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About Coquille herald. (Coquille, Coos County, Or.) 1905-1917 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 12, 1910)
Coquille Jerald. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1 2 , 1910. Horrible Mai Trertment of Pa tients. Below will be fouuud a portion of the report of the Portland Evening Telegram in regard to what has been lately discovered at the Crys tal Springs Sanatarium as regards to the treatment of a patient former resident of Coos county which reads as follows: Brutally beaten and kicked by Walter Arnold, day head nurse at the Crystal Springs Sanitarium, un til his body and arms were a mass of bruises sickening to behold, his eyes discolored and the bones of his lower jaw splintered, Dr. Laurel A. Stemler, a mentally weak patient, was strapped to a cot so tightly that the cruel thongs left vivid marks in his flesh, gagged with a towel to prevent his making an outcry and teft in awful physical torture for hree hours he would give me a box o( cigars. ‘ •They have ktpt me by myself m o t of the time and I never got to see how they treat other in mates there, but many ol them have told me of awful things that have happened. I have been told by other patients that men have been killed there. They said a man was kicked to death in the bathroom a long time ago and that another was thrown down a stairway and in jured so badly that he died.” On Dr. Stemler’ s left side, about midway between the aim and the hip is a bruise as large as the palm of a man’s hand, where he evident ly was kicked. The flesh is dis- clored, livid red showing against black and blue. His right side and his chest and stomach are also dis colored. His arm is badly bruised and swollen to almost double its normal size at the elbow, these in juries, he says being received while the member was pressed against his side to protect himself from the kicks ot the brutal guard. His left jaw has an indeuted wound, »he bone probably having been splinter ed, which is covered with a large scab and the discoloration has only half faded from under his eyes. "Our brother was once a foremost dentist of St. Louis, M o.,’ ’ said At torney J. O. Stemler, "but he had two strokes o f paralysis, which affected his mind. In December, I 908 , I went to St. Louis and brought him back here, where he could be under our supervision. He was placed in the Crystal Springs Sanitarium December 1 3 , 1908 . His age 29 years. For one year we paid Gillespie and Tuttle $100 a month to care for him. and since that time we have paid them $75 a month. The frightful treatment accorded the unfortunate inmate o f the in stitution conducted by Dr. Henry Waldo Coe. Dr. Robert L. Gillespie and R M. Tuttle, which was inves tigated by the county grand jury and the United States Government about a year ago, was discovered yesterday by his brothers, H. E- Stemter, manager o f the typewriter agency conducted by L. & M. Alex ander & Co., and Attorney J. Os Stemler of Myrtle Point. At the. very time they were demanding to see their brother, he was writhing in agony while bound to a couch in an upstairs room, and had their suspicions not been aroused by the nervousness displayed by Arnold it Big Scow Upsets is probable the crime prepetrated— one of many which have caused the Chas. W. Ashton’s large covered private madhouse to be called a scow which he lately put into his "hell-hole” —might never have been freighting service between Bandon discovered. and Coquille, sank near Hanley’s The maltreated patient was taken landing last Thursday with a large before the grand jury at noon today cargo of freight on board. The by Chief Deputy District Attorney cargo consisted of a mixed lot of Fitzgerald, and its members rose to merchandise, a part which was bad their feet in horror when they saw ly damaged, while a portion— can Dr. Stemler’s condition. Order ned goods— were not damaged ex were issued for an indictment of cept as» to looks, the labels being Arnold to be prepared immediately, soiled. A lot of barley was dispos and it was announced that a thor ed to certain creamery men who ough investigation will be made of can make good use of it feeding the shocking methods in vogue at bogs’ as a matter of course, at a large discount. Crystal Springs. In the meantime,accompanied by H. E. Stemler, Mr. Fitzgerald hur ried to the Police Court, where a charge o f assault and battery, sworn to by Attorney J. O. Stemler, was filed and a warrant procured for Arnold’s arrest on the charge. This procedure was taken in order to hold Arnold, who it is suspected might flee to evade the consequenc es of his deed, until the grand jury can file a true bill directly in the Circuit Court. Despite the corruption of witness es, who in previous cases have been hurried out of the state, despite the former apathy of officials and de spite the white washing administer ed to the institution as the result of political influence, it would seem that the whole truth, in all its nak ed details is now about to be made known as regards the practices pur sued in the treatment of insane patients at the sanitarium. Both District Attorney Cameron and his chief deputy declared this morning that at last the scales have fallen from their eyes and they will do everything in their power to bring those responsible for wanton bruta lity to book. "I have been beaten badly sever- al times,” said Dr. Stemler. "About a week ago I did not get out of bed early enough in the morning and Arnold came and dragged me out. The loss is variously estimated at from $1000 to $ 1500 , which falls heavily on Mr. Ashton at the very outset of his enterprise. The cause of the trouble was the working out of a plug below the water line which caused the scow which was heavily loaded to take water, a fact which was not noticed while the scow was uoder motion, being towed rapidly through the water by one of Mr. Ashton’s heavy gasoline boats, until there was a considerable water in the hold when she took a lurch, the water of course runuing to lower side which caused her to take water on deck, and be fore it could be stopped the rush of water on deck carried away the hatch and as she filled she rolled over losing the entire load in the river. S. F. Dow, the wholesale man, of Marshfield, was the heaviest shipper, his portion amounting to up wards of $500, which was insured. There were a number of others having smaller amounts, the condi tions as to insurance were not ad vised, but it is thought that $1500 will cover the entire loss. j ®tRn H erald . 1 Sea that mi ne(u rota a ,e'* r wok about mi going to hear that Machado-Morraa Additioual Local« W eddid- In San Francisco California, Oct, 2, 1910, at the home of Mr. and Mrs! Frank Pepper, Mr. Jasen Machado and Mrs. Mary Morris, both of Myrtle Point were united in mar- riage by J. G. Smith J. P. The wedding which was carried on in perfect splendor took place at 8 o’clock p. m. in the bansomely decorated parlor, which told of the good taste of a bevy of girls led by Miss Yoakam, daughter of the bride. The latests in pillow tops, ruffles and cords at Robinson’s. The Golden Rule has a splendid assortment of blankets. All prices. ^ New stock of allover trobroi- dery at Robinsons Store, The Coquille foot ball boys have received a fine set of uniforms and are doing some good practice work. Silkolenes in dainty and beauti ful designs at Robinsons. You Expect Your Watch to do thus and so for You Lands For Sale S tr . E liz a b e t h R 8 . KN OW LTON , President GEO. A. ROBINSON, V. Pres. R. H. MAST, Cashier Farmers CAPITAL STOCK $25,000 of Your Business Solicited Deposit Boxes For Rent Apple Boxes Apple and Fruit Boxes and Crates of all kinds are now on sale both at the factory and at Skeels’ store. For large or spec ial orders call at We have an excellent line o f DRESS GOODS and WAISTINGS. Everything in EMBROIDERIES. HOSIERY and UNDERW EAR for all the family. The best assortment o f Flannels in town. We are Agents for the R. & G. Corsets; variety of patterns and prices. Fish B ox Factory Ladies’ Hair Goods and Notions. COQUILLE, OREGON Here is the House o f Best Quality and Lowest Prices. Try Us. The Golden Rule C. H. CLEAVES. BarjH A Reasonable Share First Class Safety Ladies, Attention Comrades: Iu accepting the candidacy for the County Judge- ship, I realize the struggle between the capitalist class and the tanner and labering class and that their interests are not identical; that someone mnst be exploited to make interest and profit, therelore it falls on the producers of wealth to be exploited. The capitalists own and control the greater part of the timber and coal lands as well as the machinery with which to operate them. I will therefore pledge myself to use all my power to have the tim ber lands cruised and the coal lands appraised so there can be au equable and just taxation placed upon them. That there should be a systemat ical and uniform road buildlug throughout the county under a com petent superintendent. That I am in favor of a port commission when the timber and coal lands are pay ing their share of the taxes, the same as the farm lands are doing now, and the commissioners are elected by the people as the coun ty commissioners are at present. J. E. Q uick . Merchants at)d of Coquille E. G. D. HOLDEN, Quick Acceptance. Men you can get the beat in woo umlerwi ar at The Golden Rule. A man named Pickett lrom Myr Amos Hatcher was up from Ban tle Point created some excitement don a day or so last week for the this morning. A young woman purpose of transferring some Bau- who is understod to be his wife is dou lots to our townsmau, Doc working as waitress at the Chandler Woods. But what'about your sidejof the hotel. It seems that Pickett was Try the New Catchein Fly trap 1 question? Do you give it the angry and met her this morning on Draue has them on sale, at 15c or attention it deserves?^ > the street along the side of the hotel. wo for 25o. He pulled a gun on the woman, so It isn’t as though this watch care witnesses say. The gun was taken I ^ - T I iii safe and reliable twin- m tW would cost you much, because it screw away from the man and nothing wouldn’t. f 0 r ”V\\e New and Speedy, j further happened Just the other way, in fact—one of it was understood tha» a com- the wisest strokes of economy that plaint would be made a altlS*. the Capt. Olsen, Maste. anyone can practice is to let a com- the inau but no steps hau 1 n ta- Wil! make regular trips between ken in the local courts this after- petent man take a peep into his or ¡n o o n — Marshfield Times. Coquille River an i San her watch occasionally. Francisco. Their first gam« wus was pulled off 1 N o S top-over at W a y Ports. You ask how frequently. with the Myrtle Point boys on the 16tb, and will meet the Marshfield Electric Lights. Everything in First gridiron on the 23rd. Class Style. Once a year, anyway—oftener wouldn’t hurt. G. W. Marshall, the genial repre sentative o f the Weyerheauser Roses, carnations, sweet peas Lumber C o’ s interests in this sec and chrysanthemums, with hitckle- tion, made Coquille a business call bery and asparagus turn, was used last week. in decorating. The bride wore a New stock of ladies’ and children’s gown of cream crepe-de-cbine, el wool hose just in at Robinson’s aborately trimed with costly lace, The W. C. T- U. will meet at the and carried a boquet of white car M E- Church on Friday at 2:30 p. nations. The groom wore the con. m. Arrangements will be made ventioDal black. After the ceremony for a silyer medal contest at this We are well fixed to look after all an elegant repast was served by the time. A full attendance is desired. your repairing needs. hostess which well befitted the oc Stamped and drawn work pieces, casion. also felo and Royal silks at R >b in- E. C. BARKER & CO. After luncheon was over the sou’s. COQUILLE, OREGON happy couple was taken in an auto mobile (which wasin waiting) show ered by old shoes and rice. They were driven to the Good Friend Hotel, where they remained until the following morning when they Cruised Four Million feet by a well known took an auto for San Jose and other parts of the state where they cruiser. Two Million feet o f which Is wid spend a short honey-moon and Port Orford White Cedar. A ll located in will then return to their home iu Coos County, Oreqon. Myrtle Point where Mr. Machado FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS WRITE OR CALL ON is owner and proprietor of one of the largest mercantile establishments in COQUILLE. Coos County and he with his estim OREGON able wife have a large circle o! triends who extend to them their heartiest congratulations. Valuable Timber Flash Gun on W Oman X>OOOOOOOOOOQ< >000p0000<>00< V. R. W IL S O N - Watchmaker V. R. W IL S O N Engraver 22 YEARS EXPERIENCE V. R. W IL S O N Optometrist. DEFECTS OF THE VISION, SCIENTIFI- cally corrected. 13 years experience. Prices reasonable and absolute satisfaction guaranteed Broken lenses duplicated, bring me the pieces and I will guarantee to furnish you a New Lense exactly like the old one. The Farmer’s Union at this city had a very interesting session on Saturday. There was a fairly good attendance, there beiDg several from the Fishtrap section. Eight new numbers were initiated and business of importance transacted. As the busy s'-ason for thb farmers is drawing to a close and great-r attendance will be the rule in the future, as it should be. Tin re is much to be done and this fall and winter will be the time to look after it. It is too bad that the mirket- ing of apples was not looked after in time to bane made better dispo sition of this fall's crop. There is no question but there are many hundreds of bushels here that could have bei n ma-keted to good advantage bad they began a little earlier. We Carry the Lar gest and Best As sortment of s R Ik- threw me to the floor and beat w,,men Precher at 11,0 M E Chprch Gets His First Deer.— Deputy and kicked me in the manner yon he hez D0 fxcU8e f,,r h,x bsd Game Warden Cal Wright lias shot see and then tied me to the cot. fur he went ‘ “ I“ 1“ »«1 11 bis first deer this season. As much Yesterday 1 stayed in the wash- he W08 1 0 0, d • Hlca Skool as he has been out looking after hisi room longer than he liked and he Marra Now >'u wil 1008 >ure riP duties as warden he has not had a ! came and dragged me out. He ,,aUn *7' 8 1 ,i*or or y ure wife R8 8 chance to kill a deer, in fact bad j handled me very roughly and told pruf reeder- if J " Prinl 8ny mor- not even seen one to shoot at. He | bym, a wurd frum the wize is Nuf. me to eat. The food offered me moves about in different parts o f j U nki . f . Z f . f . k . was putrid and I rejected some of the county and does not take the It and refused to eat any more. Red and black («tent leather time to wait lor a deel, so had miss- * "Then he tied me down to the belts, fancy lace collars, sets and ed the game all around. He had j cot, after kicking trie in the side and everything of a fine grade, at The just returned from a trip to Havnes | causing me to suffer terrible pain, Golden Rule. slough with Jay Tower. They j and forced the rotten stuff down Try n pair of those Newpo went after ducks and were aimed! my throat with a big spoon. I was hose. They will wear longer than only with a shot gun. They saw a tnere for about three hours, I think, other hose on the roaraet. A deer near to them and killed him, when Arnold come and released * done8, it required shooting a number of me and took me down to meet my Wanted.— A position as book times. Cal had his shotgun loaded brothers. On the way downstairs keeper. Would like steady position with No. 74 shot and it required a he told rae that if I said a word to with large firm Would take two good deal of shooting, but he and them of what had happened to me or three smaller sets or books. Tower finally got txe deer. It was he would cut my throat, but that if L.E. E achi - s . a fine, fat, three point buck,— The I remained quiet and said nothing Coos Bay Times. Coouille. In the County All Sizes, All Prices. W . C. LAIRD COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHER FR E D SLAG LE 'B A I L O R CO QU ILLE, - - OREGON ^ ooocoooooooooooooooooo< i Daylight Development Makes Kodaking Easy No Dark Room Necces. ary LET THE CHILDREN KODAK 8UFPLIE8 AT KNOWLTON’S DRUG STORE SS3SSSSS3 STEAMER BREAKWATER Sails from Ainsworth Dock. Portland, at 8 P. M., euery Tuesday. Sails from Coos Bay euery Saturday at service o f tide. Reservations w ill not be held later than Friday noon, unless tickets are purchased. PAUL L. STERLING. Agent Phone Main 181