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V PUBLISHES FULL ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT COVERS THE MORNING FIELD ON THE LOWER COLUMBIA ' VOLUME LXIII. NO. 280 ASTORIA, OREGON. SATURDAY JANUARY 4, 1908J PRICE FIVE CENTS VON HOLM VNDICATED I Honor of Count Is Untarnished. EDITOR IS SENTENCED Harden Will Have to Serve Sent ence of Four Months Imprisonment MUST PAY COSTS OF TRIAL First Hearing of the Cm Wu Brought tt Abrupt End by Judge Who Declared Evidence Was Startling and Would Injure Germany's Social Condition. BERLIN, Jan. 3. The notorious IlardenVon Moltke libel trial came tu an end thie evening wiien the accused editor was sentenced to four month' Imprisonment nuil to pay the entire costs of bath tbt premnt and furmer trial. The President poke directly at he priwmcr niiil taid in epite of the prisoner' ertiini, that the inninua tioni contained in the Die Zukunft re ferred merely to the scciitillc and ar ticle doing of Count Von Moltke anj Prince Philip Zu Eulenburg, and tlint they lnul nothing to do with imiiwral and unnatural practice, it waa evident I? till waa the meaning they intended to convey the article were enclcn and purposclo. There waa no doubt the 1'resldimt declared that llnnlen had meant that Von Moltke was possessed of unnatural Inclinations. 'Count Von Miltke," aald the court, "Leave this court with hi name and honor unUmiahed and nothing has been proved against Prince Philip Zu Eulenburg." In the lint hearing in which Harden Was called upon by the Kaiser to prove his charge the proceedings wore Jirought to an abrupt end by the pre- tiding judge, who declared that the efl jdeneo was of such a startling nature . that more of It would Injure Germany's social condition. Harden received many congratulations upon the courage ho displayed in daring to attack the ofllclals who are so close to the kaiser. A the attack was direct ed almost exclusively toward Von Moltke, the latter Immediately filed suit for libel, declaring that he wanted to be vindicated. Tho verdict returned today Is the result of this trial. HELD AS SUSPECT. Woman Found in Pond Identified by Husband. NEWARK, N. J.. Jon. 3,-Followlng a searching examination. Theodore S. Whltmoro was held by the New Jorscy police tonight, as suspected of the death of his wife "Una" Whltmore, 'who was murdered on Christmas Day and her body was thrown into a pond near Har rison. Whltmore identified his wife's body, The nature of his testimony was such that the police decided to hold him. TOBACCO MEN CLASH. Growers of Kentucky and Tennessee Against Combine. LOUISVILLE, Jan. S.-Although all is apparently quiet tonight In the war between the tobacco growers of Ken tucky and Tennessee against trie Amen- m l - - Al. .1 1 an JOoaceo company me aeveiopmunts of todav have (riven great uneasiness. The town of Russellville, which was raided by night riders early today was iuict tonight. Troops will not Be asked fur unless them are signs of further serious trouble. Following an unsuc cessful attempt to eell 01,000 hogshead of tobawo to the American Tobaooo Company, the Hurley Tobacco ftocicty ltH'd a statement which concludes, "The attitude taken by the buyers to Jay diiiontrate conclusively that the American ToImmco Co. Is the only buyer left for our tobacco and that It has de clared It will fix It own price." The failure of today's negotiations may in crease the friction in the tobacco dls trlcts.' BODY THROWN INTO SOUND. SEATTLE. Jan. 3,-Th body of a man supiod to be James Smith, the father of SUtor M. Lutgsrde, of SU Joseph's deaf rauU home, at Oakland Cat., waa taken from the Sound today. It is evident he 'was murdered as his arm were tied and another thing around hi neck Indicate that a rock had been fastened to the body when thrown in ths water. MOVING PICTURE LECTURES. .VICW YORK, Jan. 3.-1 n a decision handed down yenterdsy Mgltrate Wahl hold that public lectures lllus t rated by moving pictures and steiop (Iron views may be given on Sunday without violating the city ordinance and pennl code regulating Sunday amuse ment. NELSON-SCAIER IAS ANGELES, Jan. 3.-liattling Nelson and Kid Scaler have been match ed by Manager McCarey of the Pacific Athletic Club to fight here January 14. in a 10 round go for a share of the gate receipt. RICH CARGO. , HAS' FlUVClStX), Jan. 3,-The Jap ance liner N'ipKn Maru arrived here at an early hour this morning. She ha only 10 cabin panger on board but Carrie a rich cargo of Oriental pit ducts. CASE GOES TO JURY Pettibone's Fate Rests With Talesmen. DEFENSE DECLINES TO ARGUE Mawley Dared Pettibone's Lawyers to Speak in Hia Behalf Accused Man Had to be Carried Into Court Jury Begin Deliberations. BOISE, Jan. 3,-The jury in the case of Pcttibone, charged with conspiracy in the murder of Sleiinenberg, begun Its deliberations at 8:50 tonight. The last Jay of the trial was occupied by the ar gument of James ) I, Hawley for tho prosecution, and ' the instrcutions of Hie court. The defence carried out its announced Intention not to argue the oiw, thus preventing Senator Borah from addressing tho jury.' Hawley In bis argument fairly dared tho lawyers for IVttibono to speak In his behalf. It was necessary to carry Pettlbone Into court tonight. Ha is a very sick man. Juror Stnhl was ill this afternoon and no session was hold but he felt so mnch letter Mils evening that the trial pro ceeded tonight. DENTISTS' CONVENTION. NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 3. The Ameri can Institute of Dental Pedagogy clos ed Its 15th annual convention here yes terday by selecting St. Louis as the next place of meeting. The following officers were elected) , President, Dr. W. L. Wllmot, Toronto vice-president, Dr, Ed. Eillyear, Brooklyn) secretary treasurer, Dr. E. B. LUher, St. Louis TREASURER CENSURED School Funds Were Mis appropriated. OFFICIALS ARE CHARGED Receiver to Bring Action Against the State for the Securities. TROOPS LEAVE GOLDFIELD. GOIJDFIEUD, Nev., Jan. 3. Seven companies of United States troops left here todav for their respective Califor nia posts. To companies will remain in amp. WANT FULL RESTITUTION MADE Documnts Filed by Attorney Bristol Charging Officials of Defunct Title Guarantee & Trust Co. With Willful Misappropriation of School Funds. PORTLAND, Jan. 3. In a document comprising 25 typewritten pages, filed in the United States Circuit Court this muniiug by V. C. Bristol, special at torney for tho state and solicitor for Hi American Surety Company of New York in the insolvency proceeding of the Title Guarantee & Trust Company, willful misappropriation of general and school funds ofthe state by the ollicials of tho defunct bank is charged. State Treasurer George A. Steel by implica tion is severely censured. It is alleged in this legal paper that even for six months prior to the time it applied to tho state for the right to act as a depoxitory, money from the gen eral and chool funds was received, loaned and otherwise diverted in flag rant violation of provisions of the con stitution end the codes. In the endeavor to trace those funds tho oourt is petitioned to order Receiver Edward C. Mears to make an investi gation permitting him to file a full statement of all institutions in which the Title Guarantee & Trust Company deposited funds received by it, Includ ing tho Ladd i Tilton Dank and Seattle and New York banks, with dates and amounts, so that the full extent of the illegalities charged may lie determined and the state enabled to conduct its contest lor restitution more intelli gently. The paper is labeled "Representations and Showing of the .State of Oregon," and was filed in response to the petition of Attorney Joseph Simon, representing the receiver, made December 23, that an order be issued allowing the immediate payment of trust funds aggregating $34,000, Previous to placing the docu ment with the clerk as a matter of record, Mr. Bristol combatted in open court the contention of Attorney Simon, Several other lawyers represented var ious clients and an hour wag consumed in argument.' Judge Wolverton post poned his decision until next Friday, on account of the number of sums involved and the conflicting interests of the clnlnis made to him. 1 '.' ' A nota'Je feature of the hearing be fore Judge Wolverton this morning was the declaration of Attorney Simon that the receiver will bring an action against the state and the American Surety Co. for the return of the securities trans ferred to the state prior to the receiver ship. He declared that such a transfer was illegal. Attorney Bristol said he was ready to contest this matter with the receiver or any of the litigants; in fact, arguing that the state has a per fect right to hold these securities. This phase of the hearing 'was concluded" with the statement of Attorney Simon that he will file suit in the premises within the next few days. In the representations and showing of the state, filed by Bristol this morning with the Clerk of the Federal Court, the history of the Title Guarantee 4 Trust Company, so far as it is a matter of record, j given, including the reor ganization. HUcl's official history and the m-ord, so far a bonds, sureties and other factors are comprised, are mentioned in detail. Those olllciaU of tho bank accused of knowingly violuting stute law a regard school money are; J. 'J'horburn Ross, T. T. Burkhart, John E. Aitchioon, George ii. Hill, William M. 1-aJJ and F. E. Warren The amount of the state's school money aid to have lieen wrongfully received and conveiied is given as $33,810. In addition to other demands are a statement from the receiver a to how much the bank should have bad on hanj when it closed its doors, and the deporting of various amounts, the largest lieing approximately $70,000, with Ladd & Tilton, after the holiday period was declared. In conclusion it is petitioned that the court declare the state's money to have constituted a trust fund, irreducible and not to be loaned or invented, and that full restitution be made of such funds before $34,000 or other amount is paid out to others. FO RAKER REFUSES. Win Not be Bound by Conditions of CalL CINCINNATI, Jan. 3. A flat refusal to be bound by the conditions of the call of the Republican state convention which is to name the state ticket and select deieteVat-large to the national convention, is the contusion reached by Foraker and announced in a statement given to the press here tonight. The primaries for the test of strength be tween Taft and Foraker as Presidential candidates were provided in the official call and the method provided is sharply criticized by Foraker. DICK FOR FORAKER. AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 3. "I am for Foraker first, last, and all time," said Senator Dick today, denying the reports he had cast his influence in other directions. Canadian Pacific Liner and Greenock Boat Delayed. ACCIDENTMAYHAVE OCCURRED Steamer Mount Royal From Antwerp and Steamer Hungarian from Scotland Many Days Overdue Belief Advanced Machinery Has Been Disabled. 1ST. JOHN, N. F., Jan. 3. No word lias been received of the Canadian Pacific steamer Mount Royal, which left Antwerp, December 7, for the St. John, having on board 304 immigrants and crew of over one hundred. The com panya officials believe an accident has occurred to her machinery and that she will be heard from in due season. LONDON, Jan. 3. The non-arrival of the steamer Hungarian; which sailed from Greenock, Scotland, on December 14, at Portland, Maine, leada to the be lief she has fallen In with the Mount Royal. POWERS' FATE UNDECIDED. GEORGETOWN, Jan. 3 Another day has pnssed with the fate of Caleb Pow ers still undecided. The jurors reported today that they were unable to agree but were sent back lor further delibera tion. They retired for the night at 7:30 o'clock and nothing further will be heard from thorn until the court con venes tomorrowi morning. WAS TAUNTED BY FAMILY Countess of Yarmouth Asks Divorce. HARRY THAW'S SISTER English Title Loses Glamor for the Beautiful American Girl. EARL'S FAMILY CRY DISGRACE TAFT ENDORSED. CLEVELAND, 0., Jan. 3. At a meet ing here yesterday of the Republican congressional committee of the 19th dis trict of Ohio, to make arrangements for the district convention, Secretary Taft's Presidential candidacy was endorsed. Lady Yarmouth Was Favorite Sister1 of Slayer of Stanford White and Wat Present at First Trial Yarmouth Secluded Himself in Egypt. LONDON, Jan. 3. The Countess of Yarmouth, who was Miss Alice Thaw, of Pittsburg, hag begun proceeding for the nullification of her marriage with the Earl of Yarmouth. The Countess of Yarmouth is a sis ter of Harry K. Thaw. The Yarmouth case was entered in the defended list for trial at the coming sittings of the divorce court. It will be heard in camera. It is said here that the estrangement results from two causes: the first, the action of the Earl during the first trial of Ilarry K. Thaw, the Countess' broth er. It is said that when the trial was about to begin the Count went to Egypt and lived in seclusion in the select colony of English folk there. The sec ond cause is said to be the-action of the Thaw family in determining upon an insanity plea .for Harry Thaw. It is said Yarmouth objected to insanity figuring in the New York trial .on the ground that it would have a direct in fluence on the succession of the Yar mouth estate in the event that there was an issue from the marriage. It is also said the Earl's parents used every influence to prevent the institution of proceedings to nullify the marriage. The marriage of the Earl of Yar mouth in Pittsburg to Alice Cornelia Thaw followed a rather brief courtship and ended the Earl's stage career, which had begun in private theatricals at New port and had later been more or less successful in a professional way. Lady Yarmouth has always been the favorite with her brother, H. K. Thaw, whose second trial for the killing of Stanford White will begin Monday. She return ed from England, and was present dur ing the entire first trial of her brother. It has been given out that Lady Yar mouth would not be present at the sec ond trial, out of deference to the wishes of her husband and his family, the Earl having strongly objected to the noto riety of the first trial. At the wedding of the Yarmouth it was planned that the bride's eldest brother, Harry, should give her away, but he was absent. The ceremony was delayed several hours to await His com pany, but he did not appear. Josiah Thaw, another brother, acted in his place. It was said that the delay in the ceremony was due to further nego tiations with regard to tho marriage settlement from the Thaw family. The Earl is declared to have insisted upon an increase, and the papers had to be drawn up before the marriage could proceed. It is said that he received $100,000 in cash, in addition to a heavy settlement. Within the first year of her married life, Lady Yarmouth was compelled to deny rumors of a disagree ment with her husband. She endeavor ed to live as quietly as possible and entertain only on a small scale. Wlhile the Earl's family Is said to have treated the American girl not over kindly, it was not until the killing of Stanford White by Harry Thaw that a seriou break in their family relation ensued. '-' '. . ; AWTI-SUICIDE BUREAU. Sought Three Hundred Persona Have Assistance, CHICAGO, Jan. 3.The Chicago anti suicide bureau of the Salvation Army issued a report yenterday of the ease handled and suicides prevented sine the establishing of th bureau six months ago. In that time 335 persons have sougbtthe assistance offered by th bureau and of this number it is esti mated 80jer cent have been save J from self-destruction. A significant fact is that of overwhelming number who applied to the bureau -were men. Only 65 women availed themselves of ti e help of the women's department The mot prolifice cause of men desiring to commit suicide are domestic unhappi r.es, lack of employment, drunkenese, and gambling. The reasons given most frequently by the women were deser tion, sicknes and lack of work. DAVID PERSONS DEAD. CHICAGO, Jan. 3. David Van Ness Person died yesterday fter a brief ill ness. He was born in 1840 in New York, where his father waa a prominent law yer. In 1883 he established the paint, oil and drug review, which he conducted up to the time of hi death. He was active in the organization of the National Paint, Oil & Varnish As sociation and served aa its secretary for 12 years. In 1809, he became the first secretary of the. Paint Manufac turers' Association of the United States, an office which he held continuously until 1905. MINING MEN MEET. SEATTLE, Jan. 3. A meeting of mining men of Alaska, Washington, Oregon. Idaho, Montana, British Colum bit and the Yukon territory will be held in this city on March 23 and 24 under the auspices of the mining congress. MADE FALSE ENTRIES Another Sensational Chapter Ad ded to Bank Scandal. BOOKKEEPER MAKES AVOWAL Under Merciless Cross Examination H. L. Storra Admits he Made False En tries in the Books Under Orders from Brown and Robertson. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3. Another v sensational chapter was added to the California Safe Deposit &' Trust Com pany scandal yesterday . when H. L. Storrs, one of the bookkeeprs of the concern broke down under a merciless cross examination and confessed that the false entries in the books were in his handwriting, and had been made un der orders from J. Dalzell Brown and J. D. Robertson, the fugitive assistant secretary. - The confession made by Storrs was compete in every respect and establish ed the ifact that nearly $1,000,000 had been falsely added to the assets of the bank in order to deceive the state com missioners. More than $500,000 had been fraudulently added to the account of Brown, Walter J. Bartnett and the San Francisco & San Joaquin Coal Co. alone. In order to balance the books, Stoors said that a like sum had been charged against depositors in the bank. The confession of Storrs was taade in the bank building at California street after he had been subjected to a search ing examination by Assistant District Attorney William Hoff Cook and Theo- , dore Kytka, the handwriting expert. , NOTED OARSMAN DEAD. TORONTO, Jan. 4. Edward Hanlan, ex-champion oasjsman of the worlct died at 1 o'clock this (Saturday) morning of pneumonia. ! y