, Geo. Merdln, John Marsdon, F. Bucholtz, L. Gagner, A. F. Hall, J. G. Stevenson, Geo. Hlllar, John McCuo, W. H. Moody, J. Graham, William A. Baker, James Watson, Walter McLandis, Matt Bergshultz, Leopold Slinniger, E. Sandberg, Axtel Rait, James Tripllo, Frank Stergon, Alf Trlppi, W. H. Escue, B. Doyle, A. Bogard, Harry Kllgeorge, W. Wash- und, G. Wick. HEADS LIVESTOCK MEN. California Citizen Honored by Elec tion to Presidency. (By Associated Press.) DENVER, Jan. 23. H. A. Jastro, dt Bakersfield, Cal., was unanimously elected president of the American National Livestock Association to day succeeding Murdo MacKenzie, of Trinidad, Col., who served two terms and declined re-election. Citizens and Council Crack Jokes Over Condition of Streets Plan Great Im provements. "City Duck Pond, Shooting not allowed." This was the placard stuck In the middle of a bad mud puddle on Sherman avenue near the Bank of Oregon In North Bend by some practical joker a few days ago. To make tho duck part of tho pond appear more real, a couple of real ducks were laid In tho puddle. Lying on a box in the doorway of a hardware store was a shot gun. This was near the scene of the "duck pond," and it proved the truth of the assertion that "It Is an ill wind that blows nobody good." Tho hard waro firm sold guns ami in this manner made "hay" by novel ad vertising, the joker's "duck pond" furnishing the amusing feature of tho whole affair, which aroused much amusement from pedestrians. North Bond streets like those In Marshfleld aro rather muddy, but the citizens of that city take a numerous vI6"wof tho matter. At a meeting of the North Bond city council a-short tlmo ago, tho city fathers had much amusemont over discussion as to whether whistling buoys should bo placed at the street corners so that tho vehicle drivers would not lose their way. Tho week ly paper also made a similar sugges tion, and the spirit of North Bond is ono of optimism In tho face of a quick growth which has not allowed time for perfection in tho streets. Tho new council, however, has made a good start and intends to remedy the muddy streets os soon as tho rainy season has passed. Plana aro In progress at present for this purpose and the recent appoint ment of a city engineer will assist greatly in the work. ZJj 1 lH lie Zl THE UNEMPL EXPERTS ARE Head of New York State In sane Asylum Tells of Talks With Thaw. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Jan. 23. Tho intro duction of expert testimony in the Thaw trial begun today. Dr. Charles G. Wagner superintendent of the state hospital for the insane at Bing hamton, N. Y., told in detail of the physical examinations ho and Dr. B. D. Evans made of Thaw in the tomb3 during the four months fol lowing the killing of Stanford White and conversations with Thaw in which the prisoner declared that Providence took the matter of the White killing In his hand. It was a general repetition testimony of the first trial. Bryan Admits Idea Did Not Originate With Him But Is a Good One. (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, Jan. 23. The Record Herald says today that Bryan was not. tho originator of the Guaranty PJan for the protection of depositors. In a letter to Alex H. Revell, Bryan declares that although the plan is spoken of as the Bryan plan he has "No patent on It." In addition the Nebraskan expresses tho opinion that the absolute guaranty Is tho better idea and that tho Oklahoma plan virtually is an absolute guarantee. PLAN MEETS OPPOSITION Colorado Stockmen Averse to Propo sition Outlined By Federal Administration. (By Associated Press) DENVER, Jan. 22. Resolutions favoring government control and the leasing of public grazing lands were adopted by tho executive commltteo of tho American Live Stock Associa tion today and reported to tho con vention. Tho resolutions favor tho passago by congress of tho Burkett bill with some amendments and woro stoutly contested by delegates repre senting the Colorado Horso & Cattle Growers' Association, which is op posed to tho leasing system proposed by federal administration. (By Associated Press) Bd NASHVILLE, Jan. 22. An at tempt was made today to dynamite and burn tho Hayes-Sorg Rugls To bacco Factory at Clarksvlllo, Tenn. Tho guards killed two negroes and wounded another. Investigation ro vealed tho door of tho factory bad been saturated with coal oil and four sticks of dynamlto placed against It. Sufficient dynamlto was found on tho bodies of the negroes to wreck tho building. Tho third ne gro escaped. ON THE STAIO dynamitehs meet death WORK KEEP WELL POSTED On tho current events of tho world's progress by reading Tho Dolly Times. No. 20 Hundreds Gather on Lake Front and Prepare to Mkah to City Hall When Petce Interfere and Dispense Marchers With Their C&fcs. (By Associated Press.) CHICAGO, Jan. 23. Preparations for a possible clash of the police tilth the unemployed commenced in csjtn est today. Tho police massed is $ho down town stations in anticipation of trouble. Thousands of copies st sa circular calling tho unemployed 10 meet this afternoon on tho I -.'" Front and from there march to (lie city hall and demand work W3r dis tributed. Tho chief of polloo So- clares that tho parade will not bo permitted and gave order9 no? to permit anybody to loiter on tho hptta ront. The fact that it Is tho cataast day of tho winter aided tho pclioe. It was expected by the leader at tho movement to have forty thomutod men In line but today Dr. Bonjasain Leiterman said if called upoa ho would disperse the marchers. rolico Clash AVith Mob. CHICAGO, Jan. 23. Several nto&rp collisions this afternoon between the police and the unemployed who at tempted to parado to the city tell. Two hundred men formed a colwitn and started marching. Thoy wro met by the Assistant Chief of PoBco who, on their refusal to dl3nctsie, charged -with his force using clnbs on those who attempted to bold ground. A second parado yfo.3 formed and received similar treat ment at the hands of the police. Ono leader was arrested. Many Millions Wtfrlh of Rolling Stock Idle iii the United States. (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Jan. 23. Elxvrcs prepared for one of the largo rail road companies, says tho Tribtme, show that a week ago thoro wro 320,000 idle freight cars in the Dalt ed States, and about 8,000 locomo tives laid up on account of tha falling off of traffic. Figuring tho card at $1,000 each and the locomotiTOS tit $15,000 tho railroads hava 5440 000,000 tied up in rolling stock tor which there is no present uso. It is estimated that thirty thousand men aro idle by reason of, tho ldlo freight' cars, etc. It is understood railroads aro considering tho reducing cfi sal aries. TRAA'EL FALLS OFF. Less Strent Cars AVill Bo Ucefl In t Philadelphia. . (By Associated Press) PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23. Pe cause of falling off in travol duo to the depression tho Philadelphia Rapid Tranfalt has wlthdrawa frno hundred cars and will take off OB to 40 moro, COAST HAHDAA'ARE MEN. Oregon Dealers AVill Havo a Local Ahsoclation. (By Associated Press.) PORTLAND, Jan. 23. Tho hard ware dealers of the Pacific coast who havo been in session in this city for soveral days decided today not to affiliate with tho National Organiza tion but to form a Pacific Coast asso ciation Including hardwa'ro men ot Oregon, AVashlngton, California, Ida ho, Montana and Utah. ( OYED CREATE 0 "1 1 Try a want a. VJrfAfW -.Irftll iijfJUjM.