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Newspaper Page Textf - rsf r.':F?r'w'7 " MEDFOBD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORP, OREOON-, MONDAY, JULY 18, 1910. DR. GRIPPEN GETS AWAY; PAPERS FLAY OFFICIALS Scotland Yard Has Nothing But Web of Suspicions Regarding Startling Murder Case Dr. Pepper Offers But Little Aid. ITAFT TO PARTY 0 ASSUME HII! SUBJUGATION ? LONDON, July 38. ' Baffled at every turn by the ingenuity of tlio Bjurdcr of the woman supposed fo bo Mrs. Hnwloy-Crippcn, formerly n noted sinner of noble Polish birth, the police arc. being scored today by press and public as clumsy buuglors who havo let a criminal slip through their hands. Scotland Yard has nothing but a g web of suspicions to enmesh Dr. Hnwloy Crippcn, tho American den tist, whom they charge with the murder. Every tangible clew has ended in a blind alley and in desper ation the detectives havo called upon Dr. Popper, tho government analyst and criminologist, to assist. Itcinalns Unidentified. Dr. Pepper has been of little com fort to tho Scotland Ynrd men, as lie has Btendfastly refused to de- dare that the lime-eaten found under the concrete flooring in ihe cellar of No. 39 Ililldrop Cres- UEVEKLY, Mass., July IS. Pur sunut to tho Intimations that Presi dent Tnft Is preparing to nssumo nc tlvo leadership of tho republican par ty in tho coming. congressional cam paign without waiting for anybody's "O. K," Wado II. Ellis and Seaator Dick of Ohio aro hero and other pol iticians nro en routo.to coax tho pres ident to enter tho Ohio campaign at onco. Ellis bears tho dratt of a platform ho expects tho republican stato con vention to adopt. It endorses Tatt, tho Aldrlch tariff law and other meas ures attacked by tho Insurgents. Ellis and Dick will confer with tho pres ident this afternoon and tomorrow. Senator Burton of Ohio will attend tomorrow's conference. Indications point to Representative Nicholas" Longworth, son-Iu-lnw 6f Colonel Roosevelt, as republican nom inee for tho Ohio governorship. BRYAN'S LIEUTENANT OF KOREA EXPECTED LINCOLN, Nob., July IS. Sonator remains f Patrick, a lieutenant of William J. Bryan, today filed notice of his can didacy for tho nomination for gor- eenr, Islington, nro those of Mrs. Crippen. Dr. Pepper believes that the mutilated remains are those of tho famous singer, but he declines to swear to that belief. Meanwhile the police arc seeking Crippen and his alleged companion, Mle. Ethel Lcncve, even though they have nothing legally to show that Mrs. Crippen is dead. This has enused them to postpone holding the inquest until today. VESSELS DAMAGED IN FIERCE BLAZE (ernor on the democratic ticket. This is believed to bo a move n tho part of William J. Bryan to defeat Govern or buauenoergor for re-election on account of tho governor's refusal to espouse the causo of county option, for which Bryan is making c strong fight. Conventions aro being hold today in 40 counties to select delegates to tho stato democratic convention. The Issue is Bryanisra and tho fate of tho Bryan efforts to force a county op tion plank Into the-stato platform wilt bo known tonight. TOKIO, July 18. Tho rccout sur loiuler by the Korean officials of the right of police control in Korea, coupled with tho general increase of Japanese garrisons throughout the hormit kiugdom, is expected to re sult in complete subjugation of tho littlo nation. liesideut General Viscount Tornu chi has completed nrraugenients for the installation of a police bureau at Seoul and already Japanese agents aro active. Although dis patches from Seoul are strictly cen sored, it was learned hero today that tho apparent readiness with which police control was surrendered by tho Koreans really was cloaked in much bitterness nnd it is reported that the Koreans cherish vacuo hopes that the United States will intervene in behalf of Korea following an understanding with Japan. Probate Court. Estato of P. B. O'Neil Will filed for probate, dated October 13, 1905, bequeathed estate to wife. Estate of A. Fisher Order made for final settlement. Estate Alma Bullock Same order, MARY BAKER EDDY CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY BODY OF MURDERED MAN FOUND ON LEVEE SACKAMKNTO, Onl., July 18. Tho dead body oi u unidentified while man who t ppnrontlx had been murdered in his sloop was found early today on the Suoruinonto river lou'o across from this oily. Tho body was wrapped in blank ets. The man had boon dead at leant 20 hours. J, 13. MNVA11T, PreBldont J. A. PEHUY, VIoo-ProHldonl. JOHN S. OltTlI, CiiBhler. W. B. JACKSON, Ahh'I diablor. The Medford National Bank Capital, $50,000 Surplus, $10,000 SAFETY BOXES FOR RENT. A GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE, NEW YORK, July IS. Fire start tog in the oil storage house on the Metropolitan Steamship company's pier today spread to tho turbine steamer Harvard and tho freighter DImniock, badly damaging both ves sels. Before tho fire was finally controlled it had reached tho Metro politan and Brunswick companies' piers, totally destroying both. Washington market, on the Met ?opolItan pier, also took fire and with It a dozen adjoining buildings burst Into flames. Several of these were storehouses containing valuable mer chandise; much of which is a total Joes. Tho damage, it is estimated, will total $1,000,000. As soon as the firo was discovored alls were sent in for all available apparatus in tho city, as well as on the river. A stiff wind fanned the flames and before tho firemen reach ed the scene tho fire was raging on the Metropolitan pier and the steam er Harvard was ablaze. The Harvard was towed away from tho pier as soon as possible, but not before tho flames had spread to the Dlmmock. Tho fire was under control at 1:30 a'clock this afternoon. COSTLY PAINTING IS GIVEN YODNG TEDDY IIARTFOR, Conn., July 18. -Tho generosity of tho littlo town of Ihompsonviile, whose citizens have presented Mr. nnd Mrs. Theodora JJoosevelt, Jr., with a landscape painting, is today tho talk of tlm state. The picluro has been sent to the Roosovolts in San Francisco. Though tho donors of the picture rre chiefly poor carpet makers em ployed at the factory which Teddy, Jr., got his training in the business, the gift is costly. It pbows tho Connecticut river with the factor ies in tho background. The painter 5s Willis Adams of Suffiold. Insane, Walks 400 Miles. IOWA CITY, In., July 18. Philip McDoraott, who escaped from tho asylum at Independence, was recap tured hero by Deputy Sheriff Row land and has been sent baok by tho eommissioners of insanity. Ho made ft thrilling cscapo, descending from a second story by moans of nn inv "pwviscd ladder, mado of towels nnd ledding. After ho fled frojh. tho nBylum lip walked noarlv 400 miles during the threo wcoks preceding his arrival lere his old homo. nnd covered parts of Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Wisconsin, Advertised Letter List. The following letters remain un called for at the postoffice at Med ford, Or., July 13: Ed Adams, American Express Co., W. C. Adams, Francis Bennett, Chns. Braunwalder, Dollie Cornell, Lewis Davidson, W. M. Dickcrson, Myrtle Dickey, J. M. Early, Mrs. Elizabeth H. Foster, Georse Follcr. Placido Garbarino, Frank Harrows, F. E. Hayes, Albert Hamonds, Mrs. C. T. Hanum, Fred Longdon. Margarcth Meril, Carroll Meeker, W. D. Miller, R. G. Miller, Roger I. Mills, William McFarlin, Northern California Cover Co., Theo. Olson, Eugene Powers, Herbert Phillips, Carle Petersen. Al bert Pankey, Dr. Rader, Charles G. Roberts, E. S. Roberts, Cnrl Roycc, Mrs. V. E. Roberts, Theresa Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan, Mrs. W. W. Sands, Mrs. Norman Salsmnn, E. G. Sharpe, J. J. Simerville (2), Wm. H. Smith. Mrs. Smith. Mr. and Mr. William Stratton, Mr. Thomson, Thompson & Crccelus, J. E. Thomp son, S. S. Thompson (2), Harry layjor, Jack Taylor, Gust Vurgaris, Bill Walden, T. A. White, Thomas Williams, B. Whitney, Bert Whitney, Mr. Whitman Naylor Williams, S. F. Woodbury, Mrs. Lou Woodward, Naomi Wootton, Frank Wright, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Young. Parties calling for the above let ters will please say "advertised." A charge of 1 cent will be mnde upon delivery. A. M. WOODFORD, P. M. BROOKLINE. css., July IS. Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy '.caa of tho Christian Science church, is SS years of age today. She quietly celebrated her birthday at her homo hero with a few closo friends. She told thorn her health was of tho best and, bar ring tho unforeseen, sho expects to bo alivo for rears to come. Mrs. Eddy forsook her customary duties during tho day. No communi cations, snvo those relating to tho church, were answered, and all other business not pressing waB postponed. DO YOU KNOW That you can buy fruit and strawberry land lllco this In Shasta county, California, with porpetual water right, for $D0 por acre? Unimproved only $25 per acre. Wrlto for booklet. John Blichfeldt Anderson, Shiustu County, California. Medford Iron Works R 0. Trowbridgde, Prop. FOUNDRY AND MACHINIST All kinds oi! Engines, Spraying Outfits, Pumps, Boilers and Machinery. Agents in So. Oregon for FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO. Boy Stole for Sweetheart. TRENTON, N. J., July 18. His sweetheart's love for sweets and pleasure led Lester Stevenson, 19 years old, to grief today, when he admitted to Police Justice Harris that he stole a sum of money from his boarding mistress, Mrs. Sarah Reed. "I didn't want to be cheap, and I spent more money than I could af ford and then had to steal," declar ed tho youthful prisoner. He ex plained tho "fellow" his sweetheart had before him used to spend about 0 a week on her. Stevenson assorted that he en-' dcavored to be even more generou and he admitted that his income was only $8 a week. The judge's heart softened nnd he placed the prisoner on probation with a warning to get a less costly girl. TO TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT AMERICANS Single rooms or en suite also rooms with bath The finest Sample Rooms m the city. Hotel Moore Fire Proof Rau-Mohr Company Proprietors. European Plan Big machinery is now excavating the ground, northwest corner Afain and Ivy streets, for the new HOTEL MEDFORD Watch the dirt fly and hurrah for Medford. Crater Lake Route 1910 LOCOMOBILES 1910 The ears of the Crater Lake Company will leave Hotel Nash on Mondays, "Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 a. m. Round Trip $25.00 Children under 12 years, half faro. Secure your tickets at the hotel. R. M. CITHBERT MANAGER J P. O. IIAXSEX TOM MOFFAT We make any land and stylo of Windows. We carry Glass of any size on hand. MEDFORD SASH & DOOR CO., Medford, Oregon. YOU KEEP AN EXACT RECORD of expenditures and n receipt for onch item if you hnvo a ('booking ac count with us and miiko tho moroflt memorandum on your stub. Don't bao to think, don't havo to rcmotu ber il'H all tboro in black nnd white mid tho tnoiioy balance (which you can tell at a glaiiQo) in hero in so ourity. Interest on long-time bal ances by special arrangement. FARMERS & FRUITGROWERS' RANK. WEALTHY BROKER KILLS WIDOW; THEN HIMSELF CHICAGO, III., July 18. Tho po lice today are investigating tho rela tions of Charles W. Iligdon, do, wealthy broker, and Mrs. Emma Doufox, a young4 widow, to learn what prompted the broker to shoot Mrs. Donfez and then kill himself. Tho authorities found two letters in the broker's pocket after the shooting, tho contents of which have not been made public. It is believed, however, they will throw somo light on tho case. It is known both were written by a woman. The shooting occurred in tho office of John C. Febor. Accompanied by Miss Mnr,v Wilson of Hinsdale, III,, Mrs. Doufox visited Iligdon in Fcber's office Af ter seriously wounding tho widow, tho broker turned the luvolvor on himsolf and died instantly. Mrs. Doufox is in St. Luke's hospital. Miss Wilson was arrested and is being held as a witness. It is said that Mrs. Doufox attempted the fulfill. mont of some promise in connection with a business donl, which angered Rigdon. Mrs, Doufox and Iligdon had been close friends for sovoral years.. WASHINGTON. D. C, July 18. -It was announced at the stute de partment todny that steps will be taken nt ciice to protect William Pittman and Dr. Lawrence Burg heira, prisoners of President Mndriz in Nicaragua. The announcement was made at u telephone conference totny with President Tnft nt Beverly. I United States Consul Moffatt at iBIueficlds has been ordcid to in vestigate the report that Dr. Burg- lieun had been imprisoned so that he could be compelled to treat woundel soldiers of Madiiz' nrmv. If this nport is confirmed, according to tho fctato department, the release of Dr. Burgheim will be demanded. United States Consul Olivaret. nt Managua has been instructed to watch closely tho tieatment accord ed William Pittman. It is intimated that tho slightest indicut'on of cruel tieatment will be followed by a de mand on tho part of ths United States for the liberation of tho Am erican engineer. , ; AH Er 3 RESOLVED The best resolution for yon to make is to come to us for yonr uoxt suit, if you want something ont of tho ordinary. We do tho best work and chargr Ihe lowest prices. W. W. EIFERT TUB rXOaKBBSXVX TAIX.OB KT1 SPALDING NOMINATED FOR CALIFORNIA SENATOR SACRAMENTO, Cul., July 18. -The nominating petition to place tho namo of A. G. Spalding, tho rotiicd baseball man, on tho Republican pri mary ballot as a candidate for Unit ed Slatos sonator, was filed in the office of the Secretary of state today, John Wdnnmukor could pot mnl e a success of a store in this city either 11 big or a 1'ttlo stove, and m eithor case with ndoquato capital unless ho ndvortitsod! (And he wouldn't attempt it.) PLUMBING STEAM AND HOT WATER HEATING All Work Guaranteed Prices Reasonable COFFEEN . PRICE 11 North D St..Medford, Oro. Phono 303 - For Sale - - L 428 ACRES Roguo River bottom land, suitable for fruit and general farming purposes. 300 ACRES Alfalfa land, covered with irrigation ditch and perpetual water right. Has coal outcrop ping. At a bargain on long time, easy payments. Gold Ray Realty Comp'y. 209 WEST MAIN ST. $12,500 Thirty-two acres, two miles from Talent, Ander son crook bottom laud; fivo-room box house, good barn nnd other outbuildings; there are on this phtco 12 acres in Nowtowu and SpiUonborg apples, 0 nnd 7 yours old, which havo a fair crop this year; bolwcon tho apples aro pencil fillers, which aro heavily loaded. Iuadditiou thorn aro thrco ncrcu of pears 2 years old and throo aoron planted to ponrs last winter; also four acros of alfalfa and about fivo acres of fino timbor; thorn nro two good wells and a completo pumping plant for irrigation; $0500 will hnudlo this plnco and tho balance can bo paid at tho rato of $1000 a year. $15,000 So vonty-fivo ncros, samo neighborhood; good now fivo-room Iiouho, lnrgo barn nnd othor outbuildings; spring water piped to tho buildings. Thero nro on this place 11 acres of 3-ycnr-old Nowtowns and Spitzonborgs with peach fillers, about an aero of bearing family orch ard, 10 aorcs of nlfalfa, about an ncro of bonriug grapes nbout 45 acres all told under cultivation, bnlanco in timber which could bo clionply cleared. At $200 an ncro this placo is u snap. It would tako half oiihIi to handle, balauco easy. $300 an aero FinoH fruit and gnrdon land in tho valloy, half yay botwceii Phoenix and Talent; level, biaolc freo soil; divided into 10-noro tracts; ono-fourlh cash, balauco iu four nnnunl payments with 0 por cent interest. $12,000 Sixtoon nnd a half acres, midway botweon Jack sonville and Contra! Point, facing tho hill road; finost building nito iu tho valloy, Thoro nro eight aoros of pours iu bearing, treos from 5 to 8 years old, and about an nero and a half of grnpos in boi.ring, bnlanco in timbor, which is nil good fruit land. Half cash will handle $20,000 Loss than $420 nn noro for 47 aoros, ono inilo from Central Point, all good land, good buildings, about 40 acres plautod to standard varietios of applos and poars from 1 to 4 yonrs of ago, balauco iu alfalfa, This placo will Btibdivido nicoly. It is easily worth $100 an uoro more than iu asked. W. T. YORK & CO. If you aro interested in Medford proporty, talk with our city man, Mr W. V, Mooro. A V.N